Krishna Island

Govardhana Puja Festival, and Diwali Festival
2024-11-03
Govardhan Puja schedule:
Please come early for Go-Puja!
Volunteers welcome to come early on the day!
06:40 Boat for Deity Greeting.
09:00 Boat for Festival Volunteers.
11:30 Barge,
11:45 Barge
12:00 Go-Puja at Krishna Island Goshalla,
12:30 Arati,
13:00 Class by Tulasi Priya Prabhu.
13:45 Abishek,
14:30 Drama,
15:00 Circumambulation of Govardhan Hill,
15:30 Feast,
16:30 Barge,
17:30 Barge
18:30 Evening Arati
19:00 Boat
For Volunteering: Please contact Mother Nandagram Mahidar on our Temple Whatsapp.. +44 7548 31196

KrishnaFest
2024-09-20 12:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 UTC | Krishna Island
Bhakti Yoga Weekend Festival on Krishna Island September 20 – 22
Music, Art, Food and Wellness – A Family-Friendly Bhakti Yoga Experience
Welcome to Krishna Fest, a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Bhakti Yoga on the serene Krishna Island, situated on the beautiful Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. This weekend festival aims to provide an enriching experience, offering participants a chance to explore the transformative practices of Bhakti Yoga in a peaceful, natural setting.
Free from alcohol and drugs, Krishna Fest is dedicated to fostering a pure and uplifting environment where families and individuals alike can discover the profound benefits of spiritual living, chanting, and sacred vegetarian cuisine. Join us to connect deeply with yourself and others in a celebration of devotion, mindfulness, and community.
For details and Tickets, see krishnafest.ie

Krishna Fest Weekend Festival (September 20-22, 2024)
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-22
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Bhakti Yoga on the serene Krishna Island, situated on the beautiful Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. This weekend festival aims to provide an enriching experience, offering participants a chance to explore the transformative practices of Bhakti Yoga in a peaceful, natural setting.
Free from alcohol and drugs, Krishna Fest is dedicated to fostering a pure and uplifting environment where families and individuals alike can discover the profound benefits of spiritual living, chanting, and sacred vegetarian cuisine. Join us to connect deeply with yourself and others in a celebration of devotion, mindfulness, and community.

Radhastami Sunday Festival
2024-09-15 | Krishna Island
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.
She is the foremost maha-bhagavata, the greatest devotee. Krishna is all-attractive, but Radharani is so great that she attracts even Krishna. Five thousand years ago, when Lord Krishna came to this planet to perform His pastimes, Srimati Radharani also appeared.
On Radhastami day, devotees meditate on the exalted position of Srimati Radharani and offer prayers to her.

Schedule
Ferry to Krishna Island, 12:00
Remember to book for ferry and lunch at https://krishnaisland.org/travel-directions/

12.30 Arati
1.00 Class by His Grace Prithu Prabhu
2.00 Puppet Show
2.30 Kirtan
3.00 Feast
Return Ferry 4.00pm

Radhastami
2024-09-11
Wednesday 11 September 2024
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.
She is the foremost maha-bhagavata, the greatest devotee. Krishna is all-attractive, but Radharani is so great that she attracts even Krishna. Five thousand years ago, when Lord Krishna came to this planet to perform His pastimes, Srimati Radharani also appeared.
On Radhastami day, devotees meditate on the exalted position of Srimati Radharani and offer prayers to her.

Schedule
Ferry to Krishna Island, 12:00
Remember to book for ferry and lunch at https://krishnaisland.org/travel-directions/

12.30 Arati
1.00 Class by His Holiness Janananda Maharaja
2.00 Abhisek
2.30 Puppet show
3.00 Feast
Return Ferry 4.00pm

Appearance of Srila Prabhupada
2024-08-27
Tuesday 27 August 2024
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 appearance of Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is celebrated joyfully by devotees around the world with heartfelt appreciations and chanting of the holy names of the Lord, reflecting on his profound influence on their lives.

Schedule (Subject to change)
Temple Room

4:30am – Mangal Arati by Srila Prabhupada
7am – Guru Puja
7:30am – Deity Greeting (Darshan)
8am – Class by Srila Prabhupada
8:45am – Proceed to Sri Krishna Haveli with Srila Prabhupada
Sri Krishna Haveli
9am – Welcome address
9:10am – Presentation of Vyasa-puja books to Srila Prabhupada with Gurvastakam prayers
9.30am – Songs
9:50am – Offerings by devotees
12pm – Abhishek of Srila Prabhupada
1pm – Guru puja and pushpanjali
2pm – Feast (Served in Sri Krishna Haveli, Seva Hall)
Srila Prabhupada’s room
6pm onwards – Offerings by devotees

Notice

Parking will be in the fields
Tickets not required

Janmastami
2024-08-26 | Krishna Island

Sri Krishna Janmashtami
2024-08-26, 2024-08-25
Sun 25 & Mon 26 August 2024
Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, celebrated all over the world.
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.

Appearance of Lord Balarama
2024-08-19
Monday 19 August 2024
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, is the fountainhead of all incarnations. Lord Balarama is His second body. They are both one and the same identity. They differ only in form. In Lord Krishna’s pastimes, He plays as Krishna’s older brother. Together Krishna and Balarama enact many pastimes as cowherd boys in the land of Vrindavan.
Lord Balarama exemplifies the service attitude to Krishna. His only mission is to please Krishna by rendering service to Him, whether it is in the creation of the material worlds, maintaining the spiritual world or as His personal paraphernalia.
Lord Balarama is the eternal companion of Sri Krishna. He came as Laxman with Rama and later as Sri Nityananda Prabhu with Lord Caitanya. He is the original spiritual master, and any one desiring to make spiritual progress must first get the mercy of Lord Balarama.
Balaram Jayanti, the appearance of Lord Balarama, celebrates the activities and pastimes of Lord Krishna’s brother, Lord Balarama. There will be kirtans, dramas, ceremonies, and a feast. Open for everyone.

Schedule (Subject to change)
4:30am – Mangal Arati
7am – Deity Greeting (Darshan)
7:05am – Jhulan Yatra (Final day)
7:45am – Guru puja
8:30am – Class
11am – Harinam & Book distribution in Watford (Meet by Caffè Nero)
1pm – Lunch Feast

Lord Balarama Appearance Festival
2024-08-18 | 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 | 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.
❗❗❗Every donation counts 👉 https://gofund.me/7a17ec9f
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.
