Krishna Janmashtami
Houston’s Best Krishna Janmashtami Festival
40th Anniversary & Kirtan Fest
Join us Friday, September 4, 2026 from 6 pm. ISKCON of Houston and Hindus of Greater Houston invites you all to celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami. This year marks 40th Anniversary of ISKCON temple and we are also celebrating our annual Kirtan Fest. In addition to the popular Costume Contest (coordinated by Hindus of Greater Houston – see details and registration info below), we have great program planned.
There is NO PARKING at temple on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 5 pm to 1 am. Free Parking and shuttle service is available for all visitors at: Houston’s First Baptist Church – located nearby. The parking is available at 7401 Katy Freeway, 77024 from 5:30 pm to 1 am – after the midnight aarti. Please do not arrive at the temple during the festival as there is no parking and no street parking will be allowed.
7pm, 9PM and Midnight - Kirtan & Aarti
Join us for a vibrant musical meditation and ceremonial offering involving rhythmic chanting and dancing.
Drone - Light and Sound Show
Join us for a special drone light and sound show in the courtyard (after sunset) involving rhythmic chanting and dancing.
Altar and Courtyard
Explore the foundational spirituality through Jhulan, Abhisekh, Class.
Fruit/Flower Festival
Explore the altar decorated with fruits and flowers – Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava
Vegetarian Feast
Enjoy a complimentary meal of sanctified vegetarian food shared in the company of the community.
If you would like to sponsor our festival (to commemorate a special occasion or celebration), please contact us for more information. Visit our donation page to become a sponsor.
Hindus of Greater Houston invites you
Costume Contest 2026
Janmashtami Costume Contest Registration 2026
Rules to participate in ISKCON of Houston & Hindus of Greater Houston Costume Contest 2026
Theme for 2026: Natkhat Krishna & Radha
Three age groups for contest are:
- Group A – 0 – 3 years
- Group B – 3 to 6 years
- Group C – 6 to 11 years
Contest is open for all participants. They MUST dress in a costume pertaining to the theme “Natkhat Krishna & Radha”
- All contestants must report and reconfirm their participation at the Costume Contest registration counter at Temple between 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm.
- ALL THE PARTICIPANTS HAVE ONLY ONE CHANCE TO GO ON STAGE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Only one parent may accompany with participant (who cannot walk) from age Group A onto the stage.
- Participant in Group B & C age group have to walk on the stage by themselves.
- If there is more than 1 participant combined for presentation, judging will be done based on combine act & costume. (And if that presentation wins, then only 1 trophy will be allocated).
- Participant must keep number label at appropriate location allocated to them. If the number tag is lost then there is no second tag provided.
- PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THEIR NUMBER TAG. NO TAG = NO PARTICIPATION.
- We do not allow performance, speeches or singing by contestants. Microphone system is not arranged for participants on the stage.
- No music will accompany the child while he/she walks on stage.
- The judges will have the sole and complete authority and discretion to select the winners in each category. Their decision will be final.
- Parents will not be allowed to see the score sheets.
- You (parents and participants) will need to remain in the hall throughout the costume contest to be eligible for an award.
- After all costumes have been paraded; the contestants will be called on stage for a group picture at the end of the costume contest which will be used for advertising. The Participants have to be near the stage till the end of the contest. They will have to quickly send the Participants (kids) to the stage when called. Participants who are not in a costume at that point will not be allowed on stage for the group picture.
ISKCON OF HOUSTON & HINDUS OF GREATER HOUSTON are not responsible for any loss of articles, valuables and props and any injuries during the event.
Contact Shital Rathi for additional information for the costume contest.
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