In fact, with the spread of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) movement, people worldwide have come to know about the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and about its early life.
Most of Americans, Europeans and Asians are part of the Hare Krishna troupes that organize colorful events and cultural programs on the eve of birth ceremony of Lord Krishna. Indeed, the day begins and ends with the name of Lord Krishna that fills the atmosphere and air of the whole of USA. Hence, Janmashtami celebration in USA is a grand affair.
Whether people are celebrating Janmashtami in California, San Diego, Orlando, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey or New York, it is the day for the family gatherings, eating, enjoying and offering prayers to the Protector of Mankind—Shri Narayana. The usual Janmashtami celebration in USA begins early morning. People take holy bath and prepare for the midnight Janmashtami puja.
They gather all the puja items and visit the temples in their nearby locality. The idol of Baby Krishna is cradled and conches are blown at mid hour of the night. Lord Krishna is invoked and offered varied milk products to eat. Some people also observe fast and break it at the puja time. Check out some of the Hindu Temples in the USA. Some of these temples are only dedicated to Shri Krishna or Krna:
SAVC Sri Radhakrishna Temple, Fullerton, California
Swami Narayana Temple, Paramount, California
ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Berkeley, California
ISKCON Rukmini Dwarakadish Temple, Los Angeles, California
Swami Narayan Temple, Whittier, California
ISKCON Temple of San Diego
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS), Orlando, Florida
Hindu Temple of Tampa, Florida
Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Temple, Clarkston, GA
Swami Narayan Temple, Glen Ellyn, Il
Siva Vishnu Temple of Lanham (Maryland)
Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Temple, Boston, MA
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (BAPS)- St. Louis, MO
Swami Narayan Temple, Weekawkan, NJ
Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, NY
Swami Narayan Temple, Flushing, NY
SriSriRadhakrishna Temple, Spanish Fork, UTAH
Swami Narayan Temple, Sugarland Texas
Hare Krishna Dham, Houston
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