JANMASHTAMI - Ever been to a birthday party for Krishna? Here’s your chance
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Hey Columbus!
On Friday, September 4, we're hosting Sri Krishna Janmashtami, one of the biggest celebrations of the year at ISKCON Columbus, and it's a free even and everyone's is welcome to experience a block party.
Think of Janmashtami as a huge birthday celebration for Krishna, one of the central figures of India’s spiritual tradition and the speaker of the Bhagavad Gita.
For us, it’s a spiritual celebration. But it’s also a genuinely fun community festival with live music, food, dancing, colorful ceremonies, performances, families, college students, and people from all kinds of backgrounds hanging out together.
We’ll have:
• Nonstop live kirtan — energetic mantra music where everyone can sing and dance along
• Block party on 8th Ave throughout the evening
• Lots of vegetarian food booths
• Live dance and music performances
• Abhishek — a traditional bathing ceremony for Krishna that’s beautiful to watch
• Kids activities
• Stories and conversations about Krishna
• Plenty of people who will be experiencing all of this for the first time too
There’s no expectation that you know the customs, dress a certain way, or participate in anything you’re uncomfortable with. Come as you are. Ask questions. Try the food. Listen to the music. Watch the ceremonies. Dance if you feel like it.
Stay for 30 minutes or hang out with us all the way until midnight.
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 6 PM–Midnight
📍 379 W 8th Ave, Columbus
🎟️ FREE admission — everyone is welcome
Parking Details
- Free street parking on Neil or Michigan beyond King Ave.
- Free parking on 8th Ave only on SUNDAYS
- Paid Garage Parking on 9th Ave
- Parking is NOT allowed on W 8th Ave on weekdays
- Please do not park in the neighbors' parking spots in the back alley.
If you’ve ever driven past ISKCON Columbus and wondered, “What actually goes on in there?” 😄 this would probably be the most fun night of the year to find out.
Bring a friend, bring the family, or just come by yourself. We’d love to have you.
Questions? Feel free to comment here or contact Alankar at (805) 444-7691.