Four Organizations Honored at World Hindu Congress 2018
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The World Hindu Congress held from Sept. 7-9, 2018 in Chicago reaffirmed Swami’s Vivekananda’s message of universal love, peace, acceptance and service to humanity. In this context, it recognized and honored the substantial contributions of four organizations whose selfless volunteers have dedicated their lives in spreading these teachings of Hindu Dharma […]
Spiritual Immersion Week at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: Immerse yourself in spirituality, combined with great festivities and cultural extravaganza this September! ISKCON of Houston (Hare Krishna Temple) has planned something for everyone during this upcoming Labor Day weekend, as well as a special cultural event on Friday, September 7. Festivities kick off with our annual festival, Kirtan Fest Houston. Starting on Saturday, […]
Narasimha Chaturdasi, Lord Narasimha’s Appearance Day Festival at Iskcon of Houston
HOUSTON: Mark your calendars for the upcoming event at ISKCON of Houston; Narasimha Jayanti, a major Vaisnava festival commemorating the appearance of the “half man-half lion” incarnation of Lord Krishna on Saturday, April 28. An impressive festive lineup is in the works including yajna, kirtan, drama and sumptuous vegetarian feast. There lived in Satya Yuga, […]
Hindus of Greater Houston Recognizes Young Hindu Leaders
By Komal Luthra HOUSTON: On March 3, Hindus of Greater Houston hosted their 8th Annual Hindu Youth Awards Fundraising Gala at ISKCON Houston. The event packed with large number of youth attendees from prominent temples and organizations was chaired by Bhawna Luthra, accompanied by emcees Ratish Pillai, Komal Luthra, and Richa Dixit. Host ISKCON of […]
Grand Diwali and Annakut at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: ISKCON of Houston extravagantly celebrated Diwali, or Dipavali, on October 19th showcasing their magnificent deities, Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava. This festival commemorates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after valiantly defeating the demon, Ravana, saving the people of Lanka from his reign of terror. The altar was decorated by hundreds of candles […]
Kirtan Fest and Inter-faith Prayers at ISKCON of Houston for Harvey Victims
HOUSTON: Despite all odds caused by hurricane Harvey and related rain and flooding, Kirtan Fest Houston was attended by over 150 guests at ISKCON of Houston over the Labor Day Weekend. The schedule was modified to 2 days instead of 3-day weekend due to city-wide flooding and transportation challenges. The special guests of the festival […]
Spectacular Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2017 by Hindus of Greater Houston & ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH)& ISKCON celebrate this year’s auspicious Krishna Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Krishna) at ISKCON’s temple at 1320 West 34th St., Houston, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 6pm till midnight. For the first time in years the HGH-sponsored event will be held at a venue other than the George Brown […]
Festival of India – Greater Houston Rath Yatra 2017
THE WOODLANDS: The rain clouds disappeared into thin layers of heavenly covering while the gorgeous thick forest trees surrounded the site for the 5th Annual Greater Houston Rath Yatra on Saturday, June 24. The Char Dham Hindu Temple and Star Plus presented this year’s Festival of India at a new location: the Char Dham Hindu […]
Japa Retreat 2017 at ISKCON Houston
By Ravinder Yerram HOUSTON: On the weekend of March 3-5, 150 devotees from Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Oklahoma City and New Orleans had a joyful and spiritual Japa Retreat (Chanting of Holy Names) with His Holiness Romapada Swami and His Grace Bada Hari Prabhu at Greater Houston area, ISKCON Houston. This Japa Retreat is an annual event and for this year the theme […]
Golden Moon Festival: Gaura Purnima 2017
HOUSTON: Gaura Purnima is a festival that celebrates the divine appearance of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Navadwipa, India. Gaura Purnima means “Golden Full Moon”. The name signifies that Lord Chaitanya took birth at time of full moon and He blesses everyone with the moonlike rays of His teachings. Lord Chaitanya is non-different than Lord Krishna […]
ISKCON 50: Four Day Celebration is a Success
HOUSTON: ISKCON 50, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in New York City in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada [1896-1977], was celebrated in Houston over four consecutive days, beginning with a formal gala on Thursday, December 8 at the society’s state-of-the art neo-Vedic temple […]
Stunning Celebration : Festival of Flowers for Janmasthami at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: On Thursday, August 25, there was an extraordinary festival held at ISKCON of Houston to celebrate Janmashtami – Lord Krishna’s appearance day. This celebration was extra special as it also marked the 30th Anniversary of the installation of our Texas-sized deities, Sri Sri Radha Nila Madhava, at the Houston temple . Additionally, this was […]
Gita Jayanti : Advent of Srimad Bhagavad Gita
HOUSTON: About 5,000 years ago, in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-Gita, to his dear friend and disciple Arjuna. Bhagavad-Gita, whose literal translation is ‘Song of God’, comprises of 18 chapters and 700 verses in ancient Sanskrit language. Bhagavad-Gita discusses the system of yoga (connection with the Supreme Lord) which is the […]
Diwali & Govardhan Puja (New Year) At ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: Hundreds of guests attended the fabulous festivities that were held at ISKCON of Houston on Wednesday, November 11, for Diwali and Thursday, November 12, for Govardhan Puja. Diwali, also known as “festival of lights” is a significant holiday as it marks the beginning of a new year. It is celebrated on the 15th day […]
Diwali and Govardhan Puja at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: ISKCON of Houston is celebrating two wonderful festivals in November! Diwali or the festival of lights falls on Wednesday, November 11 and New Year – Govardhan Puja is on Thursday, November 12. The ISKCON temple, located on 1320 W 34th Street has been celebrating these time honored festivals for decades now, bettering itself each […]
A Jubilant Janmashtami Celebration at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON: Janmashtami, Lord Krishna’s appearance day on earth, was celebrated on Saturday September 5 at ISKCON of Houston. More than 5,000 guests attended this devotional festival. Many came donned in their finest, colorful sarees and well pressed dhotis for the biggest birthday bash. The temple grounds held a variety of entertainment for everyone. There was […]
Deva Snana Puja to be Celebrated at the ISKCON Temple
HOUSTON: As part of the “2015 Greater Houston Rath Yatra” celebrations, “Deva Snana Puja” will be held at the ISKCON temple on June 14 (Sunday) from 4pm to 7:30pm. “Deva Snana” Puja is the “Bathing Ceremony” of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. This is the first occasion in the year when the deities […]
ISKCON Temple in Houston is a Year Old
HOUSTON: A year ago to this past Sunday, Houston community witnessed the opening of a spectacular new temple by International Society of Krishna Consciousness of Houston (ISKCON of Houston). ISKCON of Houston, also known as Hare Krishna Dham, is located at 1324 West 34th street in the Heights area, is a haven for spiritual seekers […]
Ram Navami at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON:Rama Navami – Lord Rama’s Appearance Day was celebrated at ISKCON of Houston on Saturday, March 28, with spiritually satisfying program and packed cultural performances. Hundreds of devotees crowded into the temple at ISKCON of Houston to take part in this very special and auspicious celebration. Lord Rama is one of the main incarnations of […]
Rama Navami: Celebrate Lord Rama’s Appearance Day at ISKCON of Houston
HOUSTON:Many millennia ago, in an age what the Vedic scriptures call Treta Yuga, an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead descended on earth as Lord Ramachandra in Ayodhya. Born to King Dasharatha and his chaste wife Kaushalya on the 9th day of the month of Chaitra, Lord Rama exemplified the perfect person as is […]
