Gaura Purnima

Gaura Purnima means "golden full moon," signifying that: 1) Lord Chaitanya was “born” during a full moon, and 2) The Lord blesses everyone with the soothing, moonlike rays of His sublime teachings. This festival celebrates the appearance of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is the Supreme Person, Krishna Himself, appearing as His own devotee, to teach us that we can gain full enlightenment simply by chanting the holy names of the Lord: ISKCON Tampa celebrateS this wonderful spiritual festival with Abhisheka, Kirtan, Lecture and Dinner Prasadam. Associating with devotees is essential for spiritual advancement and invokes the mercy of the Lord. Looking forward to seeing you. All are invited.

Festival Celebrations

Sri Jagannath - Rath Yatra

Ratha Yatra, festival of Chariots originated 5,000 years ago in India, in a city called Jagannatha Puri. This annual event is held to honor Lo...

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Sri Krishna Janamashtami

Janma karma ca me divyam evam yo vetti tattvatah tyaktva deham punar janma naiti mam eti so 'rjuna [BG 4:9] One who knows the transcendental n...

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Rama Navami

Sri Rama Navami celebrates the appearance of the Supreme Lord as Lord Rama. Lord Rama was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhy...

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Narsimha Chaturdasi

Narsimha Chaturdasi is the divine appearance day of Nrsimha Bhagavan - an incarntion of Krishna, who removes all obstacles on the path of devo...

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Gita Jayanti

Gita Jayanti is the auspicious day of the advent of Srimad Bhagavad-gita. This is the day on which Lord Krishna imparted the essence of Vedic ...

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Damodar Program

Lord Krishna has many glorious names like Gopal, Madhava, Mukunda, Hrishikesa, etc. The name, Damodara, means one who is bound by the ropes of...

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Diwali & Govardhana puja

Diwali signifies the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana and return to Ayodhya Govardhan puja celebrates the pastime of Lord Krish...

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