Events and Celebrations

Festivals at Barsana Dham

At Barsana Dham, all the major Hindu festivals are celebrated including Maha Shivratri, Holi, Ram Naumi (Navmi), an authentic Mela Fair, Jhulan Swinging Leela, Krishn (Krishna) Janmashtmi, Radha Ashtmi (Radhashtmi), Rath Yatra (Yaatra), Sharat (Sharat) Poornima (Purnima), Diwali (Deepali, Divali, Deevali, Deevalee), Govardhan Puja (Pooja). Read descriptions and speeches that highlight the Grace that God wishes to bestow on us through our remembrance during these special occasions of the Hindu year.

Barsana Dham celebrates all the major Hindu festivals in a grand and devotional style. From increased cultural awareness to deeper devotional remembrance to greater understanding of the Divine aspect of these joyous celebrations, one must simply come and experience the over-flowing Grace available at these events.

2006 Barsana Dham Festival Dates
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Maha Shivratri - February 26
Holi Celebration - March 18
Ram Navmi - April 9
Mela Fair - April 29
Jhulan Leela - August 5-6
Krishn Janmashtmi - August 19

Radha Ashtmi - September 3
Radha Rani Rath Yatra & Sharat Poornima - September 30
Divali Celebration - October 21
Govardhan Puja - October 22
   

Special Events at Barsana Dham

Hindu Family Camps, intimate, deeply life-changing retreats regarding "The Path to God" and bhakti or devotional meditation and living, as well as weekends of service, mini-intensive retreats concerning Hinduism and kirtan (devotional chanting)--all this and more are available during our special events at Barsana Dham.
   

At various times throughout the year, Barsana Dham offers special weekend family retreats, mini-intensives, seva weekends and other opportunities to take time apart from your everyday life. These specials events often include additional chanting programs, seva projects, lectures on devotional philosophy, yog asanas (gentle stretching exercises), and transpersonal relaxation. See pictures from past events and check for upcoming event dates... 

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