The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of Houston celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Garden Oaks location with a two-day festival on July 12 and 13, 2025. The event drew over 700 devotees on Saturday and more than 900 on Sunday.
The celebration marked four decades since ISKCON Houston moved to its current location on West 34th Street in 1984. The temple, originally established in 1972 in a Montrose-area home, has grown steadily over the years to become a vibrant spiritual and cultural center for the Houston community.
Saturday’s program featured the Boat Festival of Sri Sri Radha Giridhari. Devotees gathered to witness the Deities placed on a beautifully decorated boat, symbolizing Their divine pastimes on the Yamuna River. The atmosphere was filled with devotional singing and dancing as the boat glided across the waters, captivating the hearts of the devotees.
On Sunday, the temple hosted Jhulan Yatra and Chandan Yatra. During Jhulan Yatra, Sri Sri Radha Giridhari were gently swayed on an ornate swing, recalling the joyful swing pastimes of Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani. In the Chandan Yatra ceremony, the Deities were adorned with fragrant sandalwood paste, offering a cooling and aromatic tribute during the summer season.
A highlight of the weekend was the presence of kirtan singer Govinda Das, who led soul-stirring Vrindavan-style kirtans that energized and inspired the congregation. His kirtans drew large crowds and created a deeply spiritual atmosphere throughout the temple grounds.
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