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Our 6th annual favorite celebration is back!

Celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth with Matki Phod

Break a matki. Steal the chocolates. An afternoon of laughter, colour and tradition for children and families across New Jersey — and it’s completely free.

Limited spots — register early

Matki Phod 2026 event poster by Hindu Community of Greater Livingston

Long Weekend Monday

7 Sept., 2026

Time

3:30 – 5:30 PM

Shirdi Sai Seva Asthaan

23 Laurel Ave, West Orange, NJ

What’s happening

An afternoon our kids talk about all year

Three joyful traditions, one small window of an afternoon — plus prasad, photos and a whole lot of noise.

Dress Up & Walk the Walk

Dress Up & Walk the Walk

Dress as Radha, Krishna or in your favorite traditional attire and join our impromptu fashion walk.

Story Telling

Story Telling

Inspiring tales from Krishna's life, told the way our grandparents told them.

Music, Masti & Traditions

Music, Masti & Traditions

Dhol, bhajans and plenty of dancing — the whole family joins in.

Free event

Register here

Reserve a spot for your little Krishnas and Radhas. Registration takes a minute and helps us plan enough matkis, chocolates and prasad for everyone.

Limited spots — register early

Donate a matki

Support fun for our kids!

Your donation brings joy, culture and beautiful memories to our children. Sponsor a matki, the chocolates inside it, or the music that fills the hall.

Every contribution, big or small, is deeply appreciated.