The ISKCON temple of Greater Chicago cordially invites you to celebrate the blissful advent of Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani! Featuring a multimedia presentation by HH Romapada swami, a revival concert by HG Krishna Smarana das, bhajans by Darshana youth ensemble & a traditional Bharatnatyam dance, followed by abhishekam and a free vegetarian feast.
The festivity begeins Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Gazebo at Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago – 1145 W. Sullivan Road: Aurora, IL 60506
ISKCON Temple of Greater Chicago (IToGC) is a not-for-profit organization with 501 (C)(3) status from the IRS. The vision of the IToGC is to provide spiritual education to our community and to the public at large, and a powerful experience of Vedic culture.
“Everyone has a dormant love for Krishna, and by culture and education that has to be awakened” purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 4.29.50
The mission of IToGC is to make a positive and meaningful impact on family relationships and to provide access to a network of exemplary families who have found their identity in today’s competitive society through systematic training and education based on spiritual principles and values as taught by our founder acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Our services include:
• Discourses and systematic education based on the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Chaitanya Charitamrita, and other bonafide Vedic scriptures
• Character and spiritual development in youth through structured classes by age group, workshops, and summer camps
• Sunday Feast program that entails deity worship of Sri Sri Radha Krishna, Bhagavad Gita study, and a free vegetarian feast
• Book distribution of a set of timeless transcendental literatures written by realized acharyas including ISKCON’s founder acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
• Cultural programs highlighting the diverse and deep culture of India while showcasing the talent of the youth
• Music lessons in kirtans/bhajans (meditational and devotional prayers) and mridanga (Indian drum) for youth and adults
• Workshops and clinics on meditation, chanting the holy name, family life (grahastha ashram), peer relationships, and many more topics dealing with everyday practical issues
Media Contact:
Sri Vallabha Das
630-730-2454
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