Chaitanya Dasi and Paradheya Das moved to Sacramento in 1999, to do what they have been doing all their life, on the request of their Guru Maharaj. Spread love and devotion for God, Lord Krishna. They have dedicated their home as our temple since then. The bhajans, aartis, sankirtan, Bhagavad Gita discussions, samskara pujas, fire sacrifice and many such auspiscious activities have all been part of their daily routine. An excellent cook, Chaitanya Dasi also relishes teaching classical dance and drama, especially to glorifies the pastimes of the Lord on special events such as Jaganatha Rathyatra. Together, with all the devotees of ISKCON Sacramento, they have registered a non-profit organization, as a first step towards fulfilling a life long vision of building a beautiful Radha Krishna Mandir in the Sacramento region for devotees to participate in the beauty and depth of Sanatan Dharma.
Basics Facts
As taught in Bhagavad Gita, Vedic knowledge should be received in sampradaya (disciplic succession). ISKCON, founded in 1966 by Srila Prabhupada, is in once such sampradaya known as Brahma Madhava Gaudiya Vaishnav Sampradaya. As predicted in Vedic scriptures Lord Krishna appeared as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in the 16th century in Bengal and expounded the philosophy of “achintya-bheda-abheda-tatva” meaning “inconceivable simultaneous oneness and difference” to bring the Dvaita and Advaita philosophers of Sanatan Dharma together, to understand the relationship of jivatmas (souls) with the Supreme God. He also popularized the Sankirtan Movement and the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.
Please visit the FAQ section to learn about the "Seven Purpose of ISKCON". Also, learn about the "Four Regulative Principles" which all human beings need to follow if they wish to fulfill the purpose of their rare human birth.
Civic Activities
Visit us to relish vaishnav food, refer to scriptures, learn cultural skills like dance, drama and music for spiritual upliftment for free. We also provide counseling if you are stressed out or faced with difficult situation.
Cultural Services
We teach classical dance, drama, yoga, musical instruments for spiritual upliftment, with the intention of developing love and devotion for the Lord. Please call or email us if you wish to learn some.
Samskara Pujas
We perform traditional pujas for Griha-pravesa, Archanam, Bhumi Puja, Vivah, Satyanarayan Katha, Pumsavana, Sosyanti Homa, Jata Karma, Nama Karana, Mundana, Anna-prasana, Upanayana, Antyesti, Sraddha-kriya, Homas, Abhishek. Please call or email us if you wish to organize one.
Donations
If you share our vision for a Radha Krishna Mandir in the Sacramento, or wish to support all the services we provide free of charge to spread the message of love and devotion to the Lord, please feel free to donate money. Nicer still is if you get involved with us and spend your time, energy and intelligence for the Lord's pleasure. We are registered as a non-profit organization.
Our Emails
Paradhyeya Das & Chaitanya Dasi [Head Priest] paradhyeya.acbsp@pamho.net
Nandlal [Website] nandlal.das@iskconsacramento.com
Rahul [Secretary] iskconsacramento@gmail.com
ISKCON Sacramento Bhaktivriksha Centers
Many families in Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Orangevale, Rancho Cordova, Elk Grove host the Saturday evening Bhagavad Gita Discussions programs. Please call or email us if you wish to host one at your home.
ISKCON Sacramento Satellite Centers
Followers of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings are located in many communities around Sacramento, such as Grass Valley, Polluck Pines, and Stockton. Please email us if you wish to get in touch with them.