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Jaya Sri Radhe! On the auspicious occasion of Sri Radhastami, join us at ISKCON Auckland’s Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple on Saturday 19th September to joyfully celebrate the divine Appearance Day of Srimati Radhrani, with special guests H.H Devamrita Swami Maharaj and H.H Bir Krishna Goswami

 KRISHNA MELA – Celebrate with Us! 

Join us for a joyful and vibrant celebration in anticipation of Sri Krishna’s appearance day at our annual Krishna Mela! Gather your family and friends for a day filled with culture, devotion, delicious vegetarian food stalls, and a united community spirit.

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Friends and Well-Wishers of ISKCON Auckland,

Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to participate in the Divya Abhishek of Sri Radha Krishna on the last Sunday of Sri Purusottama Māsa.

When? Sunday 14th June 2026

Where? Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple located at

On this sacred day, ISKCON Auckland welcomes you to a heartfelt Bhajan Sandhya to commemorate the holy Disappearance Day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, the pioneer of the modern Krishna consciousness revival.

namo bhaktivinodaya
sac-cid-ananda-namine
gaura-sakti-svarupaya
rupanuga-varaya te

“I offer my respectful obeisances unto

On this most sacred occasion, ISKCON Auckland invites you to celebrate the Appearance Day of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, on the advent of our beloved Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) who selflessly carried the message of Lord Krishna to

Jaya Jagannatha! Join us for the wonderful Ratha Yatra procession of Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baladeva & Subhadra Devi around the Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple property (New Varsana).

This divine festival signifies the Lord’s unconditional compassion, as He personally comes out of the temple to give darshan to

Hare Krishna! Come and be a part of this sacred festival at ISKCON Auckland’s Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple, where you can witness the grand bathing (Abhishek) ceremony of Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi.

All guests will have the chance to perform abhishek, at the same time

Come & relish 2 evenings of heartfelt kirtan on:

Saturday 27th June 2026 at ISKCON Auckland’s Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple – 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeu.

Then on Saturday 18th July 2026 at 32 Glasgow Avenue, Papatoetoe – Vedic Centre.

Free Prasadam (dinner) will be served on both nights.

Hare Krishna! Please join us in celebrating Sri Krishna Janmastami at ISKCON Auckland’s Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple on Saturday 5th September 2026 staring with a special candlelit Maha Mangala Arati.

This festival commemorates Lord Krishna’s Divine Appearance with fasting, chanting, Krishna Katha by special Guest

Hare Krishna. This year Jhulan Yatra begins on Monday 24th August & ends on Sri Balarama Jayanti, Friday 28th August 2026.

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Juhlan Yatra – All are welcome to participate in this blissful pastime of swinging Their Lordships after the 7am Shringar Darshan & 7PM Gaura (Sandhya) Arati

Hare Krishna! Join us for the joyous Panihati Cida Dahi Festival at ISKCON Auckland’s Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple on Sunday 26th July 2026, starting from 11:00 am. This annual festival commemorates the historic meeting between Lord Nityananda and Raghunatha dasa Goswami at Panihati, West Bengal.

Hare Krishna! This year, Sri Purushottam Adhik Month begins on May 18th until June 15th, 2026.

WHY NOT during this auspicious Purushottam Month become:

1 FULL DAYS SPONSOR ($1001) or RAJ BHOGA SPONSOR ($501) for Sri Sri Radha Giridhari.

This Purushottam month, also known as Adhik (extra) Maas

Sri Narasimha Chaturdasi – The Divine Appearance of Lord Narasimhadeva will be celebrated this year on Thursday, 30th April 2026.

ISKCON Auckland invites you and your family to join us for the morning (Mangala) arati program at 4:30 AM followed by the evening program from 5:30 PM onwards at

Hare Krishna! Join us at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple (ISKCON Auckland) for the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami – the Divine Appearance Day of Lord Ramachandra with special guest His Holiness Bir Krishna Goswami Maharaj. All are welcome to attend. Jaya Sri Rama!

Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple (ISKCON

Jaya Jagannatha! Save the date – Join us for our Grand Annual Rathayatra on Queen Street in Auckland’s CBD.

Be a part of this magnificent festival, and participate by pulling the grand chariot of Sri Jagannatha, Baladev & Subhadra. Come witness this joyous procession accompanied by kirtan, and

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Friends & Well-Wishers,

ISKCON Auckland humbly invites you and your family to celebrate Sri Gita Jayanti on Sunday 30th November 2025. Experience a day full of Bhagavad Gita recitation from 9:30am followed by Prasadam Feast. All are welcome to participate.

This auspicious day honours the

Join us in observing the sacred month of Sri Damodar from 8th Oct to 5th Nov 2025 at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple.

All are welcome to offer ghee lamps (deep daan) daily after Shringar Darshan at 7:20 am and Gaura Arati at 7:20pm. *Free diyas will be

Jaya Sri Rama! ISKCON Auckland invites you and your family to celebrate Sri Rama Vijayotsava 2025 at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple on Saturday 4th October 2025 with the burning of Ravana’s Effigy from 7:30pm onwards.

Hare Krishna! On the auspicious occasion of Sri Radhastami, ISKCON Auckland invites you to join us for the special temple extension ground breaking ceremony on Sunday 31st August 2025, with special guest His Holiness Bhakti Vinod Maharaj.

As devotees and well-wishers around the world commemorate this special day with kirtan, abhishek, homages and feasting, we welcome you to join us on Sunday 17th August 2025 at ISKCON Auckland’s Sri Sri Radha Giridhari temple to honour the life and teachings our beloved ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine

Join us in celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple (ISKCON Auckland) on Saturday 16th August 2025 starting with a special candlelit Maha Mangal Arati. This festival commemorates Lord

Hare Krishna. This year Jhulan Yatra begins on Friday 5th August & ends on Balarama Jayanti, Saturday 9th August 2025.

All are welcome to participate in this blissful pastime of swinging Their Lordships after the 7am Shringar Darshan & 7PM Gaura (Sandhya) Arati at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple.

Sri

Jaya Jagannatha! Join us at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple (ISKCON Auckland) for the wonderful Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva & Subhadra-Devi on Sunday 29th June 2025 from 12:30pm onwards. All are welcome to participate. We are located at…

Hare Krishna,

On the auspicious occasion of Yogini Ekadasi be a part of the Divya Garuda installation at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple on Sunday 22nd June 2025 from 11am onwards.

We invite you & your family to participate in the Maha Yajna & Divya Abhishek of Garuda for a

Hare Krishna. Join us for our annual "Krishna Mela" celebration at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari temple (ISKCON Auckland) on Sunday 10th August 2025 from 11am – 4pm in anticipation of our upcoming Sri Krishna Janmastami Mahotsav. All are welcome!

Hare Krishna! Join us for the auspicious Snana Yatra festival at ISKCON Auckland on Sunday, June 15, 2025, starting from 11:00am. This annual festival celebrates the divine abhishek (bathing) ceremony of Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra. All are welcome to

Hare Krishna! Join us for the joyous Panihati Cida Dahi Festival at ISKCON Auckland on Sunday, June 8, 2025, starting from 11:00 am. This annual festival commemorates the historic meeting

Join us from 11:00am onwards for an ecstatic Kirtan Festival on the Divine Appearance Day of Lord Nrsimhadeva at 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Hwy, Kumeu (Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple – ISKCON Auckland)

Sri Nrsimha Caturdasi, the divine Appearance of Lord Narasimha Deva will take place on Sunday 11th May 2025.

ISKCON Auckland invites you and your family to join us for the morning (Mangal Arati) program at 4:30 am. Participate in the Maha Yagna

On the auspicious occasion of Sri Gaura Purnima 2025, RISE (Rupanuga Institute of Spiritual Education) launched their new website: https://iskconrise.org.nz/ under the educational wing & guidance of ISKCON Auckland (Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple).

Srila Prabhupada emphasized the importance of devotees gaining a systematic understanding of the

Sri Nrsimha Caturdasi, the divine Appearance of Lord Narasimhadeva will take place on Sunday 11th May 2025. ISKCON Auckland invites you and your family to participate in the Maha Yagna of Lord Nrsimhadeva from 5pm onwards. Followed by Abhishek, Arati, …

Hare Krishna. ISKCON Auckland invites you and your family to celebrate Sri Rama Navami 2025 at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple on Sunday 6th April 2025. Special Guest: H.H Bir Krishna Goswami MaharajAll are welcome! Sri Rama Navami Mahotsav ki jaya!

Join us on Saturday 22nd March 2025 from 12pm – 7pm at 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Hwy, Kumeu as our highly anticipated Hare Krishna Food Festival returns for 2025.

Sri Gaura Purnima 2025 on Friday 14th March 2025 with Special Guest: H.H Devamrita Swami Maharaj at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple (1229 Coatesville Riverhead Hwy, Kumeu)

Saturday 8th March 2025 from 12:30pm around the Hare Krishna Auckland farm.

11 AM, Saturday 14th December 2024