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उत्सव दिनदर्शिका Festivals & Ekadashi

The Vaishnava calendar follows the moon, not the clock — so festival dates shift every year. Here's what we celebrate, with dates confirmed closer to each one.

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श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी महोत्सव २०२६

Two days of celebration at Bhaktidham, ISKCON Satara — everyone is welcome, no invitation needed.

Friday, 4 September 2026 — Janmashtami
TimeProgramme
5:00 – 6:00 AMMangala Arati मंगल आरती
6:00 – 7:45 AMJapa जपा
7:45 – 8:00 AMShringar Arati शृंगार आरती
8:00 – 9:30 AMSrimad Bhagavatam class भागवतम्
10:00 AM – 12:00 PMMaha-yajna महायज्ञ
6:00 – 7:00 PMSweet bhajan sankirtan सुमधुर भजन संकीर्तन
7:00 – 7:30 PMCultural programme सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम
7:30 – 8:30 PMPanchamrit Abhishek पंचामृत अभिषेक
8:30 – 9:30 PMSpecial discourse विशेष प्रवचन
9:30 – 10:30 PMSpiritual drama अध्यात्मिक नाटिका
10:30 PM – 12:00 AMSankirtan & bhajan संकीर्तन / भजन
Saturday, 5 September 2026 — Nandotsav & Srila Prabhupada's Appearance Day
TimeProgramme
6:00 – 7:00 PMBhajan / kirtan सुमधुर भजन/कीर्तन
7:00 – 8:30 PMTributes to Srila Prabhupada प्रभुपादांसाठी शब्दांजली
8:30 – 9:00 PMFlower offering पुष्पांजली
9:00 PMMaha-prasad महाप्रसाद

Venue: Bhaktidham, ISKCON Satara, Medha Road, Kondve, Satara.

More festivals

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Rama Navami

The appearance day of Lord Ramachandra, marked with readings from the Ramayana and kirtan.

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Nrisimha Chaturdashi

The appearance day of Lord Nrisimhadeva, Krishna's fierce protector form.

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Gaura Purnima

The appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who spread the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.

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Radhashtami

The appearance day of Srimati Radharani.

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Govardhan Puja

A hill of prasadam (Annakuta) is offered in celebration of Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill.

Exact 2026 dates will be posted here as they're confirmed. In the meantime, call +91 9158 597504 or message us on WhatsApp.

Ekadashi

Ekadashi falls twice in every lunar month — on the eleventh day after each new and full moon — and is observed by fasting from grains and beans, with extra time given to japa and kirtan. It's one of the simplest and most regular ways to deepen one's own sadhana.

Upcoming Ekadashi dates for 2026 will be posted here. Meanwhile, call +91 9158 597504 or message us on WhatsApp for this month's date.