Sri Krishna Janmashtami
An Opportunity to Celebrate the Divine Appearance Day of Lord Sri Krishna at Sarjapur Road
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Shubh Enclave, Harlur Road
Monday | 26th August | 7am - Midnight
Come, join us with your family and friends to celebrate 5251st Janmashtami of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna
On Monday, 26th August, from 7am to Midnight at Haryana Bhavan, Shubh Enclave, Haralur Road
Let’s meditate on Lord’s appearance day by narrating His wonderful pastimes
Date: Sunday, Aug 25th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: ISKCON Sarjapur Road Center, Sarjapur Road
Date: Monday, Aug 26th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road
Contest Details & Instructions
Group 1 (upto 6 yrs)
Narrate any one of the pastimes of Lord Krishna. Props can be used.
Time – 3 min per participant
Group 2 (7-12 yrs)
Narrate any pastime from Ramayana/ Mahabharata. Explain the lesson learnt. Props can be used.
Time – 3 min per participant
Group 3 (13-18 yrs)
Narrate any pastime of Srila Prabhupada. Explain the lesson learnt. Props can be used and mimicry/acting can be done.
Time – 3 min per participant
Evaluation criteria – Authenticity, message and storytelling skills
Attractive prizes for the winners. Blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant
Suit up to celebrate Janmashtami with splendor and style this year! Dress your child with the most attractive Krishna attire and be sure to win prizes for the most impressive getups!
Date: Aug 26th (Only)
Time: 3pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road
Contest Details & Instructions
Group 1 (upto 6 yrs)
Dress and speak about your favourite character from Lord Krishna’s Vrindavan leela
Time – 1 min per participant
Group 2 (7-12 yrs)
Dress and act out your favourite character from Vedic pastimes/stories and talk about your character.
Time – 1 min per participant
Group 3 (13-15 yrs)
Dress and hone your acting skills by depicting, inspiring and breath-taking events from Krishna Lila, Ram Leela, Chaitanya Leela.
Time – 2 mins per participant
Evaluation criteria – Authenticity, dress appearance, adherence to time limit
Attractive prizes for the winners. Blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant
Sing and express your devotion with a melodious bhajan! Let’s show our love to Krishna by singing bhajans about Him!
Date: Sunday, Aug 25th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: ISKCON Sarjapur Road Center, Sarjapur Road
Date: Monday, Aug 26th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road
Contest Details & Instructions
Group 1 (upto 6 yrs)
You can sing any one of the following bhajans.
Hari Haraya namah first 2 stanzas https://youtu.be/W15J_66DBJs?si=x8-KFG8UOw8Zlxf4
Narasimha arati https://youtu.be/aw83W-y-0_A?si=gUwh4RYTho1Mv4o0
Tarakka Bindige https://youtu.be/7VCJWkN3GEY?si=dagqrTXCxpU4zUzr
Group 2 (7 - 12 yrs)
You can sing any one of the following bhajans. Song can be accompanied by a musical instrument
Adharam madhuram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3n3K5ezYbQ
Bhaju re mana https://youtu.be/zZ5ES4xp2rk?si=SYnGiTsDTTWT_ScN
Allide Namma Mane https://youtu.be/PPFQKBncKL8?si=DQKVE3GoaPkoMHWW
Group 3 (13-18 yrs)
You can sing any one of the following bhajans. Song can be accompanied by a musical instrument
Sri Nanda Nandanashtakam https://youtu.be/myQGjvwI-NU?si=McrTXgo69Zy1E6gw
Jaya radhe jaya Krishna https://youtu.be/vGgyqluIHy0?si=ZisQe2ZLRE0sUQDc
Thallanisadiru Kandya https://youtu.be/S4w3FLZxY_A?si=-RcQPUAkBdI1Q2kV
Group 4 (above 18 yrs)
You can sing any one of the following bhajans. Song can be accompanied by a musical instrument
Brahmam okkate https://youtu.be/jLQqWQW4S4s?si=Orp8XjXMJDjDs4fW
Bhaja Govindam by Adi Shankaracharya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYT7WfoTZZ4
Time – 3 min per participant
**You need not repeat the lines as that would take more time
Evaluation criteria – Completeness, raga & bhaava
Attractive prizes for the winners. Blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant
Bring out the artist in you!!! Drawing, coloring and painting competition for kids.
Date: Sunday, Aug 25th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: ISKCON Sarjapur Road Center, Sarjapur Road
Date: Monday, Aug 26th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road
Contest Details & Instructions
Group 1 (upto 6 yrs) and Group 2 (7-12 yrs)
Kids will be given colouring sheets. 30 min will be given to all the kids .They will have to get their colour pencils, sketch pens, paints etc., as needed
Group 3 (13-18 yrs) and Group 4 (above 18 yrs)
Draw or sketch Lord's picture, Acharya’s picture and colour the same. Picture should be authentic and adhering to vedic version. 60 min will be given to the participants.
Evaluation Criteria
• Completeness
• Creativity/Innovation
• Neatness
• Choice of colours
Attractive prizes for the top three winners and blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant!
Group 1 (upto 6 years)
Group 2 (7 yrs to 10yrs)
Group 3 (11 yrs to 15 yrs)
Beautiful designs for the pleasure of Lord Krishna
Date: Aug 26th (Only)
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road
Group Eligibility – following Groups can participate in this contest
Group 3 (13 yrs to 18 yrs)
Group 4 (above 18 yrs)
Contest Instructions: Participants need to carry the material needed
Evaluation Criteria – Timeliness, Creativity, presentation & overall appearance
Top talents will win attractive prizes, but all participants will receive the blessings of Sri Krishna!
Let us invite Baby Krishna to our hearts with the most attractive and creative artwork!
Date : Sunday, Aug 25th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: ISKCON Sarjapur Road Center, Sarjapur Road
Date: Monday, Aug 26th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road
Group 1 (upto 6 years)
Make a birthday card for Krishna – 30 min will be given to all the kids for making the card.
Presentation of card - begin by chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. Display the card and present the idea and process.
Time for presentation – 1 min per participant
Group 2 (7 yrs to 12 yrs)
Design a beautiful Photo frame as a gift to Baby Krishna on His birthday. The photo frame must be handmade. 45 min will be given to all the kids for making a frame
Presentation of photo frame - begin by chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra and present the idea and process.
Time for presentation – 2 mins per participant
Group 3 (13 yrs to 18 yrs)
Best out of Waste - Design a decorative item using waste items at home like newspapers, old CDs, water bottles, cans etc.,. Kids need to carry the material needed to the Venue. 45 min will be given to all the kids for the activity. Show your creativity.
Presentation of product - begin by chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra and present the idea and process.
Time for presentation – 2 mins per participant
Evaluation Criteria: clarity of presentation, content and creativity
Top Artwork will win attractive prizes and blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant!
Sloka Memorisation Challenge! Sloka recitation from Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam for different age groups.
Date: Sunday, Aug 25th
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: ISKCON Sarjapur Road Center, Sarjapur Road
Date: Monday, Aug 26th
Time: 9am – 2pm
Venue: Haryana Bhavan, Haralur Road
Contest Details & Instructions
Group 1 (upto 6 yrs)
Syllabus - Slokas from Bhagavad Gita As it is
Contest Instructions - recite any 5 slokas from entire Bhagavad Gita
Group 2 (7-12yrs)
Syllabus - Slokas from Bhagavad Gita As it is
Contest Instructions – Recite any 8 slokas from Bhagavad Gita with the correct sloka number and translation
Group 3 (13-18yrs)
Syllabus - Slokas from Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 12, slokas-1-10
Contest Instructions - Recite B.G 12.1-12.10 Bhagavad Gita slokas with the sloka number from Bhagavad Gita- As-it is
Group 4 (above 18yrs)
Syllabus – Slokas from Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1, chapter 1, sloka 1-3
Contest Instructions - Recite SB 1.1.1-1.1.3 sloka with translation by His Divine Grace Srila A.C. Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Evaluation Criteria: Completeness, correctness of words, pronunciation, and meter
Attractive prizes for the top three winners and blessings of Lord Krishna to every participant
