The Festive Nature Of Kirshna Consciousness

"Transcendental are the appearance and disappearance of Krsna’s devotees who are sent to this material world to preach the glories of the Lord. According to the principles of Vaisnavism, both the appearance and the disappearance of such Vaishnavas, or devotees of Visnu (Krsna), are all-auspicious. Therefore we hold festivals in their honor on the anniversaries of both days."

Srila Prabhupada in the book Second Chance – Text 4

“This Krisna culture has so many festivals. We could have one every day. In the spiritual world, every day is a festival.“

Srila Prabhupada

“Our movement is for ananda, simply bliss, and the method of pushing this movement is chanting, dancing, feasting and philosophizing. So in our almanac there are many festivals in every month.”

Srila Prabhupada in a letter to Jadurani – LA 15-July 1969

“Best way to maintain enthusiasm is by regular chanting with the devotees together in the temple and by having festivals. So you should immediately have one festival then everyone will be busily engaged. There are so many festivals that I can give you one for every day.”

Srila Prabhupada in a letter to Svati Devi: Jan’72
Celebrating Practically Everyday
Darshan
GOVARDHAN PUJA
Darshan
PUSHYA ABHISHEK
Darshan
NITYANANDA TRAYODASI
Darshan
GAURA PURNIMA
Darshan
RAMA NAVAMI
Darshan
CHANDANA YATRA
Darshan
NARSIMHA CHATURDASI
Darshan
BRAHMOTSAVAM
Darshan
JHULAN YATRA
Darshan
BALARAM JAYANTI
Darshan
SRI KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI
Darshan
SRI RADHASTAMI
Darshan
DEEPOTSAVA
SPECIAL FESTIVALS
EKADASHI

Of all vratas, Visnu is most pleased with those who observe the Ekadasi fast. It is said that a Vaisnava does not accept any eatable that is not offered to Lord Visnu, also it is strictly forbidden for one to accept any kind of grain on Ekadasi, even if it is offered to Lord.

APP/ DISAPP OF ACHARYAS

The more love we have love for God and his great devotees, the more we can serve them in everything we do. In the Gaudiya Vaishnav tradition, we don’t want to love Lord Krishna simply so that we can be in ecstasy but we do, say or think will give ecstasy to Lord Krishna.

APP/ DISAPP OF ACHARYAS

The more love we have love for God and his great devotees, the more we can serve them in everything we do. In the Gaudiya Vaishnav tradition, we don’t want to love Lord Krishna simply so that we can be in ecstasy but we do, say or think will give ecstasy to Lord Krishna.

KIRTAN-FEST

It is held during the month of January for two and half days. It is received with great eagerness, spirits and numbers with the presence of great Kirtaniyas. The festival is aimed to spiritualise the vibrations on this planet, and simultaneously strengthen the devotion in our hearts.