Bhagavad Gita course
A structured weekly study of the Gita for newcomers and long-time students alike.
See course detailsDarshan hours: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM, daily.
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Mangal Arati मंगल आरती — the deities are woken with the first arati of the day. |
| 5:30 AM | Tulasi Arati/Puja तुलसी पूजा — morning worship of Srimati Tulasi Devi in the courtyard. |
| 7:30 AM | Shingar Darshan शृंगार दर्शन — the deities' morning dress darshan. |
| 7:45 AM | Guru Puja गुरु पूजा — worship offered to Srila Prabhupada. |
| 8:00 AM | Bhagwatam भागवतम् — a daily scriptural class, open to all. |
| 7:00 PM | Gaur Arati गौर आरती — the evening lamp offering. |
| 8:30 PM | Shayan शयन — the deities are gently put to rest for the night. |
Timings shift slightly on Ekadashi and festival days — see the festival calendar for exceptions.
Weekly satsang
Beyond Bhaktidham, ISKCON Satara's weekly satsang — a discourse on the Bhagavad Gita, kirtan, and maha-prasad, every evening from 6 to 9 — travels to different corners of the district each week.
| Day | Venue |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Bhaktidham, Kondve, Satara |
| Monday | Shri Ganesh Mandir, Anand Society, Shahunagar, Satara / ISKCON Mandir, Nagthane |
| Tuesday | Vitthal Rukmini Mandir, Kolki, Satara |
| 1st & 3rd Saturday | Saptapadi Gomata Mandir, Malgaon, Satara |
The satsang also visits other centres from time to time — Koregaon, Wai, Lonand, Bidal, and Ukirde. Call +91 9158 597504 to check this week's venue.
Ekadashi
On Ekadashi, the kitchen serves a grain-and-bean-free menu and the evening programme runs a little longer.
View Ekadashi dates