Celebrate the joy of devotion with vibrant festivals throughout the year

At the Hare Krishna Heritage Tower, we celebrate significant festivals such as Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Karthika Deepotsava, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, and Gaura Purnima, offering devotees the chance to immerse themselves in these sacred occasions. These festivals bring together the community to participate in devotional activities, prayers, and celebrations, deepening their spiritual connection and devotion. Whether through rituals, kirtans, or seva, every participant has the opportunity to experience the divine blessings of Lord Krishna during these vibrant events. 

“This is Krishna conscious vision: ‘there are so many skyscrapers.
Why not construct a nice skyscraper temple of Krishna?’
This is Krishna consciousness.”

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

At the Hare Krishna Heritage Tower, Vaikuntha Ekadashi is celebrated with devotion and grandeur. Devotees are invited to participate in the festivities by observing the Ekadashi Vrata, chanting the Holy Names of Lord Vishnu

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Karthika Deepotsava

Kartika Deepotsava, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated during the auspicious month of Kartika (October–November) to commemorate Damodara-lila, the divine pastime where baby Krishna 

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Sri Krishna Janmashtami

At the Hare Krishna Heritage Tower site, Sri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with devotion, offering a vibrant spiritual experience for all devotees. The festivities include special sevas, grand abhisheka of Sri Krishna, melodious kirtans, and cultural programs.

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills) & Hare Krishna Heritage Tower (Narsingi)

Sri Gaura Purnima

The Hare Krishna Heritage Tower joyfully celebrates Sri Gaura Purnima, honoring the appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, with a range of devotional events, including the grand Pallakki Utsava of Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga.

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills) & Hare Krishna Heritage Tower (Narsingi)

Ratha Yatra

This festival is based on the famous tradition of Jagannatha Puri. Lakhs of devotees gather annually to witness the grand spectacle of Sri Jagannatha Baladeva and Subhadra taken on three large chariots. The Maharaja of Puri also graces the occasion and participates in the ceremonial sweeping showing that even he is a servant of the Lord.

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills) & Hare Krishna Heritage Tower (Narsingi)

Govardhan Puja

Govardhana Puja is celebrated in the month of Kartika (October – November) to commemorate the pastime of Lord Sri Krishna lifting the Govardhana Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavana from the wrath of Indra. When the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna saw the residents of Vrindavana preparing for Indra-yajna, He suggested that they should forgo the worship of Indra and instead worship the Govardhana Hill. 

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Disappearance Day of Srila Prabhupada

The coming and going of pure devotees of Lord Krishna are different from the passing of ordinary people. Pure devotees, or spiritual teachers, appear in this world by the will of the Supreme Lord to guide and uplift those who are trapped in the cycle of birth and death. They help people remember and reawaken their eternal connection with Lord Krishna.

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Sri Nityananda Trayodashi

The celebrations begin with a panchamrita abhisheka to Their Lordships, Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga. After abhisheka, a special arati will be performed, accompanied by a devotional song, followed by Shayana Arati and Shayana Pallakki Utsava with grand kirtans.

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Sri Rama Navami

Sri Rama Navami is the auspicious appearance day of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Sri Ramachandra appeared in the month of Chaitra (March – April), on the ninth day of the growing moon (Chaitra Masa, Shukla Paksha, Navami Tithi) and this particular day is celebrated as Sri Rama Navami every year.

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills) & Hare Krishna Heritage Tower (Narsingi)

Sri Narasimha Jayanti

Sri Narasimha Jayanti is the day we celebrate the appearance of Lord Narasimha, who is half-man, half-lion, and a form of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narasimha came at dusk on the fourteenth day of the bright half of the month of Vaishakha. He appeared to protect His devoted follower, Prahlada, from his cruel father, Hiranyakashipu. 

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Sri Balarama Purnima

The auspicious appearance day of Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Sri Krishna, is celebrated on the full-moon day of Shravana (August). Lord Balarama appeared as the son of Rohini and Vasudeva. He is also known as Baladeva and Sankarshana

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Sri Vyasa Puja

The Vedas originate from the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna. Lord Sri Krishna imparted the Vedic knowledge to Lord Brahma, the creator of this universe. Brahma instructed his son Narada, who in turn gave this knowledge to Vyasadeva.

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Sri Radhashtami

Sri Radhasthami is the special day that celebrates the appearance of Srimati Radharani. According to Vedic scriptures, Srimati Radharani is the universal Mother of all living beings and the source of Lord Krishna’s pleasure. Known as “Hladini shakti” in Sanskrit, Radharani is the internal energy of Krishna, bringing Him joy and happiness.

  • Celebrated at Hare Krishna Golden Temple (Banjara Hills)

Go Seva


Special Seva opportunities at the temple’s Goshala for 9 days in a year

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