0049 (0)8583 316 info@simhachalam.de

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!

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 Sacinandana Swami

HH Sacinandana Swami

HH Candramauli Swami

HH Candramauli Swami

HG Parividha Prabhu

HG Parividha Prabhu

HG Krishna Premarupa Prabhu

HG Krishna Premarupa Prabhu

HG Vaidyanath Prabhu

HG Vaidyanath Prabhu

HG Devaki Mataji

HG Devaki Mataji

  Kirtaniyas

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

Hari Kirtan Prabhu und Vrindavan Eshvari Mataji

Hari Kirtan Prabhu und Vrindavan Eshvari Mataji

Ojasvi Kirtan

Ojasvi Kirtan

Chintamani Mataji

Chintamani Mataji

Keshavacarya Prabhu und Kamiya Mataji

Keshavacarya Prabhu und Kamiya Mataji

Kavicandra Prabhu und Kalindi Mataji

Kavicandra Prabhu und Kalindi Mataji

Tarana Caitanya Prabhu

Tarana Caitanya Prabhu

Gour Krishna Prabhu

Gour Krishna Prabhu

Bala Govinda Prabhu

Bala Govinda Prabhu

Ramanaji Prabhu

Ramanaji Prabhu

   Schedulue

Everyday KIRTAN or KATHA from 7:45 am – 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
9:00 am
Breakfast – Prasadam
10:00 am
Kirtan Slots (TBC)
11:00 am
Sankirtan Meeting with Rupa Vilas (TBC)
2:00 pm
Lunch – Prasadam
4:00 pm
Kirtan & Tuning into the Festival
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati
7:10 pm
Garuda Puja-Parikrama (Flying Out)
8:00 pm
Adivas Ceremony & Pavitram Mala Puja
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
9:00 am
Breakfast – Prasadam
10:00 am
Kirtan Slots (TBC)
2:00 pm
Lunch – Prasadam
4:00 pm
Nara Seminar 1
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati
7:00 pm Kirtan Slots
8:00 pm
Narasimha Maha Homa
8:00 pm Prasadam – Evening Snack
10:00 pm
End of Day 1

 

19. May, Sunday

– Kirtan Simha & Vahana Procession –

 

04:30 am
Mangala Arati
05:15 am
Japa Meditation
07:15 am
Deity Greeting & Guru Puja
07:45 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture
9:00 am
Sandesh-Outfit Sringara Darshan
9:30 am
Prasadam – Breakfast
10:00 am
Kirtan Slots (TBC)
2:00 pm
Prasadam – Lunch
3:30 pm
Nara Seminar 2
5:00 pm Sesha Vahana – Palanquine Procession
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati
7:00 pm
Kirtan Slots
8:00 pm Prasadam – Evening Snack
10:00 pm
End of Day 3

 

20. May, Monday

– Kirtan Simha –

 

04:30 am
Mangala Arati
05:15 Uhr
Japa Meditation
07:15 am
Deity Greeting & Guru Puja
07:45 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture
9:00 am
Prasadam – Breakfast
10:00 am
Kirtan Slots (TBC)
2:00 pm
Prasadam – Lunch
4:00 pm
Nara Seminar 3
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati
7:00 pm
Kirtan Slots
8:00 pm Prasadam – Evening Snack
10:00 pm
End of Day 4

 

21. May, Tuesday

– Kirtan Simha & Pavitra-Mala Puja –

 

04:30 am
Mangala Arati
05:15 Uhr
Japa Meditation
07:15 am
Deity Greeting & Guru Puja
07:45 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture
9:00 am
Prasadam – Breakfast
10:00 am
Kirtan Slots (TBC)
2:00 pm
Prasadam – Lunch
4:00 pm
Nara Seminar 4
6:30 pm
Gaura Arati
7:00 pm
Kirtan Slots
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 –

 

04:20 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 & Guru Puja
8:00 am
Narasimha Bhagavat Katha
10:00 am
Kirtan Slots
11:00 am
Maha Abhishekam
14:30 am
Flower Outfit Darshan
16:30 pm Simha Vahana Procession
17:30 pm Cultural Program Natyam
17:45 pm
Parividha Prabhu Transilvania Trancended
18:00 pm
Simhachalam Theater Presentation
18:30 pm Gaura Arati
19:00 pm Kirtan Slots
20:15 pm Sandhya Arati – Maha Darshana
20:49 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 or card payment possible).

Festival Fee (incl. %)

Price per Day and Person

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

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
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.

GLAMPING

We are currently in the process of negotiating Glamping options. A final confirmation of availability will be made on March 24th. Please indicate your interest in the Glamping option on our orchard by ticking the box in the registration sheet. The price ranges approximately between €55.00 – €80.00 per person per night, in a fully equipped Comfort Tent with a 12.6 sqm base area, featuring 2 beds with mattresses, bedding, carpet, bedside table, rechargeable lamp, and multiple socket outlet, or the 4-person option with standard cots.

 

Other accommodation options around Simhachalam
Hotel Pilger Jandelsbrunn
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.

In May: Please call Bhakta Bryan (+39 (0) 3406868431) 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 Amrita Gopi Devi Dasi 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 15114386851

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

On the Appearance Day of Lord Narasimhadeva, offer a special gift to Him!

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.


  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

Bhakta Bryan

Phone: Whatsapp or Telegram +39 (0) 3406868431

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

Govinda-Dev Das

Mail: vorstand@simhachalam.de

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

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21th – 24th Sep 2023

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Calendar

 The following is an overview of other festivals in our community.
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