Janmashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in India’s sacred writings as God Himself. One of the biggest religious festivals in the world, it is celebrated by nine hundred and thirty million people around the world–and two mill
The big brother is finally here!
And with the appearance of Sri Balarama, Sri Krishna Janmashtami is now just around the corner. The whole of Sri Mayapur Dham seems to be preparing its heart to welcome the Lord of our hearts!
These days in Mayapur are filled with one beautiful festival after another. Jhulan Yatra, Balarama Purnima, and the preparations for Sri Krishna Janmashtami all come together, creating an atmosphere filled with kirtan, darshan, seva and remembrance of the Lord.
On Balarama
Coming Soon!
Jhulan Yatra is starting from August 27th to August 31, 2023.
Sri Janmashtami, September 7th
Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day: September 8th
The appearance of Srimati Thakurani, September 20th
Sri Lalita Shasthi, September 21st
Radhastami: Appearance of Srimati Radharani, September 23rd
With all these auspicious festivities fast approaching and very closely packed, we want to first use the opportunity to thank all our esteemed donors who took the month of Purushottama ve
Hare Kṛishna!
Please Accept Our Humble Obeisances, All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!
ISKCON Mayapur welcomes all you for a Festive Month!
An all-auspicious Month and one you wouldn’t want to miss out!
Festivals are the Summum Bonum of ISKCON. exude with colourful decorations, palatable feasts, elaborate rituals, kirtans, dance and dramas, the festivals make spiritual progress a fun-filled experience for the devotees of ISKCON. The original Vedic flavor is thus revived, and anyone who participate
Sri Krishna Janmastami message (2017) from ex GBC Chair HH Bhakti Charu Swami
From Back to Godhead
Unlike us, Lord Krishna arrives in this world by His own sweet will.
As infants, we enter this world in a delivery room because we need to be delivered from the confines of our mother’s womb. Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, comes here as an infant, too. But He has no need for a delivery. He arrives by His own sweet will, and His purpose is to deliver us. He plays the role of an endearing and dependent newborn, but He is complete with all of the powers o
Hare Krishna,
Respected Maharajas and Prabhus.
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Its a matter of great privilege for ISKCON that the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi has kindly sent in his special wishes in the form of a commendable message for ISKCON. This is generic in content and could be used by any ISKCON temple anywhere in the world so that the Indian community gets inspired to participate in Janmashtami in an unprecedented manner.
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