Deepotsava: 27 Oct to 24 Nov 2026

Imagine entering a temple illuminated by sacred lamps while hundreds of devotees sing Sri Damodar Ashtakam together before Lord Krishna. Gupt Vrindavan Dham invites you to experience this devotional atmosphere during Deepotsava 2026, which will be celebrated from 27 October to 24 November 2026. Visit the temple with your family, join the evening kirtan and personally offer a ghee lamp to Lord Damodara during this month-long celebration.

Deepotsava 2026 Date

Deepotsava 2026 at Gupt Vrindavan Dham will begin on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, and conclude on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

The month-long celebration will take place at Gupt Vrindavan Dham, Jagatpura, Jaipur, where devotees can participate in the daily offering of ghee lamps to Lord Damodara throughout Kartik Maas.

Programme timings may be adjusted on special celebration days, so visitors should confirm the schedule with the temple before planning their visit.

How to Participate in Deepotsava

Visitors can participate in Deepotsava by attending the evening programme and following the guidance provided by temple volunteers.

Attend the Evening Aarti

Visitors are encouraged to arrive before Shayan Aarti so that they have sufficient time for darshan and can join the congregation before the lamp offering begins. Arriving early will be particularly helpful on weekends and days when a larger gathering is expected.

Offer a Ghee Lamp

After Shayan Aarti, devotees will have an opportunity to offer a ghee lamp before Sri Yashoda Damodara. Every lamp should be handled carefully and placed only where directed by temple volunteers.

Parents should remain close to children while they participate in the lamp offering because the lamps will contain a live flame.

Join Damodar Ashtakam and Kirtan

Devotees can sing Sri Damodar Ashtakam with the congregation or listen attentively while the prayer is offered. The lamp offering will be accompanied by devotional singing and Hare Krishna kirtan.

Those who wish to understand the prayer before visiting can read the Sri Damodar Ashtakam lyrics and meaning.

Deep Daan Seva

Devotees may offer Deep Daan seva during Deepotsava in their own name or on behalf of their family. The seva supports the offering of ghee lamps and the arrangements required for the month-long temple celebration.

Those who cannot attend the temple personally may contact Gupt Vrindavan Dham to learn whether a lamp offering can be arranged on their behalf.

Deep Daan is offered as an expression of devotion and remembrance of Lord Krishna. It should not be presented as a guarantee of material prosperity or any particular worldly result.

Visitor Information

Visitors should keep the following points in mind while attending Deepotsava at Gupt Vrindavan Dham:

• Please arrive before Shayan Aarti to participate in the complete evening programme.
• Follow the instructions provided by temple volunteers during the lamp offering.
• Keep children under adult supervision while handling a lit lamp.
• Wear modest and respectful clothing inside the temple.
• Maintain a peaceful atmosphere during deity worship and Damodar Ashtakam.
• Follow the temple’s photography and videography guidelines.
• Allow additional travel time on weekends and special celebration days.

Visit Gupt Vrindavan Dham for Deepotsava 2026

Join us at Gupt Vrindavan Dham from 27 October to 24 November 2026 and experience a month of lamps, prayer, kirtan and devotion to Lord Krishna.

Come with your family, attend the evening celebration and offer a ghee lamp before Sri Yashoda Damodara. Visitors who want to understand the dates and wider significance of the sacred month can read the complete Kartik Maas 2026 guide.