ISKCON Baltimore Temple

Srila Prabhupada Vyas Puja 2026
2026-09-05 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Srila Prabhupad’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.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2026
2026-09-04 17:00 - 23:45 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
“One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, takes his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode.O Arjuna”
– Bhagavad-gita 4 -9
The Supreme Lord Sri Krishna appeared on the earth 5200 years ago. His appearance in this world is remembered & celebrated as Janmashtami festival.
At ISKCON Baltimore we celebrate this festival with devotion & great pomp. The temple has scheduled devotional activities throughout the day, like all day kirtan & arati | abhishek | discourse | dance | drama | kids activities | free feast etc.
Lord Krishna’s bathing ceremony – called Abhishek – is witnessed by all attendees while Kalash sponsors get opportunity to personally bathe the Lord personally.
Spiritual blessings await you & your family by sponsoring the Kalash & participating in bathing ceremony of Lord.
Ample parking is available. Please visit iskconbaltimore.org for detailed information.

Golden Jubilee Mahotsava
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-19 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
50 Glorious Years of Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladeva Subhadra on the East Coast of USA
*Please note first day’s events will take place at the Bhakti Eco Farm while remaining events will take place at ISKCON Baltimore.
Day 1: Wednesday 15th July
4pm onwards Rath Yatra at Bhakti Eco Farm followed by Srila Radha Govinda Das Gosvami Maharaj Vyasa Puja
Address:
2820 Milt Summers Road
Middletown, MD 21769
The following events will take place at ISKCON Baltimore
Address:
200 Bloomsbury Ave,
Catonsville, MD 21228
Day 2: Thursday 16th July
After 4pm Arati, Jagannath will be dressed in Kaliya Dahan vesh followed by Sandhya Arati and Adhivas at 7 or 7:30
Day 3; Friday 17th July
Beginning of kirtan program
Katha to be going on for 7 days
Suna Besh
Day 4: Saturday 18th July
Kirtan continues
Deities will be dressed in new outfits
Maha Abhishek
Jagannath to be dressed in new outfit after Abhishek
Night time Bada Srngar
Fireworks
Day 5: Sunday 19th July
Chandan yatra to start after 9am
Boat festival after Raj Bhog Arati
Prasadam

Rathyatra & Festival of India 2026
2026-05-30 10:00 - 18:45 | Inner Harbor, 100 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Celebrate 50 years of the Jagannath Rath Yatra tradition in Baltimore. This special anniversary event brings together spirituality, culture, music, and community in a joyful public celebration at the Inner Harbor. Whether you are attending for the first time or continuing a long-standing tradition, everyone is welcome to participate in this uplifting festival experience.
Schedule
Chariot Parade
12:00 PM – 2:30 PMJoin the grand procession as Lord Jagannath’s chariot travels through the streets of Baltimore with kirtan, dancing, and chanting.
Cultural Festivities
2:30 PM – 6:00 PMCelebrate with live performances, devotional music, prasadam, cultural exhibits, family activities, and community gatherings.
Attractions

Traditional Kirtan
Cultural Dance Performances
Free Prasadam
Henna Art
Devotional Music
Family-Friendly Activities
Community Celebration

Come chant, celebrate, and be blessed. Bring your family and friends to experience one of Baltimore’s most vibrant spiritual and cultural festivals.

Harford County Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra 2026) - May 3, 2026
2026-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Swan Harbor Farm, 401 Oakington Rd, Havre De Grace, MD, 21078, United States
Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, devotion, and community at ISKCON Baltimore’s first Harford County Rath Yatra Festival.
Experience the ancient tradition of Rath Yatra, where the sacred chariots of Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra are pulled in a joyful public procession. This festival has been celebrated worldwide and brings together people of all backgrounds in a spirit of unity and devotion.
What to Expect:
Chariot procession (Rath Yatra)
Live kirtan & cultural performances
Free vegetarian feast (prasadam)
Yoga & meditation sessions
Kids zone & family activities
Henna, clothing, and cultural exhibits
📍 Location: Swan Harbor Farm, Havre de Grace, MD
🎁 Free welcome gift for all attendees
👉 All are welcome. Bring your family and friends.

Gaura Purnima Celebrations
2026-03-03 17:00 - 20:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
We warmly invite you to join us in the grand celebration of the Divine Appearance Day of Lord Gauranga! On this special occasion, Their Lordships will be adorned in an exclusive flower outfit, a rare and beautiful offering of love and devotion.
If you would like to sponsor for Flowers, Prasadam, Abhishek contact :Shyam Prabhuji: 443-251-8086Vidur Prabhuji: 443-204-1836Adhoksaja Das Prabhuji: 443-636-1851

Nityananda Trayodasi
2026-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
On this sacred day, we celebrate the divine appearance of Lord Nityananda (Lord Balarama). Lord Nityananda embodies eternal joy, and it is said that by His boundless grace, we can receive the complete treasure of spiritual happiness. Join us as we honor His glorious life and teachings through ecstatic bhajans, abhishekam, arati, and an inspiring discourse on Lord Nityananda.
✨ Come be a part of this festival and experience the transcendental bliss! ✨

Pushpabhishek - Flower Festival
2026-01-01 17:30 - 19:00 | ISKCON Baltimore, 200 Bloomsbury Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
You are warmly invited to join us for the first grand festival of 2026! Begin the new year in the most auspicious way by showering petals from 10,000 flowers upon Their Lordships in this beautiful celebration. Let us welcome 2026 together in a spirit of devotion and joy.
✨ Mark your calendars! ✨
Take a Look Back at Last Year’s Festivities here!
If you would like to sponsor flowers or assist in organizing this festival, please reach out to:Nila Madhav Das – 443-255-9609Shyam – 443-251-8086

Gopaṣṭamī Celebration
2025-10-29 18:00 - 21:00 | 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
