Sunday Lectures
September 5 - Is a Guru Absolutely Necessary? - by Gangeya das
September 12 - What makes a Person Attractive? - by Anantadeva das
September 19 - Self-esteem and Peak Performance - by Bhakta Geno
September 26
- Can we REALLY Forgive and Forget? - by Damayanti devi
(Special Guest & 30 Year Practitioner from Sedona)
The Sunday festival starts at 5:30 pm with a musical mantra
meditation. The lecture follows at
6:00 pm and at 6:30 pm an ancient arati ceremony is performed.
A sumptuous vegetarian meal ($3)
is served at 7:00 pm. All are welcome! For more information
call 792-0630.
September Events
Sept 1 (Wednesday) - Lord Krishna Janmastami Festival - 7:00 pm to Midnight
Free Admission !
According to the Vedic literatures of ancient India, the Supreme Lord is not formless or impersonal. When we speak of Lord Krishna, we speak of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. What this means, essentially, is that the Godhead, the Supreme Truth, the source of everything, is ultimately the supreme individual person.
Janmastami is what could be called Lord Krishna's birthday. But it's not called that, because Krishna never takes birth like an ordinary man. An ordinary man takes birth in this world because he is forced to by the laws of nature. But Krishna's "birth" is a transcendental drama staged by the Lord Himself. In this drama, the Lord allows certain exalted devotees to play the roles of His father and mother, and others appear as His friends and other associates.
Events include:
- Fire Acrobats
- Exotic Indian Dancers
- Bhajans (Devotional Music)
- Fantastic Food
- Children's Activity Area
- Drama and Much More!
Schedule of Events
- 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm - Marti Walker: singer, songwriter and musician from Los Angeles. She will perform Bhajans, Kirtan and Sacred chants in the temple room.
- 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm - Indian Dance by Asha Gopla Dance Academy on main stage.
- 8:15 pm to 8:35 pm - Magician Steve Piech on main stage.
- 8:40 pm to 9:00 pm - Artistic Fire Dancing featuring Michele and five others performing synchronized fire dance with music. Just off main stage in parking lot.
- 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm - Second Generation Nepali Bhajan Group and Bhakta Raj singing Indian style devotional songs and chants on main stage.
- 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm - Marti Walker on main stage with her mesmerizing mantras.
- 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm - Lord Krishna Bathing Ceremony (Abhishek) accompanied by the Senior Nepali Bhajan Group in temple room.
- 10:30 pm to 11:00 pm - "The Birth of Lord Krishna" naration in temple room.
- 11:15 pm - Evening Arati in temple room.
- 12:00 am - Free Feast served outside on the patio.
- 12:00 am - Animated Krishna Movie "Krishna's Vrndaban Pastimes" will show on the big screen outside while dining.
Additional Activities
- A second stage in the courtyard will have singer, songwriter Krishnamrita on guitar from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. And Mary Sachi will sing from 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
- Full Vegetarian meals will be served from 6:45 pm to 9:45 pm.
- Free water and Lemonade will be available in the Food Court.
- Kids play and activity area with bounce castle, arts and crafts, face painting and animal balloons.
View festival poster
Here.
Sept 2 (Thurs) - Srila Prabhupada Birth-Anniversary Celebration - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
In 1965, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, known to his followers as Srila Prabhupada, came to America to teach bhakti-yoga. This yoga features the chanting of Hare Krishna as its main spiritual practice and Srila Prabhupada represents a lineage of spiritual teachers extending back thousands of years.
Before passing away in 1977, Srila Prabhupada wrote more than sixty books which have been translated into over fifty languages. Please join us in our celebration honoring Srila Prabhupada which is followed by a feast. There's no charge for this event.
Sept 27 (Monday) - Feed the World Day - 4 pm to 8 pm
Live Music, Health Related Booths, Hands-on Demonstrations,
Lifestyle Ideas, Eco-Friendly Vendors and a FREE six course meal
Feed the World Day is based on a simple principle: for one day, the world should experience a wholesome, vegetarian, karma-free diet, paving the way for a peaceful and hunger-free world. In past years, Feed the World Day has fed over 4 million free vegetarian meals worldwide. It is a call to action for the world to move away from a meat-based diet which robs the Earth of vital resources and leaves millions homeless and hungry. In honor of "Hare Krishna Feed the World Day" Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet is opening its doors Free of Charge on Monday, September 27th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm to feed the people of Tucson. We'll have live music, chanting, educational booths and we'll share vegetarian food in remembrance of the world's 1.3 billion hungry. The fact is that if Americans reduced their meat consumption by 10%, enough grains would be saved to feed 60 million. To get more involved or offer your talents, please email us. We're interested in having chair massage, reflexology, astrology, tarot readers, health products, food programs and other similar activities.
View event poster
Here.
Announcements
- Wed evenings 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Bhagavad-gita class
(transcendental knowledge with discussion followed by a light dinner)
Call 792-0630 for details. - Female Vegetarian Roommate Wanted
$300 per month, includes utilities. Air conditioning, TV, internet, washer/dryer. Southeast Tucson. Non smoker please. Call Melissa 409-6980
- Male Vegetarian Roommate Wanted
Share non-smoking house in quiet neighborhood, half-mile west of Silverbell and Grant. Private bath, washer/dryer, garage, fast internet. $325/mo + 1/2 utilities. No pets please. Glen 624-4894. Thanks!
Quote of the Month
Bhagavad-gita As It Is - by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
“The material creation by the Lord of creatures (Vishnu) is a
chance offered to the conditioned souls to come back home -
back to Godhead.”
- Chapter 3 Text 10