Temple Timings

Mangala-Arati : 4:10am (Altar closes at 6:30am)
Srila Prabhupada Guru-Puja : 7:30am
Pushpa-Arati : 8:45am
Bhoga-Arati : 12:45pm
Temple closes at 1:00pm and reopens at 3:30pm
Sandhya-Arati : 5:45pm
Shayan-Arati : 8:30pm
Temple closes at 8:45pm
The Samadhi Mandir is open to Pilgrims from 7:30am to 1 pm and 3:30pm to 8:45pm
Museum is open to Pilgrims from 9:00am – 1:00pm and 3:30pm – 8:30pm

The construction of Srila Prabhupada Samadhi spanned from 1980 to 1995.

Mangala-Arati

Our morning begins with Mangala Arati, starting promptly at 4:30. It is considered the most auspicious and blissful ceremony for all participants. The Pujari blows the conch, and the Deity's curtains are opened. Before opening the curtains, the Pujari awakens the Deities, offering them Balya-bhoga of morning paraphernalia, water, and milk sweets or other preparations suitable for early morning. The transcendental sound of the conch (shankh) is blown to signal the awakening of the Deities, who appear still dressed in their night attire, without garlands or jewelry. While the Pujari performs Mangala-arati, the devotees offer their obeisances and engage in kirtana, which involves a set program of songs. Sri Sri Gurvashtakam is sung during the Mangala-arati ceremony, glorifying the guru and his engagement of disciples in the process of Bhakti-yoga. Then, Nrsimhadeva arati is sung. This arati signifies the devotee's surrender unto Lord Nrsimhadeva and even glorifies Lord Nrsimhadeva for His pastime of killing the demon Hiranyakashipu. Lord Nrsimhadeva removes all obstacles from the path of Bhakti.

Tulasi Arati
Right after the Mangal Arati, the prayer to Tulasi Maharani takes place. Tulasi is the most sacred plant and is known as the favorite of Lord Krishna. Worship of Tulasi Maharani is beneficial as she grants Bhakti to the devotees. One devotee offers Aarti with incense, a lamp, and flowers on behalf of all the devotees, and then everyone waters the roots of Tulsi Maharani to seek her blessings.

Darsana-Arati
Once the Deities are ornamented, dressed, and worshiped privately, they give Darshan to all the devotees so that people can offer prayers and worship. The chief priest offers Arati with a lamp, incense, chamara, and peacock fan. It's a blissful sight, full of devotion.

Srila Prabhupada Guru-Puja
In this session, ISKCON members offer greetings to Srila Prabhupada. They express gratitude to him and seek his mercy, understanding that without the guru, one cannot reach the Supreme. He is the bestower of knowledge in the hearts of sincere devotees. During the Guru Puja, devotees sing and offer flower petals at the lotus feet of the great Srila Prabhupada.

Srimad-Bhagavatam
After Guru Puja, all the devotees sit down together and listen to the auspicious Srimad Bhagavatam. In keeping with the ancient tradition of passing down spiritual knowledge, our well-versed speakers teach the essence of this timeless scripture, providing everyone with the opportunity to grow in their spiritual lives. The spokesperson reads the stanza and explanations by Srila Prabhupada. Following that, they engage in a discussion on the topic. Finally, the speaker answers all the queries.

Bhoga-Arati
This particular Arati lasts up to 20 minutes. During the Arati, food is offered to all the Deities. The chief priest also offers aromatic incense, fresh flowers, a chamara, and a peacock fan to the Deities..

Dhupa-Arati
This Arati lasts for 10 minutes. The chief priest offers Aarti with aromatic incense, fresh flowers, a chamara, and a peacock fan as well. Following that, fruits are offered to the Deities as bhog.

Sandhya-Arati
Sandhya Arati is better known as Gaura Arati. All the devotees sing Gaura Aarti and offer worship to Lord Chaitanya. This is one of the most magnificent and wonderful Aratis, attracting people from all over to praise the Lord. Devotees sing loudly and dance, creating a blissful sight that is not to be missed.

Class on Bhagavad-Gita
Similar to the morning, the evening session is conducted with equal devotion and reverence. It is organized for both worshippers and residents alike.

Shayan-Arati
It is the final Arati of the day, offering devotees their last chance to see and worship the Deities.

Mangala-Arati

Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura has written this song “samsara-davanala-lidha-loka”. The official name of this song is Sri Sri Gurv-ashtaka (Eight Prayers to the Guru). In this song, Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura describes the glories of the Spiritual Master. Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, who appeared in the middle of the seventeenth century, is a great spiritual master in the Krishna conscious chain of gurus and disciples. He says, “One who, with great care and attention, loudly recites this beautiful prayer to the spiritual master during the brahma-muhurta obtains direct service to Krishna, the Lord of Vrindavana, at the time of his death.”

Nrsimhadeva-Arati

Krsna Dvaipayana Vyasa has written this song “namas te narasimhaya”. The official name of this song is Sri Nrisimha Pranama. This song is taken from the book Nrsimha Purana.

(1)

Srimati Tulasi Devi

(1)
namo namah tulasi krishna-preyasi namo namah
radha-krishna-seva pabo ei abilashi

(2)
ye tomara sarana loy, tara vancha purna hoy
kripa kori’ koro tare vrindavana-vasi

(3)
mora ei abhilasha, vilasa kunje dio vasa
nayana heribo sada yugala-rupa-rasi

(4)
ei nivedana dhara, sakhira anugata koro
seva-adhikara diye koro nija dasi

(5)
dina krishna-dase koy, ei yena mora hoy
sri-radha-govinda-preme sada yena bhasi

TRANSLATION:

(1) O Tulasi, beloved of Krishna, I bow before you again and again. My desire is to obtain the service of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna.
(2) Whoever takes shelter of you has his wishes fulfilled. Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vrindavana.
(3) My desire is that you will also give me a residence in the pleasure groves of Sri Vrindavana-dhama. Thus within my vision I will always behold the beautiful pastimes of Radha and Krishna.
(4) I beg you to make me a follower of the cowherd damsels of Vraja. Please give me the privilege of devotional service and make me your own maidservant.
(5) This very fallen and lowly servant of Krsna prays, "May I always swim in the love of Sri Radha and Govinda.

Sri Tulasi Pranama

vṛndāyai tulasī-devyai
priyāyai keśavasya ca
viṣṇu-bhakti-prade devī
satya vatyai namo namaḥ

I offer my repeated obeisances unto Vrinda, Srimati Tulasi Devi, who is very dear to Lord Kesava. O goddess, you bestow devotional service to Krishna and you possess the highest truth.

Sri Tulasi Pradakshina Mantra

yāni kāni ca pāpāni
brahma-hatyādikāni ca
tāni tāni praṇaśyanti
pradakṣiṇaḥ pade pade

By the circumambulation of Srimati Tulasi Devi all the sins that one may have committed are destroyed at every step, even the sin of killing a brahmana.

And when COLLECTING LEAVES from the plant, the following mantra should be chanted:

tulasy armṛta-janmāsi
sadā tvaṁ keśava-priya
keśavārthaṁ cinomi tvāṁ
varadā bhava śobhane

Sri Krishna Caitanya Doya Koro More

Narottam Das Thakur has written this song “Sri Krsna Caitanya Prabhu Doya Koro More”. The official name of this song is Savarana Sri Gaura Pada Padme Prarthana. This song is taken from the book Punah Prarthana (Section: Lalasa Song 1). In this song, Narottam Das Thakur prays to Lord Chaitanya and his associated to shower their mercy upon him.

Govindam Prayer

I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is adept in playing on His flute, with blooming eyes like lotus petals, His head decked with peacock feathers, the figure of beauty tinged with the hue of blue clouds, His unique loveliness charming millions of cupids.

I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, whose transcendental form is full of bliss, truth, substantiality and is thus full of the most dazzling splendor. Each of the limbs of that transcendental figure possesses in Himself, the full-fledged functions of all the organs, and eternally sees, maintains and manifests the infinite universes, both spiritual and mundane.

Srila Prabhupada Guru-Puja

Narottam Das Thakur has written this song “Sri Guru Caran Padma”. The official name of this song is Sri Guru Vandana (The Worship of Sri Guru) (Guru Puja). This song is taken from the book Prema Bhakti Candrika. In this song, Narottam Das Thakur glorifies the Spiritual Master, who is the ocean of mercy.

Bhoga-Arati

Bhaktivinod Thakur has written a song Bhoga Arati and the Official Name for this song is Bhoga Arati (at Ṭhākura Bhaktivinoda’s home at Surabhi-kuñja in Godruṁa-dvīpa). This song is taken from the book Gitavali (Section: Arati Kirtan Song 4). Bhaktivinoda Thakura talks about the different delicacies prepared by Sri Radhey. There are various delicacies both sweet and sour prepared for Sri Krishna , Balaram and His sakha’s. The remnants of the food is thoroughly enjoyed by Shree Radhe and her sakhis. Eating those remnants their heart is filled with bliss and satisfaction.

Sandhya-Arati

Bhaktivinod Thakur has written this song “Jaya Jaya Goracander Arotik”. The official Name for this song is Sri Gaura Ārati. This song is taken from the book Gitavali (Section: Arati Kirtana Song 2). Bhaktivinoda Thakura speaks about the essence of Gaura Arati which is attracting everyone. Sri Caitanya is accompanied by Nitya nanda and other associates. Sri Krishna Caitanya is seated in a opulent throne and Lord Brahma along with other demigods are performing the Gaura Aarti. All the great Vaishnava and demigods are serving Maha prabhu with great ecstasy.