Panihati Cida Dahi Festival Sunday Feast times (5:30 pm) June 8, 2025 Special offerings to our beloved Deities. All Maha Prasadam pots will be available for the devotees to purchase and make donations. This is a unique opportunity for all Sunday School children (and parents) to demonstrate their Bhakti Art - by painting the pots offered to our Deities. Please contact HG Prafulananda Madhav Prabhu to sign up. What is Panihati Cida Dahi Festival?
Snana Yatra - Bathing of Deities - Lord Jagannath Become a sponsor - visit https://ISKCONHouston.org/Donate Grand Sponsor $501 Abhishek $108 Flower Decoration $251 Festival Feast $351 Snana Yatra, is a bathing festival of deities celebrated - month of Jyeshtha. Elephant attire is put on the bodies of deities on the occasion of Jagannath Snana Yatra. This is the first occasion in the year as per the Hindu calendar, when the deities Jagannath, Baladev, Subhadra are brought out from the Jagannath Temple (Puri) and taken in a procession to the Snana Bedi. There they are ceremonially bathed and decorated for devotees. It is a belief among devotees of Lord Jagannath that if they make a pilgrimage to see the deity on this day, they would be cleansed of all of their sins. Come join us and you can bathe Lord Jagannath before we celebrate Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra - Chariot Festival of Deities - Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladeva and Srimati Subhadra Become a sponsor - visit https://ISKCONHouston.org/Donate Aarti @ chariot $108 Prasadam (khaja) $151 Flower Decoration $251 Festival Feast $351 Chariot $1008 Grand Sponsor $501 Rath Yatra, Festival of Chariots - Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladeva, Goddess Subhadra In the Brahmanda Purana, it is said, “A person who sees the Lord’s Rath Yatra (chariot festival) and then stands up to receive the Lord can purge all kinds of sinful results from his body.” In the Bhavishya Purana, it is said, “Even if born of a lowly family, a person who follows the Rath Yatra car when the Deities pass in front or from behind will surely be elevated to the position of achieving equal opulence with Vishnu.” Come join us to celebrate Rath Yatra
40th Anniversary 40 years of Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava temple - at our current location. Chandan Yatra, Jhulan Yatra, Boat Festival. Kirtan and Feast 2-day festival Saturday, starts at 5 PM. Sunday, starts at 530 PM Special Guest for Kirtan: HG Govinda Prabhu from Vrindavan! More Details
KIRTAN FEST 2025 at ISKCON of HOUSTON PREMA-BHAKTI (Radhashtami Weekend) ISKCON of Houston invites you to join us for Kirtan Fest this Labor Day Weekend. Experience the devotion and joy as kirtaniyas from around the world come to chant the Holy Name to honor the Divine Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Nila Madhava and Their Associates! A special PUSHPA ABHISEKH on Sunday - which is on Radhashtami. Through this festival, we intend to unite the congregation, deepen our connection with the holy name through the power of chanting and foster spiritual growth and love for Krishna. Kirtan Fest aims to build a community that remains connected long after the last note is sung. Kirtan Fest brings together kirtaniyas, traveling preachers and devotees to our state-of-the-art temple in Houston, Texas. We have these kirtaniyas committed: HG Bada Hari Prabhu, HG Gaura Vani Prabhu and family, HG Ajamil Prabhu, HG Amala Kirtan Prabhu, HG Mayuri Gandharvika Priya Devi, HG Kalindi Devi, our own HG Nilamadhava Prabhu and HG Ramdas Prabhu and more. HH Rtadhvaja Swami and HG Hanumat Presaka Swami is in Houston as well. Registration includes prasadam all three days. Kirtan Fest Houston 2025 will be Aug 30 - Sep 1 (Labor […]
Parsva Ekadasi READ MORE! Fast from grains/beans Break fast on Sep 4 from 7 to 11:13 am Fast till Noon today for Vamana Dvadasi
Festival of Bliss 2025 Witness the grand Chariot Parade, a joyful spectacle of an artfully decorated chariot moving gracefully around the streets of American Legion Park. Join the vibrant energy as our community comes together for this beautiful and blissful celebration. Our Colorfest is a vibrant celebration where joy bursts forth in a spectacular display of hues! Get ready to immerse yourself in a cloud of colorful powders, set to a backdrop of lively music and cheerful energy. It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come together, laugh, dance, and share in a truly vivid and unforgettable experience at our Festival of Bliss. Saturday, 8 November 2025 - starts at 10:30 AM Key Timings 10:30 AM – Gates Open: Welcome to the Festival! 11:30 AM – Grand Chariot Parade (Starts at American Legion Park) 12:30 PM – Main Activities Kick Off 3:00 PM – COLOR FEST: A joyful burst of colors! 4:00 PM – Festival Concludes Ongoing Activities (10:30 AM – 4:00 PM) Children’s Train Ride – A fun ride for our youngest guests Govinda’s Cuisine – Fresh vegetarian & vegan food Fun & Fair Games – Activities for all ages Face Painting – Creative designs for everyone All parking […]
Thanksgiving Retreat November 26 - 30, 2025 with HH Romapada Swami Pilgrimage to Badrinath and Haridwar Maharaja will guide us on a soul-stirring virtual pilgrimage through the sacred lands of Haridwar and Badrinath, unveiling the divine pastimes and exalted personalities that sanctify these holy places. You can sponsor prasadam during this retreat. See the levels. Visit: iskconhouston.org/donate page and select "amount of your choice" and add information in the notes field.
Our annual tradition of Thanksgiving Feast. Everyone is invited. Bring non-perishable (non-refrigerated) food items for donation. We are collecting donations through Thanksgiving Feast and will donate to local food distribution centers. There will be a collection box at the front desk and you can bring these items during the week when temple is open.
Gita Jayanti - Advent of Srimad Bhagavad Gita - Mokshada Ekadasi (Fast from grains) Supported by: Consulate General of India Houston Monday, December 01(Actual Day, Mokshada Ekadasi)4 PM Gita Parayana (Chanting All verses)7 PM Gaura Aarti/Kirtan7:30 PM Gita Yajna (for sponsors)8 PM Prasadam Gita Jayanti (Festival) Sunday, December 072 PM Gita Parayana (Chanting All verses)5:30 PM Aarti6 PM Class 7 PM Aarti7:30 PM Prasadam Festival sponsorship : $125 for single case of Bhagavad-Gita As It Is.Please contact HG Patita Pavana prabhu for registration (to sponsor) Read More! (Ekadasi)