41st Narasimha Caturdasi & Kirtan Simha
17th - 22th May 2024
Welcome to the most unique Narasimha Festival in all Europe!
41 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 41th 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 41st Narasimha Caturdasi!
We are very much looking forward to our time together!
HARE KRSNA
Your servants from Simhachalam
Registration
In order to optimally prepare for your visit, we kindly ask you to briefly register your participation!
Please note we can accept CASH ONLY!
Get a glimpse from our previous Narasimha Caturdasi celebration in May 2022 of how Narasimhadeva is celebrated in Simhachalam!
Guests of Honour
For the pleasure of Sri Sri Prahlad Lakshmi Narasimhadeva, we await the guests of honour pictured here. Updates follow constantly.
HH Jayadvaita Maharaj
19th – 23th of May 2024
HH Sacinandana Swami
20th – 23th of May 2024
HH Candramauli Swami
17th – 23th of May 2024
HH Bhaktivaibhava Maharaj
21st – 23th of May 2024
HH Mahavisnu Swami
20th – 23th of May 2024
HH Bhakti Mukund Maharaj
13th – 24th of May 2024
HG Parividha Prabhu
16th – 23th of May 2024
HG Govinda Dasi Mataji
16th – 23th of May 2024
HG Krishna Premarupa Prabhu
HG Vaidyanath Prabhu
HG Devaki Mataji
HG Bhagavad Dharma 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
Shishtakrit Prabhu
Ojasvi Prabhu
Keshavacharya Prabhu & Kamaniya Mataji
Kavicandra Prabhu
Kalindi Mataji
Ramanaji Prabhu
Caitanya Cintamani Mataji
Gour Krishna Prabhu
Mahabhagavat Prabhu
Smita Krishna Prabhu
Schedulue
Everyday KATHA at 11 am and KIRTAM from 16:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Experience an unforgettable Narasimha Caturdasi & Kirtan Simha with numerous highlights over 6 festival days.
17. May, Friday
– Arrival Day & Adivas Ceremony –
04:30 am |
Mangala Arati |
05:15 am |
Japa Meditation |
07:15 am |
Deity Greeting & Guru Puja |
07:45 am |
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HH Bhakti Mukund Maharaj |
9:00 am |
Breakfast – Prasadam |
11:00 am |
Nara Seminar 1 with HG Krishna Premarupa Prabhu |
2:00 pm |
Lunch – Prasadam |
4:00 pm |
Kirtan Start – Day 1 & Tuning into the Festival |
6:30 pm |
Gaura Arati |
7:10 pm |
Garuda Puja-Parikrama (Flying Out) |
8:00 pm |
Adivas Ceremony |
8:00 pm | Prasadam – Evening Snack |
10:00 pm |
End of Day 1 |
18. May, Saturday
– Forest Outfit & Narasimha Maha Homa –
04:30 am |
Mangala Arati |
05:15 am |
Japa Meditation |
07:15 am |
Deity Greeting & Guru Puja |
07:45 am |
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HH Chandramauli Maharaj |
9:00 am |
Breakfast – Prasadam |
11:00 am |
Nara Seminar 2 with HH Bhakti Mukund Maharaj “The Essence of the Chapters of Bhagavad-Gita as it is” |
2:00 pm |
Lunch – Prasadam |
3:00 pm | Cultural Program |
30 min | Musical Performance by HG Parividha Prabhu |
15 min | Narasimha Avatar Dance Performance (Bharatnatyam) by Vashi and Friends |
15 min | Bharatnatyam Performance by Mamatha Kids |
4:00 pm | Kirtan Start – Day 2 until 10 pm |
6:30 pm |
Gaura Arati |
7:30 pm |
Narasimha Maha Homa |
8:00 pm | Prasadam – Evening Snack |
10:00 pm |
End of Day 2 |
19. May, Sunday
– Kirtan Simha & Vahana Procession –
04:30 am |
Mangala Arati |
05:15 am |
Japa Meditation |
07:15 am |
Guru Puja |
07:45 am |
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HG Parividha Prabhu |
9:00 am |
Sandesh-Outfit Sringara Darshan |
9:30 am |
Prasadam – Breakfast |
11:00 am |
Nara Seminar 3 HG Bhagavad Dharma Prabhu |
2:00 pm |
Prasadam – Lunch |
4:00 pm |
Kirtan Start – Day 3 until 10 pm |
4:30 pm | Water Abhishek |
6:30 pm |
Gaura Arati |
7:00 pm | Garuda Vahana Procession & Bali Pitam Puja |
8:00 pm | Prasadam – Evening Snack |
10:00 pm |
End of Day 3 |
20. May, Monday
– Kirtan Simha & Forest Outfit –
04:30 am |
Mangala Arati |
05:15 Uhr |
Japa Meditation |
06:00 am |
Oil Abhishek |
07:15 am | Guru Puja |
07:45 am |
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HH Jayadvaita Swami (Tent) |
9:00 am | Forest Outfit Darshan |
9:00 am |
Prasadam – Breakfast |
11:00 am |
Nara Seminar 4 with HG Govinda Dasi Mataji (Temple Room) |
2:00 pm |
Prasadam – Lunch |
4:00 pm |
Kirtan Start – Day 4 until 10 pm |
6:30 pm |
Gaura Arati |
7:00 pm | Swinging of Their Lordships |
8:00 pm | Prasadam – Evening Snack |
10:00 pm |
End of Day 4 |
21. May, Tuesday
– Flower Outfit & Pavitra-Mala Puja –
04:30 am |
Mangala Arati |
05:15 Uhr |
Japa Meditation |
07:15 am |
Deity Greeting: Flower Outfit Darshan & Guru Puja |
07:45 am |
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HH Sacinandana Swami (Tent) |
9:00 am |
Prasadam – Breakfast |
11:00 am |
Nara Seminar 5 with HH Jayadvaita Swami (Temple Room) |
2:00 pm |
Prasadam – Lunch |
3:30 pm | Musical Performance by HG Parividha Prabhu with Chorus |
4:00 pm |
Kirtan Start – Day 5 until 10 pm |
6:30 pm |
Gaura Arati |
7:15 pm | Pavitra – Mala Puja |
8:00 pm | Prasadam – Evening Snack |
10:00 pm |
End of Day 4 |
22. May, Wednesday
– Sri Narasimhadeva Appearance –
04:00 am |
Suprabhatam, Waking up the Lord with melodious mantra recitation |
04:30 am |
Mangala Arati |
6:00 am |
Fragrant Oil Abhishekam |
07:15 am |
Deity Greeting: Sringha Darshan & Guru Puja |
8:00 am |
Dramatic Reading by HG Parividha Prabhu (Tent) |
8:30 am |
Narasimha Bhagavat Katha by HH Jayadvaita Swami, HH Bhakti Vaibhava Maharaj, HH Sacinandana Maharaj, HH Chandramauli Maharaj, HH Bhakti Mukund Maharaj (Tent) |
11:00 am |
Maha Abhishekam – Begin Kirtan Day 6 until 10 pm |
14:00 pm |
Darshan |
14:30 pm | Simhachalam Book Launch |
17:00 pm | Simha Vahana Procession (Dance) |
18:30 pm | Gaura Arati |
20:49 pm | Sandhya Arati – Maha Darshana |
21:00 pm | Break the Fast: Mahaprasadam Feast & Brihat Cake |
Registration
In order to optimally prepare for your visit, we kindly ask you to briefly register your participation.
In the registration form, please indicate if you need accommodation on our premises, would like a pick-up service or would like to do Seva.
Contribution
To make this great festival possible, we need to ask for a minimum financial contribution. Please note that we are obliged to pay taxes and the prices include 19% tax levies.
We kindly ask you to pick up your wristbands at the registration desk after your arrival and to pay on site (cash only!).
Festival Fee (incl. %)
Price per Day and Person
Please note we can accept cash only!
Festival Fee (incl. %) | Adults |
Children (6-16yrs) & Pensioners |
1-Day Pass | 26,00 € | 16,00 € |
6-Day Pass (save ~15%) | 133,00 € | 82,00 € |
Accommodation Fee (incl. %)
Price per Day and Person
Please note we can accept cash only!
Accommodation Fee (inkl. %) | Adults | Children (12-18 yrs) & Pensioners |
Ashram – Simple accommodation in shared dormitory + shared bathroom – Please bring your own sleeping bag + mats with you! | 8,00 € | 5,00 € |
Camping Site / Tent – Accommodation in own tent on marked area + shared bathroom | 8,00 € | 5,00 € |
Camping Van – Caravan or motor home on marked parking space, shared bathroom | 22,00 € per night / van |
Seva opportunities
Seva-opportunities are already taken!
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 a minimum of 4-6 hours per day.
The main areas of work are: kitchen, cleanliness, serving, parking instruction.
Devotees who can help us with the set-up and dismantling work 1-2 days before or after the festival are especially welcome. In the registration form, please let us know exactly when you will be arriving and leaving (day and time). Otherwise it is difficult to plan the schedule.
EU-TEAM Volunteering
After the great success of our first team volunteering activity in the past year, we are offering a 2 week team volunteering program again during these celebrations.
Be part of it from 11 May to 25 May 2024 – 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
Accommodation
Unfortunately, our guesthouse is completely booked out. We can offer the following options directly on site.
Camping Site or Camping Van – ONLY AVAILABILITY LEFT
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 – BOOKED OUT
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.
Other accommodation options around Simhachalam
pilger-uebernachtungen@gmx.de
The closest to the temple. Placed in the center of Jandelsbrunn, ca. 2,5 km away from temple.
Direct contact via Manju Krishna Mataji, Phone: +49 15229656517
Beim Bergler
www.beim-bergler.de
Small holiday apartment, only 2 km away from temple.
Holiday flats and apartments Jandelsbrunn
www.bayerischerwald-online.de
Overview of holiday flats on the surrounding farms of the temple.
Sporthotel Sonnenhof
www.sporthotel-sonnenhof.de
A car is definitely necessary for this accommodation. About 10 minutes by car from the temple, but in very beautiful surroundings and a great standard.
AirBnb
www.airbnb.de
Booking.com
www.booking.com
Pickup Seva
We also offer a pickup-service from public transport with prior registration and a corresponding contribution towards expenses. Please understand that due to the high demand, there may be a waiting time or a journey may not be possible because the car is already in service. We will then forward you to the taxi company Zillner in Waldkirchen (08581 666).
In May: Please call Bhakta Bryan (+39 (0) 3406768431 ) Whatsapp/Telegram to book your ride.
Pick-up from the bus stop in Jandelsbrunn (recommended) or Waldkirchen.
Pickup Contribution
Jandelsbrunn
|
Waldkirchen |
up to 3 persons |
up to 2 persons |
8,00 € |
15,00 € |
additional person 1,50 € |
additional person 3,00 € |
max. 6 persons |
max. 6 persons |
Sponsoring
Please contact Ramananda Gopal Das if you would like to sponsor a special treat for Narasimhadeva. This will also enable us to collect your contact details so that we can send you a thank you gift after the festival. In addition, we can also issue you with a donation receipt (steuerlich absetzbare Spendenbescheinigung).
Mail: fundraising@simhachalam.de
Phone: +49 1757218041
Currently, we can receive donations either in cash or card payment on-site, via PayPal or bank transfer.
Bankdetails – ISKCON Jandelsbrunn e.V. IBAN: DE31 7405 1230 0060 1981 57
PayPal – paypal@simhachalam.de
Please write in the reference for what you would like to donate and your name, e.g.: “Donation Narasimha Caturdasi, Maha Abishekam, Legal Name”
DONATION
We are very grateful for your kind donations so that we can ensure the worship of Sri Sri Prahalad Narasimha. We are naturally grateful for regular donations as well.
The following is a button to donate via PayPal. You can also choose here for regular donations.
Flower Outfit
416,00 €
Offer an extraordinary and spectacular Floral dress to Sri Sri Prahlad Narasimha. Crafted and detailed from fresh, fragrant and clorful flowers, carefully selected and executed with devotion, this outfit is designed and executed by Gopi Gita Mataji.
New Silver Brahmana Cord
416,00 €
– already sponsored –
Take the unique chance to donate a new Silver Upavita, (brahminical cord) for the large Mula Murti of Prahlad Narasimha, personally comissioned in India by our revered Pujari, Amara Prabhu. The sacred knot of the new upavita will have the Gaudiya Vaishnava Tilaka flaked by Chakra & Shanka. This sacred cord is crafted from high-quality silver.
Birthday Cake
516,00 €
Celebrate Lord Narasimha’s auspicious birthday by sponsoring an exquisite cake, large enough to serve about 500 people. This grand cake will not only be a centerpiece of the celebration but also a sweet offering to Lord Narasimha, shared with the community in His honor. Our kitchen team with our main chef Sri Paramahamsa Gaura Prabhu is ready to cook and bake for the Lord.
Maha-Abhishekam
750,00 €
– already sponsored –
Be a part of the most opulent ceremony of the year by sponsoring the Maha Abhishekam for Lord Narasimhadeva, a two-hour long, grand ritual bathing ceremony performed by our festival Pujari-Team led by our head Pujari Ramananda Gopal Prabhu. This elaborate and sacred ceremony is the pinnacle of devotion and worship, showcasing an array of auspicious substances like milk, honey, ghee, juices, fruits and sacred waters.
Oil Abisheka
600,00 €
– already sponsored –
Sponsor the Oil Abhishekam with high-quality essential oils, (jasmine, Champa & Kush ) sourced directly from India, renowned for its purity, fragrance, and spiritual significance.
Adivas Ceremony
216,00 €
Engage in the profound spiritual preparation for Narasimha Caturdasi by sponsoring the Adivas Ceremony, the preliminary ritual that sets the tone for the entire festival. The Adivas Ceremony involves various preparatory rituals, including purification processes, invocations, and offerings, aimed at sanctifying the space, the deities, and the participants, ensuring a conducive spiritual atmosphere for the main celebrations.
Pavitram Puja
216,00 €
This special Puja involves the use of Pavitra Malas (pure garlads) made of colorful silks an essential highlight in the worship of Lord Narasimha. It is only done once a years on the occasion of Narasimha Caturdasi.
Maha Narasimha-Homa
316,00 €
– already sponsored –
Your sponsorship allows for the meticulous preparation of the Maha Homa, including the procurement of high-quality ghee, sacred herbs, and wood, as well as the arrangement of qualified prujaris to conduct the ceremony.
Sandesh Outfit
216,00 €
– already sponsored –
The Sandesh Outfit for Lord Narasimha is a creative and sweet adornment made entirely from Sandesh, a traditional Bengali sweet. Your donation for the Sandesh Outfit supports the artistic and devotional creation of this unique adornment, involving skilled sweet-makers and talented devotees creating all ornaments from burfi and specially sandesh. This Sandesh Madhur Vesha and enchanting Darshan is absolutely unique to Simhachalm in Germany.
Forest Outfit
108,00 €
– already sponsored –
Embrace the beauty of nature and devotion by sponsoring the Forest Outfit for Lord Narasimha, a ceremonial attire made entirely from natural elements sourced from the forest. Your sponsorship facilitates the gathering of pristine and sustainable natural materials.
Maha Offerings
554,00 €
Play a central role in the culinary aspect of Narasimha Chaturdasi by sponsoring the Maha Offerings, a series of special preparations made by devoted cooks throughout the entire festival. Your generous sponsorship ensures the procurement of high-quality, pure ingredients and supports the skilled cooks dedicated to creating these divine offerings.
Insence Order Per Year
600,00 €
Enhance the spiritual ambiance of our temple year-round by sponsoring our annual incense order. This sponsorship covers the cost of high-quality incense used daily in rituals and ceremonies, carefully selected for its purity and aromatic qualities.
Flower Garlands and Decoration Day 1
108,00 €
Your sponsorship ensures that the deities are greeted each morning with a new garland made of beautiful, fragrant flowers and the altar can be decorated nicely. For each Darshan a fresh set of garlands will be offered. Garlands will be also offered to our guests of honour.
Flower Garlands and Decoration Day 2
108,00 €
Your sponsorship ensures that the deities are greeted each morning with a new garland made of beautiful, fragrant flowers and the altar can be decorated nicely. For each Darshan a fresh set of garlands will be offered. Garlands will be also offered to our guests of honour.
Flower Garlands and Decoration Day 3
108,00 €
Your sponsorship ensures that the deities are greeted each morning with a new garland made of beautiful, fragrant flowers and the altar can be decorated nicely. For each Darshan a fresh set of garlands will be offered. Garlands will be also offered to our guests of honour.
Flower Garlands and Decoration Day 4
108,00 €
Your sponsorship ensures that the deities are greeted each morning with a new garland made of beautiful, fragrant flowers and the altar can be decorated nicely. For each Darshan a fresh set of garlands will be offered. Garlands will be also offered to our guests of honour.
Flower Garlands and Decoration Day 5
108,00 €
Your sponsorship ensures that the deities are greeted each morning with a new garland made of beautiful, fragrant flowers and the altar can be decorated nicely. For each Darshan a fresh set of garlands will be offered. Garlands will be also offered to our guests of honour.
Flower Garlands and Decoration Day 6
108,00 €
Your sponsorship ensures that the deities are greeted each morning with a new garland made of beautiful, fragrant flowers and the altar can be decorated nicely. For each Darshan a fresh set of garlands will be offered. Garlands will be also offered to our guests of honour.
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
2-week EU voluntary activity
Sponsoring of festival activities and Become a member
Questions about Deity worship or special donations for Narasimhadeva
Ramananda Gopal Das
Phone: +49 1757218041
Pick-Up Seva
Bhakta Bryan
Phone: Whatsapp or Telegram +39 (0) 3406768431
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 Mohanasini-Radha Dasi to register and get details for stall fees etc.
Mohanasini-Radha Dasi
Mail: finanzen@simhachalam.de
Special requests and overall festival management
Ecstatic Kirtans
Saddhu Sanga
Temple Shop
Connect to old Friends
Delicious Prasadam
Maha Yajna
Sankirtan Festival
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.
Brahmotsava & Radhastami
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.