Janmastami
Sri Krishna Janmastami
Friday, September 4, 2026
Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance anniversary of Krishna, the Supreme Person. He’s not “born” like we are—He comes and goes as He likes—but He appears here to please His devotees, rid the earth of evildoers, and give the rest of us something worthwhile to talk about. His pastime of janma, birth, occurred on the ashtami, eighth day of the waning moon in the lunar month of Hrishikesh. Janmashtami is one of the world’s biggest spiritual festivals.
Fasting until midnight
4:30 am Mangala Arati
7:20 am Guru Puja
8:00 am Deity greeting, new outfit, Maha Kirtan
8:30 am Srimad-bhagavatam reading and class by Chaturatma Das
9:30 am Radha Shyamasundara abhisheka by temple pujaris
9:30 am Bhajans with Mahatma Das
12:00 pm Raj Bhoga Arati
4:00 pm Prasad Service begins
4:15 pm Dhoop Arati
4:30 pm Children’s activities open
6:00–7:30 pm Tractor rides at the Eco Farm, feed the cows
6:00–11:00 pm Radha Krishna abhisheka tent opens, everyone welcome
6:00 pm Children’s costume contest – main stage
6:00–11:30 pm Entertainment – main stage
6:30 pm Vrindavan Village opens
6:30 pm Sandhya Arati
7:00 pm Krishna Astatara Satta Nama Homa (The 108 Names of Krishna) outside
12:00 pm Midnight Maha Arati
Contact Us
Alachua Hare Krishna Temple
(386) 462-2017
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 10:00am – 3:00 pm
Gift Shop Hours
Expanded hours during Janmastami
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sundays: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer, please connect with the temple office:
(386) 462-2017
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Location & Directions
17306 NW 112th Blvd.
Alachua, FL 32615
FROM GAINESVILLE
- Go north on US 441 (from the Highway Patrol Station at 34th Street go approximately 12 miles) until you come to the 1st traffic light in the city of Alachua.
- At the intersection of SR 235 & US 441, turn right on SR 235 (north) and go 2.5 miles.
- On the left you will see the temple entrance, “Hare Krishna Temple.” Turn left into the driveway.
FROM INTERSTATE I-75
- Take exit 399. At the end of the ramp, turn left on US 441.
- Proceed south on US 441 for approximately 1.5 miles until you come to the 3rd traffic light in the city of Alachua, the intersection of SR 235 & US 441.
- Turn left on SR 235 (north) and go 2.5 miles. On the left you will see the temple enterance, “Hare Krishna Temple.” Turn left into the driveway.