0049 (0)8583 316 info@simhachalam.de

42nd Narasimha Caturdasi & Kirtan Simha

7th - 11th May 2025

 

Welcome to the most unique Narasimha Festival!

42 years after the installation ceremony in 1982, we celebrate Narasimhadeva in great opulence with Special-Darshans, unique and extensive Maha-Abhishek, powerful Narasimha-Yagnas, profound Katha, and of course devoted Kirtans and delicious Maha-Prasadam

Dear friends and devotees of Sri Sri Prahlada Lakshmi Narasimhadeva, dear community of Simhachalam from far and near,

We would now like to celebrate the 42nd Narasimha Caturdasi and Kirtan Simha here in Simhachalam with you!

We owe this milestone of the greatest festival of the year and the power of Sri Sri Prahlad Lakshmi Narasimhadeva to our long-time senior devotees and companions, all of whom have made their valuable contribution!

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 42nd Narasimha Caturdasi!

We are very much looking forward to our time together!

HARE KRSNA

Your servants from Simhachalam

In order to optimally prepare for your visit, we kindly ask you to briefly register your participation here. You can also sign up for seva & accommodation directly through this registration!

  Guests of Honor

For the pleasure of Sri Sri Prahlad Lakshmi Narasimhadeva, we await the guests of honour pictured here.

Updates follow constantly.

HH Sacinandana Swami

HH Sacinandana Swami

HG Parividha Prabhu

HG Parividha Prabhu

HG Damodhar Prabhu

HG Damodhar Prabhu

HH Candramauli Swami

HH Candramauli Swami

HG Braja Bihari Prabhu

HG Braja Bihari Prabhu

HH Mahavishnu Swami

HH Mahavishnu Swami

HG Devaki Mataji

HG Devaki Mataji

HH Bhakti Vaibhava Swami

HH Bhakti Vaibhava Swami

HG Krishna Premarupa Prabhu

HG Krishna Premarupa Prabhu

  Kirtaniyas

For the pleasure of Sri Sri Prahlad Lakshmi Narasimhadeva, we await the following Kirtaniyas for Kirtan Simha!

Hari Kirtan Prabhu & Vrindavan Eshvari Mataji

Hari Kirtan Prabhu & Vrindavan Eshvari Mataji

Ojasvi Prabhu & Sudevi Vilasini Mataji

Ojasvi Prabhu & Sudevi Vilasini Mataji

Keshavacharya Prabhu & Kamaniya Mataji

Keshavacharya Prabhu & Kamaniya Mataji

Gaura Krishna Prabhu

Gaura Krishna Prabhu

Kavicandra Prabhu & Kalindi Mataji

Kavicandra Prabhu & Kalindi Mataji

Sharad Bihari Prabhu

Sharad Bihari Prabhu

Smita Krishna Prabhu

Smita Krishna Prabhu

Ramanaji Prabhu

Ramanaji Prabhu

Keshava Prabhu

Keshava Prabhu

Radhastami Mataji

Radhastami Mataji

Prahlad Prabhu

Prahlad Prabhu

Tarana Chaitanya Prabhu

Tarana Chaitanya Prabhu

Manu Prabhu

Manu Prabhu

Akinchana Krishna Prabhu

Akinchana Krishna Prabhu

Narasimha Caturdasi May 2022 Review

Get a glimpse from our previous Narasimha Caturdasi celebration in May 2022 of how Narasimhadeva is celebrated in Simhachalam!

   Schedule

Everyday KATHA at 11 am and KIRTAN from 03:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Experience an unforgettable Narasimha Caturdasi & Kirtan Simha festival with numerous highlights across 5 major festival days!

Please note: The schedule provided here is preliminary and will be continuously updated.

 

07. May, Wednesday

– Arrivals & Adivas Kirtan  –

 

04:30 am
Mangala Arati – Kirtan
05:15 am
Announcements & Japa
07:15 am
Deity Greeting – Green Silks
07:45 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by
HG Ananda Krishna Das
9:00 am
Breakfast – Prasadam
11:00 am
Arrivals
13:00 Rajbhoga Arati – Kirtana
2:00 pm
Lunch – Prasadam
3:00 pm
Kirtan Start – Day 1 & Tuning into the Festival
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati
6:55 pm
Narasimha Pranam – Bhajan &  Lotus Feet
7:00 pm Prasadam – Evening Snack
7:15- 10:00 pm
KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 2 

08. May, Thursday 

EKADASI

– Forest Outfit + Adivas Ceremony  –

 

04:30 am
Mangala Arati
05:15 am
Announcements & Japa Meditation
07:15 am
Srila Prabhupada Guru Puja – Kirtana
07.40 am FOREST Sringara Darshana
07:45 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture HG Parivida Das ACBSP
9:00 am
Breakfast – Prasadam
10:00 am
Shatari Lotusfeet Installation – Kirtan
12:00 am

Nara Seminars 1 – “Beyond Friends and enemies “
HG Krishna Prema Rupa Prabhu (GBC Germany-Austria-Swiss)

2:00 pm
Lunch – Prasadam
3:00 pm KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 3
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati
6:55 pm Narasimha Pranam – Bhajan & Lotus Feet
7:00 pm Evening Prasadam Snacks
7:30 pm
Adivas Ceremony – Garuda Homa
8:00 pm Garuda Flag Arohanam – Garuda Parikrama – Bali Peetam Puja

7:15- 10:00
pm

KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 4

 

09. May, Friday

– Sandesh Outfit –

– Pavitra Mala Puja –

 

04:30 am
Mangala Arati
05:15 am
Annoucements & Japa Meditation
07:15 am
Srila Prabhupada Guru Puja – Kirtan
07:45 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HH Candramauli Swami ACBSP
9:00 am
Madhuram Sandesh-Vesha Sringara Darshan
9:30 am
Prasadam – Breakfast
11:00 am
Nara Seminar 2a – Meeting death with joy – HG Devaki Devi Dasi – Templeroom
 12:00 am Nara Seminar 2b – Fun Theater Workshop HG Parividha Das – Tent
2:00 pm
Prasadam – Lunch
3:00 pm
KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 5
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati – Kirtana
6:55 pm Narasimha Pranam – Bhajan & Lotus Feet
7:00 pm Evening Prasadam Snacks
7:00 pm Pavitram Puja – Homa – Temple Parikrama – Fitting on Murti with 12 Offerings
7:15 – 10:00 pm KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 6

 

10. May, Saturday

– Flower Outfit – Shesha Vahana –

– Maha-Narasimha Homa – Garuda Vahana – 

 

04:30 am
Mangala Arati
05:15 am
Announcements & Japa Meditation
06:00 am Shesha Vahana Procession
07:15 am Pushpa Vesha – Srigara Darshana
07:45 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HH Sacinandana Swami ACBSP 
9:00 am
Prasadam – Breakfast
11:00 am
Nara Seminar 3a – Devotee Care an Initiative of ISKCON GBC by HG Damodara Das – Templeroom
12:00 am Nara Seminar 3b – 7key to ISKCON Successful future by HG Braja Bihari Das  – Tent
2:00 pm
Prasadam – Lunch
3:00 pm
KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 7
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati – sitting Kirtana
6:55 pm Narasimha Pranam – Bhajan & Lotus Feet
7:00 pm Evening Prasadam Snacks
7:00 pm Maha Narasimha Homa
8:00- 09:00 pm Garuda Vahana Procession
7:15- 10:00 pm KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 8

11. May, Sunday

Narasimha Caturdasi

– Sri Narasimhadeva Appearance –

 

04:20 am
Suprabhatam, Waking up the Lord with melodious mantra recitation
04:30 am
Mangala Arati | Darshan 1
6:00 am
Fragrant Oil Abhishekam | Darshan 2
07:15 am
Deity Greeting: Sringha Darshan  & Guru Puja | Darshan 3
07:20 Srila Prabhupada Guru-Puja
8:00-10:15 am
Narasimha Bhagavat Katha  by
HH Candramauli Swami,
HH Sacinandana Swami,
HH Mahavishnu Swami,
HH Bhakti Vaibhava Swami
10:20 Narasimha Lila – Dramatical Reading Tent
10:30- 15:00 KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 9
11:00 am
Maha Kumbha Abhishekam | Darshan 4
14:30 pm
Special Vastra Vesha | Darshan 5
16:30 pm Simha Vahana Procession | Darshan 6
17:30 Cultural Programm HG Parivida Prabhu
18:00 Nritya Seva: Bharat Nathyam & Kathak
18:30-22:00 KIRTAN SIMHA Slot 10
20:04 pm Sandhya Arati – Maha Darshana | Darshan 7
20:34 pm Break the Fast: Mahaprasadam Feast Tent
20:35 pm Brihad-Cake Temple entrance
20:36 pm Purchase Special Mahaprasadam – Foyer

 

12. May, Monday

– Departure Day –

 

04:30 am
Mangala Arati
07:15 Uhr
Moon – Sringara Darshana
07:20 am
Srila Prabhupada Guru-Puja – Kirtan
07:45 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HG Krishna Prema Rupa Das (GBC Germany-Austria-Swiss)
9:00 am
Tirtha Vari – Chakra Wasserbad Garuda Pataka Avarohanam
11:00 am
Departures + Viraha Kirtan Slots
13:00 Raja Bhoga Arati
2:00 pm
Prasadam – Lunch
5:00 pm
Devotee Care Seminar Part 1 by HG Damodar Das – HG Madam Sundar das
 6:30 pm Gaura Arati Silent (Seminar)
7:00 pm Narasimha Pranam Kirtan

 

 

All details regarding sponsorship opportunities can be found at the bottom of the registration page, where you can also conveniently make your donation.

Thank you for your support!

 

Contribution

To make this wonderful festival possible, we kindly ask each participant for a minimum financial contribution. Please understand that the amounts listed here may include unavoidable taxes and transaction fees. Thus, the final amount actually reaching the temple is always lower than your initial contribution. The organization and hosting of the festival involve significant expenses, and your kind support is essential and deeply appreciated!

For more details regarding prices, please visit the registration page directly.

Upon arrival, please pick up your wristbands at the registration desk.

Thank you for your understanding and generosity!

Festival Fee

Price per Day and Person

Children Under 12 – Free of Charge. Retirees with limited income may also participate free of charge.

Festival Fee Adults Children (12-18yrs) 
1-Day Pass 32,00 € 18,00 €
5-Day Pass (save ~10%) 144,00 € 81,00 €
Accommodation Fee

Unfortunately, our guesthouse is completely booked out. We can offer the following options directly on site.

Camping Site or Camping Van
Bring your own tent and make yourself comfortable on our prepared campsite. Bathrooms are available in the barn or in the temple building.

Are you travelling by van? Please let us know as soon as possible, as we can only provide a limited amount of space for mobile homes.

Ashram & Festival Dormitory
In our mataji’s dormitory and prabhu’s ashrams, as well as in the festival dormitories in the barn, there is the possibility to stay overnight in a simple way. Please bring your own mats and sleeping bags!

Please note that places in the ashram and dormitories are limited, i.e. first come first serve system.

Price per Day and Person

Accommodation Fee (inkl. %) Adults Children (12-18 yrs)
Ashram – Simple accommodation in shared dormitory + shared bathroom – Please bring your own sleeping bag + mats with you! 10,00 € 8,00 €
Camping Site / Tent – Accommodation in own tent on marked area + shared bathroom 10,00 € 8,00 €
Camping Van – Caravan or motor home on marked parking space, shared bathroom 24,00 € per night / van
Seva Opportunities

Do seva and save fees. This is the option for some of you who would like to avoid the monetary festival fee and are committed to Seva. Full-Time on festival days. Seva is 5-6 hours per day.

The main areas of work are: kitchen, cleanliness, serving prasadam etc. Please let us know exactly when you will be arriving and leaving (day and time).

EU-TEAM Volunteering

We are offering a 2 week team volunteering program again during these celebrations.

Be part of it – Caturdasi Festival, excursions and seva in Simhachalam – accommodation and travel expenses are covered.

For all EU citizens between 18 and 30 years old.

Contact: Balaram Prana Prabhu via Mail europa@simhachalam.de

 

  Contact

The following devotees are available to answer your questions and concerns.

In addition, the temple can also be reached by phone daily between 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on +49 (0) 8583 316.

We are all at your service and look forward to an ecstatic festival together with you!

General questions about the festival, registration, seva and accommodation

Bhakta Bryan

Mail: info@simhachalam.de

Phone: +49 8583 316

2-week EU voluntary activity

Balaram Prana Prabhu

Mail: europa@simhachalam.de

Phone: +49 8583 316

Sponsoring of festival activities and Become a member

Amrita Gopi Devi Dasi

Mail: fundraising@simhachalam.de

Phone: +49 15114386851

 

Questions about Deity worship or special donations for Narasimhadeva

Ramananda Gopal Das

Phone: +49 1757218041

Pick-Up Seva

Pick Up Registration here:

We are doing our best to assist you with pick-up and drop-off services. However, please note that our capacity is limited. If we receive too many pick-up requests at the same time, we may not be able to accommodate everyone and will have to refer you to the local taxi service.

Additionally, we are not able to offer transport between external accommodations and the temple during the festival.

Please understand that we, the devotees on site, are doing everything we can with the resources and volunteers available to serve you all in the best possible way.

Kirtan Schedule

Hari Kirtan Prabhu

Mail: info@simhachalam.de

Sales Stall

You run your own devotee business (e.g. jewellery, bead bags, worship items) and would like to offer your products to our guests during the festival? Please contact Amrita Gopi  to register and get details for stall fees etc.

Mail: fundraising@simhachalam.de

Phone: +49 15114386851 

Special requests and overall festival management

Govinda-Dev Das

Mail: vorstand@simhachalam.de

Phone: +49 (0) 15142187856 (Telegram, WhatsApp)

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Every year after a month of an intense endeavors in distributing Srila Prabhupadas Books, we assemble to share and celebrate in union. Simultaneously a new year is starting and we invite all to celebrate with us for a new spiritual start. This festival is loaded with many “ecstatic” Kirtans, lots of spiritual association, loads of Prasadam and deep realisations.

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29th Aug – 1st Sep 2025

Brahmotsava is the aniversary of the installation of Sri Sri Prahlad Lakshmi Narasimha. Every year we celebrate this festival to remember Srimati Radharani, the consort of Lord Krishna and that we have succeeded another year in the service of Narasimha. This is a smaller festival and especially nice for families.