Krishna Fest Schedule

SATURDAY, JULY 25

4:00 - YOGA CLASS

This will be held outdoors. Bring a mat and wear loose, comfortable clothing. This will also be a chance to mingle, try on a sari, shop and listen to the music.

- There will be outdoor activities throughout the evening.

- There will be an area for conversing with some of our guests who are experts on diverse topics. Some of them are:

- Kirby Wilkens - rainwater harvesting, solar power, year-round gardening
- Harvey Harmon – development of a sustainable, intentional community 20 minutes south of Greensboro
- Mathura - cob (mud and straw) walled house, organic goat dairy and organic vegetable farming

-Alexander Tuttle - Healing with the power of sound vibration. His clients claim to feel "Possibly more relaxed than they can ever remember in their entire life." When the body is stress free, it can heal itself.

5:00 - AROTIK CEREMONY
To be held in the temple. A traditional ceremony accompanied by kirtan (musical chanting). Depending on the mood of the crowd, this can include group dancing and can be quite an ecstatic experience.
http://www.krishna.com/en/node/724 (for an explanation of arotik)

5:30 - PRESENTATION - WHO IS KRISHNA?
Charu will introduce us in a very personal way to the central personality of this event. Visiting us from Utah, Charu operates a Hare Krishna radio station and organizes Krishna festivals that gather over 10,000 guests. He is well-acquainted with his subject matter.

6:15- AROTIK CEREMONY

6:45 - US ARMY MONK FROM IRAQ

He began his spiritual quest while stationed in Afghanistan in 2001 and was given the name Partha Sarathi by his spiritual teacher. He will make a brief presentation and then open for questions.

7:00 - DINNER-Famous Hare Krishna cooking suggested donation of $5-10

7:30 - DANCE PERFORMANCE

8:00 - PRESENTATION - SUSTAINABLE HAPPINESS

Jayadvaita Swami will explain how this is possible

8:45 - CANDLE LIGHT KIRTAN - PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE AND A

SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

More and more scientific studies are validating the extraordinary power of prayer which brings about positive changes in very difficult situations. Be one of the angelic, prayerful singing voices to bring about change on a macro level. This will be the most memorable part of the evening. We will start in a slow, meditative, melodic chant of:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

As the kirtan gently builds in momentum, some will want to stand and dance.


SUNDAY, JULY 26

1:00 - Arotik and kirtan

2:00 - Presentation by Jayadvaita Swami and Charu (topic to be announced)

3:00 - Lunch

4:00 - Tour of the Village