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Patotsav
The day commemorates the installation anniversary of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram at Gupt Vrindavan Dham, which is celebrated annually with joyous and gorgeous festivities.
Patotsav is the day when their Lordships Sri Sri Krishna Balaram appeared in the auspicious land of Pink City, Jaipur, also known by the name Gupt Vrindavan.
The year 2025 marks the 13th Patotsav Festival
In 2025, Gupt Vrindavan Dham celebrates 13 years since the installation of Their Lordships, Sri Sri Krishna Balaram. Over the years, the temple has remained dedicated to spiritual and social welfare through various initiatives, including educational programs and humanitarian efforts.
Patotsav is an annual festival observed in the Chaitra month (April–May) to commemorate the appearance of the Deities in the temple. This year, the grand celebration spans five days, from 30 April to 04 May 2025, at Hare Krishna Marg, Jagatpura, Jaipur.
The appearance of the Lord brings along all auspiciousness and blesses all devotees with the glorious opportunities to serve Him in person. Join in the celebrations with us on this Patotsav Festival!
🌺 What is Patotsav?
Patotsav is a sacred annual festival in Hindu tradition that commemorates the anniversary of the installation (Prana Pratishtha) of deities in a temple.
The term is derived from two Sanskrit words:
- Paat: the ceremonial enthronement of the deity on the Sinhasan (altar)
- Utsav: meaning festival or joyous celebration
Rituals and Activities:
- Abhishekam – ceremonial bathing of the Deities
- Alankaram – adorning with beautiful garments and ornaments
- Arati – offering of lamps with melodious kirtans
- Pushpa Seva – floral offerings
- Bhagavat Katha – spiritual discourses for enlightenment
Installation of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram at Gupt Vrindavan Dham
Gupt Vrindavan Dham organizes a grand festival on this divine day and celebrates the appearance of Sri Sir Krishna Balaram in Jaipur. The reception of Sri Sir Krishna Balaram was desired by His Divine Grace Swami Srila Prabhupada Himself in the year 1975 when he visited Jaipur with his foreign disciples.
Patotsav 2025 – A 5-Day Grand Festival
Dates: Wednesday, 30 April – Sunday, 4 May 2025
Patotsav is one of the biggest celebration organized at Gupt Vrindavan Dham every year. The whole festival is celebrated for 5 days in series with multiple sacred events on each day.
There are cultural programs organized in the campus to enhance the divine pleasure of Sri Sri Krishna Balram and amplify the festive mood of devotees.
Day 1 – Sri Sudarshan Puja & Havan (30th April, Wednesday)
This festivity marks the beginning of Patotsav and is performed on the Akshay Tritiya Tithi. This is the 1st day of Patotsav and is falling on Wednesday, 30th April this year. The grand Sudarshan Cakra established at the top of the temple is offered sacred Havan and is showered with fragrant flower petals.
There is offering of unique Sudarshan Aarti and the whole event is witnessed by the Deity of Srila Prabhupada along with performance of Yajna and Kirtans.
Highlights of the Day
- Sudarshan Havan & Flag Change Ceremony
- Garlanding & Arati
- Grand Maha Arati of Sudarshan Chakra
- Srila Prabhupada Utsavar Deity Procession to Main Temple Hall
- Dinner Prasadam for all attendees
🕓 Timings: 6:15 PM onwards
Day 2 – Cultural Celebration — Dance, Drama & much more! (1st May, Thursday)
A vibrant day of artistic devotion and traditional storytelling.
Highlights of the Day
- Krishna Balaram Pallaki to Vrindavan Garden
- Children’s Classical Dance & Dashavatar Show
- Folk Drama: Kal Tak & Drama on Srila Prabhupada’s Jaipur Visit
- Maha Arati & Pallaki Utsav
🕖 Evening program starts at 6:45 PM and concludes by 9:30 PM
Day 3 – Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra (2nd May, Friday)
This is organized on the 3rd day of Patotsav. Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Utsav Vigraha are adorned with gorgeous outfits and jewelry and are offered fresh fragrant flower garlands. They are escorted in the City on the beautifully decorated Ratha. There is grand procession organized with beautiful decorations of flowers, lightings and festoons.
Melodious Musical Kirtans are offered to the Lord by devotees singing in harmonious voices. A 500-meter-long procession moves in the midst of the city, singing and dancing on the ecstatic chant of Hare Krishna Kirtans. The day culminates with an ear-pleasing narration of transcendental pastimes of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram and delicious Maha-Prasada distribution to all participants.
Highlights of the Day
- Stage Program & Ratha Yatra Inauguration
- Grand Ratha Yatra from Jagatpura to Temple
- Maha Arati
- Dinner Maha Prasadam
🕔 Program begins at 5:00 PM and concludes around 9:00 PM
Day 4 – Bhajan Sandhya (3rd May, Saturday)
A devotional evening of song, community, and shared aspirations.
Highlights of the Day
- Pallaki Seva to Vrindavan Garden
- Temple Project Announcements & Updates
- Soulful Bhajan Sandhya by Agam Agrawal
- Evening Maha Arati & Pallaki Utsav in MTH
🕖 Program begins at 6:45 PM and concludes by 9:30 PM
Day 5 – Maha-Abhishekam of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram (4th May, Sunday)
The day of Maha-Abhisheka is the final (5th) day of the Patotsav wherein the Deities are offered grand Maha-Abhishekam with dozens of fruit juices, sacred waters and fragrant flowers. The celebration is held in the evening hours of the day and the devotees prepare diligently throughout the day for all the programs to happen smoothly.
All the devotees are personally invited along with their families to participate in the divine celebration and witness the Maha-Abhisheka of the Deities. Every participant is surcharged with the devotional vibrations and immense blessings of the Lord. Participate whole heartedly in the Patotsav Festival this year with your friends and family members.
Highlights of the Day
- Rajbhog Offering with 108 Bhogas
- Rajbhog Arati & Feast
- Krishna Balaram & Gaur Nitai Pallaki
- Maha Abhishekam & Festival Lecture
- Samproksana
- Maha Arati & Pallaki Yatra
- Dinner Maha Prasadam
🕓 Program runs throughout the day starting 4:30 AM, with final events post 9:30 PM
How to Participate in Patotsav 2025
Participate to immerse in the Divine Vibrations
Witness the gorgeous celebrations with your near and dear ones and partake in the divine blessings for boundless peace, prosperity and good fortune. Sponsor the variegated sevas in your name and receive the Maha-Prasada at your home on this Patotsav.
Offer generous donation for Patotsav Festival and attract the blessings of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram in your life.
Seva Opportunities
Sponsor:
- Abhishekam Seva
- Pushpa Seva
- Annadaan Seva
- Mandir Nirman Seva
Receive Maha-Prasadam and blessings in return.
Volunteer Services
Devotees can offer their talents and hobbies by volunteering for various services.
Online Participation
Watch live broadcasts, offer sevas, and receive prasadam at your doorstep.
Festival Schedule
Join the Celebration
Be part of this divine celebration with your family and friends.
Receive eternal blessings from Sri Sri Krishna Balaram through participation, donations, and seva.
👉 For more information, visit:
🔗 Official Website of Gupt Vrindavan Dham
📞 Or contact the temple for assistance in sevas, or volunteering.
