JANMASHTAMI
Janmashtami - the birth of Lord Krishna - is one of the biggest events of the year. It is the Vaishnava equivalent of Christmas in that devotees celebrate God's advent 5,000 years ago into this material world from the spiritual. The name Krishna means "All-Attractive." Lord Krishna exhibits six opulences in full:beauty knowledge, fame, wealth, strength, and humility . Thus He is workshipped as " The Supreme All-Attractive Personality of Godhead."
Today , Janmashtami is celebrated across the globe with unparalleled grandeur at all ISKCON centers. All day performances of music , drama , and chanting in glorification of the enchanting pastimes of the Lord, up the midnight hour at which Lord Krishna appeared. A midnight service accompained by kirtan and dancing is followed by a multi-course vegetarian feast for all.