Karthika & Srikrishna Jayanthi Celebrations with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

MA Center DC welcomes you to join Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya in Satsang in-person and online to celebrate Karthika and Srikrishna Jayanthi - birth of Lord Krishna on Saturday, September 13, 4:00pm. 

Schedule

• No Archana at 4:30 pm
• Assemble by 3:45 pm
• Procession around the Ashram at 4:00 pm
• Games: Tug-of-war, Lemon Race, Uriadi
• Dinner at 5:30 pm
• Satsang 6:30 pm till 10:00 pm (Satsang includes lively Krishna Bhajans and at midnight we will celebrate the birth of baby Krishna)

What is Uri Adi?

Men, Women and children take turns trying to break a pot filled with treats tied to a tree branch using a pulley. The pot is raised and lowered when participant make a dash to break the pot while water is being sprayed on you. The game is similar to Piñata. This is to remember how fun filled Vrindavan was with Krishna trying to break pots, stealing butter. Please do not forget to bring a spare dress as you could get wet.

Late night Celebrations (10 pm)

Welcoming Lord Krishna with devotional fervor. The Birth of Lord Krishna is a very special ceremony with Br. Ramanandji reciting the holy Bhagavatam. The idol of baby Krishna is brought and then rocked in a cradle. A popular belief is that any wish made while rocking the cradle is fulfilled on this day. The entire Ashram echoes with the sound of the conch (shankh) and ringing of bells. Devotees pray and welcome the lord with lively bhajans and chants.