Upcoming Festivals at ISKCON Dharwad

Upcoming Festivals

Narasimha Chaturdashi

Sri Narasimha Chaturdashi marks the auspicious appearance of Lord Narasimha, the half-lion, half-man incarnation of Lord Krishna. The divinity appeared to protect His devotee Prahlada from his demonic father, Hiranyakashipu.

Narasimha Chaturdashi is celebrated every year in ISKCON. This year it will be celebrated on 22nd May.

Balarama Jayanti

Sri Balarama Jayanti is celebrated to mark auspicious appearance of Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Sri Krishna. It is celebrated on the full-moon day of Shravana (August). Lord Balarama appeared as the son of Rohini and Vasudeva. He is also known as Baladeva and Sankarshana.

Sri Balarama Jayanti will be celebrated on 19th August.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami

Sri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Reading and recitation of religious texts, dance and enactments of the life of Sri Krishna is accomplished. Devotional singing and fasting till midnight is practised by the devotees.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on 26th August.

Srila Prabhupada Appearance day

This is a very special day for all ISKCON devotees as they joyfully glorify Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, on the anniversary of his appearance in this world. Devotees honour him by reading aloud heartfelt appreciations and homages of his profound influence in their lives and pray for blessings from him. Devotees observe a fast till noon on this day, followed by a feast in his honour.

It is celebrated on 27th August.