The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was started in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He came from India determined to spread Krishna consciousness—far and wide—in an organised way. Since like-minded souls thrive in each others company, he wanted to create a society in which Krishna devotees could share their realizations and strengthen their faith.
ISKCON started as a tiny “community” of a dozen or so members, who met Wednesday and Friday evenings in a tiny storefront on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Because of Prabhupada’s determination, from 1966 until his passing in 1977 it grew to become a truly international society of thousands of Krishna devotees, with over a hundred temples, schools, restaurants, and farm communities.
The most rewarding journey in life can begin right here! ISKCON Wellington Hare Krishna Temple welcomes you!
Sunday Feast
Every Sunday come listen to a lecture on spiritual living, then enjoy kirtan, chanting the Holy Names, a gourmet vegetarian dinner of prasadam, or blessed food. A great time is had by all, as we leave the material world behind. Sunday Feast Programme: 11:30am to 2:30pm.
Festivals
From the Janmastami Festival to the serenity of Diwali (Festival of Lights), we are famous for our festivals. Put them on your calendar now!
Practices
For personal transormation, our main tools are spiritual practices, like chanting the Hare Krishna mantra and reading the Song of God, the Bhagavad-gita.
Krishna
Learn about Krishna, revered in India for thousands of years as the All-Attractive Lord of Lords and the Source of All Creation. Understand how and why we worship him, and about our lineage of spiritual teachers that stretches back to Krishna Himself, the original guru.
Iskcon Wellington Hare Krishna Temple organises lots of festivals around the year on its premises. Devotees from different locations in New Zealand visit these festivals and become a part of the culture. Iskcon Temple Wellington timings are announced beforehand making sure that the devotees can clear up the schedule accordingly.
During the Sunday Feast, devotees gather at Iskcon Wellington Hare Krishna Temple to chant the Hare Krishna mantra and perform kirtan before enjoying the vegetarian dinner which is prasadam.
Different kinds of festivals are celebrated starting from Janmashtami (Lord Krishna’s Birthday), Diwali, Jhulan Yatra, Jaganath Ratha Yatra, Jaganath Snan Yatra, Vasant Panchami, Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja and several others. Devotees celebrate these festivals by the devotees based on rituals and traditions. For example, on Janmashtami, Lord Krishna bathes in holy water brought by the devotees at midnight. The ritual is known as Abhisheka Ceremony. Puja happens throughout the day, and different types of food items are served as prasadam among the devotees.
Iskcon Temple Wellington Timings changes with every year. Therefore, it is better to keep an eye on the notifications and announcements.
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