Durga Puja
FestivalDurga Puja is the worship of Goddess Durga, who as Lord Krishna's external energy maintains the material world. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, 17 October, four days before Ramacandra Vijayotsava.…
Festivals & Events
Ekadashis, festivals and the appearance and disappearance days of the acharyas, as kept at ISKCON Kurukshetra.
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Kartik (Damodara) Month
October 2026
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October 2026
Ramacandra Vijayotsava
FestivalRamacandra Vijayotsava, which many know as Dussehra, marks Lord Ramacandra's victory over the demon king Ravana. It is kept on Vijayadashami, the tenth day. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, 21…
Kartik (Damodara) Month
FestivalKartik, which Vaishnavas call Damodara month, is when devotees offer a small lamp to Lord Krishna every evening and sing Damodarashtakam. In 2026 the holy month begins on Monday, 26 October and ends…
Sri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra
FestivalSri Krsna Saradiya Rasayatra, also called Sharad Purnima, is the autumn full-moon festival of Lord Krishna's rasa dance with the gopis of Vrindavana. In 2026 it is on Monday, 26 October, a day…