Honoring the life and teachings of our beloved Founder- Acarya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.  We will be sharing a video, homages, and reflections.  We will be singing bhajans, bathing Srila Prabhupada's murti, and offering lunch preparations, flowers and Guru Puja. 

Celebrate Krishna protecting the residents of Vraja by lifting Govardhana Hill.  Govardhana Hill will be personally present in this joyous festival of kirtan, katha, and sweets.  

Schedule: 
5:00 p.m.  Arati and Kirtan 
6:00 p.m.  Damodarastakam Prayers and Offering of Lamps
6:30 p.m.  Discourse on Govardhana Puja 
7:20 p.m.  Govardhana Puja 
8:00 p.m.  Prasadam Serve Out

 May the light of Krishna presence illuminate your life to self realization and devotional service to the Lord.  

we will  celebrating Rama Vijayotsava (Dusherra), after the final arati and kirtan.  This festival commemorates Lord Rama's victory over the evil universal tyrant Ravana. We will be joined by the Deities of Sita-Rama, Laksmana and Hanuman who will be accompanied by kirtan while watching the the burning of Ravanan outside.

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura (1838-1914) is a prominent preceptor acharya in our succession of spiritual masters and disciples coming from Lord Krishna. He was a pioneering spiritual leader, a householder, a magistrate working in colonial India under the British rule, a prolific preacher, writer, and poet. He wrote volumes of books reintroducing the pure teachings of Lord Chaitanya at a time when those teachings had practically become lost. He composed hundreds of devotional songs glorifying Krishna to uplift the consciousness of the suffering people of this world. He corresponded with philosophers, theologians, leaders, scholars, and professors of his time and sent books, including The Life and Precepts of Lord Chaitanya,to university libraries in foreign countries, planting the seeds for a worldwide movement of Krishna consciousness. Bhaktivinoda Thakura discovered and excavated the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya. Along with his devoted wife, Bhagavati Devi, he raised ten children, including the illustrious Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura, who would become a great spiritual leader in his own time and the spiritual master of ISKCON's founder-acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Above all, Bhaktivinoda Thakura taught devotion to Krishna by his personal example. His life story, excerpted below, demonstrates a tremendous amount of courage, character, and perseverance in the face of many difficulties and gives hope to those of us who may be wondering just how to find the time to serve Lord Sri Krishna, His holy names, and His devotees in our ever so busy lives.

In many ways, aspiring devotees of Krishna today owe a significant debt to Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura for charting the course and laying the foundation for the modern-day Krishna consciousness movement.

Once, as he looked out from his window across the river towards the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Bhaktivinoda Thakura had a vision that people from all nations would soon come together there in harmony through the blissful chanting of the holy names of Krishna, sankirtan. 

His great-grand-disciple, Srila Prabhupada, who humbly and fearlessly spread Krishna consciousness to the far corners of the world, thought it significant that he was born in 1896, the year the Thakura sent copies of The Life and Precepts of Lord Chaitanya to universities across the oceans.

The gopīs are exalted above all the advanced devotees because they are always totally dependent upon Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the transcendental cowherd boy. Among the gopīs, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī is the most dear to Kṛṣṇa...Of the many objects of favored delight and of all the lovable damsels of Vraja-bhūmi, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī is certainly the most treasured object of Kṛṣṇa’s love. - Upadeshamrita 10-11.  

We will be celebrating the Appearance Day of Krishna's topmost devotee Srimati Radharani on September 11th.  The program will be held in the evening starting at 6 p.m. and will consist of: 

• Abhshek

• Kirtan

• Dance

• Discourse on Srimati Radharani

• 56 Offerings

• Personal Note Offering 

• Prasadam Feast

Lord Krishna descended into this world as Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu with the desire to experience Srimati Radharani's love for Him.  In the form of the sankirtan movement, Lord Caitanya distributed that love by chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra and giving it freely to everyone He met.    

For members of ISKCON, the appearance day of Srila Prabhupada is the topmost day of the year.  Without Srila Prabhupada's causeless mercy in spreading Krishna Consciousness around the world, we would not know Lord Krishna and the pathway back to His Lotus Feet.  It's a day of gratitude to pay tribute to our Founder - Acarya Srila Prabhupada. 

Starting at 10 a.m. we will hear homages from disciples and granddisciples of Srila Prabhupada, which would be followed by Srila Prabhupada's lunch offering, a flower offering to Srila Prabhupada (pushpanjali), and Guru Puja.  Srila Prabhupada's prasadam feast will be sent out at 12:30 p.m.  

Everyone is encouraged to write a homage, written offering of appreciation, even if it is only brief, to Srila Prabhupada.  To observe the holy appearance of His Divine Grace we recommend that you fast until noon. 

"The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, is the fountain-head of all incarnations. Lord Balarāma is His second body. They are both one and the same identity. They differ only in form. He is the first bodily expansion of Kṛṣṇa, and He assists in Lord Kṛṣṇa's transcendental pastimes." (Caitanya-caritāmṛta Adi 5.4-5, Purport)

Come and celebrate the Appearance Day of Lord Balarama.  The festival will feature arati, kirtan, flower offering, swing festival, discourse on Lord Balaram, prasadam feast.  

A special favorite of Lord Balarama is honey.  Please bring a bottle of honey as offering to the Lord.  The Temple will also have some small honey bottles for purchase so that you can offer. 

* A fast until noon is observed on this day. 

On July 14th, is  “Snana Yatra”, the grand bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannatha.  It is a once-in-a-year opportunity for everyone to bathe the Lord for His pleasure. The bathing ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m and will end promptly at 5:50 p.m. , so please come on time!  Just to make sure you don’t miss your chance, we recommend you arrive in time to participate in the 4:30 p.m. arati.  

After being bathed, Lord Jagannatha will  return to the altar and be dressed in His unique outfit called “Hathi Vesha” or Elephant dress. Please be on time for the celebration and be freshly bathed yourself. Wear clean clothing. This is recommended because you will be bathing the Lord.  

We gather to celebrate the life of Bhaktivinoda Thakura on his disappearance day.

Sunday 4:30pm - 8:00pm

4:30 pm:   Arati and Kirtan

5:00 pm:   Sunday School Presentations

6:00 pm:   Celebrating and Blessing the graduates

6:10 pm:    Graduate speech

6.15 pm:    Kirtan
6:45 pm:   Prasadam

7:45 pm: Shayan Arati Youth Kirtan

Join us for our annual Sunday School Picnic.  Lots of family fun, prasadam, and Krishna conscious activities.  

Lord Narasimha is the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Lord Krishna, who descended to this world to show protection to his unalloyed devotee Prahlada from the assassination attempts made by his demoniac father.  Lord Narasimha demonstrates how the Lord is unfailing in the protection for His devotees.  Join the festival to hear more about the thrilling pastimes of Lord Narasimha.

We will be celebrating the Appearance Day of Lord Narasimha tonight.   The Festival will consist of Kirtans, Arati, Drama, Discourse, Flower and Garland offerings, and a special Darshan and Arati at dusk (the time when Lord Narasimhadev appeared).  There is a fast until dusk on this day.  

On Tuesday April 16th, we will celebrate the Appearance Day of Lord Ramachandra. The festival will feature Arati and Kirtan, Abhishek of Sri Sri Sri Sita-Rama, Lakshman and Hanuman, Drama, 56 Offerings, Discourse, and Prasadam Feast.

The Appearance Day of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu (Gaura Purnima) has arrived. 

Lord Caitanya appeared in 1486, on the full moon  night of March to give the world the most sublime and direct way to awaken our dormant love for Krishna. Although non-different than Krishna, the Original Supreme Person, Lord Caitanya appeared as Krishna's devotee to teach us how to love God by His personal example.

Fast is observed until moonrise.  Gaura Purnima celebrations start 5 P.M. with Arati, Kirtan, Abhishek, 56 Bhoga Offerings, Drama, Discourse, Prasadam. The Abhishek will begin at 5:30 P.M.  

Sponsorship Opportunities:  
Deity Outfit:  $3,501
Flower Decorations: $501
Gaura Purnima Feast: $501
Flower Garland for Deities: $251
Abhishek: $108

If you are interested in volunteering or would like to make a donation please contact Sita Devi dasi at 267.968.6825.

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura -- Appearance
(Fast till noon)

Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura was the spiritual master of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura powerfully spread the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in the early twentieth century. He preached strongly against the deep-rooted influences of caste-ism and impersonalism. Meeting with scholars, educators, and other leaders and writing over 108 essays and books, he strove to present Krishna consciousness as a science to be highly esteemed. He established 64 temples, known as Gaudiya Maths, inside and outside of India.

Join us on the Appearance Day of Lord Nityananda for Kirtan, Arati, Pushpa Abhishek (Flower Offering), Discourse, and Prasadam. 

Devotees observe a fast until noon on this day.  

Lord Nityananda is none other than Lord Balarama appearing in the Age of Kali Yuga along with Lord Caitanya who is non-different than the Lord Krishna.  

Lord Nityananda is glorified as the savior of the most fallen because he distributed love for Krishna without discrimination. Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur has described Lord Nityananda has opened up a market place of the holy where he distributes love for Krishna for price of only ones faith. Lord Nityananda's lotus feet are compared to millions of moons that give the shelter of soothing moonlight.  If we want real peace we should take shelter of Lord Nityananda. Unless one takes shelter of Lord Nityananda, it is nearly impossible to approach Sri Sri Radha Krishna. Therefore Lord Nityananda provides the mercy and clears the path for us to develop our dormant love for Krishna.

If you are interested in donating for the Festival Feast, Garlands, and Flower Decorations call or text 267.968.6825 or click the link below. 

From the very beginning of His childhood life Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the system of observing a fast on the Ekadasi day. For many devotees, Ekadasi simply means a change of diet. Many hardly even notice Ekadasi coming and going. But Ekadsi observance means more than refraining from eating grains. The traditional system of following the Ekadsi vrata is to fast and stay awake all night chanting the Lord's glories. It is a three day austerity that entails taking only one simple meal before nightfall on Dasami (the day before Ekadasi), and a similar simple meal on Dvadasi (the day after Ekadasi). Although this strict observance may not be practicable for most devotees, everyone should try to take advantage of the auspicious time of Ekadasi to advance in Krsna consciousness. In the Brahma-vaivarta Purana it is said that one who observes fasting on Ekadasi day is freed from all kinds of reactions to sinful activities and advances in pious life. The basic principle is not just to fast, but to increase one's faith and love for Govinda, or Krishna.

Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura was the spiritual master of Srila Prabhupada. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura powerfully spread the teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu in the early twentieth century.

This is the annirversary day commemorating the day that Srimad Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Lord Sri Krishna to His dearmost devotee Arjuna at the place now known as Jyotisar Tirtha amid the waring families of the Kurus and the Pandavas at Kurukshetra. If one wishes one can still go and visit that place and see the monument erected there with Krishna as Parthasarati (the chariot driver) and Arjuna the warrior on their chariot. It is claimed by the ashram who maintain the shrine that the tree that is next to Them is a continum growth of the original tree witness that was there at the actual day of speaking. Traditionally devotees come to Kurukshetra (Dharmakshetra) and recite Bhagavad Gita from early morning until the next morning, perform arati to Bhagavad Gita and to Krishna and Arjuna upon the chariot, offer lamps 'deep daan' at Brahma Sarovar, shloka recitals, shobha yatras and seminars on the significance of the Gita today. Devotees who cannot get to Jyotisar Tirtha remember the blessed event by reciting Bhagavad Gita, performing Bhagavad Gita ahuti of each verse or selected chapters into the sacred fire, and discussing the subject matter of Bhagavad Gita in the association of devotees. Distribution of Bhagavad Gitas' on this day is also a very auspicious activity to perform.

From the very beginning of His childhood life Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the system of observing a fast on the Ekadasi day. For many devotees, Ekadasi simply means a change of diet. Many hardly even notice Ekadasi coming and going. But Ekadsi observance means more than refraining from eating grains. The traditional system of following the Ekadsi vrata is to fast and stay awake all night chanting the Lord's glories. It is a three day austerity that entails taking only one simple meal before nightfall on Dasami (the day before Ekadasi), and a similar simple meal on Dvadasi (the day after Ekadasi). Although this strict observance may not be practicable for most devotees, everyone should try to take advantage of the auspicious time of Ekadasi to advance in Krsna consciousness. In the Brahma-vaivarta Purana it is said that one who observes fasting on Ekadasi day is freed from all kinds of reactions to sinful activities and advances in pious life. The basic principle is not just to fast, but to increase one's faith and love for Govinda, or Krishna.

From the very beginning of His childhood life Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu introduced the system of observing a fast on the Ekadasi day. For many devotees, Ekadasi simply means a change of diet. Many hardly even notice Ekadasi coming and going. But Ekadsi observance means more than refraining from eating grains. The traditional system of following the Ekadsi vrata is to fast and stay awake all night chanting the Lord's glories. It is a three day austerity that entails taking only one simple meal before nightfall on Dasami (the day before Ekadasi), and a similar simple meal on Dvadasi (the day after Ekadasi). Although this strict observance may not be practicable for most devotees, everyone should try to take advantage of the auspicious time of Ekadasi to advance in Krsna consciousness. In the Brahma-vaivarta Purana it is said that one who observes fasting on Ekadasi day is freed from all kinds of reactions to sinful activities and advances in pious life. The basic principle is not just to fast, but to increase one's faith and love for Govinda, or Krishna.