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JKYog Grand Global Diwali Fest

Oct 21st (Fri) - Oct 25th (Tue)  2022

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after He defeated Ravan in the historic war in Lanka.

Symbolically, Diwali is the time to awaken the light in our etheric hearts and push away the darkness of ignorance. It is the time to request God to illumine the intellect to enable us to detach our mind from the material allurements. To quote Swami Mukundananda, “Just as we clean our house during Diwali, we must also clean the heart to welcome the Lord.”

Participate in the grand Diwali celebration at Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (Allen) in the Divine Presence of Swami Mukundananda to hear about the beautiful pastimes of Lord Ram.

 

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Highlights!

Deepavali

11,111 Diya Lighting

Lakshmi Pooja

Special Diwali Poojas  & Laxmi Pooja

Ram Leela

Ram Leela

Govardhan Pooja Annakoot

Govardhan Pooja

Hanuman Chalisa

1008 times Hanuman Chalisa Chanting

Carnival Games

Special Diwali Satsang with Swamiji

Akhand Kirtan

Kirtan

FoodFestival

Food Festival

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Program Schedule

Day Time Highlights
Fri Oct 21st 6:00 PM
  • Vishnu Sahasranamam
  • Cultural Program
  • Food Festival (5:30 PM)
Sat Oct 22nd 5:30 PM
  • Ram Leela
  • Laxmi Pooja
  • Food Festival (5:30 PM)

Sun Oct 23rd

 

10:30 AM

  • Diwali Special Satsang with Swamiji

6:00 PM 

  • Cultural Program
  • Food Festival (5:30 PM)
7:15 PM
  • Hanuman Pooja
  • 1008 times Hanuman Chalisa
  • Ram Raksha Stotra
  • Food Festival (5:30 PM)

 

Mon Oct 24th

 

5:30 PM

  • Diwali/ Chopada Pooja
  • 11111 Diyas Lighting
  • Welcoming Ram Sita ji, Ram Rajya Abhishek
  • Diwali Celebration
  • Lord Ram Abhishek
  • Swamiji's message
  • Food Festival (5:30 PM)

Tue Oct 25th

6:00 PM 

  • Govardhan Pooja
  • Annakoot/ 56 Bhog
  • Food Festival (5:30 PM)

Please note that there will not be any fireworks for Diwali.

Day Time Highlights
Sat Oct 22nd 4:30 AM onwards
  • Vishnu Sahasranamam
Sun Oct 23rd 4:00 AM onwards
  • Laxmi Pooja
  • Ram Leela

9:00 PM onwards

  • Satsang

Mon Oct 24th

4:30 AM onwards
  • Hanuman Pooja
  • 1008 times Hanuman Chalisa
  • Ram Raksha Stotra

 

Tue Oct 25th

 

4:00 AM onwards

  • Diwali/ Chopada Pooja
  • 11111 Diyas Lighting
  • Welcoming Ram Sita ji, Ram Rajya Abhishek
  • Diwali Celebration
  • Lord Ram Abhishek
  • Swamiji's message

Wed Oct 26th

4:30 AM onwards

  • Govardhan Pooja

11,111 Diya Lighting

Diwali Diya Lighting
  • 11,111 Diya Lighting - an offering by the Community.
  • Sweets offered to Siya Ram & Radha Krishna.
  • Grand Diwali Celebrations
  • Light a Diya for your Family.

Special Diwali Poojas

Diwali Diya Lighting

 

  • Dhanteras Lakshmi Pooja - Sat Oct 22nd, 6:00 pm 
  • Hanuman Pooja - Sun Oct 23rd, , 7:15 pm 
  • Diwali/Chopada Pooja - Mon Oct 24th, 5:30 pm
  • Diwali Lord Ram  - Mon Oct 24th, 5:30 pm
  • Goverdhan Pooja - Tue Oct 25th , 6:00 pm
  • Join the Pooja In-person or Online

More Fun Activities for the Family!

Ram Leela

Ram Leela

  • Beautiful Leelas of Sri Ram enacted by enthusiastic devotees.
  • Live Performance uniquely choreographed.
  • Oct 22nd (Sat) evening
Diwali Fireworks

Satsang with Swamiji

  • Sun Nov 23 10:30 AM CDT
  • Please note that there will be no fireworks for Diwali
Diwali Fireworks

Food Festival

  • Daily 5:30 pm onwards from Oct 21st - Oct 25th. Join us with Family & Friends

 

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Seva Opportunities - Diwali Pooja & Celebrations

Seva Opportunities USA & All Other ($) India (Rs)
Grand Sponsor $5001 Rs.100,001
Mukhya Yajman $1501 Rs.30,001
Pramukh Yajman $1001 Rs.20,001
Yajman $501 Rs.10,001
 Mahaprasad (Sun Oct 23rd) $251 Rs.5,001
Diwali Special Pooja Package $101 Rs.2,001
Lord Ram Abhishek & Aarti $51 Rs.1,001
Govardhan Pooja, Annakoot & Aarti $51 Rs.1,001
Seva Opportunities USA & All Other ($) India (Rs)
Dhanteras & Laxmi Pooja $25 Rs.501
New Year Samuhik Archana, Aarti & Kirtan $25 Rs.501
Hanuman Pooja $25 Rs.501
Diwali Pooja $25 Rs.501
Offer Pooja Thali to Lord Ram $11 Rs.201
Offer a Diya ($1/diya in multiples of 5) $5 Rs.101

Diwali Special Pooja Package - All Poojas for $101 (Rs.2,001)

Includes all the Diwali Poojas: Lord Ram Abhishek & Aarti, Diwali Pooja, Govardhan Pooja, Annakoot & Aarti, Dhanteras & Laxmi Pooja, New Year Samuhik Archana, Aarti & Kirtan & Hanuman Pooja.

Annual Sponsors & Community Partners

Thank You for your continued and much-appreciated support to Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas. 
Contact the temple at (972) 527-6195 for additional information on becoming a sponsor.

 

Nanban Foundation
Priya Living
Discount Power

Community Partners

Durpiest Pop
Radio Carvan DFW

Diwali FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)


Diwali Mahotsav is the celebration of Diwali, also known as Deepavali, and is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu tradition.


Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

Diwali is celebrated in different parts of India to commemorate the following:

  • Northern India - Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan.
  • Southern India - Lord Krishna defeats the demon, Narakasur.
  • Western India - The day, Lord Vishnu, as Vaman Bhagwan, sent King Bali to rule Sutala.

Dhanteras is the first day that marks the beginning of Diwali.

JKYog & Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas celebrates Diwali Mela in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.

The highlights are:

  • Lakshmi Pooja
  • 1008 times Hanuman Chalisa
  • Ram Leela
  • Diwali/Chopda Pooja
  • Ram Abhishek
  • Govardhan Pooja & Annakoot
  • 11,111 Diya Lighting
  • Swamiji’s message
  • Cultural Programs: Ram Leela & Dance performances


The special Diwali Poojas that have been organized are:

  • Lakshmi Pooja
  • Ram Raksha Stotra
  • Diwali/Chopada Pooja
  • Govardhan Pooja

Yes! We are excited that Swamiji will grace the temple, devotees & the community with his presence on Diwali, Monday, Oct 24th 2022. He will participate in the grand 11,111 Diya Lighting and deliver his special message.

Radha Krishna Temple is excited to once again light 11,111 Diyas on the occasion of Diwali. Do not miss the magnificent Temple decked up with lights and Diyas!

Yes, you can sponsor Diyas in multiples of 5 ($1/diya). Click below to sign-up online. You can also pay at the Temple Front Desk. https://www.radhakrishnatemple.net/diwali-seva-opportunities

Lakshmi Pooja will be performed on Saturday, Oct 22nd, 2022. It will be a Samuhik (group) pooja that you can participate in with your family. You can pay ahead here: https://www.radhakrishnatemple.net/diwali or at the Temple front desk.

The Diwali special pooja package includes all the Diwali Poojas: Lord Ram Abhishek & Aarti, Diwali Pooja, Govardhan Pooja, Annakoot & Aarti, Dhanteras & Laxmi Pooja, New Year Samuhik Archana, Aarti, Kirtan & Hanuman Pooja. The seva (cost) of the pooja is $101.

Govardhan Pooja is on Tuesday, Oct 25th, 2022 6 pm onwards. We will have 56 Bhog Annakoot.

Yes, all are welcome to bring prasad for Lord Krishna. Please let us know what Prasad you will bring here. Prasad can be brought to the temple anytime from 10 am - 5 pm on Tuesday, Oct 25th. Drop off is at Yugal Kunj Canteen (1st floor).

For questions contact Neha at 972- 897-0111

Yes! Every day at 8 pm from Friday, Oct 21st - Tuesday, Oct 25th.

Outside fireworks are not allowed. The Temple will provide bagged fireworks free of cost.

Cultural programs will be showcased on October 21st, 22nd & 23rd, 2022.

Friday, Oct 21st, 2022 - 7:30 pm Venue: Prayer Hall

Dance performances by NatyaNidhi Dance School & Nrityanjali Kathak Academy.

 

Saturday, Oct 22nd, 2022 - 5:30 pm Venue: CICE Building

Ram Leela by Sai Nritya Academy

 

Sunday, Oct 23rd, 2022 - 6:00 pm Venue: CICE Building

Dance performance by Kathak Rhythms.

The main entrance gate to the temple will be closed. Entry to the temple parking lot will be from 1292 Bossy Boots Dr. Parking will be available at the Temple campus and adjacent to the Temple on 1292 Bossy Boots Dr, Allen, TX-75013. Overflow parking is at Allen ISD Service Center (opposite the Temple) at N. Watters Road. Please use the pedestrian crossing to cross the street.