Upcoming Events
At Hare Krishna Mandir, Varanasi — 2025
Join us in celebrating the most spiritually uplifting and culturally vibrant festivals of 2025 at Hare Krishna Mandir, Varanasi. Each event is a divine opportunity to deepen your devotion, connect with the Vaishnava community, and receive abundant blessings from Lord Krishna.
Krishnotsav – Janmashtami Mahotsav
Date: Sunday, 17th August 2025
Time: From early morning till midnight
Location: Hare Krishna Mandir, Varanasi
Celebrate the divine appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna in the heart of Varanasi!
Experience a transcendental evening filled with:
- Abhishekam of Sri Krishna with milk, honey, ghee & flowers
- Arati & ecstatic kirtans by expert devotees
- Soul-stirring Bhagavad-gita discourses
- Thematic drama and skits on Krishna Leela
- Mahaprasadam distribution for thousands of devotees
- Decorated darshan of Sri Sri Radha Krishna in their most splendid attire
- Midnight Maha-Arati & Janma Darshan – witness the moment of Lord Krishna’s birth
Free Entry | Sponsorship Sevas Available | Open to All
Let this Janmashtami be the turning point in your spiritual journey!
Kartik Month– Deepotsav & Daily Damodar Arati
Dates: 17 October – 15 November 2025
Special Day: Sharad Purnima – 17 October 2025
Location: Temple Premises
"The month most dear to Lord Krishna" – Kartik (also known as Damodar Month)
Every evening, the temple resonates with serene bhajans as hundreds of lamps are offered to Lord Damodara.
What to Expect:
- Daily Deep-daan & Damodar Arati (6:30 PM onwards)
- 108 lamp offerings every evening – a spectacle of light and devotion
- Heart-melting bhajans and kirtans
- Scriptural discourses on the glories of Kartik
- Vaishnava festivals within Kartik – including Govardhan Puja, Diwali, and more
- Special Sevas to offer lamps on behalf of loved ones
Participate and earn unlimited spiritual blessings.
You can also offer lamps online on behalf of your family or departed ancestors.
Gita Jayanti Mahotsav
Date: Monday, 1st December 2025
Location: Hare Krishna Mandir & Online
Commemorating the day Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita to Arjuna
Highlights:
- Complete Bhagavad-gita Parayan (recitation of all 700 verses)
- Special Class: “The Timeless Relevance of Gita”
- Yajna (fire sacrifice) for world peace
- Spiritual quiz & competitions for students and families
- Free distribution of Bhagavad-gita to visitors and seekers
- Annadan – mass prasadam distribution
Join us in spreading the divine message of the Gita!
Sponsor Bhagavad-gitas for school children or village libraries.
Experience the Festivals Online & On-Ground
All major events will be streamed live on our YouTube channel and shared via WhatsApp & social media. Be a part of the festival wherever you are.
Commemorating the day Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita to Arjuna
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