Siva Ratri Celebrations this Sunday!

This Sunday, March 6th, the Hare Krishna temple will be celebrating Siva Ratri. Lord Siva is described as “the greatest Vaishnava (devotee of Lord Krishna). Siva Ratri literally translates as “the Night of Lord Siva,” as such this Sunday we will honour Lord Siva. The schedule of the program will be as follows:6:00pm – Arati6:30pm – Welcome and Announcements6:40pm – …

Sweet and Intimate Celebrations Mark Lord Nityananda’s Advent!

There’s something to be said about celebrations marking the appearance (advent) of Lord Nityananda. It’s always a sweet and intimate affair! Lord Nityananda appeared as Lord Chaitanya’s principal associate for spreading the congregational chanting of the holy names of the Lord. He especially spread the holy name of the Lord throughout Bengal. He is considered an incarnation of Lord Balarama. …