ISKCON celebrates numerous Vaishnava festivals throughout the year. Join us in these joyous occasions of devotion and community.
Nrisimha Chaturdashi
Appearance of Lord Nrisimhadeva, the half-man, half-lion incarnation who protected His devotee Prahlad. Celebrated with fasting and special evening prayers.
Chira-Dahi Mahotsav
The grand festival of Flat Rice and Yogurt commemorating Lord Nityananda's legendary festival at Panihati. Thousands of devotees gather to celebrate with kirtan, special prasadam of chira (flat rice) with yogurt, fruits, and sweets, and ecstatic dancing.
Jagannath Rath Yatra
The magnificent Festival of Chariots celebrating Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra's annual journey. Features a grand chariot procession through the streets of Panihati with kirtan and prasadam distribution.
Janmashtami
The divine appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna celebrated with 24-hour kirtan, midnight abhishekam, elaborate Deity decorations, and a grand midnight feast. One of the biggest celebrations at ISKCON Panihati!
Vyas Puja
Celebration honoring Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON. Devotees offer homage, flowers, and special bhoga preparations in gratitude for his mercy.
Radhashtami
The divine appearance of Srimati Radharani, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. Celebrated with special altar decorations, abhishekam, and loving offerings.
Kartik Month Begins
The most sacred month of Damodara (Kartik). Daily Damodara aarti with ghee lamp offerings. The entire month is filled with special prayers and programs.
Govardhan Puja
Celebrating Lord Krishna's lifting of Govardhan Hill. Devotees prepare a grand Annakut (mountain of food) offering with over 108 preparations offered to the Lord.
Nityananda Trayodashi
Appearance day of Lord Nityananda Prabhu, who performed the historic Chira-Dahi festival at Panihati. Extremely special celebration with fasting and feasting.
Gaura Purnima
The auspicious appearance day of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the golden avatar. Celebrated with fasting until moonrise, evening abhishekam, and ecstatic kirtan.