Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir

Grand Radhastami Celebrations
2023-09-22 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Radhastami Celebrations on Friday, Sep 22nd from 6:30 PM on wards. Special events include Kirtans, Grand Abhisheka, 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 for this festival, please visit: bit.ly/rdm-sevas

Sunday School new term starting on Sep 17th
2023-09-17 11:30 - 2024-01-15 13:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Gopal Kidz Sunday School new term is starting this Sunday, Sep 17th. 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/

Grand Janmashtami Celebrations
2023-09-06 05:00 - 23:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for grand Online & In-person celebrations of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on Wednesday, September 6th 2023 from 5:00 AM onwards. All events and festivities will be live streamed throughout the day on our YouTube channel at: youtube.com/kbmandir
Volunteering Opportunity for Janmashtami
To volunteer on this auspicious occasion, please visit: bit.ly/jnm23-volunteer
Seva Sponsorships
To sponsor sevas on this auspicious occasion, please visit: bit.ly/jnm-sevas

Krishna Fest 2023
2023-08-13 08:00 - 2023-08-31 17:00 | CA
We are excited to announce “Krishna Fest” again this year to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami. These are a series of online contests for children from 0 to 16 years. Submissions are due on August 31st.
For more details and to register, please visit:
www.kbmandir.org/krishnafest

Grand Installation of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha
2023-06-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
We are excited to invite you to one of the most rarest of occasions, the Grand Installation of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Deity on Sunday, June 25th from 12 pm – 2 pm. There will be Grand Abhisheka, Kirtans, Special Discourse by Padmasree Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa (Chairman, Hare Krishna Movement / Akshaya Patra Foundation & President, ISKCON Bangalore). Please see the flyer if you are interested in sponsoring for this rare occasion. To sponsor, please visit:
www.tiny.cc/narasimha25

Ratha Yatra and Panihati Celebrations
2023-06-04 12:00 - 14:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us this Sunday on June 4th for Grand Ratha Yatra and Panihati Utsav Celebrations from 12:00 PM on wards.
Ratha-yatra signifies the Lord’s love for His devotees. He personally comes to visit His devotees and the public who welcome Him in the streets. Ratha-yatra gives an opportunity to all including non-devotees to serve the Lord at least for one day, by remembering Him, chanting His holy names, dancing and honoring Krishna prasadam while the Lord takes a pleasure ride and blesses all on the way.
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 sevas during this auspicious ocassion, please visit:
www.bit.ly/ry-sevas
Suggested dress code for the pleasure of the Lord: White or Yellow

Sampūrna Bhagavad Gita Sessions
2023-05-13 18:00 - 2023-09-16 18:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
We are delighted to launch “Sampūrna Bhagavad Gita“- a summary of the 700 verses of Bhagavad Gita through a series of sessions where you will learn 18 chapters of Bhagavad Gita in 18 hours.
A program very unique of its own kind to nourish you intellectually, emotionally & spiritually.
Starting from May 13th, every Saturday at 6 PM PST at Krishna Balaram Mandir (in-person) & on Zoom.
Signup: http://tiny.cc/glsignup
Please don’t miss this wonderful opportunity of learning the Bhagavad Gita and do share it with your friends and family!!

Grand Narasimha Jayanthi Celebrations
2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Narasimha Jayanthi Celebrations on Thursday, May 4th from 7:00 PM on wards. Special events include Narasimha Homa, Special Discourse and Special Kirtans.
Sri Narasimha Jayanti is the appearance day of Lord Narasimha, who appeared to protect Prahlada from his demoniac father Hiranyakashipu. Let us all do our little service to the Lord on this day and pray for His protection and boundless mercy. To sponsor sevas on this special occasion, please visit: www.bit.ly/nj-sevas

Ramayana Vedic Costume Contest
2023-04-02 12:30 - 14:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
On the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami, Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir is conducting Vedic Costume contest on Sunday, April 2nd at 12:30 PM. Register now and win exciting prices. Registration closes on 30th March. For more details and to register, please visit:
tiny.cc/VedicCostume

Grand Sri Rama Navami Celebrations
2023-03-30 12:00 - 2023-04-02 16:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Sri Rama Navami Celebrations on Thursday, March 30th and Sunday, April 2nd. Special events include Sri Rama Taraka Yajna, Vedic costume contest, Sita Rama Jhulan & Kirtans / Bhajans. To sponsor sevas during this auspicious occasion, please visit: www.bit.ly/srn-sevas

Ugadi Celebrations on March 22
2023-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Start the New Year with blissful Kirtans by joining us for Ugadi Celebrations on Wednesday, March 22nd from 7:00 PM onwards.

Grand Gaura Purnima Celebrations on Monday, March 6th
2023-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Gaura Purnima Celebrations on Monday, March 6th from 7:00 PM on wards. Special events include Abhisheka, Discourse & Special 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

Special Session on Lessons From Mahabharata
2023-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us this Saturday, March 4th at 6:00 PM for a special session on “Lessons from Mahabharata” by His Grace Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa.
His Grace Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa is President of Hare Krishna Movement, Chennai and also oversees the operations of Akshaya Patra in Tamil Nadu. He has been an active lecturer on religious and societal issues, speaking at many universities across North America and India, including Harvard, MIT, Rutgers, Stanford, IITs, and IIMs. As a practitioner of Bhakti Yoga, Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa has also conducted various spiritual workshops worldwide.

Online Drawing Competition
2023-03-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Here is a wonderful opportunity for kids to participate Online drawing competition on the occasion of Gaura Purnima festival and win exciting prizes.
For more details, please visit: kbmandir.org/gaura-art
Sri Gaura Purnima is the auspicious appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
The Hare Krishna movement that is spreading the love of God all over the world was started by Sri Krishna Himself. 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.

Nityananda Trayodashi Celebrations on Feb 2nd
2023-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Celebrations of Nityananda Trayodashi on Feb 2nd, Thursday from 7:00 pm onwards. Special events include Abhisheka, Discourse, Oath Ceremony and Pallaki Utsav.
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

Bhagavad Gita Contest
2023-01-10 08:00 - 2023-01-25 17:00 | CA
Want to transform your life this new year? Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn life changing concepts, tips and practical solutions from Bhagavad Gita that can transform your life forever.
We are announcing “Bhagavad Gita Contest” an online program starting from January 10th open to worldwide participants. All you have to do is watch 4 short videos (5-10 min), answer a few questions and win exciting prizes.
Register now to get further updates. First 100 registrants qualify for raffle prize (Mantra Meditation Kit)
For details and registration, visit: www.gitacontest.com

Grand Vaikuntha Ekadasi Celebrations on Jan 1st, 2023
2023-01-01 05:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Vaikuntha Ekadasi and New Year Celebrations on Sunday, January 1st, 2023 from 5:00 AM on wards. Highlights include Suprabhata Seva, Vaikuntha Dwara Puja, Special Pushpabhisheka, Pallki, Jhulan, Kirtans and more. Check the flyer for timings of various events.
To take advantage of this auspicious day by sponsoring sevas for the pleasure of the Lord and His devotees, please visit:
www.tiny.cc/kbseva

Gita Jayanthi Celebrations on Dec 3rd (Saturday)
2022-12-03 16:30 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Saturday, Dec 3rd is the most auspicious day of Gita Jayanthi. It is the anniversary of Lord Krishna speaking Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna for the benefit of the entire humanity.
Join us on this special day from 4:30 PM on wards to perform a grand Gita Parayana Maha Yajna where we will recite all the 700 slokas of Bhagavad Gita while performing a fire sacrifice. Festivities also include a short discourse on Bhagavad Gita, Kirtans and prasadam.
To sponsor sevas on this auspicious ocassion, please visit:
www.tiny.cc/kbseva

Grand Diwali & Govardhan Puja Celebrations
2022-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Diwali and Govardhan Puja celebrations on Monday, 24th from 6:30 PM onwards. Festivities include Arati, Damodarastakam, Special festival discourse, Grand Govardhan Arati and Prasadam.
To sponsor sevas on this occasion, please visit: tiny.cc/kbseva

Virtual Damodar Arati Event
2022-10-23 08:00 - 2022-11-13 20:00 | CA
Wish you all a very happy Kartik month! Kartik is the favorite month of Lord Krishna. It is recorded in a conversation between Lord Brahma and Sage Narada in Skanda Purana:
1. If one offers a ghee lamp to Lord Damodara in the month of Kartika, the sins of thousands of births will vanish.
To give an opportunity for all our well wishers to take advantage of the auspicious Kartik month, we are conducting free Virtual Damodar Arati event for next four Sundays. There will be Sankalpa puja, Damodara Arati & Damodara lila pastime explanation. To register, please visit: https://form.jotform.com/222835860222150

Navaratri and Dussehra Celebrations on Oct 2nd & Oct 4th
2022-10-02 10:00 - 2022-10-04 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Navaratri and Dussehra Celebrations on Sunday, Oct 2nd and Tuesday, Oct 4th (Dussehra). Please see below for program details.
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: tiny.cc/kbseva

Sunday School new term starting on Sunday, Sep 18th
2022-09-18 08:00 - 2023-01-14 17:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Gopal Kidz Sunday School new term is starting tomorrow, Sunday, Sep 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/

Grand Radhastami Celebrations
2022-09-03 11:00 - 14:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Radhastami Celebrations on Saturday, Sep 3rd from 11:00 AM onwards. Special events include Kirtans, Grand Abhisheka, Festival Lecture, Jhulan Seva and Prasadam Feast.
Radhashtami (appearance day of Srimati Radharani) is celebrated on the eighth day of the bright fortnight (shukla paksha ashtami) in the month of Bhadra (August – September). It is a very significant festival for the devotees. Radharani is the mother of the entire universe and on this auspicious day devotees pray to Her to bless them with Krishna-bhakti.
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: tiny.cc/kbseva

Grand Janmashtami Celebrations on Friday, Aug 19th
2022-08-19 05:00 - 22:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for grand celebrations of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on Friday, August 19th. For more details, please visit: Janmashtami Celebrations

Grand Balaram Jayanthi Celebrations on Thursday, Aug 11th
2022-08-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Balaram Jayanthi Celebrations on Thursday, Aug 11th from 6:30 PM onwards. Special events include Kirtans, Pushpa Abhisheka, Jhulan Seva, Festival Lecture and Prasadam Feast. There will also be a fun live quiz with exciting prizes for winners. The quiz is based on glories of Lord Balarama which are mentioned here: www.kbmandir.org/lord-balaram
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: tiny.cc/bj-sevas

Ratha Yatra Celebrations on June 5th
2022-06-05 12:30 - 15:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Ratha Yatra Celebrations on Sunday, June 5th from 12:30 pm on wards. Special events and activities include Chariot procession, Feast Prasadam, Exciting Kids Mela, Chariots and Cultural Exhibition & Build-A-Chariot prize distribution.
To sponsor sevas towards these festivities, please visit: tiny.cc/kbseva
All the participants of “Build-A-Chariot” competition have submitted the pictures of their chariots. To vote for your favorite chariot, please visit www.kbmandir.org/rathayatra

Sunday School Registration
2022-05-22 - 2022-09-25 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Sunday School Registration:
Krishna Balaram Mandir is launching new Sunday school term starting from May 22nd. This term will be spanning from mid May to mid September. The registration will be received for all four classes like Damodar, Madhava, Govinda, and Gopinath. This is a unique opportunity to make your child register in the course in the beginning of the term.
Our Sunday school course are supported by the books specially designed by us, so that kids can learn through beautiful visuals. The course will be conducted online at the convenient to join from home and learn invaluable vedic culture through fun way. All our classes will be hosted in Zoom. At the end of the term, small tests will be conducted to understand your child’s progress on the taught subjects.
For more details and to register, please visit Sunday School.

Grand Narasimha Jayanthi Celebrations on May 14th
2022-05-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 14th for Grand Narasimha Chaturdashi celebrations from 11:30 AM on wards. Special events include Narasimha Homa, Kids Mela, Special Discourse and Free Panaka Abhisheka.
Please join us and receive the blessings of Lord Narasimha!!
To sponsor for sevas during this auspicious occasion, please click on the link below.
http://tiny.cc/kbseva

Ramayana Vedic Costume Contest on April 10th
2022-04-10 12:30 - 14:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
We are conducting a Vedic Costume Contest during celebrations of Sri Rama Navami on Sunday, April 10th. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to make Rama Navami memorable and also win exciting prizes. To participate, register by visiting: http://tiny.cc/VedicCostume

Grand Sri Rama Navami Celebrations on Sunday, April 10th
2022-04-10 11:30 - 14:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Sri Rama Navami Celebrations on Sunday, April 10th from 11:30 AM onwards. Special events include Sri Rama Taraka Yajna, Vedic Costume Contest, Ramayana Dance Performances & Kids Mela.
To Sponsor Sevas, please visit: tiny.cc/kbseva
Volunteering Opportunity: To volunteer during this auspicious occasion, please visit: http://tiny.cc/kbvolunteer
