NY Hindu Swami writes on the meaning of Krishna Janmashtami 2014

New York Hindu Swami writes on the meaning of Krishna Janmashtmi 2014

A Hindu Swami in New York has written special a special message on the meaning of Krishna Janmashtami 2014. The Krishna Janmashtami 2014 message of Canadian-born Swami Nikhilanand Ji has been published on the website of Radha Govind Dham New York. This New York Hindu Temple will be the host of the first ever Krishna Janmashtami Block Party on August 17th and Swami Nikhilanand Ji will give a Krishna Janmashtami 2014 address during the celebration which will also include live bhajans, food, dandiya, dances and much more. Check out the Janmashtami event page, and join the mandir on facebook for more info, updates and to invite family and friends. Parents are encouraged to bring their kids in costume!

Swami Nikhilanand's message includes some background of what Janmashtmi is, important points to remember regarding Shree Krishna’s avatar and how we can make the most of this grand festival by celebrating it in a way that Krishna would want. Full message is available here.

The foodies await Krishna Janmashtmi 2014 feasts and time-tested recipes

The foodies await Krishna Janmashtami 2014 feasts and time-tested recipes

There is nothing like delicious food to bring people together! And on Janmashtami 2014, this universal truth is all the more obvious. Grand vegetarian feasts are prepared by Krishna devotees at the temples and served to the masses. Krishna Janmashtami 2014 dinners not only connect people to one another but to Lord Krishna Himself. The food is especially offered to Lord Krishna first, then distributed to all in the form huge feast.

People ask, which Hindu celebration is the best time to enjoy food? The answer to that question would have to be Krishna Janmashtmi.

At Radha Madhav Dham in Austin Texas, a team of devotees spends the entire day preparing time-tested Janmashtmi recipes which tantalize the taste buds and purify the minds of all the Janmashtmi attendees. The meal takes place at 5pm, after which the grand festivals and celebrations of Krishna's Birthday begin.

In Hillside Avenue, Glen Oaks, New York there will be a grand street party for Krishna's Birthday in 2014 with well known singers who will lead Janmashtmi 2014 bhajans and kirtans. But for the foodies, the delight will be when the sumptuous dinner is served to honor Lord Krishna's Birthday party. The feast which will take place inside the Radha Govind Dham, New York Hindu Temple.

In Vrindavan, at the Prem Mandir, there will be a monumental feast to serve 11000 sadhus and 8000 widows.