Janmashtami Celebrations, BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, UAE

16 Aug 2025

Janmashtami Celebrations: With hearts full of devotion, devotees gather at the Harmony Wall

Through the Geeta’s timeless wisdom, Lord Krishna guides Arjuna along the luminous path of Dharma

A sacred Annakut offering, symbolizing gratitude and devotion to Radha-Krishna Bhagwan

A child dressed as Krishna plays the flute and offers sincere prayers before Shri Krishna

A sanctified ‘Jhula’ adorned with floral offerings and peacock motifs, honoring the birth of Shri Krishna

Devotees participate in the ceremonial swing ritual

Sacred hymns and devotional melodies by children resonated through the mandir

Devotees rendered devotional compositions in reverent homage

Community members chanted melodic invocations and sacred verses to celebrate the birth of Bhagwan Krishna

Swamijis devout in the Janmashtami Puja

Swami Brahmaviharidas showers blessings during the Janmashtami Mahapuja ceremony

Devotees immersed themselves in the sanctity of the Mahapuja

Devotees partook in the Mahapuja ceremony with devotion

Through the Mahapuja, devotees express their collective faith with deep reverence and devotion

Devotees: Faith-filled hearts offered prayers in the Mahapuja

Swami Brahmaviharidas shares the Janmashtami address on the power of prayers

Aarti performed in solemn worship before Radha Krishna Bhagwan

Ceremonial Aarti sanctifies the divine presence amidst sacred offerings

Swami Brahmaviharidas and devotees participate in the sacred swing ceremony

With devotion and grace, Swami Brahmaviharidas and devotees partake in the ceremonial swing of Bhagwan Krishna

Devotees participate in the ceremonial swing ritual

Devotees receiving the God's blessings through prasadam

Bhagavad Gita verses, gracefully sung by tender voices with heartfelt reverence, filled the atmosphere with divine serenity

Melodies of bhakti fill the air — a musical melody during the Janmashtami celebration

'Yugon Se Yugon Tak’ - A timeless depiction of the Gita’s wisdom during the Janmashtami assembly

A timeless teaching - Krishna’s guidance to Arjuna during Janmashtami assembly

A timeless portrayal of the Gita during Janmashtami gathering

Spiritual insights shared by Swami Uttamnilaydas during the Janmashtami assembly

Swami Anantmunidas elaborates on - ‘Be Calm and Brave’, a call to embody Krishna’s wisdom in daily life

A profound dialogue unfolds - Arjuna turns to Krishna, yearning for timeless guidance

Listening with devotion - A shared journey through the wisdom of the Gita

Devotees listening attentively - Embarking on a collective journey through Gita Gyaan