Krishna appeared in Mathura, on the eighth day of waning moon (krishnapaksha, ashtamitithi) in the month of Shravana, as the eighth son of Vasudeva and Devaki. This day is celebrated as Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Many thousands of pilgrims will be visiting Sri Mayapur to have darshan of Sri Radha-Madhava and to partake in the midnight Maha abhisheka. The celebration is for 3 days, the adhivas on the day before Janmastami, Janmastami festival and Nandostava on the day after Janmastami. We invite everyone to participate in the celebrations and partake in the transcendental service to the Lord and receive His blessings.
Your devotion and generosity has always made Janmashtami a very significant and jubilant event, touching the lives of thousands of pilgrims. On the day of Janmastami, Sri Radha-Madhava and Asta Sakhis will be offered two sets of new outfits and jewellery, gorgeous flower decorations and a bhoga of atleast 108 items and a big birthday cake. Book your seva right now and be fortunate to serve the Lord, His devotees and His dear cows in the holiest of dhams, Sri Mayapur.
Program Schedule
August 14th, 2015
09:00 to 21:00 - Kirtan Mela
19:30 - Adhivas Ceremony
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August 15th, 2015
04:30 - Mangal Aarti
06:30 - Srimad Bhagavatam Class
08:30 - Darshan Aari
09:30 - Kirtan Mela
10:00 - Yajna and Samskara Ceremony
11:00 - Offering of Bhoga
12:30 - Bhoga Aarti
16:30 - Bhajan and Kirtan
18:30 - Sandhya Aarti
19:30 - Kirtan
22:00 - Maha Abhishek followed by Maha Arati
00:00 - Anukalpa Prasadam
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August 16th, 2015
04:30 - Mangal Aarti
07:00 - Darshan Aarti
08:00 - Srimad Bhgavatam Class given by Swami Srila Prabhupada ( Video )
09:30 - Homages by senior devotees
11:30 - Abhisek of Srila Prabhupada
11:45 - Bhoga Offering
12:00 - Pushpanjali/Arati
12:45 - Kirtan
14:00 - Prasadam
17:00 - Homages by senior devotees
18:30 - Sandhya Aarti
19:30 - Maha Harinam
21:00 - Distribution of Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja Cake
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Sponsorships
Kalash Abhisheka
Performing the Abhiseka (bathing ceremony) of Radha Krishna is so auspicious that even great Mahatmas hanker for the golden opportunity to bathe the Lord.
"The Deity should be bathed in water mixed with yogurt and milk accompanied by the sounds of conch shells, bells and chanting of mantras.” (Hari Bhakti Vilas).
You will receive the offered kalash (will be posted to Indian address) as prasada and if you are present in Sri Mayapur on Janmastami day, you can personally offer the abhisheka to the Lord.
- Silver Kalash – Rs. 11,000
- Copper Kalash – Rs. 5,000
- Lamp – Rs. 2,500
Pushpa Seva
Srila Prabhupada, in one of his letter, writes: A gorgeous temple means many flowers, beautiful decorations, and prasadam distribution. Some sort of kirtana must go on continuously. [Letter to: Tribhuvanatha, Los Angeles, 16 June, 1972]
On the day of Janmastami the whole temple will be decorated with fragrant flowers.
- Deity Flower garlands: Rs. 15,000
- Sri Radha-Madhava altar flower decorations: Rs. 40,000
- Temple flower decorations: Rs. 45,000
- Prabhupada Vyasasan (for Srila Prabhupada's Vyasapuja) : Rs. 80,000
- Lighting and sound equipment : Rs. 21,000
Special Sevas & Pujas
The Lord accepts the foodstuffs offered with love by a devotee. The remnant of the offering becomes prasadam or mercy of the Lord. On the day of Janmashtami, the bhoga consists of specially prepared plate of atleast 108 food items for the pleasure of the Lord.
On the day of Janmastami, the Krishna Janma and Samskara Yajnas will be performed, including Samskara mantras for namakarana, annaprasana, vidyarambha, upanayana and other vedic rites are to be elaborately offered by the Mayapur Gurukula devotees.
- Speical Bhoga for Janmastami : Rs. 21,000
- Samskara yajna : Rs.15,000
- Pooja for Sri Radha-Madhava: Rs. 3,001
- Sponsor a new dress for Srila Prabhupada: Rs. 5,001
- Janmastami abhishek igredients: Rs. 15,000
Prasada Seva
Thousands of pilgrims visiting Mayapur, over 400 resident brahmacaries and around 3500 community resident devotees honor together the anukalpa prasada on Janmastami and Nandostava feast. We are expecting atleast 2000 free plates will be served to the visiting pilgrims. The cost per plate is Rs.100/-. Devotees can sponsor 10/50/100/500 plates as they wish. Of all the forms of charity, annadana is glorified as best and what more can be more spiritually rewarding than feeding the Lord’s devotees on His birthday!
- For 10 pilgrims: Rs. 1,000
- For 50 pilgrims: Rs. 5,000
- For 100 pilgrims: Rs. 10,000
- For 150 pilgrims: Rs. 15,000
- For 500 pilgrims: Rs. 50,000
- Brahmacari Janmastami prasada: Rs. 25,000
- Community Janmastami prasada: Rs. 1,00,000
- Brahmacari Nandotsava prasada : Rs. 36,000
- Community Janmastami prasada: Rs. 2,00,000
Go Samrakshana Seva
Sri Krishna is known as Govinda- Supreme Lord , who gives pleasure to the cows and the senses. Our cows at Mayapur Goshala are Sri Radha-Madhava’s servants and they serve the devotee community.
By pleasing the Lords dear most cows at the holy dham of Mayapur on His birthday, you will receive the unlimited mercy of the Sri Madhava.
- Feed all of the cows on Janmastami day: Rs. 3,001
- Sponsor a cow for a month: Rs. 5,001
- Adopt a cow - Become foster guardian of dhamvasi cow/calf for life: Rs. 150,000
Thank you
All our donors receive Sri Radha-Madhava Mahaprasada of dry fruits, Tulasi leaves and a picture of Sri Radha-Madhava darshan on Janmastami. Once making your donation, kindly email us at mtd@pamho.net with your complete postal address, transaction details and any purpose or offering to be read to Sri Radha-Madhava.
Those donors who contribute more than Rs. 7,000 will receive a special bead bag of Mayapur along with Mahaprasada.
Payment methods
* All Donations paid within India are Tax Exempted under 80/G Section of Income Tax Department, Govt. of India. For any queries or information, please write to us Contact Donation Helpline no. :+91-9733578071 Contact Person: Gopijana Vallabha dasa
Bank transfer
When making a bank transfer please send the details of the transfer to mtd@pamho.net.
After remittance, please email ISKCON Mayapur Treasury at mayapurtreasury@pamho.net with the following details to track the remittance:
- Name of Donor
- Country name (for foreign remittances)
- Date of remittance
- Amount remitted
- Swift copy of remittance (for remittance from country other than India, sometimes the amount does not show in our bank account, in such case swift copy of remittance helps bank to trace the amount. If the fund show up in bank account then this is not required)
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