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Chant, Learn and Celebrate With Us

From the first ārati before dawn to the Sunday Feast, there is something happening at the temple every day. Everyone is welcome and no booking is needed.

Every Day

Daily Temple Schedule

The temple’s day begins before sunrise. Come for any part of it, even for a few minutes.

5:00 AMMaṅgala ĀratiThe first worship of the day, with kīrtan before sunrise
7:15 AMDarśan ĀratiGreeting the beautifully dressed Deities
7:30 AMGuru PūjāHonouring Śrīla Prabhupāda, Founder Ācārya of ISKCON
7:45 AMŚrīmad Bhāgavatam ClassDaily reading, explanation and discussion
8:30 AMBreakfast PrasādamShared together after the class
7:00 PMGaura ĀratiEvening kīrtan and worship

The temple is open 5:00 to 9:00 AM and 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Times may change on festival days.

Every Week

Weekly Programs

Regular gatherings to study, chant and share Krishna consciousness with Canberra.

Wednesday

Spiritual Discussion

An open, friendly discussion based on the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. Bring your questions.

Thursday

Caitanya-caritāmṛta

Reading the life and teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, who began the saṅkīrtana movement.

Friday

Harinām Saṅkīrtana

Joyful public chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra in Canberra City. Come and join the procession.

Saturday

Morning Sādhana

An early morning program of chanting, worship and study to strengthen your spiritual practice.

Sunday

Sunday Feast

Kīrtan, a Gītā talk, Gaura Ārati and a free vegetarian feast with the whole community.

For exact times and meeting points, please call Vishnu Charan Das on 0402 598 103.

Bhagavad Gītā Classes

Discover the Wisdom of the Gītā

The Bhagavad Gītā answers life’s biggest questions in 700 verses: who am I, why do I suffer, and what is the purpose of life? Our classes make this ancient wisdom practical and accessible, whether you are opening the Gītā for the first time or have studied it for years.

The eternal soulKarma and actionControlling the mindYoga and meditationBhakti, the path of loveLife’s ultimate goal
Come to Your First Class
Monday6:00 to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 to 7:00 PM
Saturday6:00 to 7:00 PM

Free to attend. Beginners welcome. No booking needed.

The Sunday Feast at ISKCON Canberra
Every Sunday Evening

The Sunday Feast

The heart of temple life and the best way to experience Krishna consciousness for the first time. Bring your friends and family.

Kīrtan uplifting chanting with live music
Gītā talk practical wisdom for modern life
Gaura Ārati a beautiful evening ceremony
Prasādam feast a delicious vegetarian meal for everyone
Everyone Is Welcome

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No experience, background or booking needed. Simply come along, and you will be warmly welcomed.

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