PLEASE TXT JANMASHTAMI KRISHNA PRABHU FOR ACCOMMODATION. HE HAS VARIOUS OPTIONS FOR YOU. DONT LEAVE IT TO THE LAST MINUTE

REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY- 25 June 2021 at 5pm

All You Need To Know For The Upcoming Hare Krishna National Festival!

Friday 15th October,2021

10 am - Arrival of devotees

10.30 am to 12 pm - Kirtan

12 pm - 2 pm - Fire Fox and other Paid activities

2pm Lunch

4.30 pm Welcome speech by H.G Kalasamvara Prabhu

5 pm onwards- 125th Year of Srila Prabhupada's Appearance celebration & glorification by Srila Prabhupada Disciples and Senior devotees

9 pm- Prasadam

Saturday 16th October,2021

7am- Deity greeting, Gurupuja by H.H Devamrita Swami

Class by H.H Devamrita Swami

9am- Breakfast

10 am - Harinam

After Harinam, Hot pool for devotees who wants to go/ Children activity, Bikes, Archery, Laser Tags etc

2 pm- Prasadam

3pm - Game time / soccer

5pm: Kirtan Mela

7pm - Kirtan by HH Devamrita Maharaj

9 pm- Dinner

Sunday 17th October, 2021

7am-Deity greeting / Gurupuja kirtan

8.30 am- Breakfast

10 am - H.H Devamrita Swami's Vyas Puja Celebration

Optional - Hot Pools, bikes etc

1 pm-Prasadam

Wrap up at 3pm

Director- H.G Kalasamvara Prabhu

Kirtan and entertainment- Govinda Kinkar das (0211035050)

Accomodation and Finance- Janmastami Krishna Prabhu. Pls txt (0210763762)

Head cook- Kasi Priya and Maha Nitai Prabhu

Communication - Divya Govinda Prabhu (0212563065)

Onsite issues- Suryachandra Krishna Prabhu (021440940).

Devotee Care- Krishnachandra Prabhu (02102750487)

***** Bring your own Duvet, Pillow and Sheet **

Questions & Answers

Q: When is this festival?

A: 15th October- 17th October 2021

Q: Is there any transport available to get from Auckland to Rotorua?

A: No, however, if you need help, pls contact Govinda Kinkar Prabhu

Q: When should we arrive for the festival?

A: Friday 15th October. Check in is 10 am onwards.

Q: What is the last day of the festival?

A: Sunday 17th

Q: Do I need to register if we aren’t staying on site?

A: Yes please and also kids too

Q: How many meals will be provided daily?

A: Three meals.

Q: Will there be vegan prasad available?

A: Yes

Q: Will there be any special guests attending the festival?

A: Yes, H.H Devamrta Swami will attend this festival

Q: If I bring my family, is there a cottage I can hire?

A: SOLD Out

Q: How much would it cost for a cottage?

A: Pls txt to Janmashtami Krishna Prabhu ( 0210763762)

Q: Will there be activities for children?

A: Yes, more info to come.

Q: Do I need to pay beforehand or when I arrive?

A: You must pay online.

Q: Can we get our money back if we can’t make it?

A: Sorry, no refunds.

Q: Can I attend a day or two?

A: Yes, but there is a set amount for the festival so you would still need to pay the full price.

Q: Do I need to pay for prasadam ?

A: FREE

Q: Can I stay elsewhere in Rotorua?

A: Yes. You would still need to register and prasad is FREE.

Q: What if i am only attending Vyas Puja, do i need to pay for anything

A: The organizers are not charging for it but you may need to talk to Shankarshan Ram Prabhu ( 021264 9810) for donations, he is organising Vyas Puja this year. However, for health and safety reasons you will have to register yourself.

We hope we covered all your questions, If you have any specific concerns or queries, please contact the person in charge of whichever category listed above.