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Youth Leadership workshop

October  3rd
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First Annual Gala Evening

October 9th
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Bhoomi Pujan for
RKTNC Phase 2

October 4th
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Special satsang with
swami mukundananda

October 2nd - 8th
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The Heart of RKTNC

Yamuna maa project

Vrindavan right here in North Carolina

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October 2nd – 8th
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Youth Leadership Workshop

October 3rd
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Bhoomi Poojan

October 4th
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Annual Gala Evening

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FIND YOUR STILLNESS

Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina

Far from the rush of everyday life, tucked among the peaceful woodlands of North Carolina, stands a temple where nature and devotion breathe as one.

Come as you are — leave with your spirit renewed.

RKTNC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Hindu temple at 23 Radhika Way in Apex, NC, serving the Triangle community — Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The temple offers daily darshan, weekly satsang, festivals, and youth programs. All are welcome.

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Temple Offerings

Embrace the Sacred Tradition

Week Day Darshan

Morning : 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening : 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Bhog & Aarti

Everyday 12:00 PM & 6:30 PM

Weekend Darshan

9:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Daily Special Programs

Rudrabhishek
Monday - 7:00 PM
Hanuman Chalisa & Sindoor Abhishek
Tuesday - 7:00 PM
Bhagvad Gita Study
Wednesday - 7:00 PM
Lalitha and Vishnu Sahasranama
Friday - 7:00 PM
Shri Ram Katha
Saturday - 7:00 PM
Srimad Bhagavad Mahapuran
Thursday - 7:00 PM
Satsang & Preeti Bhog
Sunday - 10:00 AM

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Featured celebrations

upcoming temple events

Annual Gala Evening
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
An elegant evening of live music, dinner, and community — featuring Swami Mukundananda and Indian Idol fame artists Biswarup Banerjee & Sirsa Rakshit.
/annual-gala-evening
Community Event
Bhoomi Poojan
October 4, 2026
October 4, 2026
Join us for the sacred Bhoomi Pooja, invoking blessings on the land as we break ground for RKTNC's new temple hall and gopuram.
https://www.rktnc.org/bhoomipujan
Special Pujas & Yagna
Satsang with Swamiji
October 2, 2026
October 7, 2026
Uplifting kirtan, inspiring discourse, and heartfelt reflection with Swami Mukundananda — a special week of satsang and community.
/satsangwithwamiji
Katha & Discourse
Summer Satsang & Kirtan Evening
June 15, 2026
An evening of devotional kirtan, satsang, and prasad distribution with the community.
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Festival
Guru Purnima Celebration
July 4, 2026
Devotees gathered to honor spiritual teachers with special pujas, katha, and cultural performances.
/guru-poornima-2026
Festival
Janmashtami Utsav
August 15, 2026
Midnight aarti, abhishekam, and cultural programs celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
https://www.rktnc.org/janmashtami
Festival
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Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi
September 12, 2026
September 26, 2026
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celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings.The Utsav unfolds with a grand procession and Sthapan, daily Ganpati poojas, cultural offerings, a hands-on idol making workshop for families, and a joyous Visarjan — culminating eleven days of devotion, culture, and community
https://www.rktnc.org/ganeshchaturti2026
Festival
Amavashya
September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026
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Special Pujas & Yagna
Aja Ekadashi
September 7, 2026
September 7, 2026
EK
Special Pujas & Yagna
Pavitra Ekadashi
August 23, 2026
August 23, 2026
EK
Pavitra Ekadashi with Satsang & Preeti Bhoj.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Haryali Teej
August 16, 2026
August 16, 2026
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Haryali Teej festival with Satsang & Preeti Bhoj.
Festival
Thiruvadi Puram
August 14, 2026
August 14, 2026
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Festival
Shravan Maas Starts
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
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Beginning of the holy Shravan month - auspicious for Lord Shiva worship.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Amavashya
August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026
OT
Special Pujas & Yagna
Dev Shayni Ekadashi
July 24, 2026
July 24, 2026
EK
Dev Shayni Ekadashi - Lord Vishnu goes to sleep.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Amavashya
July 13, 2026
July 13, 2026
OT
Special Pujas & Yagna
Yogini Ekadashi
July 10, 2026
July 10, 2026
EK
Special Pujas & Yagna
Purnima & Satyanarayan Katha
June 29, 2026
June 29, 2026
PU
Special Pujas & Yagna
Nirjala Ekadashi
June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026
EK
Nirjala Ekadashi - strict waterless fasting day.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Parama Ekadashi
June 11, 2026
June 11, 2026
EK
Special Pujas & Yagna
Purnima & Satyanarayan Katha
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
PU
Special Pujas & Yagna
Nammalvar Jayanti Celebrations
May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026
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Celebration of Nammalvar Jayanti.
Festival
Padmini Ekadashi
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
EK
Special Pujas & Yagna
Amavashya
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
OT
Special Pujas & Yagna
Apara Ekadashi
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
EK
Special Pujas & Yagna
Purnima & Satyanarayan Katha
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
PU
Special Pujas & Yagna
Ramanujar Jayanti Celebrations
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026
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Festival
Mohini Ekadashi
April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026
EK
Special Pujas & Yagna
Amavashya
April 25, 2026
April 25, 2026
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Special Pujas & Yagna
Sita Navami
April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
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Celebration of Sita Navami - appearance day of Mata Sita.
Festival
Ramanujar Jayanti
April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
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Ramanujar Jayanti celebration with Bhagavad Gita Study.
Festival
Varuthini Ekadashi
April 13, 2026
April 13, 2026
EK
Special Pujas & Yagna
Purnima & Satyanarayan Katha
April 2, 2026
April 2, 2026
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Special Pujas & Yagna
Kamda Ekadashi
March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
EK
Special Pujas & Yagna
Amavashya
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
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Special Pujas & Yagna
Papmochini Ekadashi
March 14, 2026
March 14, 2026
EK
Papmochini Ekadashi - the sin-destroying Ekadashi.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Aamlaki Ekadashi
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
EK
Aamlaki Ekadashi fasting day.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Amavashya
February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026
OT
New moon day (Amavashya).
Special Pujas & Yagna
Vijaya Ekadashi
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
EK
Vijaya Ekadashi fasting observance.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Purnima & Thaipusam & Satyanarayan Katha
February 1, 2026
February 1, 2026
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Full moon with Thaipusam celebrations and Satyanarayan Katha.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Jaya Ekadashi
January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026
EK
Jaya Ekadashi fasting day.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Indian Republic Day
January 26, 2026
January 26, 2026
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Celebration of Indian Republic Day.
Community Event
Martin Luther King Day
January 19, 2026
January 19, 2026
OT
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - temple open regular hours.
Community Event
Shattila Ekadashi
January 14, 2026
January 14, 2026
EK
Shattila Ekadashi observance.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Aurudra Darshan
January 3, 2026
January 3, 2026
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Special darshan celebrating Aurudra Nakshatra.
Festival
Purnima & Satyanarayan Katha
January 2, 2026
January 2, 2026
PU
Full moon day with Satyanarayan Katha recitation.
Special Pujas & Yagna
Bhakti Diwas (Akhand Mahamantra)
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2026
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Day of devotion with continuous chanting of the Mahamantra.
Festival
Lohri
January 1, 2026
January 1, 2026
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Celebration of the harvest festival of Lohri at the temple.
Festival
Radhashtami
September 20, 2026
September 20, 2026
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Celebrate the divine appearance of Radha Rani, the embodiment of pure love, devotion, and compassion. Join us in seeking her blessings on this sacred occasion of Radhashtami.
https://www.rktnc.org/events/radhashtami-2026
Festival
Andal Jayanti & Independence Day
August 15, 2026
August 15, 2026
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Andal Jayanti celebrations and Indian Independence Day.
Festival
Sanskriti & Akshaya Tritiya
April 19, 2026
April 19, 2026
MF
Sanskriti cultural program with Akshaya Tritiya celebrations.
Festival
Raksha Bandhan
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
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Raksha Bandhan celebration with Satyanarayan Katha.
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Festival
Rathyatra
July 15, 2026
July 19, 2026
MF
Grand Rathyatra (chariot festival) of Lord Jagannath with Bhagavad Gita Study.
Festival
Indian Heritage Summer Camp
June 15, 2026
August 14, 2026
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A joyful summer filled with storytelling, dance, yoga, arts, music, games, heritage workshops, and hands-on learning inspired by India's timeless traditions.
/indian-heritage-summer-camp
Cultural Learning
Annamaya Pada Kusumulu
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
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A soul-stirring celebration of Annamayya's timeless kirtans. Saptagiri Kirtans (Ghoshti Ganam) at 11:00 AM, followed by Solo & Group Annamayya Kirtans at 12:00 Noon.
/annamayapadakusumulu
Devotional Music
Purushottam (Adhik) Maas
May 17, 2026
June 14, 2026
MF
Experience a spiritually uplifting month filled with Bhagwat Katha, Vishnu Yagnas, Chandi Havan, Ganapathy Yagna, Satyanarayan Katha, and devotional gatherings for peace and divine blessings.
/adhikmass
Special Pujas & Yagna
Vasant Panchami
January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
MF
Festival
Makar Sankranti
January 14, 2026
January 14, 2026
MF
Festival
Goda Jayanthi
August 16, 2026
August 16, 2026
MF
Sri Godha Jayanthi celebrates the divine appearance of Goddess Andal (Godha Devi), the only female Alwar and a revered saint of the Sri Vaishnava tradition. Her timeless devotion and compositions, Tiruppavai and Nachiyar Thirumozhi, inspire devotees toward pure love, devotion, and complete surrender to God.
/godhajayanthi2026
Festival
Youth Leadership Workshop
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
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A transformative leadership workshop for college and high school students featuring Swami Mukundananda, industry experts, and college professors. Build confidence, discover your strengths, and connect with inspiring mentors.
https://www.rktnc.org/youthleadershipworkshop
Youth Program
Hanuman Jayanti
April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026
MF
Festival
Rama Navami
March 20, 2026
March 29, 2026
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Festival
Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
MF
Festival
Holi
March 1, 2026
March 3, 2026
MF
Festival
Maha Shivaratri
February 14, 2026
February 16, 2026
MF
Festival

Temple iNitiatives

Phase 2 Temple Expansion

A sacred vision is taking shape in Apex, North Carolina. a place where devotion, wisdom, and community come together. The temple expansion will create a beautiful new home for Radha Krishna, with a grand temple, cultural spaces, and a traditional gopuram. Designed to welcome devotees of every generation, the new space will provide room for worship, festivals, learning, and togetherness. More than a building, this is a lasting legacy of faith, service, and love for generations to come.
Join us in building a sacred home where countless hearts can gather, grow, and experience the Divine.

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Seva at RKTNC
Seva at RKTNC

Project Yamuna Maa

Experience the essence of Vrindavan right here in North Carolina. Project Yamuna maa is our heartfelt undertaking to manifest a beautiful sanctuary at the temple, featuring a sacred pond, peaceful footbridges, lush landscaping, and serene walking paths and mediation area. Discover the vision and see how you can support this sacred initiative.

Inspired by the sacred waters of Vrindavan where Shri Krishna played, the Yamuna Maa Sanctuary brings that divine spirit to North Carolina — a sacred pond and gathering space for worship, stillness, and community at the temple grounds.

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Seva Opportunities

Serve the Temple and Community

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Your Contribution

Can Change Someone's Life

At RKTNC, we believe that living with devotion and a spirit of service transforms every action into volunteering, bringing joy, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment.

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Volunteering at RKTNC

Volunteering

A Joyful Expression of Seva

Volunteering at RKTNC is a joyful expression of devotion and service. It's an opportunity to grow spiritually, connect with the community, and contribute selflessly to a greater cause.

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Our Programs

Uplifting Lives of the youth

Bal-Mukund

A structured values-based learning program for children.

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Summer Camps

Creative, cultural, and educational camps for ages 6–14.

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Toastmasters

Public speaking, leadership and confidence for youth.

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Bal-Mukund

A structured values-based learning program for children.

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Sacred Stories

Tales from Braj & Beyond

Janmashtami Celebration at the Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina
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September 21, 2026

Janmashtami Celebration at the Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina

From September 4–6, 2026, JKYog’s Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina celebrated Janmashtami with three days of vibrant devotion, cultural programs, and joyful festivities. From Krishna Janam, Bhajan Jamming, Bal Mukund Darshan, Dahi Handi, and Nauka Vihar to Braj Leela Jhankis and children’s performances, every activity brought the divine world of Braj to life. The celebration concluded with soulful Satsang and sankirtan, bringing the community together in devotion, remembrance, and heartfelt love for Shree Radha-Krishna.

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Radhashtami2026: who is radharani
Spirituality
September 19, 2026

Radhashtami2026: who is radharani

Shree Radha is Krishna’s eternal hlādinī-shakti (divine bliss-giving power)—not separate from Him, yet manifesting as Her own divine form. She is the embodiment of selfless divine love (Prem), whose grace guides souls toward loving service of Shree Krishna. This Radhashtami, we celebrate Her eternal divinity, boundless love, and causeless grace, praying for a heart filled with devotion and selfless love.

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Janmashtami Special: A Descent of Grace How the Supreme Becomes Accessible
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September 5, 2026

Janmashtami Special: A Descent of Grace How the Supreme Becomes Accessible

Lord Krishna’s divine appearance is not for Himself, but out of boundless compassion—to protect devotion, inspire righteousness, and guide souls toward lasting bliss through His names, forms, and pastimes.

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