Programs in Berlin
All are welcome — no experience, no membership, no cost
Regular Weekly Programs
We hold regular programs throughout the week where you can experience kirtan, study the Bhagavad-Gita, and share prasadam with our warm community. All events are free of charge and open to everyone.
Free Prasadam Every Saturday at 6:00 PM
A home-cooked vegetarian feast offered to Krishna and shared with all guests — free of charge, with love. Come hungry, leave happy!
Location
Berlin — join our WhatsApp for location
Admission
Always free — donations gratefully accepted
Questions?
Saturday Program
Our Saturday evening program is the heart of our community. It is the ideal introduction for anyone new to Bhakti Yoga — a warm, welcoming gathering of singing, wisdom and shared food.
Saturday Evening
Every Saturday — All welcome
Kirtan — Congregational Chanting
We begin with the singing of the Hare Krishna mantra accompanied by mridanga drum, harmonium and kartals. Absolutely no experience needed — everyone participates!
Bhagavad-Gita Class
A verse from the Bhagavad-Gita is read, explained, and discussed openly. Newcomers' questions are warmly welcomed. Based on Srila Prabhupada's Bhagavad-Gita As It Is.
Q & A / Open Discussion
Relax with devotees, ask questions about the class, browse books by Srila Prabhupada, or simply sit and absorb the atmosphere.
🍛 Free Prasadam — Vegetarian Feast
The highlight of the evening! A lovingly prepared home-cooked vegetarian meal — offered to Lord Krishna before serving. Prasadam means "the mercy of the Lord." Everyone is invited to sit together and eat with the community. No cost, no obligation — simply enjoy.
Fellowship & Community
Stay as long as you like — chat with devotees, ask questions, browse Srila Prabhupada's books, or simply relax in warm spiritual company.
Ekadashi Chanting Day
Ekadashi is the 11th day of the lunar cycle — a sacred day for intensified devotional practice
Ekadashi Program
11th day of each lunar fortnight
Extended Japa Session
Group chanting on beads in a quiet, focused atmosphere — ideal for deepening your personal practice.
Scripture Reading
Reading and discussion from the Srimad-Bhagavatam — the ripened fruit of all Vedic literature.
Evening Kirtan & Arati
Devotional singing and the offering of lamps to the Deities — a deeply moving experience.
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi (literally "the eleventh") falls twice each month — on the 11th day of the waxing moon and the 11th day of the waning moon. In the Vaishnava tradition, Ekadashi is observed as a day of fasting from grains and beans, increased chanting, and heightened devotional activities.
According to the Vedic scriptures, the influence of the moon on the mind is strongest around Ekadashi, making it an ideal time for meditation and spiritual practice. It is said that fasting and chanting on Ekadashi purifies ten times more than on other days.
Newcomers Welcome
You don't need to fast to join our Ekadashi programs. Simply come, chant, and experience the special atmosphere of this sacred day.
Vaishnava Festivals
We celebrate the major Vaishnava festivals with special programs, feasts and joy
February / March
Gaura Purnima
The appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu — the golden avatar who inaugurated the sankirtana movement 500 years ago. Celebrated with all-day chanting and a special feast.
📅 18 July 2026 | 🕐 10:00 AM onwards
Ratha Yatra Berlin 2026
The chariot festival — one of the oldest festivals in the world — brings Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra out to the streets of Berlin. Kirtan, free prasadam and a joyful procession. Open to all, free of charge.
- Starting point: Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple, Hasenheide 106, 10967 Berlin
- Kirtan • Prasadam • Procession
- Expected Gathering: 600+ Devotees
- Free vegan & vegetarian prasadam for 600+ people
- bhaktiyogaberlin.de
October / November
Diwali & Damodara
The festival of lights coincides with the holy month of Kartik (Damodara). We light ghee lamps, sing the Damodarashtakam prayers, and celebrate with the community.
July / August
Janmashtami
The appearance day of Lord Krishna — celebrated with fasting throughout the day, followed by a midnight feast and jubilant kirtan to mark Krishna's birth at midnight.
August / September
Radhashtami
The appearance day of Srimati Radharani — the Divine Mother and the most beloved devotee of Lord Krishna. Celebrated with offerings of flowers and devotional singing.
November
Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa-puja
The appearance day of Srila Prabhupada — a deeply devotional day honouring our founder with offerings, readings from his books, and heartfelt tributes.
What to Expect as a Newcomer
- Arrive anytime — the doors are always open. No need to be exactly on time.
- Remove shoes at the entrance, as is traditional in Vaishnava temples.
- Join the kirtan — feel free to clap, sing along, or simply listen and absorb.
- Attend the class — the Gita discussion is relaxed and questions are very welcome.
- Receive prasadam — enjoy the meal with the community. The food is always vegetarian.
- Ask questions — our devotees are happy to chat, answer questions, and share books.
What Should I Wear?
Come as you are. There is no dress code. Some guests choose to wear modest, comfortable clothing, but this is entirely up to you.
Do I Need to Be a Hindu?
Absolutely not. Krishna consciousness is for all people. We welcome people of all religions, backgrounds and nationalities. Bhakti Yoga is a universal science of the soul.