Vaishnava Festivals & Events
Narasimha Chaturdashi
Narasimha Chaturdashi is the appearance day of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion half-man incarnation of Supreme Lord Krishna, who appeared to protect His devotee Prahlada from his demoniac father Hiranyakashipu. This festival is of great significance to all vaisnavas. Lord Nrsimhadev removes all obstacles on the path of devotional service. Devotees who pray to Him are always protected from all kinds of calamities. For more details, please visit - http://www.krishna.com/half-man-half-lion-incarnation-appearance-day-nrsimhadeva.
Deity Welcoming Anniversary
Please join us along with your family and friends in the fun filled celebration of the welcoming anniversary of the Deities - Sri Sri Nitai Sachinandan.
We will do an abhishek of the Lordships with lots of rose petals. The same petals will later be showered on the devotees.
Balaram Purnima
Program details forthcoming…
About the festival:
Balaram Purnima is the appearance day of Lord Balarama, who is the first bodily expansion of Lord Krishna. He is the eternal companion of Lord Krishna and assists in His transcendental pastimes. He exemplifies the service attitude to Krishna and is the original spiritual master. For more details click here.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Janmashtami, the appearance day of Lord Krishna, is celebrated on Eighth day of Krishnapaksh of Bhadrapad month of Lunar-calendar.
Join us in celebrating the biggest Vaisnava festival of the year!
Radhashtami
Please join us in celebrating Radhashtami - the divine appearance day of Srimati Radharani!
Govardhan Puja and Diwali
Please join us in celebrating Diwali and Govardhan puja festivals.
Devotees are welcome to bring sweets and savories from home for bhoga offering to the Lord. This is the only day of the year when bhoga cooked at all devotees' homes is offered at the temple altar.
Guidelines:
Please cook in satvik manner (vegetarian with no eggs, onion or garlic).
Please do NOT offer it at home and do NOT taste it before bringing to the temple.
Minimum suggested quantity is 20 pieces per variety.
Please bring your offering to the temple between 5-6 PM, the sooner the better. Devotees will then put the bhoga in bowls/trays for the altar.
Advent of Bhagavad Gita
Gita Jayanti is the day when Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna 5000 years ago on the battlefield of Kuruksetra. The Supreme Lord delivered the most confidential and topmost knowledge of devotional service in order to help all devotees understand the purpose of life and the way to surrender to Him.
Rama Navami
Please join us in celebrating Rama Navami, the appearance day of Lord Ramachandra on Sunday, Apr 6th.
Program Schedule:
11:00-11:30 AM - Kirtan
11:30-12:30 PM - Dances, Bhajans, Kids' presentations
12:30-1:00 - Aarti/Kirtan
Prasadam feast to follow.
About the Festival:
The Supreme Lord incarnates in many forms out of His sweet will. One such famous incarnation of The Supreme Lord is Lord Rama. The birth of Lord Rama is celebrated as Rama Navami. Lord Rama was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya. He had three younger brothers Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna. He was the ideal son, brother, husband and king.
The life and activities of Sri Rama are explained in detail by the great sage Valmiki in the epic Ramayana. A summarized version of the Ramayana as narrated by Shukadeva Goswami to Parikshit Maharaja is included in the ninth canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana).
Gaura Purnima
Gaura Purnima, the "Golden Full Moon" is the divine appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead as confirmed by several authorized Vedic literatures.
