There will be dances, Rama-lila, dramas, bhajans and much more, followed by a grand feast!

Festival Schedule

5:00 PM – Lighting of lamps in the Temple

5:45 PM – Maha-Aarti and Nrsimha Aarti

6:45 PM – Significance of Diwali

7:15 PM – Cultural Program: Dances, Play, and Music

9:00 PM – Lighting of Sparklers in Harinam Park

Grand Feast will be served continuously from 8:15 PM to 8:45 PM.

**Please note, there will still be our normal Sunday Arati at 12:30pm inside the temple on Oct 23rd but the grand feast will only be served at the Diwali program in the evening.

*Sponsorships Available*

House of lights:    $251

Maha Aarti:       $116

Deity Garlands:    $108

Flower Vases:     $51 each

5000 years ago, Lord Krishna saved the residents of Vrindavan village from torrential rains by lifting Govardhan Hill as a huge umbrella and holding it aloft for seven days. On this day every year, we celebrate Krishna’s protection and love for his devotees. Throughout the world, devotees of Krishna offer a mountain of food to Giri Govardhan and circumambulate him with devotion. In Srimad Bhagavatam, Giri Govardhan is glorified as the foremost servant of Lord Krishna. Great saints have praised Govardhan with chosen words and sought his blessings to attain love for the divine couple Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.

Kartik/Damodar Month

Oct 10th – Nov. 7th

This Monday marked the beginning of Kartik Month. Kartik is the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It is described in the scriptures as the best among months for performing austerities for Sri Krishna with love and devotion.

The Temple will be open every evening 6:30pm – 7:20pm for arati followed by offering of lamps to Damodar (Krishna) and singing Damodarastakam. Please come any evening.

Learn more about Kartik Mass