6:00 - Bhajans
6:30 - Class
7:00 - Gaura Arati
7:30 - Govardhan Puja
8:15 - Announcements & Prasadam

Divali is a festival widely known as the Hindu New Year. The festival is commonly observed by illuminating hundreds of candles in homes, temples and public spaces, and by offering opulent food preparations.

In ancient times, Divali was first observed by the citizens of Ayodhya to celebrate the joyful return of King Rama, an incarnation of Krishna. In another era, this was also the day when Lord Krishna performed His Damodara childhood pastime of breaking the pots of yogurt and letting Himself be bound by Mother Yashoda. Devotees remember these pastimes during this auspicious month known as Kartik.

The day after Divali is called Annakuta, or Govardhana Puja. Govardhana Puja festival is connected with the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill to protect the inhabitants of Vrindavan.

To celebrate this festival, devotees build a replica of Govardhana Hill made of various sweets, worship Lord Krishna as the lifter of Govardhana Hill, worship the hill as His incarnation, and worship the cows and bulls who are dear to the Lord. At the end of the festival, the hill of prasadam is distributed to everybody.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Feast - $151.00
Flower Decorations - $151.00
Sweets for Govardhana Hill - $151.00