Hare Krishna!
 Welcome to Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, Sunnyvale, CA. An initiative of India Heritage Foundation to create a place where religion, knowledge, arts, music and culture meet. We intent to present and propagate the teachings of our dear most Spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. We look forward for your participation at various events in the temple.
(Serving the mission of His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Summer Camp 2017
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Initiation Ceremony & Special discourse on Sunday, May 28th by Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa
Please join us to participate in the Initiation Ceremony at 11:30 am. Initiation ceremony is the ceremony performed with fire sacrifice where the devotee formally accepts His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami as the spiritual master and becomes his disciple. A new name is given to every initiated devotee which indicates that he or she is the servant of Lord Krishna.  |
Grand Narasimha Chaturdasi Celebrations
Please join us for Grand Narasimha Chaturdasi Celebrations on Sunday, May 14th from 11:30 AM onwards and get blessings of Lord Narasimha. There will be an opportunity to participate in Vigna Vinasa Narasimha Homa and Sri Narasimha Abhisekam. There will also be Special Kids Mela along with an option to take photos with baby calf "Gopal" from Sri Krishna Balaram's Hasati Goshala. More details below: Seva Opportunities:Volunteering opportunity: If you would like to volunteer for the festival, please sign up here: https://goo.gl/FEP5uR   |
Grand Sri Ramanavami Celebrations on April 2nd and 4th
Please join us for Grand Sri Ramanavami Celebrations on April 2nd and 4th (Sunday & Tuesday). There will be once in a year opportunity to perform Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam and witness Sri Sita Rama Pallaki Utsava on Sunday, April 2nd. There is also a special Children Vedic Costume competition ($5 Registration fee) and there is going to be Kids Mela along with an opportunity to take photos with baby calf Gopal from our Goshala. On Tuesday (actual day of Sri Ramanavami), April 4th, there is an opportunity to participate in Sri Rama Taraka Yajna and Sri Rama Pattabhisekam. To volunteer for the festival, please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/a/ihf-usa.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePhtDiXgdfiA4ukssWb6i_lwhZSBMOk2ElwWaKe_9_80IKWg/viewform More Details below:  |
Guara Purnima Celebrations on Sunday, March 12th
Please join us for Gaura Purnima celebrations on Sunday, March 12th, 2017 from 11:30 am onwards. It is the auspicious appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. According to the scriptural authority, the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna appeared in the form of a devotee as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu at Sridham Mayapur over 500 years ago. He spread Harinama Sankirtana, the congregational chanting of the holy name of the Lord as Kali yuga dharma. Due to His golden complexion, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is also known as Gauranga.
Witness the grand Abhisheka of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and get blessings of the Lord on this auspicious occasion!
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Grand Nityananda Trayodasi Celebrations on Sunday, Feb 12th
Please join us in grand celebrations of Nityananda Trayodasi (Appearance of Lord Nityananda) this Sunday, February 12th from 12:00 pm onwards. There will be grand Abhisheka followed by discourse, Arati and Prasadam feast. Lord Nityananda is incarnation of Lord Balarama who appeared 500 years ago along with Lord Chaitanya (incarnation of Lord Krishna) to spread the yuga dharma which is the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to make spiritual progress by getting the blessings of Lord Balarama who is the original Spiritual master and source of all spiritual strength.  |
Grand opening of "The Higher Taste" special lunch buffet
We are pleased to announce grand opening of "The Higher Taste" special lunch buffet by Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir on January 14th, Saturday.
There is a great inaugural offer for the first week. This is a
wonderful opportunity to relish the sattvic, karma-free, healthy,
vegetarian lunch if you work or live in or around Sunnyvale! Proceeds
from the Higher Taste will support the temple activities. Please like The Higher Taste facebook page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/highertastelunch  |
2017 Calendars now available
Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir's 2017 Calendars are now available. Please come to temple and collect them this Sunday, Jan 8th during Vaikuntha Ekadasi Celebrations.  |
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