Sacred Festivals & Occasions

Gopashtami: The Day Krishna Became a Cowherd

Gopashtami remembers the day Krishna and Balarama first took charge of the cows of Vrindavan. Its meaning, its link to cow protection, and how to observe it.

Diwali for Devotees: Lord Rama's Homecoming and the Lamp Within

Lamps for Lord Rama, Krishna's victory over Narakasura, and Lakshmi who serves Narayana: how to celebrate a Krishna-conscious Diwali in the month of Kartik.

Sharad Purnima: The Rasa Dance and the Cure for Lust

The autumn full moon is the night of Krishna's rasa-lila. What the Bhagavatam and Srila Prabhupada teach about this confidential pastime, and how to honour it.

Indira Ekadashi 2026: Serving Our Ancestors Through Devotion

Falling in Pitru Paksha, Indira Ekadashi tells how a son's fast freed his father. Its story, the Vaishnava view of ancestors, and how to observe it on 6 October.

After the Swings Are Put Away: Carrying Jhulan Yatra Into Everyday Seva

Jhulan Yatra shows Radha and Krishna in Their most intimate mood. Here is what the swing festival teaches about service, and how to keep its spirit all year.

Balaram Purnima

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Gaura Purnima: The Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

The evening in 1486 that gave rise to public kirtan as we know it today — and why it matters to every Hare Krishna temple.

Narsimha Chaturdashi: When Faith Outlasted Fear

The appearance of Lord Nrisimhadeva, the boy who never stopped believing, and what protection really depends on.

Govardhan Puja: The Day Krishna Lifted a Mountain

Why we build a mountain of food the day after Diwali, and what the Govardhan pastime teaches about where gratitude belongs.

Gita Jayanti: Celebrating the Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita

The day Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra — and why that conversation still matters today.

Jagannatha Rath Yatra: The Festival of Chariots

Why Rath Yatra is unlike any other festival — the day the Lord leaves the temple and comes out into the street to meet everyone.

Radhashtami: The Appearance of Srimati Radharani

A quieter, more contemplative festival — the appearance day of Radharani and what Her selfless devotion teaches us about seva.

Janmashtami: Celebrating the Divine Appearance of Lord Krishna

Why the temple keeps vigil until midnight every Janmashtami, and what the appearance of Lord Krishna means beyond ceremony.