ISKCON Columbus

We invite you to please come and participate in the wonderful celebrations of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna, with your family and friends and obtain the divine blessings of the Lord.

Date 1st September, 2010
Venue ISKCON Columbus Temple
Address 379 W 8th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone 614-421-1661
Parking

• Before 8PM: Parking garage on Medical Center Dr (9th and Neil Ave). (One block from 8th ave) for small fee
• After 8PM: Free street parking on 8th avenue

Time 6 PM until Midnight

Program Schedule inside the temple room

8:00PM -10:00PM : Kalash Abhishekam Ceremony
11:00PM -12:00PM : Hare Krishna Bhajans by HG Dhiralalitha Das
12:00AM : Midnight darshan, Arati & Kirtan

Program Schedule at the temple backyard

6:00PM -6:10PM : Pushpanjali ceremony by Roshni Datta
6:10PM -7:00PM : Hare Krishna Bhajans
7:00PM -7:45PM : Lecture on Janmashtami by HG Yadavacharya Das
7:45PM -7:55PM : Devotional dance performance by KANVAS
7:55PM -8:10PM : Govindastakam by Aparna Lakshmanan
8:10PM -8:15PM: Damodarastakam by Vaahin Krishna
8:15PM -8:25PM: Prabhu tava pada yuge by Nararhari Das
8:25PM -8:35PM: Classical dance performance by Roshni Datta
8:35PM -9:05PM: "Krishna Dance" by Shami Srivastava's team
9:05PM -9:15PM: "Jai Nandalal Jai Gopal" by Subbulakshmi
9:15PM -9:25PM: Classical Dance Performance by Anushree
9:25PM -9:35PM: Devotional songs by Saivageethi
9:35PM -9:45PM: "Achutam/Kesavam" by Kruthi and HG Ramatirtha Das
9:45PM -10:00PM: Vrajavasi Song by Richa Sharma
10:00PM -10:15PM: Guitar performance by HG Markandeya Risi Das
10:15PM -11:00PM: Black Lotus with Sakshi Gopal and band
12:30AM: Special Ekadasi Maha prasadam

What is Janmashtami?

Janmashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in India’s sacred writings as God Himself. One of the biggest religious festivals in the world, it is celebrated by nine hundred and thirty million people around the world–and two million in the US alone. To devotees, it’s Christmas and New Year’s in one, a day of deep spiritual renewal and celebration that effectively finishes an old year and begins a fresh one.

But why Janmashtami, you may ask? What’s so special about Krishna, as opposed to any other form of God? It’s His personableness. For every devotee who offers Him love, He reciprocates in uniquely human ways. He is a mischievous son, a romantic lover, a compassionate friend. And on Janmashtami, devotees celebrate Krishna in all of these aspects. For just as Krishna reciprocates individually with His relatives and confidantes, he responds to the distinct feelings and desires held most deeply in the heart of every single worshipper.

So remember that whatever way you worship Krishna on Janmashtami, He will reciprocate with you accordingly. It’s a meditation that makes for an extremely rewarding devotional experience.

How is Janmashtami Celebrated?

Where Vaishnava temples exist, festivities begin before dawn and extend all day until midnight, the exact moment of the anniversary of Krishna’s appearance. Events include kirtan, singing the Lord’s name along with other devotees; and japa, private, more intimate prayer. Some devotees cook a feast of over one hundred dishes, while others perform drama and dance. Some clothe and decorate the deity of Krishna while others string enormous flower garlands and other decorations for the temple. Incense burns, scriptures are read, and all but the young and the infirm fast all day. The deities are also bathed with a variety of auspicious liquids in a kind of ablution ceremony called abhisheka. Sometimes taking over two hours, this is performed with great pomp.

Finally, at midnight, priests pull apart the curtains to reveal the freshly dressed deity of Krishna on a creatively festooned and colored altar. The excitement builds, and a rousing kirtan ensues. [For details please visit krishna.com ]

Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

Please join us at 6.00 PM on this Thursday (September 02, 2010) for celebrating the most auspicious occasion of the appearance of our Founder Acarya Srila Prabhupada. The program will be held at the ISKCON Columbus temple

Location

Columbus Krishna House
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201

Feast Sponsor

Open

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Program schedule

6.00 - 6.30 PM:Bhajans
6.30 - 7.30 PM: Talk by Srila Prabhupada disciples
7.30 - 8.00 PM:Pushpanjali and Guru Puja
8.00 - 8.30 PM:Kirtan
8.30 PM:Vegetarian Feast (Prasadam)

Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Please join us at 6.00 PM on this Tuesday (August 24, 2010) for celebrating the most auspicious occasion of Sri Balaram Jayanthi, the appearance of Lord Balaramji. The program will be held at the ISKCON Columbus temple

Location

Columbus Krishna House
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201

The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, is the fountainhead of all incarnations. Lord Balarama (Douji) is His second body. They are both one and the same identity. They differ only in form. Balarama is the first bodily expansion of Krishna, and He assists in Lord Krishna's transcendental pastimes. He is the source of the entire spiritual world and is the adi-guru, the original spiritual master.
He assumes five other forms to serve Lord Krishna. He Himself helps in the pastimes of Lord Krishna, and He does the work of creation in four other forms called the catur-vyuha (four armed) forms known as Vasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna and Anirudha.
He executes the orders of Lord Krishna in the work of creation, and in the form of Lord Sesa He serves Sri Krishna in various ways. In all the forms He tastes the transcendental bliss of serving Krishna. No one can approach Krishna without first getting the mercy of Baladeva.

[Please visit news.iskcon.com for further reading].

Feast Sponsor

Anand & Nitya

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Feast schedule for Lord Balaram's Appearance Day Celebrations

6.00 - 6.20 PM:Bhajans
6.20 - 6.30 PM:Boro Sukhor Gabor Gai, Song by Narahari
6.30 - 7.15 PM: Discourse by HG Markandeya Rishi Das
7.150 - 7.45 PM:Abhishekam
7.45 - 8.10 PM:Kirtan and Sri Nrsimha Prayers
8.10 - 8.15 PM:Announcements
8.15 PM:Vegetarian Feast (Prasadam)

Upcoming Events

Wednesday 09/01: Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations from 6PM to 1AM
Thursday 09/02: Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day Celebrations from 6PM to 9PM

Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Please join us at 5.00 PM on this Sunday (August 22, 2010) for the ISKCON Columbus weekly Sunday feast celebration! The program will be held at the temple:

Location
ISKCON Columbus
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201
www.columbuskrishnahouse.com

Feast Sponsor
Dinesh & Isha Jaiswal

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Feast schedule
5.00 PM - 5.30 PM: Bhajans by Bhakta Dinek
5.30 PM - 6.15 PM: Discourse by HG Tapasvini Devi Dasi
6.15 PM - 6.45 PM: Aarti Kirtan by HG Harinamananda Das
6.45 PM - 6.55 PM: Nrsimha Prayers
6.55 PM - 7.00 PM: Announcements
7.00 PM: Prasadam (vegetarian feast)

Parking
Free street parking on W 8th Ave on weekends

Upcoming events
Tuesday 08/24: Lord Balaram's Appearance Day Celebrations from 6PM to 8.30PM
Wednesday 09/01: Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations from 6PM to 1AM
Thursday 09/02: Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day Celebrations from 6PM to 9PM
Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Please join us at 5.00 PM on this Sunday (August 15, 2010) for the ISKCON Columbus weekly Sunday feast celebration! The program will be held at the temple:

Location
ISKCON Columbus
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201
www.columbuskrishnahouse.com

Feast Sponsor
None

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Feast schedule
5.00 PM - 5.30 PM: Bhajans by HG Jagannatha Das
5.30 PM - 6.15 PM: Discourse by HG Govinda Das
6.15 PM - 6.45 PM: Aarti Kirtan by HG Govinda Das
6.45 PM - 6.55 PM: Nrsimha Prayers
6.55 PM - 7.00 PM: Announcements
7.00 PM: Prasadam (vegetarian feast)

Parking
Free street parking on W 8th Ave on weekends

Upcoming events
Tuesday 08/24: Lord Balaram's Appearance Day Celebrations from 6 PM to 8.30 PM
Wednesday 09/01: Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations from 6 PM to 1 AM
Thursday 09/02: Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day Celebrations from 6 PM to 9 PM
Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Please join us at 5.00 PM on this Sunday (August 08, 2010) for the ISKCON Columbus weekly Sunday feast celebration! The program will be held at the temple:

Location
ISKCON Columbus
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201
www.columbuskrishnahouse.com

Feast Sponsor
None

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Feast schedule
5.00 PM - 5.30 PM: Bhajans
5.30 PM - 6.15 PM: Discourse by HG Vrajabhakti Devi Dasi
6.15 PM - 6.45 PM: Aarti Kirtan
6.45 PM - 6.55 PM: Nrsimha Prayers
6.55 PM - 7.00 PM: Announcements
7.00 PM: Prasadam (vegetarian feast)

Parking
Free street parking on W 8th Ave on weekends

Upcoming events
Tuesday 08/24: Lord Balaram's Appearance Day Celebrations
Wednesday 09/01: Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations from 6 PM to 1 AM
Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Please join us at 5.00 PM on this Sunday (August 01, 2010) for the ISKCON Columbus weekly Sunday feast celebration! The program will be held at the temple:

Location
ISKCON Columbus
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201
www.columbuskrishnahouse.com

Feast Sponsor
None

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Feast schedule
5.00 PM - 5.30 PM: Bhajans by HG Rama Tirtha Das
5.30 PM - 6.15 PM: Discourse by HG Kamagiri Devi Dasi
6.15 PM - 6.45 PM: Aarti Kirtan by HG Dhiralalitha Das
6.45 PM - 6.55 PM: Nrsimha Prayers
6.55 PM - 7.00 PM: Announcements
7.00 PM: Prasadam (vegetarian feast)

Parking
Free street parking on W 8th Ave on weekends

Upcoming events
Tuesday 08/24: Lord Balaram's Appearance Day Celebrations
Wednesday 09/01: Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations from 6 PM to 1 AM
Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Please join us at 5.00 PM on this Sunday (July 25, 2010) for the ISKCON Columbus weekly Sunday feast celebration! The program will be held at the temple:

Location
ISKCON Columbus
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201
www.columbuskrishnahouse.com

Feast Sponsor
Naveen Krishna Das & family

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Feast schedule
5.00 PM - 5.30 PM: Bhajans by HG Dhiralalitha Das & Bhaktin Gopika
5.30 PM - 6.15 PM: Discourse "Obstacles on the path of devotion" by HG Jagannatha Das
6.15 PM - 6.45 PM: Aarti Kirtan by HG Govinda Das
6.45 PM - 6.55 PM: Nrsimha Prayers
6.55 PM - 7.00 PM: Announcements
7.00 PM: Prasadam (vegetarian feast)

Parking
Free street parking on W 8th Ave on weekends

Upcoming events
None

Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Please join us at 5.00 PM on this Sunday (July 18, 2010) for the ISKCON Columbus weekly Sunday feast celebration! The program will be held at the temple:

Location
ISKCON Columbus
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201
www.columbuskrishnahouse.com

Feast Sponsor
Dinesh & Isha Jaiswal

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Feast schedule
5.00 PM - 5.30 PM: Bhajans
5.30 PM - 6.15 PM: Discourse by HG Jagannatha Das
6.15 PM - 6.45 PM: Aarti Kirtan by HG Sri Kisore Das
6.45 PM - 6.55 PM: Nrsimha Prayers
6.55 PM - 7.00 PM: Announcements
7.00 PM: Prasadam (vegetarian feast)

Parking
Free street parking on W 8th Ave on weekends

Upcoming events
None

Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Please join us at 5.00 PM on this Sunday (July 11, 2010) for the ISKCON Columbus weekly Sunday feast celebration! The program will be held at the temple:

Location
ISKCON Columbus
379 W 8th Ave
Columbus OH 43201
www.columbuskrishnahouse.com

Feast Sponsor
Asit Saha & family

To sponsor a Sunday feast, please contact Harinamananda Das (henry1008@hotmail.com) or Rama Tirtha Das (ramatirtha.rns@gmail.com).

Feast schedule
5.00 PM - 5.30 PM: Bhajans
5.30 PM - 6.30 PM: Discourse by HG Jagannath Priya Das

HG Jagannath Priya Das is a monk in Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple, ISKCON Chowpatty since last 7 years. He has been associated with ISKCON since 14 years and been actively involved in services. He serves in the "Radha Gopinath Media Services" as the Head of Department. He was instrumental in ISKCON desire tree website and production of several dramas, skits, movies which are seen by thousands all over the world. He conducts programs and seminars in various institutions in and around Mumbai, Thane etc, based on scientific and rational thought. In addition to his role as the director of media services, he is currently congregation development director in Thane(India) where they have a dynamic and wonderful community of more than 500 vaishnavas. He travels to Singapore, Malaysia and East Africa and provides mentoring to hundreds of devotees and have been instrumental in developing nama hattas in remote places.

6.30 PM - 7.00 PM: Aarti Kirtan
7.00 PM - 7.10 PM: Nrsimha Prayers
7.10 PM - 7.15 PM: Announcements
7.15 PM: Prasadam (vegetarian feast)

Parking
Free street parking on W 8th Ave on weekends

Upcoming events
None

Hare Krishna!

For questions or more information, contact us or call (614) 421-1661

ISKCON COLUMBUS
379 West 8th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

CHANT AND BE HAPPY
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare