2026 Damodar Puja & Diwali Utsav Registration

Join us for an in-person Damodar Puja & Diwali celebration in a farm atmosphere with Krishna, cows, kirtan, family activities, & fireworks.
About this Event

2026 Damodar Puja & Diwali Utsav is an in-person family festival open to everyone, whether you’re familiar with Krishna consciousness or looking for a cultural experience.

Celebrate Diwali at Govardhan Farm

Join the ISKCON of Greater Cleveland community for a day of spirituality, culture, music, nature, and community in a countryside farm setting. Enjoy Krishna’s pastimes, meet cows and horses, take part in activities for kids, and celebrate the Festival of Lights. Whether you're familiar with Krishna consciousness or simply looking for a wonderful cultural and family experience, everyone is welcome!

Festival experiences

• Meet Krishna’s cows and participate in go-seva
• Energetic Hare Krishna kirtan
• Govardhan Lila and parikrama
• Kids's acitivites: Rangoli, diya making, meet the horses
• Hear the story behind Krishna’s name Damodara
• Free vegetarian dinner prasadam
• A bright, colorful fireworks finale

Event details

• Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Time: 2:00 PM–6:15 PM
• Location: Beautiful farm setting in the Cleveland area
• Address: 939 OH-303, Streetsboro, OH 44241
• Hosted by: ISKCON of Greater Cleveland

Agenda

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Kirtan - Singing and Chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Go-puja - Feeding the cows
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Kids & Family Activities - Rangoli, Diya (ghee lamp) making, play with horses
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Govardhan-puja - Annakut & Parikrama (weather permitting)
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Damodar Puja - Story and Ghee-lamp offering
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Prasadam - Free sanctified dinner feast
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Bright & Colorful Fireworks (low sound to not scare the farm animals)