DAILY Temple Schedule
5 am - Mangala Arati
6 am - Personal meditation
7:30 am - Greeting the Deities
8 am - Srimad Bhagavatam Class
9 am - Breakfast prasad
You are cordially invited to join us in all or part of the morning program, and start your day in a transcendent mood.
DAILY Bhagavatam Class
Srimad-Bhagavatam Class is 8 to 9 am in the Temple every morning (except Mondays).
Classes are also streamed live on Facebook at ISKCON Tucson's Transcendental Media Network, and you can catch up on previous classes - facebook.com/iskcontucsontmn
Weekly Classes & Events
TUESDAYS Bhagavad-Gita
Bhagavad-Gita class meets 6 to 7 pm every Tuesday in the temple library (aka Krishna Cove). We read together and discuss the Bhagavad-Gita As It Is.
THURSDAYS Krishna Cove
Krishna Cove meets at 6:30 pm every Thursday to discuss the philosophy of Bhakti Yoga and to encourage individuals in their practices. Whether you're new to Bhakti Yoga, or have many years of experience, we invite everyone to come participate.
We begin with Kirtan musical meditation, followed by discussion on Bhakti Yoga, ending around 8:30 pm with a free vegetarian feast!
Krishna Cove is also streamed live on Facebook, and you can catch up on previous kirtans and discussions - facebook.com/krishnacove
FRIDAYS Harinama
Join us for the "Yuga Dharma", the main spiritual activity recommended in the Ancient Vedic Scriptures for this age. We enthusiastically chant the Maha Mantra, dancing and singing on the streets of Tucson.
Please meet at the Temple at 6:30 pm to carpool or follow the caravan. We return to the Temple around 8:30 pm.
“My dear King, although Kali-yuga is full of faults, there is still one good quality about this age. It is that simply by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom.” (Bhāg. 12.3.51)
SATURDAYS Gardening Seva
Join us in Govinda's Community Garden every Saturday all year round (spring, summer, fall 9:30 to 11:30 am, winter 12 noon to 2 pm) for tilling, planting, weeding, harvesting, and composting, in service for Krishna and the ashram community.
Please bring your water bottle and dress comfortably for outdoor weather, sun etc. You're also welcome to join us in the temple morning program or breakfast before, and/or stay for lunch afterward.
SATURDAYS at Mantra Oasis
Come Join the Bhakti Sangha at Mantra Oasis every Saturday starting at 4 pm for kirtan, guest speakers, arati & dancing, and prasad potluck dinner.
To learn more about Mantra Oasis, please go to MantraOasis.com or phone 520-273-2273
6634 E Calle Dened, Tucson AZ 85710
SUNDAYS Love Feast
Join us each Sunday for an evening of musical meditation, topical philosophy, an ancient worship ceremony, and an
8-course vegetarian feast.
ALL FREE!
5:30 pm - Kirtan
6 pm - Topical talk
6:30 pm - Worship ceremony
7 pm - Announcements
7:10 pm - Feast
We also stream live on Facebook, and you can find earlier temple kirtans, yajnas, and talks - facebook.com/iskcontucsontmn
Sponsor a Sunday Feast, $151 for 75-100 plates - how to donate
Monthly Events
THIRD MONDAYS
Food for Life
Feeding the Unsheltered on Tucson's Southside - Join us on the 3rd Monday of every month!
Meet us at the Temple before we leave at 7 am, or meet us at 7:30 am at the Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W 23rd Street.
For the past 10 years we've been serving Tucson's houseless folks a six-course hot meal along with a kirtan.
Giving a plate of prasad is not only healthy and nourishing but it helps elevate the consciousness and brings spiritual awareness.
Sponsor a meal, $125 serves 100 plates - how to donate
Special Events & Festivals
Sri Krishna's Birthday Celebration
Sunday, September 3, 2023
5 to 8 pm
Join us in a grand public celebration with dancing, live music, entertainment, sacred bathing, kids activities, food booths, and more... followed by a free feast!
Also, Wednesday September 6th from 6 to 11 pm, on the actual appearance day of Sri Krsna, will be a more intimate gathering of the faithful with bhajan, readings, classes, drama, dance, abhisheka, and a prasad feast.
Be a sponsor for the Sunday festival $151, and receive devotional gifts and the blessings of Sri Krishna on this auspicious occasion - how to donate
Official Opening of the Vishnu Shiva Outdoor Mandir
Ganesh Chaturdasi
Tuesday, September 19
6 pm
After nearly two years, the beautifully hand-carved wooden temple is receiving its final touches for an Opening and Deity installation on Ganesh Chaturdasi.
Join us for bhajans, sacred bathing of the new murtis at Their installation ceremony, and a feast served for all.
Sponsor the Installation and Deity Puja $108 - how to donate
Jagannath Rathayatra
first time in Tucson!
Day of the Dead Parade
Sunday, November 5
3 pm
Join us in the parade and pull the cart! Meet us at Speedway and Grande at 3 pm to get in line.
Lord Jagannath will enliven the people of Tucson by giving his smiling benediction to all the festival attendees.
Diwali - Festival of Lights
and Govardhana Puja
Sunday, November 12
5 to 8 pm
Join us for Live music, Indian dance, Fire show, Kid's activities, Temple ceremonies, and free Vegetarian Feast
Please bring pure vegetarian sweets for Govardana Hill. Sponsor the Festival $108 - how to donate
