Janmashtami celebrations spread across 13 locations in East Bengaluru-by District reporter Bangalore , Balakrishna
ISKCON Whitefield records around 1.5 lakh cumulative footfall as festival reaches neighbourhoods across the city.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations reached 13 locations across East Bengaluru this year, with ISKCON Whitefield recording a cumulative footfall of around 1.5 lakh on September 4.2026.
The expanded celebrations were part of an initiative to take the festival beyond a single temple venue and bring Janmashtami closer to neighbourhoods and residential communities across East Bengaluru. Both the number of locations and overall participation increased significantly compared to previous years.
Along with the main celebration at the ISKCON Whitefield Temple, programmes were held at community venues in AECS Layout, Panathur, Kannamangala, Sarjapur, Kaggadasapura, Marathahalli, Whitefield Inner Circle, Attibele, Belathur, Budigere, Petanahalli and Prestige Lakeside Habitat.

The celebrations began at 6 am and continued past midnight, culminating in the midnight Maha-Arati. The programmes included devotional activities, Bhagavad-gita sessions, cultural performances, children's programmes and community activities.
Children participated in competitions and Krishna-themed activities, while the evening featured cultural performances by children, devotees and Bharatanatyam artistes. Visitors also participated in Jhulan Seva, Tulasi Pradakshina and Japa Meditation.