Shree Krishna Janmashtami Grand Festival

Date
Saturday 16 August 2025 8:30 PM - Sunday 17 August 2025 12:30 AM (UTC+10)
Chinmaya Sannidhi Ashram
38 Carrington Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154
About
Chinmaya Mission Australia (Sydney) invites you to join us for Shree Krishna Janmashtami Festival and Celebrations with your family.
“The Eternal, the Infinite, the Lord Murari. He is … IN YOU. Seek and Discover”
~ Swami Chinmayananda ~
Program:
8.30pm: Maha Puja - Bathing of the Lord (all can participate), Veda chanting & Bhajans, Rocking the Cradle, Arati
9.30pm: Geeta chanting (Chp 2, 3, 12, 15, 18).
11.00pm: Special Talk on Shree Krishna Leela
11.45pm: Meditation
12.00am: Maha Arati & Rocking the Cradle, Maha Prasad
All can Participate in the following seva (contact Nandu 0408 445 941)
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Dress Divinely
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Puja Seva: Become a Yajman and perform the pooja under the guidence of Swamiji at the ashram and gain blessings for your family.
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Prasad Seva: Cook a special dish to offer Lord Krishna and share with devotees
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Flower / Bouquet Seva
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Garland Seva
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Cleaning Seva: to help with cleaning before and after the festival
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Bring milk to bathe Lord Krishna (Abhishekam) - all can participate
Things you need for the Puja (print and bring):
Chanting PDF: [Click here]
Give your Dakshina (donation offering) to Lord Krishna:
As gratitude to the Lord, you are welcome to make an offering so that the Guru can continue His work in uplifting not just you but many many more. Click link below to giving your special offering.
Donate here: [Click here]
Parking Available:
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Free at the back of the ashram at 38 Carrington Rd, Castle Hill
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Free at 40 Carrington Rd, Castle Hill (Note: Do not park between the APAC bay No. 21 to No. 33)
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Paid at the Hills Showgrounds Metro Station Public Car Park.
Contact for further details:
Nandu 0408 445 941
Note: Children's Krishna Janmashtami Program with Cultural Program will be held on Sunday 17th August - 9.30am to 2.30pm. [Click here] for further information and registration.