Festivals & Events

The Sacred Calendar at Hari Mandir, GTB Nagar, Mumbai

Year Round

Festivals Celebrated at Hari Mandir

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Shree Ram Navami

March/April

Grand Bhandara (community feast) with lakhs of devotees. Devotional programs, bhajans, and Ram Katha. Ram Navami is one of the biggest days at Hari Mandir with a massive gathering.

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Hanuman Jayanti

April

Sundar Kand Path, Hanuman Chalisa, and special prasad distribution on the birth of Bhagwan Hanuman.

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Shree Krishna Janmashtami

August

7-day Shrimad Bhagwat Katha organized before Janmashtami — very popular in the locality. Midnight celebration of Krishna Janma, Shobhayatra procession, and Brij Ki Holi (Phoolon Ki Holi) on the final day.

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Navratri

September/October

Nine nights of Mata Ki Chowki performed every evening by different devotional artists. Grand celebrations with community participation throughout all nine nights.

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Vijay Dashami / Dussehra

October

A huge effigy of Ravana is burnt to mark the victory of Dharma (Good) over Adharma (Evil). One of the most visually spectacular events of the year.

Diwali & Deepotsav

October/November

Lakshmi Puja, Annakut (Govardhan Puja), Bhai Dooj, and community celebrations with rows of diyas illuminating the temple premises.

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Mahashivratri

February

Night-long Shiva Puja at the Shivling shrine. Devotees can perform Jal-Abhishek throughout the night. Bhajans and kirtan continue till dawn.

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Holi & Holika Dahan

March

Holika Dahan on Purnima night followed by Holi (colors) celebrations the next morning with community participation.

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Makar Sankranti

January

Celebration of the sun's transition into Capricorn with special prayers, prasad, and community gatherings.

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Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepavali

November

Dev Deepavali — the Diwali of the Gods. Special pujas, diyas, and Kartik snan.

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