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ISKCON Whitefield is a spiritual centre under the aegis of ISKCON Bangalore, supporting gated and non-gated communities within the vicinity of Whitefield, Brook Fields, KR Puram, Mahadevpura and many more.<\/p>\n

The proximity to gated communities such as Prestige Shantinikethan, Brigade Metropolis, Adarsh Palm Retreat and many other communities makes it a blessing for the residents of Whitefield to associate and experience the divinity within their complexes.<\/p>\n

Activities at ISKCON Whitefield<\/h3>\n

Krishna Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Krishna Life sessions, initiated by ISKCON Bangalore, take the Bhagavad-Gita to homes and apartment complexes in gated communities across the city for busy working professionals. Clubhouses in apartments and societies come alive with spirituality as the ISKCON volunteers engage residents with the essence of the Gita over the weekend. As spiritual aspirants find it difficult to attend the sessions held in the temple for various reasons, we conduct the Krishna Life program at their place making it convenient for everyone to participate. The program includes a short thought-provoking talk by a senior ISKCON devotee, a meditation session, bhajans, and kirtans. It has drawn participants from all walks of life. Besides these, the following summarises the activities of Krishna Life at Whitefield communities such as Prestige Shantiniketan, Brigade Metropolis, Adarsh Palm Retreat, etc.<\/p>\n

Krishna Katha<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listen to the teachings and pastimes of Lord Krishna and empower yourself spiritually. Tune into the spiritually enlightening discourses that glorify the Lord\u2019s\u00a0lila<\/em>\u00a0in Srimad Bhagavatam, and listen to His golden words of wisdom in Bhagavad Gita that will bring you closer to Krishna than ever before.<\/p>\n

Kirtana<\/strong><\/p>\n

A divine opportunity to participate in melodious bhajans and kirtans that will uplift your spirits and provide inner peace.<\/p>\n

Satsanga<\/strong><\/p>\n

Associate with like-minded friends to enhance your spiritual quest. A gateway to join hands together in spiritual harmony and meet people from various walks of life. Hands that pray together stay together.<\/p>\n

Sacred Yatras<\/strong><\/p>\n

A golden pathway to explore the divine locations where the Supreme Lord performed His\u00a0lilas<\/em>. An organised, spiritually soul-stirring tour of holy\u00a0dhams\u00a0<\/em>like Vrindavan, Tirupathi and many more under the personal presence and guidance of devotees.<\/p>\n

Celebrate Utsavas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come together in the comfort of your own society to celebrate festivals like Janmashtami, Ram Navami and Narasimha Jayanthi in a unique way with all religious fervour and piety.<\/p>\n

Prasadam Feast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relish the delicious food that has been sanctified by the touch of Lord Krishna. The sumptuous sattvic prasadam will energise your mind and body spiritually.<\/p>\n

Culture Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n

A two-week culture camp is conducted exclusively for the kids of gated communities during summer vacation. Your kids will get an opportunity to learn and recite the shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita, including the translation as per Vedic traditions. The camp will culminate with Talents Day for the children to showcase their cultural learnings. We also conduct Yoga, Dance, Theatre, Arts & Crafts, Puranic story-telling sessions to ensure holistic cultural empowerment for your children.<\/p>\n

Community Festivals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collaboration with gated communities to organise festivals like Rath Yatra within the complexes.<\/p>\n

Krishna Life-ISKCON Bangalore presents, Janmashtami Art & Music (JAM) Fest, an eclectic Inter-gated Community cultural fiesta, a grand celebration of our rich culture and tradition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

JAM Fest is an all-encompassing and inclusive cultural melange that offers its participants, across all age groups, a platform to partake in a plethora of performing and non-performing arts like Dance, Music, Theatre, Chants, Costumes, Art, Oratory and Literary events.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With more than 30 solo and team contests, over 1000 prizes up for grabs, a rolling trophy for the best performing gated community, and a surprise gift for every participant, the fest is aimed at nurturing the spirit of collaboration and cooperation through collective celebration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us in weaving the threads of our cultural tapestry. Be prepared to be entertained, inspired, and enlightened. Get ready for an engaging, enlivening, and unforgettable journey, and experience immense pride and joy in our incredible heritage!<\/strong><\/p>\n

FOLK Program<\/h3>\n

\u2018Friends Of Lord Krishna\u2019 (FOLK) is a program initiated by ISKCON Bangalore to empower the youth with spiritual knowledge based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Hundreds of youngsters make their way to ISKCON Whitefield every weekend for a blissful evening of spiritual classes, music, dance and\u00a0prasadam<\/em>\u2014delicious food offered to Lord Krishna.<\/p>\n

The FOLK program employs highly interactive sessions handled by experienced faculties who have dedicated their lives as missionaries for over 20 years. A typical program on Sunday consists of teaching how to apply Vedic wisdom to current world realities. Solutions are provided to problems and challenges that the youth encounter everyday, like stress management, improving memory and concentration, ways to get rid of bad habits and excel in life. The youngsters are also taken through personality enrichment courses to explore their deeper selves and encourage them to become more reflective and introspective\u2014a real need in today\u2019s chaotic times.<\/p>\n

Some of the\u00a0highlights\u00a0of FOLK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art of Mind Control<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art of Mind Control is one of the most popular short presentation workshops where the participants learn to harness the untapped potential of the mind through techniques of mind control based on the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.<\/p>\n

Secrets of Success<\/strong><\/p>\n

Secrets of Success is a 24-hour experiential-based workshop conducted on weekends in the sacred precincts of Hare Krishna Hill, ISKCON Bangalore temple. There are seven secret principles discussed based on the timeless wisdom of Bhagavad-gita in this workshop. Some of the topics are:<\/p>\n