Vijayadashami Celebrations
2023-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | 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

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

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

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 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

Bhagavad Gita Contest 2024
2024-01-10 08:00 - 2024-01-31 17:00 | 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.

Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir Celebrations
2024-01-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Joins us for grand celebrations of Ayodhya Sri Ram Mandir Prana Pratishta on Sunday, January 21st from 12:00 pm on wards. Special events include Discourse, Rama Taraka Yajna, Hanuman Chalisa recitation, Ram Bhajans, Deepotsava and Prasadam.
When you visit the temple, you can also have darshan of the Kalash carrying Akshata (Holy Grains) from the Ayodhya Trust, which symbolizes the invite to visit the temple in Ayodhya, either on the installation day itself or sometime in the future. The Akshata (Holy Grains) will be made available to those visiting for darshan of the Kalash.
To sponsor sevas on this auspicious occasion, please visit:
https://bit.ly/rm-sevas

Grand Gaura Purnima Celebrations
2024-03-24 12:00 - 15:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Gaura Purnima Celebrations on Sunday, March 24th from 12:00 PM on wards. Festivities include Special Discourse, Grand Abhisheka, Special Performance, Kirtans & Pallaki Utsava.
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

Grand Sri Rama Navami Celebrations
2024-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Sri Rama Navami Celebrations on Tuesday, April 16th and Ramotsava (In-Person Contests) on Saturday, April 20th. Special events on 16th include Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam, Sita Rama Jhulan & Kirtans / Bhajans.
To sponsor sevas during this auspicious occasion, please visit:
www.bit.ly/srn-sevas

Ramotsava 2024
2024-04-21 08:00 - 15:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Wonderful opportunity for children 3 years and above to participate in in-person contests on Essay Writing, Singing, Dance, Nama Ramayanam & Vedic Costume and win attractive prizes! For more details and to register, please visit:
www.kbmandir.org/ramotsava24/

Akshaya Tritiya Celebrations
2024-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Akshaya Tritiya Celebrations on Friday, May 10th from 7:00 PM on wards. Special events include Arati & Kunkuma Archana to Lakshmi Devi and Prasadam.
Akshaya Tritiya, the festival of abundance and prosperity, is this Friday, May 10th. 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
2024-05-18 08:00 - 2024-05-21 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Celebrations of Narasimha Jayanti and Chandan Yatra from May 18th on wards till May 21st. 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. Special events on Sunday, May 19th include Narasimha Homa, Classical Dance & Narasimha Kavacha recitation. There will also be a Grand Maha Abhisheka performed on Narasimha Jayanti (Tuesday, May 21st) along with Homa and Kirtans.
To take advantage of this auspicious occasion by sponsoring sevas for the pleasure of Their Lordships, please visit:
www.tiny.cc/njCySevas

Virtual / Online Summer Camp for Children
2024-06-10 08:00 - 2024-07-26 17:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
We’re excited to announce Virtual/Online Gopal Kidz Summer Camp for kids, in addition to our in-person classes! See the poster for more details.
Register now at: https://tiny.cc/GKCVIRTUAL

Gopal Kidz Summer Camp 2024
2024-06-17 08:00 - 2024-08-02 17:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Welcome to Gopal Kidz Summer Camp!
At Gopal Kidz, we believe in providing a unique summer camp experience that combines spirituality with fun-filled activities. Our camp is designed to nurture the spiritual growth of children while ensuring they have a blast during their summer break.
What We Offer:

Spiritual Workshops: Dive deep into the teachings of Bhagavad Gita, stories of Lord Krishna, and other spiritual texts through engaging workshops designed for kids.
Yoga and Meditation: Discover the power of yoga and meditation in calming the mind, improving focus, and fostering a sense of well-being.
Bhajan and Kirtan: Experience the joy of devotional singing with bhajans and kirtans that uplift the spirit and connect children with their inner selves.
Arts and Crafts: Explore creativity through arts and crafts activities inspired by spiritual themes, such as making deity garlands, painting sacred symbols, and crafting prayer beads.
Nature Walks: Connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of Krishna’s creation through guided nature walks and outdoor activities.
Storytelling Sessions: Immerse yourself in the enchanting tales of Lord Krishna and his devotees through captivating storytelling sessions that inspire moral values and spiritual growth.

Why Choose Gopal Kidz Summer Camp:

Holistic Development: Our camp focuses on nurturing not just the physical and intellectual aspects but also the spiritual well-being of children, fostering a balanced and holistic development.
Safe and Nurturing Environment: Your child’s safety and well-being are our top priorities. Our experienced staff creates a supportive and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable to explore and grow.
Fun and Learning: We believe that learning should be fun! Through a blend of interactive activities and educational workshops, we ensure that children enjoy every moment of their summer camp experience.

Join Us This Summer:
Give your child the gift of a meaningful and enriching summer experience at Gopal Kidz Summer Camp. Register now to reserve your spot and embark on a journey of spiritual discovery, growth, and joy!

For inquiries, contact us at (510) 952-7199.
Limited spots available, to Register: http://tiny.cc/gkc2024
Happy Summer!!!!!

Ratha Yatra Celebrations
2024-06-23 11:30 - 2024-06-24 17:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Ratha Yatra Celebrations on Sunday, June 23rd from 12:00 pm on wards. Special events include Chariot procession, Kids Mela & Build a Chariot competition.
Participate in “Build a chariot” competition with your family and friends. Bring your chariot to temple on Sunday, June 23rd before 11:30 AM. Top winners will be awarded prizes after the chariot procession. For competition guidelines please visit www.kbmandir.org/rathayatra
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: www.bit.ly/ry-sevas

Grand Lakshmi Narasimha Anniversary Celebrations
2024-07-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Lakshmi Narasimha First Anniversary Celebrations this Sunday, July 28th. There will be special Abhisheka to Their Lordships Sri Lakshmi Narasimha and Sri Sri Gaura Nitai followed by Pallaki Utsav and Prasadam.

Grand Balaram Jayanthi Celebrations
2024-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Balaram Jayanthi Celebrations on Monday, Aug 19th from 7:00 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 Lecture and Prasadam Feast.
To sponsor sevas for this festival, please visit: bit.ly/bj-sevas
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 Sunday, 8/18/2024 before 3 pm to the temple.

Grand Janmashtami Celebrations on Aug 26th
2024-08-26 05:00 - 23:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand celebrations of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on Monday, Aug 26th from 5:00 AM on wards. Special events include Maha Abhisheka, Midnight Arati, Bal Gopal Seva, Go Puja & Jhulan Seva. Prasadam will be available throughout the day.
Seva Sponsorships
To sponsor sevas on this auspicious occasion and get special blessings of the Lord, please visit:
www.bit.ly/jnm-sevas

Grand Radhastami Celebrations on Wednesday, Sep 11th
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us for Grand Radhastami Celebrations on Wednesday, Sep 11th from 7:00 PM on wards. Special events include Grand Abhisheka, Kirtans, 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

Bhadra Purnima Special
2024-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
On the auspicious day of Bhadra Purnima which is on Tuesday, Sep 17th, 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. Avail a special 25% discount for this auspicious occasion!
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

Serve Ancestors during Pitru Paksha
2024-09-17 08:00 - 2024-10-02 17:00 | CA
During this month of Pitru Paksha, we would like to give you an opportunity to serve your ancestors by feeding the cows at Sri Krishna Balaram Goshala.
In the Garuda Purana, it is mentioned:
“One can free himself from the pitru-doshas by feeding the cows”
For various options to serve mother cow during this month of Pitru Paksha, please visit:
www.kbgoshala.org/donate

Dussehra Celebrations
2024-10-12 11:30 - 15:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 12th for Grand Dussehra Celebrations from 11:30 AM on wards. Special events include Kirtans, Sri Rama Taraka Yajna, Festival Discourse, Devotional Keerthanas (by Anila Kumar Garimella) & 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: tiny.cc/Dussehra

Kids Fun Fest
2024-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Krishna Balaram Mandir, 680 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Gopal Kidz Afterschool is excited to announce the Kids Fun Fest! Prepare for an amazing celebration that includes an array of food pop-up stalls, children’s product booths, carnival games, tasty treats, and a Vedic costume contest. This event guarantees a day filled with laughter and joy as families gather to experience a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Face painting will add even more fun and color to the day. Moreover, kids can engage in informative workshops centered on Vedic Science, making this outing both enjoyable and educational.
With a thrilling lineup of activities and attractions, the Kids Fun Fest organized by Gopal Kidz is set to be an unforgettable event, nurturing community spirit and creating wonderful memories for everyone who participates!
For more details, please visit: kbmandir.org/Kidsfunfest
To participate in Vedic Costume Contest, register at: tiny.cc/Vediccostume
To sponsor stalls at the event, please visit: tiny.cc/Kidsfunfest

Grand Diwali and Govardhan Puja Celebrations
2024-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!
