Diyas lit at RKTNC during Maha Deepotsava

RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Celebrate the Sacred Season With Us

From Maha Deepotsava to Raksha Bandhan — join our community for a season of grand festivals, kirtan, and prasadam.

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UPCOMING GRAND FESTIVALS

Sacred Celebrations Ahead

Diyas lit at RKTNC Maha Deepotsava

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NOV

SATURDAY

FEATURED · GRAND FESTIVAL

Maha Deepotsava

Festival of a Thousand Lamps

The temple courtyard glows with a thousand hand-lit brass diyas, followed by grand aarti and prasadam.

🕐 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Main Courtyard

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Janmashtami Dahi Handi celebration at RKTNC

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SEP

FRIDAY

FEATURED · SACRED FESTIVAL

Janmashtami Dahi Handi Mahotsav

A Day of Bhakti & Butter

Bal-Mukund darshan, joyful kirtan, a 7.5 ft Dahi Handi, and a festive community feast.

🕐 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Main Hall

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Raksha Bandhan rakhi tying ceremony at RKTNC

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AUG

THURSDAY

FEATURED · FAMILY CELEBRATION

Raksha Bandhan Celebration

A Thread of Love & Protection

A sacred rakhi-tying ceremony, satsang, and joyful bhajans celebrating the bond between siblings.

🕐 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Community Hall

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Every Hour, a Blessing

The complete programme for Maha Deepotsava, from the first suprabhatam to the final aarti of the night.

Maha Deepotsava

Saturday, November 7

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5:30 AM

Suprabhatam & Temple Opening

Gates open to devotees.

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7:00 AM

Abhishekam to Sri Radha Krishna

Milk, honey & sandalwood offering.

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11:00 AM

Alankaram & Flower Decoration

Marigold and jasmine garlands.

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4:30 PM

Diya Lighting Begins

Volunteers light a thousand brass lamps.

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6:00 PM

Grand Maha Aarti

Accompanied by nadaswaram & drums.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

A Day of Bhakti & Butter

The complete programme for Janmashtami Dahi Handi Mahotsav, from Bal-Mukund darshan to the community feast.

Janmashtami Dahi Handi Mahotsav

Friday, September 4

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4:00 PM

Bal-Mukund Darshan

Kids dressed as young Krishna.

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5:00 PM

Katha & Kirtan

Stories of Krishna's childhood pastimes.

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7:00 PM

Panchamrit Abhishek

Sacred bathing of the deities.

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8:00 PM

Dahi Handi

The traditional pot-breaking ceremony.

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8:45 PM

Prasadam & Community Feast

A festive meal for all devotees.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

A Thread of Love & Protection

The complete programme for the Raksha Bandhan celebration, from satsang to prasadam.

Raksha Bandhan Celebration

Thursday, August 27

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10:00 AM

Satsang on Raksha Bandhan

The significance of the sacred thread.

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11:00 AM

Rakhi Tying Ceremony

Sisters tie rakhi on brothers before the deities.

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12:00 PM

Bhajans & Kirtan

Devotional singing for the occasion.

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12:45 PM

Prasadam Distribution

Sweets and blessings for all.

PAST HIGHLIGHTS

Moments We Carry With Us

Glimpses from celebrations past — each one a thread in the living fabric of our temple community.

Devotees with diyas at last year's Maha Deepotsava

The Night of Ten Thousand Flames

Last year's Deepotsava drew over 4,000 devotees. As the final aarti began, every lamp in the courtyard was raised together — a river of light offered in one breath of devotion.

Kirtan and celebration at last year's Janmashtami

Dahi Handi: Joy Unbound

Children and youth formed human pyramids to reach the handi, cheered on by the whole community — a joyous tribute to Krishna's playful spirit.

Siblings celebrating Raksha Bandhan at RKTNC

Threads That Bind Us

Sisters and brothers gathered for a heartfelt Raksha Bandhan, renewing bonds of love and protection before the deities.