Upcomingreligious
Janmashtami
ISKCON BhubaneswarFri, 4 September 2026 – Sat, 5 September 2026
About this festival
Krishna's birth at midnight — full programme at ISKCON Nayapalli with bhajan, raasleela enactment, jhanki (tableaux) and a midnight aarti, followed by Mahaprasad.
Traveller tip
The midnight aarti at ISKCON Nayapalli is the main draw — reach by 22:30 for a good spot, free Mahaprasad after midnight. Neighbourhood Krishna temples also hold bhajan & jhanki.
Essentials
Fri, 4 September 20266:00 pm – Sat, 5 September 2026
Free to attend
OrganiserKrishna temples citywide — ISKCON Nayapalli holds the largest celebration
ContactISKCON Bhubaneswar · +91-674-2553517
ParkingISKCON visitor parking
Dress codeModest. Remove shoes before entering.
PhotographyOutside courtyards OK · sanctum photography forbidden
AccessibilityLimited — temple sanctums have steep stone steps; older shrines lack wheelchair ramps.