Recently in New York Hindu Temple Category

Krishna Janmashtami 2014 will take place at Radha Madhav Dham Austin on Sat, Aug 16, 2014 from 5pm - midnight

A Krishna Janmashtami 2014 Kids Costume Contest is just one small part of an exciting lineup of devotional programs throughout the evening at Radha Madhav Dham Austin, founded by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj. There is something for everyone at one of America's biggest devotional events, which is a year shy of one quarter century in the running. 

A highlight is the abhishek and jhulan (swinging) ceremony of baby Krishna where everyone will get a chance to push baby Krishna on a beautiful, and lavishly decorated swing during his birthday celebration 2014. There will also be ecstatic chanting of Krishna Janmashtami kirtans and bhajans, written by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, during the Krishna Janmashtami 2014 kirtan program inside the beautiful Radha Madhav Dham temple. Another highlight for many is a special arti to baby Krishna at midnight. 

An out-of-this world sumptuous vegetarian feast will be served by satsangees of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, to all during the program. The full lineup of events according to Radha Madhav Dham website and the official Krishna Janmashtami 2014 RSVP page is as follows:

Outdoors program for Krishna Janmashtami 2014 at Radha Madhav Dham Austin

1. 5:00pm - Mahaprasad served in the Dining hall
2. 5:30pm - Kids Activity and Food Booths Open
3. 7:00pm - Special Kids Program on Outdoor Stage
   Kids will meet Saints & Gods from Krishna Avatar to hear stories of Krishna)
4. 7:30pm - Kids Costume Contest begins - see below for more information
   Prizes for all participating kids and special prizes for the contest winners)
5. 8:15pm - Kids Outdoor Program concludes

1. 6:00pm: Chanting inside temple begins
2. 7:15pm: Special discourse on Krishna Janmashtmi 2014
3. 7:45pm: Abhishek & Swinging of baby Lord Krishna
4. 8:15pm: Bal Krishna themed dances & leela performances
5. 9:30pm: Chanting inside prayer hall continues
6. 12:00am: Sing Arti to Baby Krishna at Midnight

Everyone who is planning to attend Krishna Janmashtami 2014 in Austin is request to JOIN the official Krishna Janmashtami 2014 RSVP page on facebook and invite others, and not to forget to bring your kids is costume! 

The most important part of Krishna Janmashtami 2014, according to one Radha Madhav Dham spokesperson, is to make it your own, and create your own memories with Krishna that will last a lifetime.

On Sunday August 17th, there will be a grand celebration of Nand Mahostav.

In New York, Swami Nikhilanand Ji will be present during Krishna Janmashtami New York Block Party on August 17th. Krishna's Birthday 2014 in New York will take place at Radha Govind Dham New York. There is also a facebook RSVP page which everyone is requested to Join.

Vrindavan Times News reports: Queens New York to get first ever Krishna Janmashtami 2014 Block Party 

Vrindavan Times News: Block parties have been popular phenomenon for large events in New York city, but for the first time on August 17th 2014, the entire Hillside Avenue Block in Glen Oaks will be reserved for one of the largest Krishna Janmashatami 2014 celebrations led by Swami Nikhilanand Ji, disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

The massive event of Krishna's Birthday in New York is being organized by New York Hindu Temple, Radha Govind Dham.

Some of the attractions include Live 2014 Bhajans, Food, Dandiya Dances 2014, Best-Dressed Krishna Contest, Krishna Janmashtami 2014 Pravachan by Swami Nikhilanand, disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

Outdoor Krishna Janmashtami 2014 programs led by Swami Nikhilanand, pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj

• A massive kirtan 2014 party led by acclaimed singer Anuradha Khanna
• Kirtan and Krishna Janmashtami 2014 speech by Swami Nikhilanand
• Dances and performances
• Best-dressed Krishna contest
• Raas Garba (Dandiya) party

• Arti
• Dinner prasad
• Kirtan up till midnight

One of the unique features of the New York Krishna Janmashtami 2014 celebrations which is proving most popular, is the best-dressed Krishna contest where the public is invited to dress as Shree Krishna and receive an award for being the best! To enter Best-Dressed Krishna Contest: Call Santosh Gera at (718) 807-1101

Meaning and Story of Krishna Janmashtami 2014 (Birthday of Krishna)

A Divine breeze permeated the entire brahmand with the descension of supreme God Krishna. His mother Deoki saw Him in His absolute Divine glory, lovingly smiling and standing in front of her in His full youthful form. In the meantime celestial gods and goddesses along with Brahma and Shiv came, sang homage to Krishna and returned to their abodes. Krishna then became like a day-old baby.

Deoki and Vasudeo were imprisoned by the demon Kans, the King of Mathura, because a celestial warning had informed him that the eighth son of Deoki would be his destroyer. But when Krishna appeared, a tiny touch of His Divine power shattered the defense system of the jail: locks broke, watchmen went into deep sleep, gates opened and all the restrictions were eliminated. The flooding Yamuna river gave way to Vasudeo so that he could safely transport baby Krishna to his relative Nand Baba's house which was in Gokul and on the other side of river Yamuna. Thus, Krishna first descended in Mathura and on the same night He came to Gokul. He appeared on the eighth waning moon night of bhadon (August) in Rohini Nakchatra (asterism) in 3228 BC.

The next day, at the house of Nand Baba and Yashoda all the Brajwasis came together to join the most joyous celebration of Krishna's birthday. God Shiv also came rushing to Gokul to see the innocent loving smile of baby Krishna, and, in this way, from the very first morning of His descension on the earth planet, His playful Divine loving leelas started. From that day on, every day in Braj was a joyous celebration and every moment in Braj was an experience of Krishna's ever-new and ever-increasing love that encharmed the heart of every Brajwasi.

A similar experience is expected to be evoked at Radha Govind Dham New York Janmashtami 2014 Block Party in Hillside Avenue, Glen Oaks.

More info is available via the RGDNY website and the official Janmashtami 2014 event page.

Albany Hindu Temple, New York, proudly presents: The Essence of the Bhagvad Gita: Chapters 13 - 18.

Discourse & Kirtan by Swami Nikhilanand, sanyasi disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj and preacher of JKP Radha Madhav Dham.

Location & Time:
February 2 - 8, 2014

Sun, Feb 2nd: 1.30 - 2.30pm in the Temple
Mon & Tues, Feb 3rd & 4th: 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Cultural Center
Wed & Thurs, Feb 5th & 6th: 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Temple
Fri, Feb 7th: 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Cultural Center
Sat, Feb 8th: 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Temple

Address: Albany Hindu Temple,
450 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, New York 12110

Phone: 518-459-7272
www.AlbanyHinduTemple.org

Questions/Assistance: Prashant Kaushik MD (701) 202-7217.

On December 29th, America commemorated Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, with flower offerings and shobha yatra at Radha Madhav Dham, Austin. Thousands of spiritual seekers who have been inspired by Shree Maharajji joined the special functions.

A brand new lecture series was delivered by Swami Nikhilanand, a sanyasi disciple and pracharak of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, on the Significance of The Life & Teachings of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj. He gave these special lectures during the Winter Family Camp at Radha Madhav Dham, USA. Watch all 6 speeches, and generously share with them with your social networks. 

Swami Nikhilanand is presently delivering a 2-week lecture series at New York's newest and most beautiful Hindu Temple, Radha Govind Dham New York: Check previous post for details.

Significance of The Life & Teachings of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu ji Maharaj part 1

There has been a time change in this program (New flyer included) at Radha Govind Dham, a Hindu Temple in New York inspired by Saints of Vrindavan such as Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

The significance of Radha Krishna devotion in Kaliyug.

After a wonderful 2 week lecture and kirtan series by Swami Ji in December, the series continues with inspiring discourses explaining the most important teachings of the Hindu Scriptures.

Beautiful Radha Krishna Bhajans revealed by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj at Radha Govind Dham, New York Hindu Temple.

Dates: January 2 - 31, 2014.
Times: Mon - Sat, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
& Sun, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Address: Radha Govind Dham New York

260-01 Hillside Avenue, Glen Oaks, New York 11040
Phone: 718-470-0698
Website: www.RGDNY.org
Email: info@rgdny.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RGDNY

Blissful satsang at a New York Hindu Temple, inspired by Saints such as Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj

New calendar of New York Hindu Festivals at Radha Govind Dham has been released