Gaura Purnima Festival Schedule 2026
Over 500 years ago, in the sacred land of Navadvīpa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Krishna, appeared as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Taking on the golden hue of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, He descended to distribute the yuga-dharma—the congregational chanting of the holy names. Through His boundless compassion, He transformed hearts through kīrtana, love, and devotion, opening the doors of bhakti to the entire world.
Śrīla Prabhupāda repeatedly expressed his heartfelt desire:
that all devotees gather every year in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma—especially during the time of Gaura Pūrṇimā—to receive mercy, recharge spiritually, and deepen their connection with the mission of Lord Caitanya.
Following in his footsteps, we extend a warm and loving invitation to you and your family to join us for:
GAURA PŪRṆIMĀ FESTIVAL 2026
31 January – 5 March · Śrī Māyāpur Candrodaya Mandir
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 31st January | Śrī Nityānanda Trayodaśī |
| 04th – 14th February | GBC Plenary, SGGS |
| 06th February | 152nd Appearance Day of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda |
| 08th February | Devotees Arrival |
| 09th February | Śrīla Prabhupāda Connect Day (English/Russian) |
| 10th – 12th February | Śravaṇa Utsav |
| 11th February | Yajña Shala Inauguration at TOVP |
| 13th February | Ekādaśī, Festival Inauguration (Garuda–Dhvajā) Flag Hoisting, Deity Report (Morning), GBC Istāgoṣṭhī & Kīrtana Melā Adhivāsa |
| 14th – 18th February | Kīrtana Melā |
| 14th February | SGGS & Māyāpur Saṅkīrtana Book Distribution Awards |
| 16th February | Śrī Śiva–rātri at ISKCON Rājāpur, Śrī Jagannātha Temple, World Saṅkīrtana Book Distribution Awards |
| 18th February | Navadvīpa Maṇḍala Parikramā Adhivāsa at YOGAPĪṬHA |
| 19th – 25th February | Navadvīpa Maṇḍala Parikramā |
| 26th February | Parikramā Mahāmilan |
| 26th February to 2nd March | Cultural Programs |
| 27th February | Ekādaśī, Śrīmad Bhāgavatam & Śrī Caitanya–caritāmṛta Yajña, Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava Boat Festival |
| 28th February | Govinda Dvādaśī, Śāntipura Festival |
| 01st March | Gaṅgā Pūjā, Immersion of Ashes |
| 02nd March | Gaura Pūrṇimā Adhivāsa, Śrīla Prabhupāda Connect Day (Bengali) |
| 03rd March | Appearance Day of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Abhiṣeka & Ekādaśī Feast at Moonrise |
| 04th March | Jagannātha Miśra Festival Feast |
| 05th March | (Garuda–Dhvajā) Festival Flag Lowering Ceremony |
For guest House Booking
Rooms are filling quickly. Reserve early:
mghb108@gmail.com
For donations, sponsorships, and inquiries:
donorservices@mayapur.com
You may offer support for:
Prasādam distribution
Parikramā arrangements
Kīrtana Melā
Sravaṇa Utsav
Abhiṣeka & Festival Seva
General Gaura Pūrṇimā Festival support
Every contribution—large or small—is a direct service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and deeply appreciated.
Come and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Lord Caitanya’s eternal home, together with thousands of devotees from all over the world. Deepen your bhakti, and be part of the most cherished festival of the year.
Your servants,
ISKCON Śrī Māyāpur
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