ISKCON Baltimore Temple

Gopaṣṭamī Celebration
2025-10-29 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Gopaṣṭamī marks the joyous day when Lord Kṛṣṇa was entrusted with the divine responsibility of herding the cows of Vṛndāvana. The festival honors His role as the protector of cows and celebrates the loving bond between Kṛṣṇa, the cows, and His devotees.
Join us for an evening filled with devotional music, lamp offerings, enlightening discourse, and sanctified vegetarian prasādam as we immerse ourselves in the bliss of bhakti and gratitude for Lord Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.

Time
Activity

6:00 PM
Evening Ārati

6:30 PM
Deep Dāna (Lamp Offering)

7:00 PM
Bhajan & Kīrtan

7:30 – 8:15 PM
Lecture on the Pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa

8:15 PM
Night Ārati

8:20 PM
Prasādam (Dinner Offering)

Govardhan Puja (Annakut)
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Govardhana Puja, Go-Puja, and Annakuta are all connected to the divine pastime of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill to protect the residents of Vrindavan. On this auspicious day, devotees prepare a great variety of offerings, arranging them in the form of a hill made of sweets and other foods. These sweets are joyfully offered to the Deities and then distributed to everyone as sacred prasadam. As part of the celebrations, cows—so dear to Lord Krishna—are also honored with great devotion. Join us for bhajan, kirtan, Annakut darshan, Damodarastakam, and a free vegetarian feast.
Tentative schedule as follows:
6 pm – Arati 6:30 pm – Deep Dan 7-7:30 pm – Govardhan Pooja and Abhishek 7:30-8:00 pm – Lecture 8 pm – Prasadam

Please contact Shyam Das 443-251-8086 for sponsorship.

Diwali Mela 2025
2025-10-19 16:00 - 21:30 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Join us for a night of devotion, celebration, and community spirit.Experience the true essence of Diwali with ISKCON Baltimore, where lights, love, and laughter come together for a divine evening!
🌟 ISKCON Baltimore Presents: Diwali Mela 2025 🌟
Founder Acharya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
✨ About the Event
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with family, friends, and our spiritual community!
Join us for an evening filled with joy, devotion, delicious food, cultural performances, and dazzling fireworks as we come together to honor the spirit of Diwali, the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
🎉 Highlights
🧒 Kids Corner: fun activities and games for children
🍛 Food Court: mouth-watering vegetarian delicacies
🛍️ Shopping Stalls: festive gifts, jewelry, clothes, and handicrafts
🏬 Vendor Booths: connect with local businesses and artisans

🎆 Fire Crackers Show: a spectacular fireworks display
🕺 Cultural Programs & Activities
Traditional dance and music performances
Community presentations and Bhajans
Kids’ activities and competitions
Free Prasadam (served to all attendees)
🌼 Vendor Information
Interested in setting up a stall?📞 Contact: +1 720 334 0394
📞 General Inquiries
For more information about the event:
📱 +1 443 636 1851

Dushera Festival
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
🌟 Dussehra 2025 – The Victory of Lord Rama 🌟
About the Event
Celebrate the divine victory of Lord Rama over Ravana this Dussehra! Join us for an evening of devotion, culture, and community as we commemorate the triumph of good over evil.
Program Highlights
✨ Arati & Lecture – Spiritual discourse and worship
✨ Bhajans & Free Feast – Soulful kirtan followed by prasadam for all
✨ Ravana Burning – Experience the symbolic burning of Ravana
Special Invitation
Bring your family and friends to immerse yourself in the joy of this festival and seek the blessings of Lord Rama. Admission is free and open to all.
Contact & Sponsorship
📞 Shyam: 443-251-8086
📞 Vidur Das: 443-204-1836
📞 Adhokasaja: 443-636-1851

Radhastami - Radharani's Appearance
2025-08-31 16:00 - 20:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
The divine appearance day of Srimati Radharani, the eternal consort of Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is celebrated as Radhastami.For all Gaudiya Vaishnavas, this day holds profound significance, as it is through the mercy of Srimati Radharani that one can easily attain Krishna-prema—the purest love for the Lord. Srimati Radharani is Krishna’s dearest devotee and the embodiment of His pleasure potency, eternally serving Him with unmatched love and devotion.

Srila Prabhupada Vyas Puja
2025-08-17 10:00 - 13:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Srila Prabhupada’s Appearance Day is a very special day for all ISKCON devotees as they joyfully glorify their eternal saviour Srila Prabhupada on His appearance day.
Srila Prabhupada was sent by the Lord to fulfill Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s prediction-

Prtvithe ache yata nagaradi grama, sarvatra pracara haibe more nama: In every town and village of the world, My name will be heard.

Srila Prabhupada made a perfect appearance, led a perfect life and had a perfect departure. Srila Prabhupada lives forever through his books. This legacy will always provide the devotees with Lord Caitanya katha and teach everyone to chant the Maha mantra.

Krishna Janmashtami 2025
2025-08-16 18:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Join us for Krishna Janmashtami 2025! Celebrate the birth of Krishna with us by taking part in the festivities.

Sri Balarama Purnima
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:30 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Join us for Sri Balarama Purnima!
– Arati
– Jhulan
– Lecture
– Abhishek
– Prasadam

Jhulan Yatra Mahotsava
2025-08-04 18:30 - 2025-08-08 19:15 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Aug 4th – Aug 8th
Daily 6:30 – 7:15PM

Frederick - Jagannath Rath Yatra Festival and India Fest
2025-08-02 11:00 - 21:00 | Oakdale High School, 5850 Eaglehead Dr., Ijamsville, MD, 21754, United States
Events include:
– Chariot Procession
– Live cultural Performances
– Kids activities
– Festive food stalls
– Clothes and jewelry
– Free Feast
– For vendor tables contact 443-636-1851
