With Janmashtami falling on September 4 this year, celebrations across Delhi-NCR are bringing together dance dramas, larger-than-life jhankis, all-night kirtans, temple rituals, matki-phod action and carnivals packed with rides and festive treats. The entire city is ready to turn into one big Nandgaon! Whether you want to watch Kanha’s story come alive or welcome him at midnight, bookmark these spots and get your festive fervour on! Here’s a look.
Cheer for your favourite team of Govindas as they climb human pyramids to reach the handi suspended above them. Stay on for the grand Maha Abhishek at 11pm and the midnight Maha Aarti, or return the following morning for Nandotsav, complete with a flower shower and festive procession. The second season of the Matki Phod League promises 10 hours of festive action, bringing together dahi-handi tradition, music, devotion and some serious teamwork. What: Matki Phod League Season 2 Gurugram’s ISKCON celebration promises continuous kirtan, darshan, jhulan, cultural dramas, family activities and a food street through the day.
The celebrations at ISKCON Greater Noida will stretch across three days, with special shringar and darshan, Vedic mantra-led abhishek, uninterrupted Harinaam sankirtan and religious discourses. The main night culminates with Krishna’s appearance and Maha Aarti at midnight, while a Gita exhibition and prasadam food court add to the experience. Hop on the rides, grab festive treats and stop for photographs against a London Street-inspired backdrop at this Janmashtami carnival. Apart from themed décor, the family-friendly mela has amusement rides, games, food counters and shopping stalls for those who like their festive outings with a generous side of masti. Where: DDA Ground, opposite Radisson Blu Hotel, Paschim Vihar Why pick between London and Dubai when this carnival promises a glimpse of both? Alongside amusement rides, food and shopping stalls, the Dwarka edition features London Street and Dubai-inspired installations, live performances and several photo-op spots, making it an easy festive outing for families and groups of friends.
