Krishna Janmastami 2011

Sri Krishna Janmastami will be celebrated throughout the world on 22nd August.

Naamhat Boxtel will also celebrate the Janmastami on 22nd August in place of its regular every 3rd Saturday naamhat cultural program.

A grand observations will take place in all the ISKCON centers in Holland and Belgium.

Every year many pilgrims come to Radhadesh to celebrate this festival. Since the calendar date of this festival falls on a Monday, we still wanted to give everyone the opportunity to share in the powerful blessings Lord Krishna gives on this most auspicious occasion. Therefore we have organised a cultural celebration on Sunday, 21 August 2011. Dance, theatre and lots of bhajans (devotional melodious meditation) and association with many devotees from all over the Benelux will make this day a joyous spiritual outing for the whole family. View some videos on last year's celebrations:Here under is the participation video of European Nepalese.

OHM-television report (in dutch)

Program of the festival on Sunday:
10 am: start of darshan (viewing of the Deities) in temple. A gheelamp, gifts and prayers can be offered to Their Lordships.
11 am-5 pm: Swinging of Their Lordships
1–6 pm: Vegetarian meals (prasadam) is served non-stop in the tent behind the castle
12.30–5.30 pm: Stage program in the festival tent (schedule will follow soon)

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