Lord Krishna’s Appearance Day! Shri Krishna Janmasthami

Program concludes with a Maha Aarti at Midnight (watch it online only).

As city of Houston and surrounding areas are in the middle of Covid19 pandemic and related infection rate, we have planned a very unique experience for you all to celebrate Lord Shri Krishna Janmasthami in 2020.

ONLINE DARSHAN (all day on Mayapur.TV – select Houston channel)

All online stream is available via ISKCON of Houston’s YouTube Live channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/HoustonIskcon/live

Facebook Live will also be available: https://www.facebook.com/ISKCONofHouston

Schedule (subject to change)

• 7 am – Aarti & Kirtan
• 7:30 am – SB class by HH Hanumat Presaka Swami
• 9 am – 6 pm – Pre Recorded Krishna book reading by HH Amala Bhakta Swami
• 6 pm – Evening Online Festival and Drive-Through Festival
• 6 pm – Live Kirtan
• 7 pm – Aarti & Kirtan
• 7:20 pm – Goswami Academy
• 7:25 pm – Special Class by HH Romapada Swami
• 8:30 pm – Srila Prabhupada Festival Promotion
• Higher Taste Srila Prabhupada’s 124^th Vyasa Puja offerings
• 8:45 pm – Live Kirtan
• 9 pm – Aarti (Kirtan)
• 9:20 pm – Online Cultural Program
  • Goswami Academy
  • “My Sweet Lord“ by Damodar Kamani
  • Gujarati Folk Dance by Nandini & Sundari (Nisha’s Garba Dance Group)
  • Bharatanatyam by Kripa Patel (Anjali School of Performing Arts)
  • Sloka Presentation by Katy Kids (Gita Class Kids)
  • “GITA CONCISE” – Drama by HH Bhakti Marg Swami
• 10:25 pm – Live Abhisek (temple)
• 11:00 pm – Live Kirtan
• 12 Midnight – Aarti & Kirtan

• Drive-through Festival (6 -10 pm) Registration required. See rules below. 

Rules for Drive-Through Festival

Both gates (Parking lot) will be open from 6 pm to 10 pm. NO Drive-through after 10 PM
Gate 1: Entrance from W 34th and Golf.
Gate 2: Exit from the temple (can only turn right on Golf).
Everyone will remain in their vehicles during drive-through visit. Restrooms will not be available.

• ONLY ONE LANE IN PARKING LOT. NO PASSING AT ANY TIME
• NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO MAKE U-TURNS ON GOLF ST
• ALL TRAFFIC MUST FLOW FROM W 34TH ST TO GOLF AND EXIT TOWARDS RAILWAY CROSSING
• SPEED LIMIT IS LESS THAN 1 MPH INSIDE THE EVENT AREA
• NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO LEAVE THEIR VEHICLE DURING DRIVE-THROUGH FESTIVAL (FOR ANY REASON)
• EVERYONE IN VEHICLE MUST WEAR FACE MASK (COVERING) FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR DRIVE-THROUGH EXPERIENCE

As per CDC guidelines, if you are in the age group (60+), you are suggested to please stay safe and stay home.

Please arrive at the temple on time for your scheduled reservation. If you are not available, you may not be able to participate. All time slots are booked at this time and we can not accept any more RSVP for drive-through festival at this time.

Note: By reserving your time to attend this special drive-through festival, you and everyone in your vehicle agree to follow the simple rules and guidelines.