| | | | Dear Friends and Patrons Hope this meets you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!
Happy Diwali & Govardhan Puja! Diwali or the Festival of Lights, is most notable because it marks the return of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Krishna, to his kingdom of Ayodhya, after his defeat of the evil king Ravana. Rama was welcomed by all the citizens who lit lamps or dipas illuminating the sky for his joyous return. It also marks a day during Lord Krishna's advent when He dispatched the demoniac Narakasura. Therefore while lighting the lamps this Diwali, let us pray that Lord Krishna lights our hearts with divine wisdom and love!
The day after Diwali is called Govardhan Puja and with the mercy of Lord Krsna, we celebrate it with pomp and show every year at ISV. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in this festival this Thursday evening! This week we have: Oct 23, Wednesday:
Gita Wisdom by H.G Mukharavinda Prabhu @ 6:00pm
Oct 25, Friday:
Kartik Kirtan Oasis Festival in Palo Alto at 6.59 PM
Oct 26, Saturday:
Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G Kolodwip Prana Prabhu @ 7:30am
Oct 27, Sunday:
Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G. Akruranatha Prabhu @ 4:00pm
Oct 28, Monday:
Govardhana Puja Celebrations starting from 6:00pm
Oct 31, Thursday:
Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day program starting from 6:00pm
Watch us Live! In case you are unable to make it, you can also join us through audio conference or watch live broadcast. The details are available at www.IskconSiliconValley.com. | | KARTIK 2019 DAILY EVENING PROGRAM SCHEDULE!
 "A person who offers a lamp to Lord Krishna during Karttika attains the eternal spiritual world where there is no suffering."
The auspicious month of Kartika is the best, the purest of purifiers, and most glorious of all month and is particularly dear to Lord Krsna. This year this auspicious month spans from Oct 13 - Nov 11. Below is the Kartik Special Evening Arthi & Damodarashtakam recitation schedule @ ISV. We welcome you to visit ISV & offer a ghee lamp to Thier Lordships and sing the Damodarashtakam, in the association of devotees.
Mon-Sat Schedule
7:30 pm Sandhya Aartik and Nrisimha Prayers
8:00 pm Damodarastakam (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p021vu4V0Ss)
8:20 pm Shayana Aratik / Gopi Gita
8:30 pm Putting Deities to Rest
Sunday Schedule
Sun: 5:30pm Damodarashtkam & 7:30pm Gopi Gita
PS. Feast Prasadam will be served only on Wed & Sunday evenings. No feast prasadam on will bee served other evenings. | | WEDNESDAY, OCT 23 - GITA WISDOM @ 6:00 AM
 Please join us this Wednesday for an evening of Gita wisdom and Kirtans. We invite you, your family and friends to take the opportunity to engage in the auspicious hearing of Krishna Katha, ecstatic Bhajans and Kirtans, partake in Krishna Prasadam.
6.00pm - 8:00pm: Gita Wisdom by H.G Mukharavinda Prabhu
8:00pm: Sandhya Arotik and Narasimha Prayers followed by Prasadam | | FRIDAY, OCT 25 - SPECIAL KARTIK KIRTAN OASIS FESTIVAL
 We cordially invite all of you to join us for our special Kartik Kirtan Oasis Festival in Palo Alto this Friday, October 25th at 6.59 PM. Please come and take part in this joyful experience of chanting and dancing with the most powerful mantra in this age of Kali Yuga - the Maha Mantra.
"When loud chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is performed all over the world by those who follow in Your footsteps, all living entities, moving and non moving, dance in ecstatic devotional love." (CC Antya 3.72)
When: Friday, October 25th @ 6.59pm (Please come as early as possible)
Where: Lytton Plaza on University Avenue (220 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301) | | SATURDAY, OCT 26 - SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM DISCOURSE
 "This Srimad Bhagavatam is a literary incarnation of God, and it is compiled by Srila Vyasadeva, the incarnation of God. It is meant for the ultimate good of all people, and it is all successful, all blissful and all perfect." (Suta Goswami SB3.40). Srila Prabhupada states,"Srimad Bhagavatam carries with it all transcendental blessings of Lord Sri Krsna that we can expect from his personal contact". We are pleased to invite you for this week's Srimad Bhagavatam discourse.
7.30am: Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse by H.G. Kolodwip Prana Prabhu
10:00am: Guru puja followed by Prasadam | | SUNDAY, OCT 27 - SUNDAY FEAST LECTURE
 We welcome you and your family to join us for Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G. Akruranath Prabhu. 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm - Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G. Akruranath Prabhu
5.30 - 6.00 pm - Damodarashtkam Kirtan followed by Narasimhadeva Prayers
6.00 pm - Announcements followed by Prasadam
7.30 pm Shayan Aarti Darshan & Gopi Gita If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com. We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name. Donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only | | MONDAY, OCT 28 - GOVARDHAN PUJA CELEBRATIONS
 Govardhana Puja, Go-Puja and Annakuta are all connected with the story of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill to protect the inhabitants of Vrindavan. On this day, a hill of sweets is made from food prepared by the devotees, which is then offered to the Deities, and subsequently distributed to everyone. This is known as the "annakuta" ceremony.
We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in this festival!
Sri Govardhan Puja Schedule
6:00pm Bhajans
6:30pm Lecture by H.G Sunanda Prabhu
7:30pm Govardhan Puja Aarti & Sri Radha Madan Mohan Aarti led by H.G Priya Kishori Devi Dasi
7:45pm Damodarastakam led by H.G Priya Kishori Devi Dasi & Nrshimadev Aarti led by Avantika Sharma
8:10pm Gopi Gita led by Avantika Sharma
8:20pm Prasadam If you would like to sponsor a Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like birthday or wedding anniversary) or just in general, please write to us at isvconnect@gmail.com. We will offer the bhoga to the Deities and serve prasadam to all the devotees in your name. Donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only | | THURSDAY, OCT 31 - SRILA PRABHUPADA DISAPPEARANCE DAY
 "On the absolute platform, there is no difference between the appearance and the disappearance of the spiritual master. Both are beautiful, just like the sunrise and sunset, both are beautiful." … from a Srila Prabhupada lecture on his guru's disappearance day. We invite you to join us for this auspicious evening program in which we will be honoring Srila Prabhupada by offering pushpanjali & Guru Puja at ISV. Schedule:
6:00pm Bhajan & Lecture on Glories of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada by H.G Akruranatha Prabhu
7:10pm Puspanjali led by H G Akruranatha Prabhu
7:20pm Srila Prabhupada Aarti led by H.G Srivasa Pandit Prabhu
7:40pm Damodarastakam & Narasimhadev Aarti led by H.G Viswapati Nityananda Prabhu
8:00pm Gopi Gita led by H.G Akhanda Nama Prabhu
8:10pm Prasadam | | BHAGAVAD GITA AS IT IS - Chapter A Day (CHAD) 
"Even though it lasts for only a brief moment, the human form of life is very rare and valuable. In the same way, the brief month of Kartik is also very rare and valuable." – Kartika Mahatmya by Srila Sanatana Goswami H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu has selected Chapter 10 for Kartik 2019!
Please recite Bhagavad-Gita Chapter 10 every day from 13 Oct 2019 to 11 Nov 2019.
All other Kartik sacrifices and austerities become glorious by this simple act of reciting a chapter of Bhagavad Gita for few minutes every day without fail.
As heat purifies gold and increases its luster, so this simple austerity of reading Bhagavad Gita every day burns away the dirty coverings of the soul and brightens one's spiritual luster. CHAD Tips - Register yourself at http://www.readchad.com/join-chad/.
- Access 10th chapter in CHAD format from here. Print it and carry it with you or access the link from your mobile device wherever you go and fill in the gaps with your recitation of Bhagavad Gita.
- Chant all the Sanskrit slokas; or all the English translations; or both the Sanskrit and English.
- Recite with devotees by joining daily conference calls.Email recite.chad@gmail.com for more details.
CHAD PLUS CHAD PLUS is an extension of CHAD and is based on the Shloka book of Srila Prabhupada! Every day CHAD PLUS members should chant the designated BG chapter AND (+) the chosen SB verses listed below. Below is the link to download the CHAD Plus SB Verses for 13 Oct 2019 to 11 Nov 2019. We will be sharing the verses from the chosen canto monthly basis. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vsN0CWz5B_XLbFgkKLnyJWAc7iASul8Y/view?usp=sharing More CHAD resources www.readchad.com Get Inspired by reading more testimonials here. With Gratitude, ISV CHAD Team Email: recite.chad@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/bhagavadgitachad | | | | KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME 
The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan/bhajans & Hari Katha at people's homes all over the Bay Area. You can either join in or host such a unique, spiritually uplifting experience to gain the mercy of the Lord, gain positivity and feel instant bliss
See examples of kirtan videos: bit.ly/kirtanexamples
See what the hosts think: bit.ly/kirtanfeedback
See Kirtan FAQs: bit.ly/kirtanfaqs To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408 634 4478 or submit your interest here (https://goo.gl/forms/bGsUpvA5KQuQlUl73). | | ISV's (New) NAVADWIP PRESCHOOL | | |  Navadvip Learning Center, an educational initiative of ISV is offering fun-filled cultural & academic up-bringing of the children.
Pre-School: For 2 to 5 year old kids (Part time & Full time options available).
After School-Program: For 5-11 year old kids (3-6 pm). Pickup service from school available
Locations: Sunnyvale & Pleasanton
The curriculum is based on California (CA) state standards educational structure as well as the Indian Vedic Culture. A foreign language Sanskrit with structured instructions will also be a part of the curriculum.
For further info,
please visit our facebook page: fb.com/NavadvipLC or
the website www.nineislandsschool.com or
email us at navadviplc@gmail.com
call us at 408.746.5306
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Vedic Academy offers Sunday School for kids from age group 0 - 15 yrs every Sunday from 3 - 7 pm where kids learn about Vedic Culture, Slokas, Stories & Lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam etc., Bhajans and participate in Arts & Crafts, Dramas and much more.
For more information, please visit http://isv-vedicacademy.com/ or send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297
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