Week by week

Regular gatherings

Recurring gatherings, each with its own page describing what happens, when, and how to take part.

  • Four musicians in a sunny room decorated with flower garlands: three play mridanga drums and one plays the harmonium, eyes closed in song.

    Sunday Love Feast

    Sundays · 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

    Our main weekly gathering, and the best time for a first visit: kirtan, a class on the Bhagavad-gita or Srimad-Bhagavatam, and a vegetarian feast shared together.

  • A room full of people raise their arms while chanting before the open altar, led by a devotee in white.

    Monday Evening Gathering

    Mondays · 6:30–8:30 p.m.

    A weekly evening gathering at the temple. Everyone is welcome.

  • Evening kirtan with dancing and clapping in a room lit by string lights and framed by flower garlands.

    Friday Evening Gathering

    Fridays · 6:00–8:00 p.m.

    A weekly evening gathering at the temple. Everyone is welcome.

All times are Eastern Time (Syracuse).

Festivals and occasions

Special dates

Festivals and other one-time gatherings, listed once their dates are confirmed.

  • Sri Damodara Kartik Retreat

    Spend a Kartik weekend at the temple, immersed in Krishna consciousness with the devotees. Free, and everyone is welcome.

    When
    Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Friday 6:00 p.m. – Sunday 1:30 p.m.
    Where
    Mantra Central · 300 Crawford Ave
    Cost
    Free

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