Activities:

• Puja and Abhishek:
  • A devotional ceremony offering prayers and bathing the Krishna idol with holy water, milk, and other offerings.
• Bhajan and Kirtan:
  • Singing devotional songs and hymns in praise of Lord Krishna. Encourage audience participation or invite a group of singers.
• Cultural Performances (Optional):
  • Organize a dance performance depicting scenes from Krishna’s life, like Raas Leela, or a short play about his childhood pranks.
• Interactive Activities for Children (Optional):
  • Organize fun activities for children like creating a small butter pot ( matka) out of clay, decorating their own flutes, or making peacock feather crafts.
• Dahi Handi Competition (Optional):
  • Recreate the playful tradition of Dahi Handi (earthen pot filled with curd) by suspending it high and forming teams to break it blindfolded. This is a fun outdoor activity, so consider space constraints.
• Festive Feast (Prasad):
  • Prepare and share a traditional vegetarian feast (prasad) after the puja. Popular Janmashtami dishes include sweets like laddoos and savory snacks like pakoras.