The Kousthubha Pancharatra Agama Samasthanam (KPAS) Sri Mahalakshmi Temple (Krishna Kshethram) in San Jose, California, has announced a multi-day schedule for its grand Sri Jayanthi (Krishna Jayanthi) 2026 celebrations. Devotees are invited to participate in classical music performances, special discourses, traditional rituals, and community festivities.
Detailed Event Schedule
Thursday, September 3, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Vocal Kutcheri by Vidwan Sri. Sanjay Nag
Violin by Vidwan Sri. Vignesh Thyagarajan
Mridangam by Vidwan Sri. Amit Ranganathan
Friday, September 4, 2026 (6:00 PM – Midnight)
Paala Velli Darshanam (6:00 PM onwards)
“Krishnamritham” – Harikatha Musical Discourse by Vidwan Sri Dr. Shiv Kumar Bhat (6:30 PM – 9:00 PM)
Sri Krishna Janmotsavam (11:30 PM – Midnight)
Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6, 2026 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Sangeetha & Natya Sevas
Uraiyadi / Utti Kotte Utsavam / Dahi Handi on Sunday, September 6 (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM)
Kids Dress-Up: Parents are encouraged to bring children dressed up as Radha & Krishna; all dressed-up kids will receive special gifts!
Venue & Parking Information
Address: 2160 Oakland Rd Unit A, San Jose, CA 95131
Parking: Available in front (mud area) and back of the temple.
For more details or inquiries, you can contact the temple at (408) 394-6758 or visit the official KPAS Temple Website(https://kpastemple.org/).
