Festivals
Festivals are an integral part of ISKCON. With colourful decorations, multi-course feasts, elaborate rituals, kirtan (mantra meditation), dance and dramas, the festivals make spiritual progress a fun-filled experience. Anyone who participates in them can vouch that there is no modern day substitute for these soul-satisfying experiences. The Vaishnava festivals dates are determined by using the Vedic calendar. Therefore, dates will vary from year to year when compared to the Western calendar.
Gaura Purnima
SUNDAY 28 MARCH, 2021
This annual festival honours the Appearance Day of the Golden Avatar, Lord Caitanya, the most merciful incarnation of Lord Krishna for this age of Kali (the iron age).
Come and view our elaborate temple decorations, have darshana of our beautiful deities, and participate in our joyful chanting and dancing, hearing and glorifying the pastimes of the Lord, and feasting on delicious prasadam – food for the body, mind and spirit!
By attending this joyful occasion, one will gain immeasurable benefits and blessings. In short, No Loss, Only Gain!
Rama Navami
WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL, 2021
Lord Ramachandra descended to this material world in order to establish the principles of religion, to annihilate evil elements, and to maintain the highest culture of humanity.
The activities of Lord Rama are narrated in great detail in the Ramayana (Story of Lord Rama) compiled by the great sage Valmiki and have been read, narrated, heard and idolised for thousands and thousands of years. Lord Ramachandra, the reservoir of all pleasure is a much loved incarnation who epitomised the role of an ideal king, son, and husband. He is well known for being benevolent and merciful to His devotees.
