Our Festivals
Festivals at Gokulchand Temple are a celebration of faith, devotion and the divine leelas of Lord Krishna.Join us in these sacred occasions.
Celebrate Devotion
The list of festivals held at the Sri Sri Gokulchand temple is as follows:
Ras Yatra (known globally as "Shantipur Dangarash")
Experience the world-renowned 3-day Ras Yatra, celebrated globally as “Shantipur Dangarash,” a vibrant celebration of devotion, tradition, and Lord Krishna’s divine pastimes.
The festival is celebrated during Kartik / November – Agrahayan, filling the sacred town with devotion, joy, and timeless traditions.
The festivities continue with the sacred Kunjabhanga Festival on the 4th day, marking a beautiful conclusion to this cherished celebration.
Advaita Mahaprabhu
The birth anniversary festival of Advaita Mahaprabhu. This year, 2026, the 598th Advaita Era is being celebrated with great pomp.
Mahashivratri
Worship of Lord Shiva during the four sacred quarters of Mahashivratri, with devotion, prayers, offerings, and spiritual rituals throughout the night.
Dolyatra
Dolyatra is a joyous festival of colors, devotion, music, and celebration, where devotees seek divine blessings through prayers and rituals.
Chaitra Sankranti
Chaitra Sankranti marks the end of the Bengali year, celebrated with prayers, rituals, devotion, and heartfelt offerings seeking divine blessings and prosperity.
Phuldol Yatra
Celebrate the sacred Phuldol Yatra of Sri Sri Gokulchand, a beautiful festival of devotion, vibrant colours, flowers, music, and divine joy, celebrated with love and spiritual fervour in the month of April.
Ratha Yatra
Celebrate the sacred Ratha Yatra of Sri Sri Ramchandra, a joyous festival of devotion, tradition, and divine blessings, celebrated with faith and spiritual fervour in the month of June.
Jhulan Yatra
Celebrate the sacred three-day Jhulan Yatra of Sri Sri Gokulchand, filled with devotion, flowers, music, and divine joy during the auspicious months of July and August.
Janmashtami
Celebrate the sacred Janmashtami of Sri Sri Gokulchand, a joyous occasion filled with devotion, prayers, music, and divine celebrations during August and September.
Birth Anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s birth anniversary is celebrated at Gokulchand Mandir with devotion, prayers, kirtan, and spiritual rituals. Devotees gather to remember his teachings of love, compassion, and devotion to Lord Krishna. The temple resonates with sacred chants, creating an atmosphere of peace, joy, and divine blessings for everyone present.
Durga Puja
Durga Puja is the grandest celebration of Bengal, bringing together devotion, culture, art, music, and the spirit of community. During the auspicious month of October, the sacred presence of Maa Durga fills every heart with faith, joy, and hope.
With beautiful rituals, traditional festivities, vibrant decorations, and heartfelt prayers, Durga Puja becomes a timeless expression of Bengal’s rich heritage and spiritual traditions.
