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November 2024
ISKCON of Arizona Newsletter
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Tatiana is organizing our outreach,
like our recent Appreciation Dinner.
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Full-length article in the Arizona Star
on our temple community.
See article here
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Greetings & Namaste!
November has so many festivals this year that we could dub it "Festival Month." The month begins with one of our biggest annual events, Diwali/Govardhana, combining the "Festival of Lights" with the celebration of Lord Krishna's lifting Govardhana Hill to protect His devotees from the wrath of the god Indra. Lots of action!
At mid-month we're reviving our annual tribute to Beatle George Harrison by celebrating his spiritual evolution through music. After listening to some of his songs, we'll hear stories from Gurudas, who knew George in the late 1960s and early 70s. Very "edutaining!"
November always reaches a crescendo at our all-vegan Thanksgiving Dinner. Our devotees at two stations will be ready to serve all you can eat, inside or on the patio, where live music will play and Sufi, our pet turkey, will strut his stuff.
A must taste!
For more info about all these festivals, please keep scrolling.
Yours in service,
Sandamini Devi
sandamini108@gmail.com
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Best November Days for
Meditation and Fasting
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Govardhana Puja
Friday, November 1st
Diwali Festival - 5:30 to 8 pm
Disappearance Day of
Srila Prabhupada
Tuesday, November 5th
(fasting till noon)
Utthana Ekadasi
Tuesday, November 12th
(fasting from grains & beans)
Purnima - Full Moon
Friday, November 15th
Last day of Karttika
Utpanna Ekadasi
Tuesday, November 26th
(fasting from grains & beans)
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Original painting of
Lord Narasimhadev
on display at our
Appreciation Dinner.
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"Feast for the Beast"
at Tucson Zoo
For the past ten years Govinda's has been selected to participate in the Tucson Zoo's fund-raiser, "Feast for the Beast," an annual event where guests enjoy a variety of food and drinks from popular restaurants as they mingle with the Zoo's animal residents.
At this year's event, Raj, Yamuna & Ranjana served mango halavah, papadums & sesame chutney to the happy attendees. It's a great way to meet new people and introduce them to our blessed food.
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Appreciation Dinner at the Temple
On October 18th we held an "Appreciation Dinner" to express gratitude to our congregation for their support over the past 30-plus years.
Highlights included a talk by our Governing Body Commissioner, HH Badri Narayana Swami, a short video of our history in Tucson since the late 80s, plus a 3-D model of our new temple complex to be built in the one-acre lot next to our existing property.
The evening ended with a delicious 12-course dinner accompanied by flute playing.
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Devotees at "Tucson
Meet Yourself"
"Tucson Meet Yourself" is an annual folklife festival celebrating Tucson's diverse cultures and traditions through food, music, and dance.
Held downtown, the City of Tucson sponsors the event every year. We were happy to be there chanting and dancing, and look forward to bringing more Krishna culture to the event in 2025.
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More progress on temple development | |
The design is "Rajasthan meets the Southwest," by the renowned architect John Maddocks. New report next month | |
Upcoming Festivals at the Temple | |
Rathayatra Chariot Festival | |
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Our Chariot and Jagannath Deities will roll with the
All Souls Procession in Downtown Tucson.
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On Sunday, November 3rd, at 4pm, meet us on the corner of Grande & Speedway, where we'll be chanting and dancing by the Chariot. During the parade we'll be distributiing blessed cookies, plus a delicious feast at the end. See you there! | |
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Diwali - Festival of Lights & Govardhana Puja
Friday, November 1st
5:30 to 8 pm
One of our most colorful and joyful festivals. Live music, Indian Dance with Kakoli Basu & Troupe, Fire Show, Kids Activities, and a free feast served under the stars. Please join us!
To sponsor the festival,
donate $101 and
receive gifts!.
Click HERE to Donate
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Parking at Jack Ferrier's Tire Shop. | | |
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5:30 pm - Nikunja & Nadia leading kirtan on main stage
6:00 pm - Welcome & Blessing for the Festival
6:15 pm - South Indian Martial Arts Stick Dance by Badrinatha
6:20 pm - Drama by Community Kids of Govardhana Hill.
6:45 pm - Kakoli Basus Dance Troupe - Part 1
7:00 pm - Ram Leela girls Diwali Dance
7:05 pm - Kakoli Basus Dance Troupe - Part 2
7:15 pm - Fire Show with Nikunja & Bala
7:25 pm - Fireworks
7:30 pm - Offering of Deepa (Lamps) in Temple Room with Prayers
7:45 pm - Honoring Govardanan Hill (Annakut) & Arati/Kirtan
8:00 pm - Feast Served Outside
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George Harrison Memorial Concert
Join us as we honor the life of George Harrison and his spiritual journey through music. Tucson's Mark William will play some of George's songs, then special guest, Gurudas, will tell stories of his times with George in the late 1960s and early 70s.
Sunday, November 17th
5 to 7pm
Feast at 7:30
Tickets $5
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Become a Monthly Donor at the Temple | |
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While we might invest our finances into the stock market, real estate, or other avenues to see growth, an investment to support Krishna's Temple is the only one that has everlasting returns!
Click Here to Sign Up
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Tithing dollars help maintain your temple and cover monthly expenses like electricity, gas, water, vegetables, grains, flowers, yard maintenance, and insurance.
When you come to the temple any day of the week and see the beautiful darshan, the refreshing gardens, the free breakfast and feast prasadam, remember that's only possible because of our regular monthly donors.
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It's an honor, blessing and privilege to serve Krishna!
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The Sunday Feast & Festival | |
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Join us each Sunday for an evening of musical meditation, topical philosophy, an ancient worship ceremony, and an
8-course vegetarian feast.
ALL FREE!
5:30 pm - Bhajans
6 pm - Topical talk
6:30 pm - Worship ceremony
7 pm - Announcements
7:10 pm - Feast
November's Sunday Speakers
Nov 3rd - Rathayatra with All Souls Procession Downtown --
NO Temple Festival this Sunday
Nov 10th - Suresvara Prabhu
Nov 17th - George Harrison Memorial Concert 5 to 7 pm
Nov 24th - Dhiro Datta Prabhu
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Sponsor the Sunday Feast for an upcoming birthday, anniversary, or special day in the name of a loved one. Donations are tax deductible.
Sunday Feast Sponsorship for 75-100 plates is $151.
SPONSOR HERE
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Krishna's Home is now open for residents | | |
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Krishna's Home, A Haven of Devotion and Care
Please take a look at our November one-page newsletter to see the Home's progress!.
Click HERE to read.
Krishna's Home
514 E. Blacklidge Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85705
Krishnashome.org.
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Hare Krishna Food for Life
Feeding the Unhoused on Tucson's Southside
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Thank you, Seva Priya & Tamal.
Thanks Wendy and Eileen
for sponsoring a meal for our unhoused friends.
Your compassion is exemplary! .
Thank you, Jagdish, for sponsoring on behalf of your family & Jivananda Prabhu.
So much appreciated!!
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Join us on the 3rd Monday
of every month!
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For the past 15 years at the Southside Presbyterian Church, we've been
serving Tucson's unhoused folks a
six-course meal plus a kirtan.
Please consider helping.
Sponsor a meal here.
$125 serves 100 plates.
Come help us serve every
3rd Monday of the month at 7am.
Donate Here
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Govinda's Vegan/Veggie Restaurant | |
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Join us for our Vegan Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, November 28th
12 noon to 5 pm
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Meet Sufi, our pet turkey and guest of honor. Two stations will serve all you care to eat with live music
playing on the patio.
See full menu here
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Govinda's Self-Serve
All-You-Care-To-Eat Hours:
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Lunch - Wednesday through Saturday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner - Tuesday through Saturday
5 pm to 8 pm
Sunday Brunch - 11 am to 2:30 pm
Closed Mondays
See the menu on Govinda's webpage: iskcontucson.org/govindas
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Govinda's guest quote of the month: "Good healthy food, great staff, nice location." October 2024 | |
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Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers who help so much in the smooth running of the temple: Tatiana, Fonda, Murli, Nikunja, Nadia Bihari, Kurtis, Caitlyn, Chris, our Food for Life helpers, and our youth serving the Sunday feast!
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Income/expense Tracker: Please click to view the Monthly Financial Statement on our Seva webpage - iskcontucson.org/seva
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Have your home, car, business, or family blessed and protected
with the help and guidance of our experienced temple priests.
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Authentic Indian
Cuisine Catering!
All varieties of Indian foods for parties, weddings, and banquets, including entrees, savories, and sweets. Over two years in service now, our Nepali cooks have mastered many Western dishes, too. See our new catering menu online at iskcontucson.org/govindas.
Call Kul Sharma at (520) 891-8083
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"Of months I am November-December."
"The month of [Mārgaśīrṣa] November-December is considered the best of all months because in India grains are collected from the fields at this time and the people become very happy."
(Bhagavad-gita, As It Is Chapter 10, text 35, excerpt from verse & purport)
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"Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī...says that the incident of Kṛṣṇa's breaking the pot of yogurt and being bound by Mother Yaśodā took place on the Dīpāvalī Day, or Dīpa-mālikā. Even today in India, this festival is generally celebrated very gorgeously in the month of Kārttika by fireworks and lights... (Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.9.1-2 purport) | |
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