Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir

Now Enrolling: Gopal Kidz Summer Camp + Preschool Program
2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-08-08 17:00 UTC | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Exciting News from Gopal Kidz!
We’re delighted to announce our upcoming Summer Camp, where fun, learning, and creativity come together for an unforgettable experience! This year’s camp is packed with unique activities designed to help every child discover something new each day—encouraging growth both socially and academically.
✨ And we’re happy to share that our Summer Preschool Program will also be running alongside the camp—offering our youngest learners a joyful and enriching start to their summer!
Here are the session dates:
Camp 1: June 2nd – June 13th
Camp 2: June 16th – June 27th
Camp 3: July 15th – July 25th
Camp 4: July 28th – August 8th
🥗 Plus, we’ve got your little ones covered with healthy meals and snacks provided daily, so they can stay active and refreshed all day long.
We can’t wait to welcome your child to a summer full of learning, laughter, and adventure at Gopal Kidz!
For Registrations visit – tiny.cc/gkc2025 | 📱510-952-7199 | 📧 gopalkidz@ihf-usa.org

Panihati Chida Dahi Celebrations
2025-06-08 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for Panihati Chida Dahi Celebrations on Sunday, June 8th from 12:00 PM on wards. Special events include Gaura Nitai Pallaki Seva, Special Discourse, Outdoor Kirtans and Prasadam.
Panihati Chida Dahi Utsava is a unique festival celebrated by the followers of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. It is observed to commemorate the eventful meeting of Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami with Sri Nityananda Prabhu for the first time in a village named Panihati near Kolkata in West Bengal.
To sponsor a seva on this special occasion, please visit:
http://tiny.cc/kbseva

Grand Anniversary Celebrations
2025-06-27 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for Grand 14th Anniversary celebrations on Friday, June 27th from 6:30 PM onwards. Special events include Pancha Sukta Homa and Lakshmi Narasimha Abhisheka followed by Prasadam.
To sponsor sevas towards anniversary celebrations, please visit: www.kbmandir.org/donate

Build a Chariot & Grand Ratha Yatra Celebrations
2025-06-29 12:00 - 15:00
Participate in “Build a chariot” competition with your family and friends. Bring your chariot to temple on Sunday, June 29th before 11:00 AM. Top winners will be awarded prizes after the chariot procession. For competition guidelines please visit www.kbmandir.org/rathayatra
Join us for Grand Ratha Yatra Celebrations on Sunday, June 29th from 12:00 pm on wards. Special events include Festival Discourse, Chariot procession, Kids Mela & Build a Chariot competition.
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: www.kbmandir.org/donate

Krishna Fest 2025 – 5 Online Contests for all ages (kids, adults & seniors)
2025-07-20 08:00 - 2025-08-16 23:30
We are excited to announce “Krishna Fest“ again this year to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami. These are a series of online contests for all age groups (kids, adults & seniors). Submissions are due on August 16th. For more details and to register, please visit: https://www.kbmandir.org/krishnafest/

Balaram Jayanthi Celebrations
2025-08-08 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for Grand Balaram Jayanthi Celebrations on Friday, Aug 8th from 6:30 PM on wards.
On the occasion of Balarama Jayanthi, we have a wonderful opportunity to participate in the sacred Pushpa Abhisheka ceremony, where we offer our love and devotion to the Lord through the offering of flowers.
Apart from that, special events include Kirtans, Special Quiz, Jhulan Seva, Festival Discourse and Prasadam Feast.
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: www.kbmandir.org/donate
Note: If you would like to bring flowers for the Pushpa Abhisheka, please bring fresh, fragrant flowers (bugs free) as an expression of your devotion by Friday, 8/08/2025 before 6:30 pm to the temple.
Flower Garland Making Contest
On this auspicious occasion participate in Garland Making Contest for the Lordships and win exciting prizes!

Grand Janmashtami Celebrations
2025-08-16 17:00 - 23:30
Join us for grand celebrations of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on Saturday, August 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM onwards. Special events include Maha Abhisheka, Jhulan Seva, Bal Gopal Seva, Go Puja & Midnight Arati.
Seva Sponsorships
To sponsor sevas, please visit: Seva Opportunities
Program Schedule:
5:00 AM – Mangala Arati
8:00 AM – Darshan Arati
12:30 PM – Afternoon Arati
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Jhulan Seva, Laddu Naivedya Seva, Bal Gopal Seva
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Kids mela
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Go Puja
7:00 PM – Grand Abhisheka
12:00 AM – Midnight Arati

Grand Radhashtami Celebrations
2025-08-31 12:00 - 14:00
Join us for Grand Radhastami Celebrations on Sunday, August 31st from 12:00 PM on wards. Special events include Grand Abhisheka, Kirtans, Cultural Programs, Jhulan Seva, Festival Discourse & Prasadam.
Radhashtami marks the auspicious appearance day of Krishna’s eternal consort. Srimati Radharani is described as the personification of the highest degree of devotional service. She is known throughout the world as the most beloved of Krishna. Radhashtami is a special opportunity to glorify Srimati Radharani, under whose care one can attain perfection in devotional service.
To sponsor sevas on this auspicious occasion, please visit www.kbmandir.org/donate

Bhadra Purnima Special
2025-09-07 12:00 - 14:00
On the auspicious day of Bhadra Purnima which is on Sunday, Sep 7th, we would like to give an opportunity for everyone to take advantage of it for their spiritual benefit.
In the Srimad Bhagavatam 12.13.13 it is stated:
“If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad-Bhagavatam on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the supreme transcendental destination.”
Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam:
“Just as the Gaṅgā is the greatest of all rivers, Lord Achyuta the supreme among deities and Lord Śhambhu [Śiva] the greatest of Vaiṣṇavas, so Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is the greatest of all Purāṇas.”
(Srimad Bhagavatam 12.13.16)
There’s no greater gift than sharing the wisdom of Srimad Bhagavatam. Join us in this divine mission by purchasing a Bhagavatam set for yourself or sponsoring for someone in need.

How You Can Participate:

Purchase a set for yourself
Sponsor a set for others
Receive a set as donation

Let’s spread the light of devotion and transcendental knowledge on this blessed day of Bhadra Purnima!
To get or gift or receive Srimad Bhagavatam, please visit http://tiny.cc/BhadraPurnima

Grand Vijayadashami Celebrations
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Wednesday, October 1st for Grand Vijayadashami Celebrations from 6:30 PM on wards. Special events include Arati, Sri Rama Vijayotsava Yajna, Festival Discourse, Kirtans/Bhajans & Prasadam.
Dussehra or Vijayadashami as it is popularly known, is a very important festival for various reasons. It was on this day that Lord Rama gained victory over the wicked Ravana. Dussehra is derived from two Sanskrit words – dasha (ten) and hara (defeat).
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: kbmandir.org/donate

Grand Diwali and Govardhan Puja Celebrations
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on Tuesday, Oct 21st from 7:00 PM on wards for Grand Deepavali and Govardhana Puja celebrations. Festivities include Grand Damodara Arati, Special festival discourse, Grand Govardhan Puja, Special Kirtans & Feast prasadam in the evening.
To sponsor sevas on this occasion, please visit: kbmandir.org/donate

Grand Gita Jayanthi Celebrations
2025-12-01 17:30 - 19:30
Join us on Monday, Dec 1st for Gita Jayanthi Celebrations. Participate in-person for Gita Parayana at 5:30 pm to recite the complete 700 slokas.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna states that one who spreads His message is very dear to him (BG 18.68-69). This month is a great opportunity to spread this knowledge by distributing Bhagavad Gitas. We would like to give an opportunity for everyone to sponsor and distribute Bhagavad Gitas. To sponsor and/or distribute, please select “Gita Dana Seva” below:
kbmandir.org/donate
Note: After sponsoring, if you want to distribute personally, you can collect the books from the temple. Or else the temple will distribute on your behalf.

Dec 30th: Grand Vaikuntha Ekadasi Celebrations
2025-12-30 05:00 - 20:30
Please join us for Grand Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival celebrations on Tuesday, Dec 30th from 5:20 am on wards. Special events include Suprabhata Seva, Vaikuntha Dwara Puja, Venkateshwara Ashtothara Homa, Ashta Kala Seva & Grand Arati. Pls refer to the flyer below for program schedule details.
To sponsor sevas for this very auspicious occasion, please visit:
kbmandir.org/donate

Grand New Year Celebrations
2026-01-01 12:00 - 20:30
Join us for Grand New Year Celebrations on Jan 1, 2026 from 12 pm onwards. Start your new year by participating in the Shubharambha Homa at 12 pm and special Bhajan Clubbing event at 5:30 pm. You can also collect 2026 Krishna Balaram Mandir Calendar when you visit the temple.
To sponsor sevas on this occasion, please visit www.kbmandir.org/donate

Sankranthi Celebrations - Jan 18th
2026-01-18 11:00 - 14:00
You are warmly invited to celebrate the auspicious Sankranthi Festival at Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir.
📅 Sunday, January 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
✨ Festival Highlights:

⁠Go Pūjā
⁠Rangoli Competition
⁠Lakshmi Narayana Pallaki Seva
⁠Sri Lakshmi Ashtottara Kumkuma Pūjā

🎨 Rangoli Competition
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM (Sharp)

⁠Open for Solo & Group participation
⁠Register using the link (on-spot registration also available)

🔗 tiny.cc/Rangoli
To participate in the sevas for this auspicious occasion, please visit:👉 kbmandir.org/donate
We look forward to celebrating Sankranthi together in devotion and joy ✨

Sunday School New Term - Jan 18th
2026-01-18 12:00 - 14:00
Gopal Kidz Sunday School new term is starting this Sunday, Jan 18th. Enroll today to take full advantage of this term and teach timeless values from Vedic knowledge to your children.
For more details and to register online, please visit:
www.kbmandir.org/sunday-school/
