New York, August 21st 2014 (Radha Madhav Dham Blog): On Sunday, Radha Govind Dham held its first ever Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav, block-party style! Opened officially in December 2013, Radha Govind Dham is a one-of-a-kind center for devotion in New York City. Located on a main thoroughfare of Queens, one that is home to many other Hindu temples, the ashram sits on a hub of the Indian-American community. On the streets surrounding the devotional festivities, there are beauty parlors specializing in Indian

  A special pre- Krishna Janmashtami 2014 message by Swami Nikhilanand Ji of Radha Madhav Dham for devotees of Shree Krishna worldwide. Swami Nikhilanand Ji will be in attendance during the first ever Krishna Janmashtami Block Party and Best-Dressed Krishna Contest here at the mandir in Glen Oaks next Sunday. Swami Nikhilanand Ji will give a Krishna Janmashtami 2014 address during the celebration which will also include live bhajans, food, dandiya, dances and much more. Check out the Janmashtami event page, and join us on facebook for more info, updates and to invite family

  From The Vrindavan Times News: Block parties have been popular phenomenon for large events in New York city, but for the first time on August 17th 2014, the entire Hillside Avenue Block in Glen Oaks will be reserved for one of the largest Krishna Janmashatami celebrations in New York in 2014. The massive event of Krishna’s Birthday in New York is being organized by New York Hindu Temple, Radha Govind Dham New York. Some of the attractions include Live

It’s official! Radha Govind Dham New York is officially opening on December 7th! Badhaai ho! Pran Pratistha program will take place from 8am to 4pm as follows 8am: Poorvangam 11am –  12.30pm: Muhurat Lagna (Poorn Ahuti at 11.30am) 12.30pm: Maha Arti Please note: First Darshan opens at 12.30 pm followed by Maha Arti 1pm: Lunch 2pm – 4pm: Spiritual discourse and kirtan See you all there!

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