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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

📣 Bhakti Events @ ISV



FOUNDER ACHARYA HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI SRILA PRABHUPADA

Dear Friends and Patrons,

We hope this message finds you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!

We cordially invite you and your family to come and participate in the joyful experiences of chanting and dancing in the association of devotees in the Bhakti events at ISV.

"By performing congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, one can destroy the sinful condition of material existence, purify the unclean heart, and awaken all varieties of devotional service. (Chaitanya Caritamrita Antya Lila 20.13)
 


Program Schedule


 
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024 - Online ONLY Program
  • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT - Online ONLY - Lecture by H.G Aniruddha Nitaichand Prabhu - Join Here (pwd:123456)
Saturday, Mar 30, 2024
  • 6:15 am to 7:30 am PT: Japa Circle lead by H.G. Yaśodā-kṛpā Prabhu followed by Darshan Arati
  • 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT: Krishna Katha by H.G. Yaśodā-kṛpā Prabhu
  • 9:30 am - 9:45 am PT: Short Presentation on Practical Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam by Kaisora ISV Youth followed by Guru Puja
Sunday, Mar 31, 2024
  • 3:30 pm PT: Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G Balimardan Prabhu 
  • 5:00pm PT: Gaura Aarti followed by Prasadam

Sponsorship Opportunities
 
If you would like to sponsor a Saturday or Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like a 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.

The donation amount for the Saturday Feast is $201 only. 
The donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. We look forward to serving you all.


Volunteer and Fund Matching Opportunities

Please join the hundreds of volunteers who are serving in a very personal way. Their services include packing transcendental books, organizing various rooms in the temple, distributing free food, making flower decorations, teaching, and many other soul-soothing activities.
 
If you work for a corporation that has a volunteer matching program, we will happily accept your company's matching funds. This is an excellent way to amplify the impact of your volunteer hours.

Please contact us at VolunteerServicesTeam@googlegroup.com for more information, or to participate.
 

General Temple Information

Follow us online!
Tune into all live programs through this Zoom link using the password 123456.
To watch live programs or recorded programs visit the ISKCON of Silicon Valley YouTube page
Follow us on ISKCON of Silicon Valley's Facebook page!

Visit us at our temple!
Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm

Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm
Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm

 


Chapter A Day (CHAD) - Bhagavad Gita

Recite one chapter of Bhagavad Gita Daily and transform your life!
"As Arjuna set aside his bow and arrows, let us set aside any sense of confidence in our own abilities so that we may hear Krsna's words with full heart and attention. This kind of submissive hearing is the primary requirement for advancement in spiritual life. The devotee who hears Krsna's words with a submissive heart immediately feels an ingress of causeless knowledge and detachment." - H. G. Vaisesika Prabhu

  • Current Bhagavad Gita Chapter: Chapter 8 (Until March 31st)
  • Chad Plus Chapters: SB 7.9.7 (Until May 21, 2024) AND CC 1.1-1.19 (Until March 24. 2024)
 

BHAGAVAT SEVA PROJECT 


We are excited to launch Bhagavataseva Project Saturday School enrollment for 2023-24.  Saturday School classes will meet in person.  Please register by June 30, 2023 to avail early bird fees. After June 30, 2023 fees will go up by $20 for all groups.
 
 
IN PERSON GROUP CLASS TIMINGS & FEES 2023-2024 
  • Saturday-Kanha** (0-2 years) | 10:00AM-10:45AM | $220
  • Saturday-Damodar (3-5 years) | 10:00AM-11:15AM | $420
  • Saturday-Gopinath Group (6-8 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Madanmohan (9-11 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Kaisora (12-14 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
*Age is as of September 15, 2023.
**Saturday-Kanha Is a Parent and child group. One parent will be with their child at all times during the class.

Please complete the registration form.
 
Next Steps and Additional Information

Once you complete the registration form, you will be added to our 2023-24 mailing list and respective Whatsapp groups. First day of Saturday school is August 12, 2023.

       

 



KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan, bhajans, and 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. 

Here are some kirtan videos!
Here are what hosts have to say about they're experience!
Read our FAQ's to learn more about kirtan.

To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408-634-4478 or submit your interest here.



Vedic Academy for Kids All Ages


 

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 send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297


 


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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

📣 Gaura Purnima & Bhakti Events @ ISV


FOUNDER ACHARYA HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI SRILA PRABHUPADA

Dear Friends and Patrons,

We hope this message finds you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!

We cordially invite you and your family to come and participate in the joyful experiences of chanting and dancing in the association of devotees in the Bhakti events at ISV and during the Grand Gaura Purnima Celebrations!

"By performing congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, one can destroy the sinful condition of material existence, purify the unclean heart, and awaken all varieties of devotional service. (Chaitanya Caritamrita Antya Lila 20.13)
 


Program Schedule


 
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 - Online ONLY Program
  • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT - Online ONLY - Lecture by H.G Vrindavan Prabhu on "Glories of Vittal Dev, Pandarpur, and Tukaram Maharaja" - Join Here (pwd:123456)
Saturday, Mar 23, 2024
  • 6:15 am to 7:30 am PT: Japa Circle lead by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu followed by Darshan Arati
  • 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT: Krishna Katha by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu
  • 9:30 am - 9:45 am PT: Short Presentation on Practical Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam by Kaisora ISV Youth followed by Guru Puja
Sunday, Mar 24, 2024 - Gaura Purnima
Morning Program
  • 4:30am - Mangala Aarti
  • 5:00am - Tulasi Aarti
  • 5:15am - Japa
  • 7:30am - Greetings
  • 7:45am - Guru Puja
  • 8:00am - Glories of Lord Gauranga 
Evening Program
  • 2:30pm - Kirtan & Initiation Ceremony by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu 
  • 4:30pm - Kirtan, Abhishek & Glories of Lord Gauranga by His Grace Vaisesika Prabhu
  • 6:15 pm - MSF Offering
  • 6:30pm - Gaura Aarti

Sponsorship Opportunities
If you would like to sponsor a Saturday or Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like a 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.

The donation amount for the Saturday Feast is $201 only. 
The donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. We look forward to serving you all.


Volunteer and Fund Matching Opportunities

Please join the hundreds of volunteers who are serving in a very personal way. Their services include packing transcendental books, organizing various rooms in the temple, distributing free food, making flower decorations, teaching, and many other soul-soothing activities.
 
If you work for a corporation that has a volunteer matching program, we will happily accept your company's matching funds. This is an excellent way to amplify the impact of your volunteer hours.

Please contact us at VolunteerServicesTeam@googlegroup.com for more information, or to participate.
 

General Temple Information

Follow us online!
Tune into all live programs through this Zoom link using the password 123456.
To watch live programs or recorded programs visit the ISKCON of Silicon Valley YouTube page
Follow us on ISKCON of Silicon Valley's Facebook page!

Visit us at our temple!
Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm

Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm
Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm

 


Chapter A Day (CHAD) - Bhagavad Gita

Recite one chapter of Bhagavad Gita Daily and transform your life!
"As Arjuna set aside his bow and arrows, let us set aside any sense of confidence in our own abilities so that we may hear Krsna's words with full heart and attention. This kind of submissive hearing is the primary requirement for advancement in spiritual life. The devotee who hears Krsna's words with a submissive heart immediately feels an ingress of causeless knowledge and detachment." - H. G. Vaisesika Prabhu

  • Current Bhagavad Gita Chapter: Chapter 8 (Until March 31st)
  • Chad Plus Chapters: SB 7.9.7 (Until May 21, 2024) AND CC 1.1-1.19 (Until March 24. 2024)
 

BHAGAVAT SEVA PROJECT 


We are excited to launch Bhagavataseva Project Saturday School enrollment for 2023-24.  Saturday School classes will meet in person.  Please register by June 30, 2023 to avail early bird fees. After June 30, 2023 fees will go up by $20 for all groups.
 
 
IN PERSON GROUP CLASS TIMINGS & FEES 2023-2024 
  • Saturday-Kanha** (0-2 years) | 10:00AM-10:45AM | $220
  • Saturday-Damodar (3-5 years) | 10:00AM-11:15AM | $420
  • Saturday-Gopinath Group (6-8 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Madanmohan (9-11 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Kaisora (12-14 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
*Age is as of September 15, 2023.
**Saturday-Kanha Is a Parent and child group. One parent will be with their child at all times during the class.

Please complete the registration form.
 
Next Steps and Additional Information

Once you complete the registration form, you will be added to our 2023-24 mailing list and respective Whatsapp groups. First day of Saturday school is August 12, 2023.

       

 



KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan, bhajans, and 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. 

Here are some kirtan videos!
Here are what hosts have to say about they're experience!
Read our FAQ's to learn more about kirtan.

To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408-634-4478 or submit your interest here.



Vedic Academy for Kids All Ages


 

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 send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297


 


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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

📣 Bhakti Events @ ISV



FOUNDER ACHARYA HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI SRILA PRABHUPADA

Dear Friends and Patrons,

We hope this message finds you all well and experiencing Lord Krishna's love!

We cordially invite you and your family to come and participate in the joyful experiences of chanting and dancing in the association of devotees in the Bhakti events at ISV!

"By performing congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, one can destroy the sinful condition of material existence, purify the unclean heart, and awaken all varieties of devotional service. (Chaitanya Caritamrita Antya Lila 20.13)
 


Program Schedule

 
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 - Online ONLY Program
  • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT - Online ONLY - Lecture by H.G Mukharavinda Prabhu - Join Here (pwd:123456)
Saturday, Mar 16, 2024
  • 6:15 am to 7:30 am PT: Japa Circle lead by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu followed by Darshan Arati
  • 8:00 am - 9:30 am PT: Krishna Katha by H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu
  • 9:30 am - 9:45 am PT: Short Presentation on Practical Wisdom from Srimad Bhagavatam by Kaisora ISV Youth followed by Guru Puja
Sunday, Mar 17, 2024  
  • 3:30 pm PT: Sunday Feast Lecture by H.G Vaisesika Prabhu 
  • 5:00pm PT: Gaura Aarti followed by Prasadam

Sponsorship Opportunities
If you would like to sponsor a Saturday or Sunday Feast, to commemorate a special occasion (like a 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.

The donation amount for the Saturday Feast is $201 only. 
The donation amount for the Sunday Feast is $351 only. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us @ jpt-isv@googlegroups.com. We look forward to serving you all.


Volunteer and Fund Matching Opportunities

Please join the hundreds of volunteers who are serving in a very personal way. Their services include packing transcendental books, organizing various rooms in the temple, distributing free food, making flower decorations, teaching, and many other soul-soothing activities.
 
If you work for a corporation that has a volunteer matching program, we will happily accept your company's matching funds. This is an excellent way to amplify the impact of your volunteer hours.

Please contact us at VolunteerServicesTeam@googlegroup.com for more information, or to participate.
 

General Temple Information

Follow us online!
Tune into all live programs through this Zoom link using the password 123456.
To watch live programs or recorded programs visit the ISKCON of Silicon Valley YouTube page
Follow us on ISKCON of Silicon Valley's Facebook page!

Visit us at our temple!
Temple hours: Mon to Fri: 4:30 am to 1:30 pm and 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Sat: 4:30 am to 8:30 pm Sun: 4:30 am to 5:30 pm

Arati Timings: Mon to Sat: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 8 pm
Sun: 4:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 5 pm

 


Chapter A Day (CHAD) - Bhagavad Gita

Recite one chapter of Bhagavad Gita Daily and transform your life!
"As Arjuna set aside his bow and arrows, let us set aside any sense of confidence in our own abilities so that we may hear Krsna's words with full heart and attention. This kind of submissive hearing is the primary requirement for advancement in spiritual life. The devotee who hears Krsna's words with a submissive heart immediately feels an ingress of causeless knowledge and detachment." - H. G. Vaisesika Prabhu

  • Current Bhagavad Gita Chapter: Chapter 8 (Until March 31st)
  • Chad Plus Chapters: SB 7.9.7 (Until May 21, 2024) AND CC 1.1-1.19 (Until March 24. 2024)
 

BHAGAVAT SEVA PROJECT 


We are excited to launch Bhagavataseva Project Saturday School enrollment for 2023-24.  Saturday School classes will meet in person.  Please register by June 30, 2023 to avail early bird fees. After June 30, 2023 fees will go up by $20 for all groups.
 
 
IN PERSON GROUP CLASS TIMINGS & FEES 2023-2024 
  • Saturday-Kanha** (0-2 years) | 10:00AM-10:45AM | $220
  • Saturday-Damodar (3-5 years) | 10:00AM-11:15AM | $420
  • Saturday-Gopinath Group (6-8 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Madanmohan (9-11 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
  • Saturday-Kaisora (12-14 years) | 8:30AM-10:00AM | $420
*Age is as of September 15, 2023.
**Saturday-Kanha Is a Parent and child group. One parent will be with their child at all times during the class.

Please complete the registration form.
 
Next Steps and Additional Information

Once you complete the registration form, you will be added to our 2023-24 mailing list and respective Whatsapp groups. First day of Saturday school is August 12, 2023.

       

 



KIRTAN MELLOWS AT YOUR HOME

The temple organizes melodious hari kirtan, bhajans, and 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. 

Here are some kirtan videos!
Here are what hosts have to say about they're experience!
Read our FAQ's to learn more about kirtan.

To experience the bliss of kirtan/katha, please text/call Govinda Das @ 408-634-4478 or submit your interest here.



Vedic Academy for Kids All Ages


 

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 send an email to vedicacademy108@gmail.com or call 650-248-6297


 


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