Patna is set to become a vibrant hub of devotion and spiritual celebration as the city prepares to host a grand three-day Brahmotsav and Kirtan Mela. The festival is scheduled from April 28 to 30, 2025, at its Bhootnath Road premises.
This three-day ISKCON festival marks its third anniversary this year. It commemorates the establishment of the temple and the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of the deities — Sri Sri Radha-Banke Bihari Ji.
The organizers — the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) expect thousands of pilgrims worldwide, including the USA, Russia, Bangladesh, and Nepal. This spiritual event promises a rich blend of spiritual discourses like kirtans (devotional music), cultural performances, and prasadam distribution (sanctified food).
Adding to the spiritual grandeur, kirtan performers, monks, and senior Vaishnava devotees will gather in Patna from various ISKCON centers across India and abroad, including the movement’s global headquarters in Mayapur, West Bengal. The festival will be led by His Holiness H.G. Naru Gopal Prabhuji, Regional Secretary for ISKCON Bihar and Jharkhand, who will offer enlightening spiritual discourses and devotional guidance throughout the event.
This is not just a festival, it is a spiritual Mahakumbh,” said a temple spokesperson, Acharya Ramgovind Das. He further cites, “It is an invitation to connect deeply with bhakti and share in a message of unity, peace, and devotion.”
As part of ISKCON's global outreach,
With its blend of devotion, culture, and international participation, the ISKCON Festival 2025 in Patna is poised to be a remarkable celebration of spiritual unity.




