Festivals
Festivals are an integral part of ISKCON. With myriad of colourful decorations, multi-course feasts, elaborate rituals, kirtans (music), dance and dramas, the festivals makes spiritual progress a fun-filled experience. The original Vedic flavor is thus revived, and anyone who participates in them can vouch that there is no modern day substitute for these soul-satisfying experiences.
The Vaishnava festivals dates are determined by using the lunar calendar. Therefore, dates will vary from year to year when compared to the Western, or solar calendar.
The following is an Overview of the major festivals in our community so that you may be up to date.



HH Krishna Kshetra Maharaj Vyasa Puja Retreat
Grace, Gratitude & Bhagavad Gita
Join us for an inspiring two-day retreat, celebrating grace, gratitude, and the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, culminating in HH Krishna Kshetra Maharaja’s Vyasa-Puja!
๐๏ธ 07. โ 11. August 2025
Highlights:
๐ธ Retreat (8.โ9. August): Inspiring lectures, dramas, bhajans, creative performances, and an art exhibition centered around “Grace, Gratitude & Bhagavad Gita.”
๐ผ Vyasa-Puja Festival (10. August): Special celebration with offerings dedicated to HH Krishna Kshetra Maharaj and heartfelt glorifications.
โจ Participate by: Writing short appreciations about a devoteeโs qualities, creating artistic contributions, or filming a short video (max. 5 min).
๐ Submission Deadline: July 10โ15, 2025
Contact for submissions and details:
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Collective glorifications & videos: Katyayani Devi Dasi (katyayanidd@gmail.com)
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Personal Vyasa-Puja offerings: Sarada Tilaka Devi Dasi (sabina.kurnik@gmail.com)
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Pada Yatra 2025
Pada Yatra I Ox Cart Pilgrimage I Sankirtan Festival
Join us for the very first Pada Yatra in the Bavarian Forest โ a six-day walking pilgrimage through the beauty of nature, infused with devotion and joyful community!
๐๏ธ 20. โ 25. August 2025
๐ Starting from Simhachalam, walking through the Bavarian Forest
With ox cart and Harinam, we will bring the Holy Name, Prasadam, and spiritual books to towns and villages along the way โ ending each day with a Sankirtan Festival in a local town. Be part of a transcendental adventure you will never forget!
๐ For registration and more information, please contact:
Vedasฤra Dฤsa
๐ +49 151 50774369
Letโs walk together โ for Krishna!
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