Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir

Bhagavad Gita Contest 2024
2024-01-10 08:00 - 2024-01-31 17:00 UTC | CA
We are excited to launch Bhagavad Gita Contest 2024, an annual global online quiz that helps you learn practical life tips from Gita. All you have to do is watch a short video and take a quiz by Jan 31st and win exciting prizes.
Step 1 – Watch the video

Step 2 – Take the quiz by January 31st, 2024
https://forms.gle/HXrn1VnucoREjkYG6
Contest Details:

Participation is free
Contest starts on Jan 10, 2024
Watch the video and answer the quiz by January 31, 2024
Correct answers will be published after contest ends
Final scores and winner will be announced on February 4, 2024 at a special event to be held in the temple

Prizes:

Prizes will be given based on total cumulative points.
Top three winners will be selected for each age group (Below 10, 10 – 20, 21 – 40, 41 – 60, Above 60)
First 100 participants will qualify for a raffle prize.
All winners will receive medals and certificates.
Winners residing outside the Bay Area will be responsible for covering the mailing charges to receive their prizes.

Grand New Year Celebrations on Jan 1st, 2024
2024-01-01 05:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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:
bit.ly/ny24-sevas

Spiritual Retreat with H G Rajiv Lochan Dasa
2023-12-24 16:00 - 2023-12-26 15:00 | CA
Join us for 2 day enlivening Spiritual Retreat with His Grace Rajiv Lochan Dasa from Sunday, Dec 24th to Tuesday, Dec 26th.
Rajiv Lochan Dasa has been a practicing monk for over 30 years now. He is known for leading ecstatic kirtans and delivering inspiring lectures on Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. He is currently serving as Zonal Secretary of the Governing Body Committee, Hare Krishna Movement and Temple President, ISKCON Hubli. He is supervising the construction of a magnificent Radha Krishna Temple in Hubli. He is the President of Akshaya Patra in Hubli and leads the operations of the world’s largest kitchen there. This best-in-class infrastructure was showcased in National Geographic Channel’s popular documentary series called Mega Kitchens.
For more details and registration please visit:
https://bit.ly/retreat-23

Grand Vaikuntha Ekadasi & Gita Jayanthi Celebrations
2023-12-22 05:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Vaikuntha Ekadasi and Gita Jayanti celebrations on Friday, Dec 22nd from 5:20 am on wards. Special events include Suprabhata Seva, Vaikuntha Dwara Puja, Darshan Arati, Ashta Kala Seva & Grand Arati.
On occasion of Gita Jayanti, participate in Gita Parayana at 5:30 pm to recite the complete 700 slokas. English translation recitation will also be performed online at tiny.cc/bg-recite
To sponsor sevas during this auspicious occasion, please visit:
bit.ly/ve23-sevas

Grand Diwali and Govardhan Puja Celebrations
2023-11-12 12:00 - 20:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us on Sunday, November 12th from 12:00 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

Vijayadashami Celebrations
2023-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us on Monday, October 23rd for Grand Vijayadashami Celebrations from 6:30 PM on wards. Special events include Kirtans, Sri Rama Vijayotsava Yajna, Festival Discourse & Prasadam.
Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, 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. This day is also known as ‘Dussehra’ for this reason. Dussehra is derived from two Sanskrit words – dasha (ten) and hara (defeat).
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: bit.ly/vd-sevas

Gita Life - Quench Your Quest (Season 2)
2023-10-09 11:00 - 2023-10-22 17:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
We are born is past information, but knowing why we are born will bring transformation.
Learn the essence of life and Gita in six sessions of “Gita Life Course”. Quench your quest and enjoy this journey toward stability, wisdom & bliss!!
Bhagavad Gita is also known as Gitopaniṣad. It is the essence of Vedic knowledge and one of the most important Upanisads in Vedic literature.
One who is ignorant of scientific knowledge of the spirit soul does not look inside the body to find happiness in the soul; instead, he goes outside to search for happiness.
Gita is directly imparted by Krishna and if we accept Bhagavad Gita as it is, we are full of knowledge.
After the overwhelming success of Season 1, we were truly inspired by your incredible support and feedback. It has been a profound journey of growth, learning, and spiritual exploration together. And now, at the request of many who missed it in the past, We’re thrilled to launch Gita Life Season 2.

Glimpses Of 6 Sessions:
Session 1 – Oct 13, Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 PM

We begin the course by understanding the basic similarities and differences between humans and animals. This analysis helps us realize the special prerogative of human life; the ability to reason and offer permanent solutions to the problems of life.

Session 2 – Oct 14, Saturday, 4:30 to 5:30 PM

For millennia saints and holy men of all religious and spiritual traditions pursued an inner calling of God as a solution for seeking permanent happiness. Is this a utopian idea or for real? Can we logically and scientifically prove the existence of God?

Session 3 – Oct 15, Sunday, 4:30 to 5:30 PM

A car cannot move on its own; a driver maneuvers it. Similarly the body functions due to the presence of a driver, the soul. The soul pervades the body with consciousness which adds the element of life to the body. What or who is the soul?

Session 4 – Oct 20, Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 PM

If God does exist, is He one or many? How do we explain the existence of so many religions and so many gods? What about the plethora of images and forms in Hinduism? Does God have a form or is He an impersonal light that pervades the whole existence?

Session 5 – Oct 21, Saturday, 4:30 to 5:30 PM

The most popular of the six sessions, this session examines thoroughly the law of action and reaction, also known as the law of karma. The session facilitates the participants to relate to the sufferings of the world more soberly by examining the nature and the purpose of this world.

Session 6 – Oct 22, Sunday, 4:30 to 5:30 PM

The lessons and experiences of the first five sessions create a need for practical life management program. The concluding session offers a healthy package and schedule.

How Will The Course Benefit Me?
A sincere spiritual practitioner confronts many doubts on his path. Some of these doubts could be harmless but a few others can shake the foundation of our spiritual journey. Therefore a serious spiritualist sharpens his intellect while diligently pursuing his inner connection with God through meditation. A sharp sword cuts off ropes that are tightly entangled. Similarly, scriptural knowledge empowers our consciousness and enables us to break complicated and messy doubts that plague us endlessly.
Besides, transcendental knowledge purifies the soul and offers peace and solace to a practitioner struggling in this turbulent world, and thereby making our internal journey smooth and enjoyable.

Free sign-up: https://tiny.cc/gl2form

Take advantage of Bhadra Purnima
2023-09-28 | CA
On the auspicious day of Bhadra Purnima which is on Thursday, Sep 28th, 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)

The best asset one can get or best gift one can give to loved ones can be nothing other than Srimad-Bhagavatam. Please note that both the giver and receiver of Srimad Bhagavatam will be immensely benefited spiritually. The giver will go back to Godhead and the receiver will have the means to develop love for Krishna which is the best treasure to acquire.
To take advantage of this auspicious occasion, we are providing the following for $201:

Srimad Bhagavatam Set with 10 Cantos
Free Delivery
Invitation to daily Srimad-Bhagavatam & Bhagavad Gita classes (Phone conference call on weekdays)

What can I do on this Bhadra Purnima?

Buy a Bhagavatam set for yourself
Gift a Bhagavatam set to a friend or family member
Donate a Bhagavatam set for someone in the USA
Receive Srimad Bhagavatam as a gift

To get or gift or receive Srimad Bhagavatam, please visit http://tiny.cc/BhadraPurnima
Note: The Bhagavatam Book set will be shipped on Thursday, Sep 28th, the actual day of Bhadra Purnima

Grand Radhastami Celebrations
2023-09-22 18:30 - 20:30 | 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/
