Sri Krishna Janmashtami & Nandotsav 2027
Experience the divine advent of Lord Sri Krishna with 24-hour Akhanda Harinam Sankirtan, sacred abhishek, and community prasadam.
Spiritual Background & Festivities
The Most Auspicious Appearance of Sri Krishna
Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the divine descent of Bhagavan Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who appeared in Mathura to protect the righteous and re-establish dharma. In Vrindavan, the home of love and devotion, Janmashtami is celebrated with unparalleled joy, midnight aarti, devotional music, and ecstatic dancing.
We warmly invite all devotees, families, and friends to immerse in the sacred vibrations of Harinam Sankirtan, witness the grand Panchamrita Abhishek, and honour delicious vegetarian prasadam prepared with devotion.
Festival Highlights
108 Sacred Kalash Maha Abhishek
Consecrated Panchamrita bath with sacred river waters and herbs.
Midnight Maha Aarti
Grand celebration marking the exact auspicious hour of Sri Krishna's advent.
Continuous 56 Bhog Darshan
Offering of 56 sanctified delicacies prepared with pure ghee and devotion.
24-Hour Akhanda Harinam
Ecstatic non-stop chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra.
Festival Programme
All times displayed in UK local time (Europe/London)
Day 1: Sri Krishna Janmashtami — Thursday, 26 August 2027
Mangala Aarti & Japa Meditation
Main SanctuarySringar Darshan & Morning Kirtan
Main SanctuaryKatha on Krishna Janma Leela
Special ObservanceCultural HallCultural Drama & Classical Bhajans
Cultural HallMaha Abhishek of Laddu Gopal Ji
Special ObservanceMain AltarMidnight Maha Aarti & Prasad Distribution
Special ObservanceMain Sanctuary
Visitor Guidance & Protocol
Visiting Guidance
- Dress Code: Traditional modest devotional attire is welcomed and encouraged.
- Prasadam: Continuous sanctified vegetarian food (prasadam) will be distributed free to all guests.
- Footwear: Shoe storage is available at the temple welcome desk.
- Accessibility: Full step-free access and assistance available on request.
Register Your Attendance
Attendance registration and pass allocation for this festival is managed securely via Eventbrite. You will be redirected to complete your free booking.
- Official, authorized temple booking portal
- Free entry pass & prasadam allocation
Main Sanctuary & Cultural Hall
Vrindavan Way
London, Greater London
HA8 7DD
Dedicated on-site parking for 150 vehicles with priority accessible spaces.
Located 7 minutes walk from the underground station and served by local bus routes 114, 204.
Wheelchair accessible ramps at main entrance, hearing loop system installed in main hall.
Event Photo Galleries
Sri Krishna Janmashtami Maha Mahotsav 2026
Sacred photography capturing the auspicious midnight darshan, Panchamrita abhishek, and Harinam sankirtan.
Daily Shringar & Evening Sandhya Aarti
Devotional moments from daily deity seva, mangala aarti, and floral decorations.