THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER
14th December 1969 was a date set by Srila Prabhupada for the temple opening and the installation of Radha-Krishna Deities, a date that was set without yet having any Radha-Krishna Deities.
In this festival, absorb yourself in the sweet story behind the appearance of Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara. They are unique in that They seemingly appeared by Their own will less than two weeks before the temple opening, manifested by Srila Prabhupada’s strong desire for Radha-Krishna Deities in London.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
4.30am Mangal Arati
7.00am Guru Puja and Extended Kirtans
8.00am Deity Greetings
8.10am Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvarastakam bhajan and Lotus Feet Blessings
8.30am Special class: Opening of the Radha-Krishna Temple (The journey of finding and building ISKCON's first temple in the UK) by Gurudas dasa, Shyamasundar dasa and Malati devi dasi
9.30am "Poems and Prayers to Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara" Selected readings
9.45am Breakfast
11.00am Kirtans
12.30pm Raj Bhoga Arati
1.00pm Special presentation: Syamananda dasa
1.45pm Feast
3.00pm Maha Harinama (special places of significance)
4.15pm Dhoopa Arati
4.30pm Kirtans
5.30pm Special class: The Installation of Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara (Memories of the installation day) by Gurudas dasa, Shyamasundar dasa and Malati devi dasi
7.00pm Sandhya Arati
7.30pm Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvarastakam bhajan
7.45pm "Poems and Prayers to Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara" Selected readings
8.00pm Arts and cultural offering by ISKCON-London Spiritual Mentorship System
9.00pm Shayana Arati
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We cannot organise festivals without the kind financial contributions from our community. If you would like to sponsor, you can make a donation online or at the Temple shop by visiting in person or calling on +44 (0)203 687 0618.
