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NITYANANDA TRAYODASI: THE FESTIVAL OF COMPASSION

Sunday 09 February 2020

Lord Nityananda’s birth in this world is called Nityananda Trayodasi and takes place in spring. Lord Nityananda, the brother of Lord Chaitanya, always accompanies the Lord in all of His incarnations: as Lord Balarama – the beloved brother of Lord Krishna, and as Lakshmana – the younger brother of Lord Rama. Lord Nityananda is known for His compassion on even the most fallen of living entities and is known as the original spiritual guide for all seeking souls. Devotees fast till noon on this day, followed by a feast in His honour.
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GAURA PURNIMA: THE FESTIVAL OF THE GOLDEN AVATAR

Sunday 08 March 2020

Lord Caitanya, also known as Gauranga – the golden coloured incarnation of Lord Krishna – appeared in West Bengal, India, around 500 years ago. Gaura Purnima is the festival of His appearance, taking place in spring. The Lord appeared in His previous incarnations as Lord Krishna, Lord Rama, and Lord Nrsimhadeva. Lord Chaitanya transformed the hearts of everyone He met through the congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra and re-establishing the Bhakti-yoga tradition that ISKCON continues through its lineage today. Devotees fast till moonrise on this day, followed by a feast in His honour.
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RAMA NAVAMI: THE FESTIVAL OF THE LORD OF DHARMA

Sunday 05 April 2020

Lord Rama appeared on this planet millions of years ago in Ayodhya, India, and His appearance is celebrated on this day. Lord Rama’s tragic life – the losing of His kingdom, His wife Sita’s kidnapping, and the inevitable war against Her kidnapper Ravana who was King of Lanka – is depicted in the ancient epic scripture called the “Ramayana” – a famous literature read across all Hindu traditions. Lord Rama is known for His adherence to dharma (religiosity) through all situations He faced and is celebrated as the ideal devotee, king, and husband. Devotees fast until noon on this day, followed by a feast in His honour.
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NRSIMHA CATURDASI: THE FESTIVAL OF THE DIVINE PROTECTOR

Sunday 03 May 2020

This festival is one of remembrance of the Lord as the protector of His devotees and the remover of all obstacles and difficulties on the path of devotion to the Lord. Lord Nrsimhadeva, an incarnation of Lord Krishna, is known for His appearance in the world in order to save His devotee, a young child Prahlada. Lord Nrsimhadeva is prayed to daily at all ISKCON temples. This prayer is observed as a protection mantra. Devotees fast till dusk on this day, followed by a feast in His honour.
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SCOTLAND DEVOTEE COMMUNITY RETREAT

31 July – 01 August 2020

The Scotland Devotee Community retreat is an event that is meant to inspire the various devotees living throughout Scotland to come together once a year to become refuelled and reignited in Krishna Consciousness. Kirtan, Lectures, Prasadam, Devotee association, darshan of Sri Sri Khoda Nitai Mayapur Shashi – all of these are what are available during the S.D.C.R.
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JANMASTAMI: THE FESTIVAL OF THE SUPREME PERSON

Wednesday 12 August 2020

The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, celebrated all over the world. Krishna appeared on earth over 5,000 years ago in Vrindavan, India. Krishna means “the all-attractive one”. He is the cause of all causes, the Supreme personality of the entire creation, both material and spiritual, He is the God of all gods, and the Lord within everything and separate from everything at the same time. This is the day devotees celebrate His beautiful pastimes, His presence in their lives, taking time to remember their eternal loving relationship with Him and His presence within all of our hearts. Devotees fast till midnight on this day, followed by a feast in His honour.
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SRILA PRABHUPADA’S APPEARANCE DAY: THE FESTIVAL OF HOMAGE

Thursday 13 August 2020

This is a very special day for all ISKCON devotees as they joyfully glorify Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, on the anniversary of his appearance in this world. Devotees honour him by reading aloud heartfelt appreciations and homages of his profound influence in their lives and pray for blessings from him. Devotees observe a fast till noon on this day, followed by a feast in his honour.
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RADHASTAMI: THE FESTIVAL OF THE DIVINE FEMALE

Sunday 30 August 2020

Srimati Radharani’s glorious appearance on this planet occurred on this day around 5,000 years ago. She is the divine female energy of Lord Krishna, His loving potency, which He is all attracted by. Srimati Radharani is the queen of Lord Krishna’s heart and the queen of all living entities. She is Lord Krishna’s eternal love and His dearmost devotee, exemplifying the standard of excellence of love and devotion towards Krishna. Devotees fast till noon on this day, followed by a feast in Her honour.
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FESTIVAL OF COLOURS

12 September 2020

Holi provides an amazing opportunity for people to come together, unite and transcend boundaries of race, creed, culture, age, nationality and gender. It promotes equality, social harmony and peace through a divine connection to the Supreme Lord. It is an event for everyone with Colours, Yoga, Meditation, Dance, Henna, Face Painting, Bonfire, Vegan Meal, Fire Spinning & so much more. Our aim is to provide a most authentic, original Holi experience as nowadays most of Holi festivals has lost their authenticity and has become business venture.

Please join us for the glorious event.
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MONTH OF KARTIK: THE HOLIEST MONTH

Saturday 31 October – Monday 30 November 2020

Kartik, also known as the month of Damodara, is a month for deepening one’s love for Krishna. It is considered by devotees of Krishna to be the holiest month of the year. During this month, devotees make extra vows, perform extra spiritual activities, and generally worship Krishna in His form as a young boy, Damodara, who was once bound at the waist by His mother, Yashoda, as a punishment for His mischievous childhood pastimes. Every morning (at 7.00am) and evening (at 7.00pm) at the Temple, everyone has an opportunity to show their heartfelt love and devotion to the Lord by offering ghee lamps and singing before Him.
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GOVARDHANA PUJA: LIFTING OF THE HILL

Sunday 15 November 2020

This festival celebrates the pastime of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill on His little finger for seven days to protect the residents of Vrindavana from torrential rains sent by the demigod, Indra. To celebrate this festival, devotees build a replica of Govardhana Hill made with various opulent foods, 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 Him. After the worship of the hill, the food items that make up the hill is distributed to everyone to relish.
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GITA JAYANTI: BHAGAVAD GITA IS SPOKEN

Friday 25 December 2020

The Bhagavad-Gita is a sacred text across all Hindu traditions and is considered a summary of all ancient Vedic philosophical texts. The Gita was spoken by Lord Krishna Himself to His best friend Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, 5,000 years ago. The Bhagavad-Gita, literally means “The Lord’s Song” and is understood as a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna but meant for the whole world’s benefit. On this day, devotees gather to recite all 700 verses together remembering this sacred conversation between the Lord and His dear devotee.
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RATHA YATRA

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All year round a person needs to go to the temple to see the Lord but at Rathayatra the Lord comes out for the day.”
Rathayatra is celebrated all over the world. Huge wooden carts are pulled by hand in a grand procession by pilgrims and devotees. High up on the carts are Deities of Jagannatha, Balarama and Subhadra. After the procession there’s a beautiful celebration festival with a feast, kirtan and bhajana, transcendental book distribution and more.

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