Krishna Island

Jhulan Yatra
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-19
16-19 August 2024

The five-day celebration of Jhulan at Inis Rath Island, when Sri Sri Radha Govinda are placed on a swing and swung by Their devotees, is a joyous occasion.
During this special time, all of us can throng to the temple and please the transcendental eternal forms of Sri Sri Radha Goovinda. These transcendental forms of the Lord, called Archa-Vigraha, are installed in the temple and are non-different from Them personally. These forms are expanded by the Lord by His internal potency to facilitate the devotional service of His innumerable devotees who are in the material world.
Since our material senses cannot perceive the spiritual nature of Sri Sri Radha Govinda, They accept such Archa Vigraha is apparently made of a material element such as marble, but actually, there is no material contamination. The Supreme Personality of Godhead and His eternal consort are waiting for us to fill our hearts with transcendental happiness by serving Their beautiful transcendental forms as They swing at Krishna Island during Jhulan-yatra.

Schedule

Morning 7am
Evening 4:45pm-6:15pm

Ratha Yatra Festival Dublin 4th August
2024-08-04 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Dublin, Parnell Square, Dublin, Ireland
Beginning at 11 am from Parnell Square to Merrion Square. Festival of Chariots is the annual Ratha Yatra festival run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared 500 years ago. He introduced the Krishna Consciousness Movement. This Ratha Yatra is one of the important aspects of the Krishna Consciousness Movement. It is celebrated in commemoration of Lord Krishna along with His elder brother, Balarama, and His younger sister, Subhadra, visiting Kurukshetra on the occasion of a solar eclipse.
Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra. Jagannatha means the Lord of the Universe. Jagat means the moving world. gacchati iti jagat. In the material world, everything is moving. The planets are moving; the sun is moving; even the trees that stand still are continuously moving. The living entities are also transmigrating from one species of life to another. In that sense also there is constant movement. So this material world is called Jagat and the Supreme Lord is Jagannatha – the proprietor of all these movements. Balarama. Bala means strength and rama means enjoyment. Balabhadra or Balarama gives us spiritual strength to enjoy an eternal blissful life. And then Subhadra: su means auspiciousness and bhadra means well-being. Subhadra, Jagannatha, and Balarama combined together are present before us to reclaim us all from the miserable conditions of life. If anyone sees on the cart Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra, then he does not take birth again in this material world.
All are welcome to come and participate in this great festival

Ratha Yatra Festival Belfast 3rd August
2024-08-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Belfast, Belfast, Ireland
Festival of Chariots refers to the annual Ratha Yatra festival run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared 500 years ago. He introduced the Krishna Consciousness Movement. This Ratha Yatra is one of the important aspects of the Krishna Consciousness Movement. It is celebrated in commemoration of Lord Krishna along with His elder brother, Balarama, and His younger sister, Subhadra, visiting Kurukshetra on the occasion of a solar eclipse.
Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra. Jagannatha means the Lord of the Universe. Jagat means the moving world. gacchati iti jagat. In the material world, everything is moving. The planets are moving; the sun is moving; even the trees that stand still are continuously moving. The living entities are also transmigrating from one species of life to another. In that sense also there is constant movement. So this material world is called Jagat and the Supreme Lord is Jagannatha – the proprietor of all these movements. Balarama. Bala means strength and rama means enjoyment. Balabhadra or Balarama gives us spiritual strength to enjoy an eternal blissful life. And then Subhadra: su means auspiciousness and bhadra means well-being. Subhadra, Jagannatha, and Balarama combined together are present before us to reclaim us all from the miserable conditions of life. If anyone sees on the cart Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra, then he does not take birth again in this material world.
All are welcome to come and participate in this great festival

Ratha Yatra Festival Cork 28th July
2024-07-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Oliver Plunket Street, Oliver Plunket Street, Cork, Ireland
Starting at Oliver Plunkett Street to City Concert Hall. Begins at 11 am. Festival of Chariots is the annual Ratha Yatra festival run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared 500 years ago. He introduced the Krishna Consciousness Movement. This Ratha Yatra is one of the important aspects of the Krishna Consciousness Movement. It is celebrated in commemoration of Lord Krishna along with His elder brother, Balarama, and His younger sister, Subhadra, visiting Kurukshetra on the occasion of a solar eclipse.
Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra. Jagannatha means the Lord of the Universe. Jagat means the moving world. gacchati iti jagat. In the material world, everything is moving. The planets are moving; the sun is moving; even the trees that stand still are continuously moving. The living entities are also transmigrating from one species of life to another. In that sense also there is constant movement. So this material world is called Jagat and the Supreme Lord is Jagannatha – the proprietor of all these movements. Balarama. Bala means strength and rama means enjoyment. Balabhadra or Balarama gives us spiritual strength to enjoy an eternal blissful life. And then Subhadra: su means auspiciousness and bhadra means well-being. Subhadra, Jagannatha, and Balarama combined together are present before us to reclaim us all from the miserable conditions of life. If anyone sees on the cart Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra, then he does not take birth again in this material world.
All are welcome to come and participate in this great festival

Ratha Yatra Festival Limerick 27th July
2024-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Peoples Park Limerick, Peoples Park, Limerick, Munster, Ireland
From Peoples Park to Limerick City Council. Starting at 11 am. Festival of Chariots refers to the annual Ratha Yatra festival run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared 500 years ago. He introduced the Krishna Consciousness Movement. This Ratha Yatra is one of the important aspects of the Krishna Consciousness Movement. It is celebrated in commemoration of Lord Krishna along with His elder brother, Balarama, and His younger sister, Subhadra, visiting Kurukshetra on the occasion of a solar eclipse.
Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra. Jagannatha means the Lord of the Universe. Jagat means the moving world. gacchati iti jagat. In the material world, everything is moving. The planets are moving; the sun is moving; even the trees that stand still are continuously moving. The living entities are also transmigrating from one species of life to another. In that sense also there is constant movement. So this material world is called Jagat and the Supreme Lord is Jagannatha – the proprietor of all these movements. Balarama. Bala means strength and rama means enjoyment. Balabhadra or Balarama gives us spiritual strength to enjoy an eternal blissful life. And then Subhadra: su means auspiciousness and bhadra means well-being. Subhadra, Jagannatha, and Balarama combined together are present before us to reclaim us all from the miserable conditions of life. If anyone sees on the cart Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra, then he does not take birth again in this material world.
All are welcome to come and participate in this great festival

Radha Govindas 38th Anniversary 21st July
2024-07-21 | Krishna Island
One of our biggest Festivals of the year. Anniversary of installation of Sri Sri Radha Govinda. Come an enjoy the unique celebrations. Including Radha-Govinda’s new outfit, gorgeous decoration of Radha Govinda and their Altar with a profusion of fresh flowers, Beautiful Kirtan led by accomplished Kirtan leaders, opportunities to meet devotess of Radha Govinda who have been serving the Deities at different times over the last 38 years, Abhishek bathing of Radha-Govinda, And a huge Feast of Krishna Prasadam.

Lord Nrsimhadeva Appearance Festival
2024-05-26 | Krishna Island

Appearance of Sri Nrisimhadeva
2024-05-22
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Sri Nrisimhadeva is Lord Krishna’s incarnation as half-man, half-lion. He is glorified, described and explained in the Vaisnava scripture Srimad Bhagavatam. Devotees pray to this form of the Lord for protection, not only from physical threats but also from the selfish attachments in our own hearts.
Lord Nrisimhadeva came to protect his great devotee, Prahlada Maharaja, who constantly prayed to Lord Krishna despite being tortured by his father, Hiranyakashipu. Nrsimhadeva outwitted the demon Hiranyakashipu, who thought that he had been blessed to never die under any circumstance.
Nrisimha Caturdasi, the appearance of Sri Nrisimhadeva is a day to pray for protection and celebrate His glories.

Schedule (Subject to change)
Morning Program in Temple Room
4:30am – Mangal Arati
7am – Guru Puja
7.30am – Deity darshan
7:45am – Harinama to Sri Krishna Haveli with Srila Prabhupada and Gaura Nitai Deities
Program in Sri Krishna Haveli
8am – Words of welcome
8:10am – Songs & Drama
8:50am – Class
10am – Narasimha Kavach Yajna
11:30am – Local Harinam & Book Distribution
Evening program in Sri Krishna Haveli
4pm – Welcome & Kirtan
4.15pm – Drama
5pm – Abhishek of Nrisimhadeva
6pm – Feast

Appearance of Srimati Sita Devi
2024-05-16 04:30 - 09:00
Thursday 16 May 2024

Schedule

Subject to change
4:30am – Mangal Arati
7:00am – Deity darshan
7:10am – Guru Puja
7:45am – Class
9:00am – Breakfast Feast

Rama Navami festival
2024-04-21 | Krishna Island

Rama Navami
2024-04-17
Wednesday 17 April 2024

Lord Rama is a powerful incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, manifesting as an ideal king. He appeared in the Treta-yuga, more than two million years ago.
During His activities while on Earth, Lord Rama demonstrated high moral values and acted as the perfect son, student, brother, husband and King. His extraordinary adventure is marvellously depicted in the famous epic The Ramayana.
The Rama Navami celebration observes the birth of Lord Rama, and is one of the most auspicious days in the Vaisnava calendar.
No ticket required

Schedule

To be confirmed

Maha Kirtan Mela Festival
2024-03-31 11:00 - 19:00
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
In order to make you chanting experience MORE EXTATIC we’re starting fundraising for our special kirtan guests whom we’ve invited.
We need to cover their travel expenses to Ireland and their stay at the temple.
👉https://gofund.me/7a17ec9f👈
🌟 Meet our Special Guests:
🔹 HG JAYADEV PRABHU:
Joined the Hare Krishna Movement in 1984. Founder of the Mantra Choir Experience in 2010. Founder of The Rubettes music group in 1974. The Rubettes were a good competition to the Beatles themselves. Jayadev Prabhu has been involved in various Krishna Consciousness activities, including leading Bhakti Vriksha groups, distributing books, and participating in kirtan events worldwide. He travels around the world to help people to make their mental health better and to preach Krishna Consciousness.
🔹 HG SHISHTAKRIT PRABHU:
A serious Bhakti Yoga practitioner for more than 30 years. Shishtakrit Prabhu is a talented musician, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist who has learned from renowned bhajan scholars like HH Bhakti Bringa Govinda Swami, HG Bada Haridas prabhu, HH Niranjana Swami, etc. He has been a lead kirtaniya at Indradyumna Swami tours and at various kirtan festivals, spreading the joy of Krishna Consciousness through music.
🔹 HG RAMANAJI PRABHU:
A dedicated kirtan sadhaka practicing Krishna Consciousness for over 25 years. Ramanaji Prabhu’s journey began at the age of 15 in Brazil. Since then, he has been actively involved in kirtan activities, serving the Deities, and spreading Krishna Consciousness across Europe. He is a constant participant of top most kirtan festivals like Radhadesh Mellow, Radhadesh summer festival, Sravanam Kirtanam in Villa Vrindavan, etc.
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Spread the word and join us for a day of joyous chanting and spiritual upliftment!
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Gaura Purnima & Holika (Sunday Festival)
2024-03-24 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday 24 March 2024

Gaura Purnima is the anniversary of the appearance of Lord Caitanya, who is Krishna himself in the role of His own devotee. He appeared in 1486 in Mayapur, West Bengal. Gaura Purnima provides a golden opportunity to reflect on Lord Caitanya’s mission of spreading Nama Sankirtana to every town and village, and chant the holy names of the Lord. The Holika Dahan bonfire is a ceremonial tradition performed based on the past-times of Prahlad Maharaja. The fire is meant to symbolise protection, and the importance of faith in Lord Sri Krishna.

Gaura Purnima
2024-03-24 | Krishna Island

Lord Nityanandas Appearance Festival
2024-02-25 | Krishna Island

Appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu
2024-02-21
Wednesday 21 February 2024

Sri Nityananda Prabhu appeared as the main associate of Lord Caitanya as they propagated the congregational chanting of the holy names of the Lord. He is non-different from Lord Balarama, who appears as the older brother of Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
On Nityananda Trayodasi (the appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu) His past-times are meditated on and celebrated, and prayers are made to receive His mercy.

Schedule

Schedule (TBC)

Kirtan Festival Krishna Island
2024-02-04 | Krishna Island
Dear friends, servants of Krishna and seekers of spiritual bliss, we are thrilled to announce a Kirtan Maha Mantra Festival on Krishna Island, set to unfold on Sunday, February 4th starting at 1pm. This divine celebration promises an enchanting experience as you immerse yourself in the mellows of the holy name, chanting with abandon and connecting with the essence of Caitanya Mahaprabhus mission, Sri Krishna Sankirtana. For those seeking a deeper connection, we offer the option of an overnight stay where you can join us for Mangala Aroti on Monday morning, allowing you to fully embrace the tranquility of Krishna Island. Join us on this sacred journey, as we come together to resonate and chant together the holy names. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of a soul-stirring experience. See you there!

New Year’s Day Darshan
2024-01-01 09:00 - 21:00
Monday 1 January 2024
Start the new year with darshan of their lordships, Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda, Sri Sri Sita Rama Lakshman Hanuman, & Sri Sri Gaura Nitai.
No ticket required
Darshan open from 9am-9pm
Avoid peak periods between
12pm-2pm
4pm-5pm
Goshalla / Cafe & Gift Shop will be open
9am – 8pm
Prasad
To keep the Car Parks flowing Prasad will be offered to everyone to take away on the drive out.
Gardens / Playground / Access to other areas will be restricted

New Year’s Eve Kirtan
2023-12-31
Sunday 31 December 2023
Join us for an evening of kirtan, drama, and celebration to bring in the new year with Krishna consciousness at the centre.

Gita Jayanti Yajna – Bhagavad-gita Recitation
2023-12-30
Saturday 30 December 2023

Conclude 2023 with a spiritual recharge, ready for 2024!
Join us for the immersive recitation of the entire Bhagavad-gita
Gita Jayanti includes:
– Recitation of the Gita
– Summaries of the Chapters

– Fire yajna (Havan)
– Your sponsored family name displayed
– Your copy of the Gita offered

To participate, we invite you to sponsor Bhagavad-gita’s, for the spiritual benefit of society

About the Bhagavad-Gita
Bhagavad Gita is organised into 18 chapters and contains 700 verses. The Gita can also be divided into three sections (6 chapters each):
Section 1: Karma Yoga
Section 2: Bhakti Yoga
Section 3: Jnana Yoga
The word “yoga” is nowadays associated with stretching postures and exercises, yet its true meaning is “the process of linking”. Specifically, it refers to the process of linking our activities to the Supreme Person, God.
The daily reading of Bhagavad Gita together with chanting the Hare Krishna mantra can bring about rapid spiritual advancement for any person.
Out of numerous translations of the Gita, “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” shines foremost as it brings to bear the purity and competence of its author and offers answers carefully preserved by a chain of teachers which can be traced back to Lord Sri Krishna.
“Bhagavad Gita As It Is” consists of Sanskrit verses together with translations and purports by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Within the pages of the Gita, the workings of karma, reincarnation and yoga are to be found, as instructed by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.
We invite you to explore this marvellous work.

Refresh your soul in the company of senior vaishnavas. The entire 700 verses of the Gita will be recited, and chapter summaries will be presented. A fire yajna will be conducted throughout the recitation.
Gita Jayanti offers the opportunity to celebrate the appearance of Bhagavad Gita and to distribute this gem to many others. You are invited to sponsor Bhagavad Gitas and distribute them to your friends, family and colleagues. Alternatively the Temple on your behalf will place them in schools, universities, hospitals or prisons through its various programmes.
The Bhagavad Gita is a transcendental dialogue between Lord Sri Krishna and His devotee Arjuna. Spoken at the outset of a great battle, it is an encyclopedia for humanity.
In contrast to the atheistic scientist’s purely physical (and hence incomplete) description of everything, Bhagavad Gita makes a distinction between the spiritual self and the material body.
The mind, intelligence and senses are discussed in terms of their strengths and limitations, and guidelines are given for their intended use.

Disappearance of Srila Prabhupada
2023-11-16
Thursday 16 November 2023
His Divine Grace, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977) is widely regarded as the world’s pre-eminent exponent of the teachings and practices of bhakti-yoga to the Western world. The disappearance of Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is reflected on by devotees around the world with heartfelt appreciations and chanting of the holy names of the Lord, appreciating his profound influence on their lives.

Diwali / Annakuta & Govardhana Puja
2023-11-14
Tuesday 14 November 2023

Free ticket required for entry (Tickets will be released Thurs 9 Nov 2023)
Celebrating Diwali / Annakuta & Govardhana Puja

Schedule

Tuesday 14 November 2023 – Diwali / Annakuta & Govardhana Puja

Temple Room
4:30am – Mangala Arati
Annakuta Darshan from 8am-5pm
Darshan will be open till 8am – 7:30pm
Sri Krishna Haveli
7am – Guru Puja & Kirtan
7:30am – Giriraj Darshan & Deity Greeting
8am – Candle Offering
9am onwards – Festivities (Class, Kirtan etc.)
10am – Govardhana-puja (Circumambulating the Hill)
Goshala
10am onwards – Go Puja (every hour until 4pm)
Prasadam
Served throughout the day

Diwali Darshan
2023-11-13 10:00 - 19:30
Monday 13 November 2023

Schedule

Darshan: 10am-7:30pm
No stage program or fireworks
No ticket required on this day (Please book your free ticket for Tuesday 14 November celebrations)

Month of Kartik
2023-10-28 - 2023-11-27
Saturday 28 October – Monday 27 November 2023

During this time, pilgrims come from far and wide to offer a lamp to Mother Yasoda and Lord Krishna. The importance of this month is described extensively in the scriptures, especially in Srila Rupa Goswami’s Mathura Mahatmya.
Every day, devotees come to the Temple and offer a candle to Lord Damodara. The Damodarastakam, a series of eight beautiful verses by the great sage Satyavrata Muni, is sung daily in the morning and evening.

Daily Schedule

Morning
7am
Evening
4:20pm – 7:30pm
Notes:
Offerings will be paused between 6:30pm – 7pm as the curtains will be closed at this time. During this time there will be a special talk given on Krishna’s pastimes.
Offering times and locations may vary on festival days

Sunday Love Feast
2023-10-08 16:30 - 18:30
Every Sunday – 4:30pm-6:30pm | Sri Krishna Haveli
Last entry 4:45pm
Join us every Sunday in the Sri Krishna Haveli. There will be two hours filled with chanting & dancing, enlivening wisdom, culture & entertainment, and of course the delicious prasadam (feast).
This will be a family friendly event, with something for everyone. A chance for the community to come together, as well as something interesting and inspiring for the newcomer.
Please note that simple maha-prasadam will be available for all visitors, however the full meal (feast prasadam) will only be for attendees of the full program.

Lord Nrsimhadeva is Coming – TOVP
2023-10-08 14:00 - 16:00
Sunday 8 October 2023 | 2pm-4pm
The historic Grand Opening of Lord Nrsimhadeva Wing in Feb 2024 is part of the greater TOVP 2024 Marathon to open the temple in 2024. This is a crucial stage towards that goal, and we request all devotees to come together for this fundraiser and give to help complete the Lord Nrsimhadeva Wing for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada.
Lord Nrsimhadeva is coming
Join us for a special program as part of the TOVP (Temple of the Vedic Planetarium) tour and take darshan of the Satari (helmet) of Mayapur Nrsimhadeva, non-different from the Lord Himself, as well as Lord Nityananda’s Padukas (shoes).

Krishna Island Sunday Festival: Every Sunday
2023-10-01 - 2023-12-31
12.00 and 12.15 Barge to island.
For directions, search Hare Krishna Ferry Quay, Enniskillen in google maps.
12:30pm: arati
13.30pm: Class
15:00: prasadam
16:00 Barge return
16:45 Barge return
Please note that these timings are approximate

Shraddha
2023-09-29 08:00 - 2023-10-14 17:00
Shraddha is a time for expressing our love and gratitude to our departed family members by making offerings to help them on their onward journey.
Shraddha lasts for one fortnight from the beginning of the lunar month of Ashwin, which this years falls from the 29 September until the 14 October inclusive.
About Śrāddha at Bhaktivedanta Manor
Ceremony at Bhaktivedanta Manor
Sankalpa
Pitri Tarpana ( offering of Water to ancestors )
Go Puja / feeding of the Cows
What you need to bring
Kalash (water pot) medium size (700ml)
Bowl (wide mouth with capacity of 2 litres)
Upto 2 litres of water (bottled)
1 bunch of flowers (white and yellow only)
A mat / blanket to sit on
A self standing framed picture (size A4/A5) of the departed family member(s) we are offering puja for
Please remember the full names of all the departed souls you will be offering sraddha and up to three generations of your family members
About śrāddha from Srila Prabhupada
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu went to Gaya to offer respectful oblations to His forefathers. This process is called pinda-dana. In Vedic society, after the death of a relative, especially one’s father or mother, one must go to Gaya and there offer oblations to the lotus feet of Lord
Vishnu. Therefore hundreds and thousands of men gather daily to offer such oblations, or sraddha. Following this principle, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu also went there to offer pinda to His dead father. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi 17.8, Purport)
After death according to Vedic regulations, pinda-udaka, pinda, offering Vishnu prasada and water at least once in a year, it is required by the family members. And according to Vedic culture, there is one month fixed up in a year when all people will offer pinda and udaka to the forefathers. (Lecture, London, July 29, 1973)
Importance and need of performing śrāddha
In Srimad Bhagavatam Lord Sri Narasimha Himself recommends performing of Shraddha ceremony by His devotee Prahlada after delivering Hiranyakashipu.
kuru tvaṁ preta-kṛ tyāni pituḥ pūtasya sarvaśaḥ
Mad-aṅ ga-sparśanenāṅ ga lokān yāsyati suprajāḥ
My dear child, your father has already been purified just by the touch of My body at the time of his death. Nonetheless, the duty of a son is to perform the śrāddha ritualistic ceremony after his father’s death so that his father may be promoted to a planetary system where he may become a good citizen and devotee. (SB 7.10.22)
Objectives of performing śrāddha
…What is putra pinda? Caitanya Mahaprabhu also showed us the example. He went to Gaya Pradesh to offer pinda for His forefathers. This is necessary still… There are many practical cases that one’s father or mother became a ghost after death, and after offering oblations at the lotus feet of Vishnu at Gaya, he was delivered. There are many cases. So, actual fact is Vishnu worship. That is the ultimate goal of Vedic civilization, but they do not know. (Srila Prabhupada lecture, Surat, January 3, 1971)
Prayers and types of the śrāddha ritual
The best process for the śrāddha ceremony is to distribute bhāgavata-prasāda (remnants of food that has first been offered to Kṛṣṇa) to all of one’s forefathers and relatives. This makes a first-class śrāddha ceremony. (SB 7.15 summary)
There are three kinds of ceremonies — specifically, ceremonies to please the Supreme Personality of Godhead or the demigods, those performed for social celebrations like marriages and birthdays, and those meant to please the forefathers, like the śrāddha ceremony. In all these ceremonies, large amounts of money are spent for various activities, but here it is suggested that if along with this there is recitation of the wonderful activities of Vāmanadeva, certainly the ceremony will be carried out successfully and will be free of all discrepancies. (SB 8.23.31 purport)
The effects of the śrāddha ritual
There is a hell which is called pun. So from that hellish condition, one who delivers, trāyate iti tra, therefore he is called putra. This is… Every Sanskrit word has got meaning, root meaning. Putra. Putra-piṇḍa-prayojanam. Putra is required. Why? After death, if by chance the father does not get ordinary life or goes to the hellish condition of life, the son will deliver. Therefore śrāddha ceremony. There is śrāddha… What is that śrāddha ceremony? Śrāddha ceremony means to offer foodstuff to Viṣṇu, and with the prasādam, to the forefathers or father it is offered, so that by eating prasādam, if he is in ghost life or in hellish life, he’ll be delivered. This is called śrāddha. (Srila Prabhupada lecture Vrindavan, SB 1.5.24, August 5, 1974,)
Who can perform śrāddha
Sanatan Dharma that does not give any cause for excuse for not performing śrāddha due to the absence of a particular person. Son, daughter, grandson, great grandson, wife, daughter’s son, brother, nephew, cousin’s son, father, mother, daughter-in-law, son of elderly and younger sisters, maternal uncle, anyone in the seven generations and from the same lineage (sapiṇḍa), anyone after the seven generations and belonging to the same family domain (samanodak), disciple, priests (upadhyay), friend, son-in-law of the deceased can perform Śrāddha in that order. In case of a joint family, the eldest and earning male should perform Śrāddha. In the case of the unit family, everyone should perform śrāddha independently.
Sanatan Dharma has made arrangements so that for each and every dead person śrāddha can be performed so as to give momentum to that person to progress to a higher sub-plane. Dharma Sindhu mentions that: ‘If a particular dead person does not have any relative or a close person, then it is the duty of the king to perform Śrāddha for that person. Normally every year Śrāddha should be performed on the date of death of the person (the Vaishnava calendar and not as per the Western calendar).
Considering the complexity in pronouncing certain Sanskrit words and limitation to understand the rites mentioned in the science, it may not be possible for everyone to perform the ritual as prescribed, by themselves. In such cases one can get the ritual performed through priests and if they are not available, then the ritual can be performed with the help of knowledgeable people.
If the date is not known and only the month is known, then in that case śrāddha can be performed on the last day of Śrāddha period.

Radhastami Festival
2023-09-24 12:00 - 19:00
12.00 and 12.15 Barge to island.
For directions, search Hare Krishna Ferry Quay, Enniskillen in Google Maps.
12.30 Arati
1.00 Class
2.00 Abhishek
2.40 Auction
A spiritual Auction of items previously used in the Temple worship. Funds raised will be used to purchase new items for the Temple worship.
3.30 Feast
16:30 Barge return
17:00 Barge return
This Radhastami we will be welcoming a large bus tour of Krishna Devotees from the Dublin Hare Krishna community. Their group features many accomplished musicians and singers, so you can look forward to a lot of sweet musical Kirtan and Bhajan (Devotional Music).

Fasting for Radhastami
2023-09-23
