Balarama Jayanti
2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | DE
Balarama Jayanti & Raksha Bandhan Festival
Come celebrate the divine appearance day of Lord Balarama, Krishna’s beloved elder brother and the embodiment of strength, joy, and service!
This joyful evening will also honor the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan, celebrating the loving bonds between siblings. Guests will receive rakhi blessings and have the unique opportunity to lovingly push Radha and Krishna on a beautifully decorated swing (Jhulan Yatra) — a cherished Vaishnava tradition.
✨ For Balarama’s pleasure, the evening will feature:🎶 Soul-stirring bhajans and kirtans🎭 A dramatic depiction of Lord Balarama’s pastimes🪔 Special puja offerings and spiritual talks🍛 A delicious vegetarian feast for all
💙 All are welcome! Bring your friends and family.
🅿️ On-site parking is available
🪔 Help support this wonderful festival! Donations are welcome and deeply appreciated — they go directly toward serving Krishna and His devotees.
Balarama Jayanti Donations
*Devotees observe fasting until noon on this auspicious day.
*All donations are tax-deductible.

Janmashtami
2026-09-04 18:00 - 2026-09-05 01:00 | ISKCON of Delaware, 3465 Wrangle HIll Road, Bear, DE, 19701, United States
Celebrate Krishna’s Divine Appearance Day with Us!
Join us for a spectacular and soul-stirring celebration in honor of Sri Krishna Janmashtami! From 6:00 PM to 12:30 AM, immerse yourself in a vibrant evening dedicated to the pleasure of Lord Krishna.
Enjoy non-stop bhajans and kirtans, traditional Bharata Natyam dance, captivating dramas, Krishna-katha (talks about Krishna), devotional offerings, and much more—all building up to the midnight arati and ecstatic kirtan, when we welcome the divine appearance of the Lord.
Free Prasadam Feast for All!A delicious vegetarian dinner will be served throughout the evening, culminating in special midnight maha-prasadam.
Kids’ ActivitiesThere will also be special programs and fun activities for children, so bring the whole family!
Support the FestivalThis beautiful celebration is made possible by the generosity of our community. If you’d like to support the festival and help us continue serving Krishna and His devotees, donations are warmly welcome. No amount is too small—every contribution helps!
Janmashtami Donations
Parking InformationOn-site parking is available for the elderly and those with disabilities. All other guests are kindly requested to park at Wilbur Elementary School, just minutes away. Free shuttle service will be running continuously throughout the evening to and from the temple.
Come be part of this joyous festival and experience the divine presence of Krishna in music, dance, devotion, and prasadam!

*Devotees observe fasting until midnight on this auspicious day.
*All donations are tax-deductible.
