Festivals — Days of Loving Remembrance
Festivals are not merely celebrations.
They are opportunities to turn the mind toward God.
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Throughout the year, certain days have been established to help the us pause, reflect, and reconnect with God.
Do not approach them as events to observe—
approach them as moments to transform your inner state.
👉 Use this page in two ways:
• Follow the year as it unfolds
• Or begin with any festival that draws your attention
Each festival is an opportunity—not just to learn, but to turn inward.
The Devotional Year at a Glance
January
Bhakti Divas • Lohri • Makar Sankranti & Jagadguru Divas
Spring (Feb – Apr)
A season of joy, renewal, and the awakening of devotion.
Basant Panchami • Gopi Prem Divas •
Prem Mandir Anniversary • Maha Shivratri •
Rang Ekadashi • Mahaprabhu Jayanti •
Holi • Jagadamba Mahaprayan Divas •
Ram Navami • Akshay Tritiya • Sita Jayanti
Monsoon & Guru Season (May – Aug)
Celebrate Hari and Guru in this season.
Guru Purnima • Hariyali Teej • Naag Panchami •
Raksha Bandhan •
Bhadrapad (Aug – Sep)
Celebrate birthdays of our beloved Shri Radha Krishna.
Ganesh Chaturthi • Shri Krishna Janmashtami •
Shri Radhashtami • Anant Chaudas •
Ashwin (Sep – Oct)
A period of deep devotion, illumination, and remembrance of the God.
Dussehra • Sharad Purnima & Jagadguruttam Jayanti •
Karva Chauth • Dhanteras • Naraka Chaturdashi •
Deepawali / Jagadamba Jayanti • Govardhan Puja •
Bhai Dooj • Gopashtami • Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi •
Tulsi Vivah • Jagadguruttam Mahaprayan Divas •
Kartik (Oct – Nov)
End strong with reflection on the past year and strengthened will to follow God.
Kartik Purnima • Gita Jayanti • Meri Radhe Divas •
Why Festivals Exist
The year passes anyway.
Festivals ensure it does not pass in forgetfulness of God.
They create moments to pause, reflect, and reconnect with God.
They turn routine time into sacred opportunity.
Some celebrate the descension of God.
Some honor the Guru.
Some commemorate divine events.
Together, they form a devotional calendar for the soul.
How to Approach Festivals
Do not try to read everything at once.
Return as each festival approaches.
Understand its meaning.
And apply it inwardly.
One-Line Insight
Festivals pass through time.
The seeker uses them to rise spiritually.