Janmashtami Kids Talent Show
We are delighted to invite you all to our Janmashtami Children's Program, taking place on 12 September 2026.
For the first time in the local area, we are pleased to announce a Kids Talent Show celebrating the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna and His wonderful pastimes.
Kids Talent Show
- 📅 Date Saturday, 12 September 2026
- 🕔 Time 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 📍 Venue 1st Ockendon Scout Group, Tamarisk Rd, South Ockendon RM15 6HU
Children can participate in one of the following categories:
- 🎵 Devotional Kirtan / Bhajan / Songs: Kirtans or Bhajans related to Lord Krishna.
- 🎨 Colouring / Drawing / Painting: Artwork related to Krishna and His pastimes.
- 📖 Bhagavad Gita Sloka Recitation: Recitation from Bhagavad Gita As It Is by Srila Prabhupada, including the sloka and its translation.
- 🦸 Janmashtami Fancy Dress: Dress up as your favourite pastime or character.
- 💃 Traditional Dance: Devotional or classical dance related to Krishna.
- 📚 Story Telling: Storytelling based on Krishna's pastimes from Krishna Book by Srila Prabhupada.
- 🎻 Musical Instruments: Instrumental performances related to Krishna bhajans/kirtans.
- ✨ Other: Any other devotional talent celebrating Lord Krishna.
Important Information
- Only individual entries are allowed.
- Age categories apply.
- Events and prize distribution will take place on 12 September.
- Timings for each event will be emailed separately after registration.
- Activity entry fee is £3 per child.
- The duration allocated to each category must be strictly followed.
Although the time limit may seem short, this is intended to encourage more children to participate within the available event timings. We kindly request your cooperation so that we can give as many children as possible the opportunity to participate.
About the Performances
As this festival is organised to glorify the appearance of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna, we kindly request parents to ensure that all activities and performances are related to Sri Krishna and His pastimes.
Once you register for the Talent Show, we will review your entry and email you the event details.
All participants will receive participation certificates, and winners will be awarded.
We Welcome Your Participation
Registrations close on 9 September 2026.
We warmly request all parents to encourage their children to participate in this Talent Show and engage their talents in the service of the Lord. We wish all our young participants the very best!
Janmashtami Festival Team
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