Schedule -Same as Sunday feast
11:00 AM: Bhajans and Kirtan
11:30 AM: Glories of Ram Navami by Tulsi das and Pandava Bandhava dasa
12:30 PM: Aarti & Kirtan
01:00 PM: Bharatnatyam Dance & Lord Rama Chandra prayers
01:15 PM: Lord Narasimha Prayers followed by Announcements & Prasadam serve out
SPECIAL GUESTS
We are honored to welcome Tulasi Das and Pandava Bandhava Das, two dedicated monks who have spent decades immersed in bhakti-yoga, scriptural study, and teaching this spiritual science with thousands of seekers.
Their Journey
Both originally from Bulgaria, they embraced the path of devotional service early in life.
Pandava Bandhava Das, a former law graduate, joined ISKCON in 1997 and has since been actively engaged in teaching, book distribution, and Harinam in Europe and NYC.
Tulasi Das, a lifelong monk, has dedicated nearly two decades to studying and sharing Sanskrit wisdom literatures, offering powerful insights into the Bhagavad-gītā and Ramayana.
What to Expect?
Prepare for thought-provoking discussions on Lord Rama’s teachings—how to live a principled, fearless life and cultivate bhakti (devotion) in modern times. Their lucid storytelling and ecstatic kirtan will bring the Ramayana to life, helping us imbibe Lord Rama’s divine qualities in our own journey.
Parking Details
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Free street parking on Neil or Michigan beyond King Ave.
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Free parking on 8th Ave only on SUNDAYS
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Paid Garage Parking on 9th Ave
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Parking is NOT allowed on W 8th Ave on weekdays
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Please do not park in the neighbors' parking spots in the back alley.
Who is Lord Ram
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna incarnated Himself as Sri Rama in the month of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), on the ninth day of the growing moon (Chaitra Masa Shukla Paksha Navami Tithi). The Supreme Lord appeared as the son of Dasharatha, the king of Ayodhya. Dasharatha was a king in the dynasty of Maharaja Ikshvaku (also known as Raghu vamsha). He had three wives: Kaushalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra, but had no children. On the advice of Maharishi Vashishtha, the king performed Putra Kameshti Yajna and as a result the three wives conceived sons. Kaushalya gave birth to Rama and Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharata. Sumitra gave birth to the twins: Lakshmana and Shatrugna. The life and activities of Rama are explained in detail by the great sage Valmiki in the book Ramayana. A summarized version of the Ramayana as narrated by Shukadeva Goswami to Parikshit Maharaja is included in the ninth canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana).
Srila Prabhupada on Rama Navami
Sponsorship Opportunities
Flower Decorations: $350
Flower Garlands: $125
Flower Vases: $150
Deity Jewelry: $100
Breakfast: $75
Feast: $500
Serving Supplies: $50
Other Ways To Donate
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