Thursday, August 18, 2016 marks the auspicious appearance day (birthday) of Lord Balarama, Lord Krishna’s older brother!
The Supreme Person appears in innumerable forms to enjoy transcendental relationships. Some of His expansions are tiny, dependent beings, like us, and some are complete and omnipotent beings like Himself. Balarama, or Baladeva, is Krishna’s primary all-powerful expansion. Lord Balarama symbolizes strength and compassion. During Krishna’s pastimes on earth, Balarama was present as His elder brother. The Srimad-Bhagavatam describes Their amazing activities in the village of Vrindavan and the city of Dwaraka.
We invite you to take part in the celebrations at the Hare Krishna Temple on August 18th. Festivities will kick off at 6pm with kirtan and will feature special celebrations all evening long.
Festival Schedule (subject to change):
6:00pm to 6:30pm – Kirtan (Arati)
6:30pm to 6:40pm – Welcome & Announcements
6:40pm to 7:30pm – Discourse by Laxmimoni Devi Dasi
7:30pm to 8:00pm – Nama-Yanja Kirtan
8:00pm to 8:30pm – Kirtan (Arati)
8:30pm to 9:30pm – Vegetarian Feast (Prasadam)