Janmashtami Festival Experience in Haryana - August 16-17, 2025

Day 1: Janmashtami Celebrations

Kurukshetra, Haryana on August 16, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Choupati Restaurant

Start your day with a hearty North Indian breakfast including aloo paratha and lassi at this popular local eatery, open from 7am to 10am.
INR150, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Brahma Sarovar

Explore the sacred Brahma Sarovar, a holy water tank where pilgrims gather during Janmashtami for ritual baths and prayers.
Free, 1h30m

11:30am

Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre

Discover the rich historical and mythological heritage related to Lord Krishna and the Mahabharata, open from 10am to 5pm.
INR50, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Jamboree The Restaurant

Enjoy traditional Haryanvi and North Indian dishes like kadhi pakora and rice in a comfortable setting, open from 12pm to 3pm.
INR350, 1h0m

3:00pm

Janmashtami Cultural Programs at Jyotisar

Attend vibrant Janmashtami events such as devotional singing, dance performances, and enactments of Krishna's life stories; programs run throughout the afternoon.
Free, 2h0m

6:00pm

Evening Aarti and Dahi Handi Celebrations

Witness the colorful aarti ceremony and participate in the traditional Dahi Handi event, which marks Krishna’s playful breaking of pots, a highlight of the festival.
Free, 2h0m

8:30pm

Dinner at Spring Rolls Restaurant

Relish spicy North Indian and Mughlai cuisine in a lively atmosphere; the restaurant is open until 10pm.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Janmashtami Pilgrimage

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh (near Haryana border) on August 17, 2025

7:30am

Travel from Kurukshetra to Mathura

Embark on a 3.5-hour road trip to Mathura, birthplace of Lord Krishna and a principal Janmashtami pilgrimage site.
INR1500 by taxi, 3h30m

11:30am

Breakfast at Brijwasi Mithai Wale

Taste famous sweets like peda and lassi, special to Mathura’s culinary tradition, open from early morning onwards.
INR200, 0h45m

12:30pm

Visit Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple

Explore the sacred temple complex marking Lord Krishna’s birthplace, witnessing devotional rituals and Janmashtami decorations, open till 1pm and reopens from 5pm.
Free, 1h0m

1:45pm

Lunch at Govind Devji Restaurant

Savor authentic vegetarian North Indian meals with specialties like chole bhature, open from 12pm to 3pm.
INR300, 1h0m

3:00pm

Explore Vishram Ghat

Relax by the sacred Yamuna river at Vishram Ghat, popular for evening aarti ceremonies and spiritual atmosphere.
Free, 1h0m

5:00pm

Janmashtami Evening Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple

Attend the magnificent evening aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple celebrated with music, lamps, and devotional fervour, a must-see Janmashtami highlight.
Free, 2h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at Shree Krishna Restaurant

End your Janmashtami pilgrimage with delicious vegetarian fare including thalis and sweets, open until 10pm.
INR400, 1h0m
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