Grand Diwali and Govardhan Puja Celebrations
2024-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us on Friday, Nov 1st from 6:30 PM on wards for Grand Diwali and Govardhan Puja celebrations. Festivities include Grand Damodara Arati, Special festival discourse, Grand Govardhan Puja, Feast prasadam and Special Kirtans in the evening.
To sponsor sevas on this occasion, please visit: bit.ly/dg-sevas

Gita Jayanthi Celebrations
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us on Wednesday, Dec 11th for Gita Jayanthi Celebrations. Participate in-person for Gita Parayana at 6:00 pm to recite the complete 700 slokas. English translation recitation will also be performed online at tiny.cc/bg-recite
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:
https://tiny.cc/gjsevas
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.

Gopal Kidz Winter Camp
2024-12-23 09:00 - 2024-12-27 17:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Experience the exciting Gopal Kidz Winter Camp (Dec 23rd – Dec 27th) offering activities like Robotics, Drama, Arts n Crafts, Yoga, Vishnu Stuti, Crochet, Fireless Cooking and much more. Our program promises a diverse range of enjoyable adventures.
Hurry up..Limited spots are available! For registration and more info, please visit:
https://tiny.cc/gkwc

Grand New Year Celebrations on Jan 1st, 2025
2025-01-01 05:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Hare Krishna,
Join us for Grand New Year Celebrations on Jan 1st from 5:00 AM on wards. Begin your new year with the auspicious blessings of Sri Krishna Balaram, Lakshmi Narasimha Anantadev & Srinivas Govinda! Special events include Aratis, Narasimha Homa, Kirtans and Bhajans.
To sponsor sevas on this occasion, please visit:
tiny.cc/ny-sevas

Grand Vaikuntha Ekadasi Celebrations
2025-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Join us for Grand Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival celebrations on Thursday, Jan 9th 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:
tiny.cc/ve-sevas

Grand Makara Sankranthi Celebrations
2025-01-19 11:30 - 14:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Please join us for Grand Makara Sankranthi Celebrations on Sunday, Jan 19th from 11:30 am on wards. Special events include Rangoli competition, Lakshmi Ashtottara Puja, Gau Puja, Lakshmi Narayana Vaibhava Pallaki Seva. Pls refer to the flyer below for program schedule details.
To sign up for Rangoli competition, please visit:
tiny.cc/Rangoli
To sponsor sevas for this auspicious occasion, please visit:
tiny.cc/Sankranthiseva

Maha Kumbh Mela
2025-01-22 08:00 - 2025-01-27 17:00 | CA
We are excited to invite you to a once-in-12-year opportunity to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela, along with visits to the holy places of Ayodhya (Ram Lalla), Chitrakoot, Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath) with ecstatic Kirtans. This is a unique, spiritually enriching experience that will include the significance of each sacred place explanation (Sthal Purana), high-class accommodation, sattvic prasadam, and comfortable transportation.
Trip Details:
Dates: January 22 to January 27
Schedule:
Jan 22: Ayodhya (Reporting time and location will be shared)
Jan 23: Prayag Raj (Maha Kumbh)
Jan 24-25: Chitrakoot ( Beutiful pastime places of Ramayan )
Jan 26: Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath)
Jan 27: Depart from Varanasi
Everything (accommodation, food, and transport) will be taken care of.
For devotees in India, please contact us for more information.
To sign up, click the link below: http://tiny.cc/kumbaMelaSignup
For More Details Contact :
Sanatana Dasa – +1 408 704 0040
Krishna Sharan Dasa – +1 408 480 4711
Looking forward to sharing this blissful and transcendental experience with you!

Nityananda Trayodashi Celebrations
2025-02-09 12:00 - 14:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Celebrations of Nityananda Trayodashi on Sunday, Feb 9th from 12:00 pm onwards. Special events include Arati, Abhisheka, Discourse, Special Performance and Kirtans followed by Prasadam.
When Sri Krishna appeared on this planet five thousand years ago, He was accompanied by Sri Balarama. Five hundred years ago, Lord Sri Krishna appeared as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, playing the role of a devotee. Lord Balarama accompanied Him as Sri Nityananda Prabhu. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu showed everyone how to achieve perfection in life by chanting the Holy Names of Krishna. Lord Nityananda assisted Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu by spreading the holy names of the Lord.
Nityananda Trayodashi marks the appearance of Lord Nityananda. Devotees worship Nityananda Prabhu as the original guru Who teaches us how to approach Lord Chaitanya. As the incarnation of Balarama in this age, He provides the spiritual strength to progress towards Krishna.
To sponsor sevas during this auspicious occasion, please visit:
www.bit.ly/kbm-seva

Essence of Gita – A Transformative 3-Session Journey
2025-02-14 18:00 - 2025-02-16 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
We are delighted to announce “Essence of Gita,” a series of three enriching sessions conducted by His Holiness Stoka Krishna Swami.
About the Speaker:

A renowned teacher and speaker on Krishna Consciousness
Member of the Governing Body Committee of the Hare Krishna Movement
Head of Hare Krishna Movement, Chennai
Dean of Vaishnava Studies, conducting courses like Bhakti Shastri for devotees across India
Former President of ISKCON Mysore, where he led holistic community development initiatives

What to Expect in These Sessions?
The “Essence of Gita” series offers a comprehensive yet concise summary of all 18 chapters of the Bhagavad Gita, presented in just three sessions.

Gain clarity on key topics and philosophical insights
Discover practical takeaways for real-life application
Deepen your spiritual understanding with expert guidance
Free copy of the Bhagavad Gita for all participants
Complimentary Dinner Prasadam after each session

Session Dates: February 14th, 15th & 16th (Evenings)
Register here: tiny.cc/GitaSession
Embark on this enlightening journey and experience the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita!

Online Drawing Competition - On the occasion of Gaura Purnima
2025-03-01 08:00 - 2025-03-16 17:00 | CA
🎨 Gaura Purnima Kids’ Drawing Competition 🖌️
Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir invites all young artists to participate in a special Drawing Competition in honor of Gaura Purnima! This is a wonderful opportunity for children ages 3 and up to express their devotion through art by illustrating the pastimes of Krishna or Gauranga (Lord Chaitanya).
🖼️ Let your creativity shine and offer your artwork as a gift to the Lord on this auspicious occasion!
✨ Important Dates ✨
📅 Last date for submission: March 11, 2025📅 Display of drawings at the temple: March 13, 2025 (Gaura Purnima Festival)📅 Prize distribution & Love Feast: March 16, 2025 (Sunday Program)
All submitted drawings will be displayed at the temple on Gaura Purnima (March 13th) for devotees to admire and appreciate. Winners will be announced and awarded during the Sunday program on March 16th, followed by a grand Love Feast.
📌 Registration is free!For more details and to register, visit: https://www.kbmandir.org/gaura-art
We look forward to seeing the beautiful creations of our young devotees! 🎨✨ Hare Krishna! 🙏

Gaura Purnima Celebrations
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Gaura Purnima Celebrations on Thursday, March 13th from 6:45 PM on wards. Festivities include Grand Abhisheka, Special Discourse, Special Performances & Kirtans.
Sri Gaura Purnima is the auspicious appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Understanding the plight of the people of this godless age, Lord Krishna descended in a unique avatar as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He did not come with weapons to kill the demons. Instead, He came to teach the yuga-dharma of the congregational chanting of Krishna’s Names.
Lord Chaitanya awarded liberation to every soul who came in touch with Him. He continues to deliver anyone who takes to the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.
To sponsor sevas on this auspicious occasion, please visit:
http://bit.ly/gp-sevas

Sri Radha's Veg Cuisine Grand Launch!
2025-03-14 11:30 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
We are pleased to announce the launch of Sri Radha’s Veg Cuisine restaurant at the temple. Come and take advantage of the inaugural offer!

Ramotsava & Kids Fun Mela
2025-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
We are thrilled to invite you to Ramotsava 2025 – a special kids’ contest on Saturday, March 29th at Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, Milpitas, in celebration of Rama Navami!
Last year, we had grand Ramotsava with welcoming response from the community To ensure a well-organized event, we have limited spots and will be accepting only the first 20 registrations per contest. Register soon before slots fill up!
Contests include: Singing, Dance, Sloka Recitation, Vedic Costume, and Orchestra.
Register now! → tiny.cc/RAMOTSAVA25
More details: → kbmandir.org/ramotsava25
Feel free to reach out with any questions at kidsevents@ihf-usa.org. Looking forward to celebrating with you all!
There will be Kids Fun Mela from 11:30 am on this occasion.

Ugadi Celebrations
2025-03-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Ugadi Celebrations on Saturday, March 29th. Participate in Nuthana Samvatsara Narasimha Yajna at 12:15 pm.
To sponsor sevas on the occasion, please visit: tiny.cc/Ugadi2025

Grand Sri Rama Navami Celebrations
2025-04-06 11:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Sri Rama Navami Celebrations on Sunday, April 6th from 11:00 am onwards. Special events include Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam, Cultural performances & Kirtans / Bhajans.
To sponsor sevas during this auspicious occasion, please visit:
www.tiny.cc/kbseva

Akshaya Tritiya Celebrations
2025-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Akshaya Tritiya Celebrations on Tuesday, April 29th from 7:00 PM on wards. Special events include Arati & Kunkuma Archana to Lakshmi Devi and Prasadam.
Akshaya Tritiya is regarded as one of the most auspicious days for new beginnings. The word ‘Akshaya’ in Sanskrit means inexhaustible, that which is unlimited or everlasting. Thus this festival is a celebration of unending happiness, peace and prosperity. Following are few of the significant aspects of this auspicious day:
1) Kuvera became the treasurer of the devatas with the blessings of Srimati Lakshmi Devi
2) Lord Krishna blessed Sudama with wealth & prosperity
3) Draupadi was bestowed with the Akshaya Patra vessel by the Suryadeva.
We invite you to join us for a special Arati and Kunkama Archana to Lakshmi Devi to invoke wealth, prosperity and happiness. You can also perform Annadana Seva on Akshaya Tritiya. On this auspicious day, performing charitable activities in the service of Go Mata is also recommended. Offer Go Seva to protect and nourish the cows residing at our Goshala.
To sponsor a seva on this auspicious occasion, please visit:
http://tiny.cc/akshayaTritiya

Narasimha Jayanti & Chandan Yatra Celebrations
2025-05-07 08:00 - 2025-05-10 21:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join for Grand Celebrations of Narasimha Jayanti and Chandan Yatra from May 7th on wards till May 10th. Their Lordships Sri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha will be decorated with sandalwood paste and special dresses during these four days. Narasimha Homa will be performed every day.
There will be a Grand Maha Abhisheka & Narasimha Homa performed on Narasimha Jayanti (Saturday, May 10th) along with Special discourse and Kirtans.
To take advantage of this auspicious occasion by sponsoring sevas for the pleasure of Their Lordships, please visit:
https://tiny.cc/narasimhajayanti

GITA APPLIED – Make Your Life More Meaningful!
2025-05-17 18:00 - 2025-06-07 19:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Are you ready to take your spiritual journey to the next level? Discover how the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gītā can transform your daily life.
✅ Six Power-Packed Sessions in just 4 weeks
✅ Practical tips for a more focused, meaningful, and purposeful life
✅ Learn to find clarity and overcome challenges in fast paced life
🕉️ Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply seeking inner peace, this course is for you.
🔗 Sign up now: kbmandir.org/gita-applied-intermediate-level
🌱 Let’s make the Gita your guide to a more fulfilling life.

Sunday School - New Term starts on May 18th
2025-05-18 12:00 - 2025-09-14 13:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Gopal Kidz Sunday School new term is starting this Sunday, May 18th. Enroll today to take full advantage of this term and teach timeless values from Vedic knowledge to your children.
Note: If you are going to be away for more than 4 weeks, you can use the Coupon Code “SUMMER2025OFF” during registration to get 50% off on the fees.
For more details and to register online, please visit: www.kbmandir.org/sunday-school/

Now Enrolling: Gopal Kidz Summer Camp + Preschool Program
2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-08-08 17:00 | 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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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
