Organizing Srimad Bhagavatam Festivals: A Divine Invitation

Introduction to Our Spiritual Project

We are excited to introduce our great spiritual project aimed at organizing Bhagavatam festivals, popularly known as the performance of Bhagavatam-saptaha. We all know that performing Bhagavatam-saptaha is part of our glorious Hindu tradition. Every Hindu understands that attending Bhagavatam katha brings numerous material and spiritual blessings.

Benefits of Bhagavatam Saptaha

Spiritual Benefits:

1. Engagement in Enlightening Activities:
   • Listening to the holy name.
   • Hearing enlightening stories and philosophy of Srimad Bhagavatam.
   • Performing deity service.
   • Associating with devotees and spiritually minded people.
   • Living in holy places while hearing Krishna’s lilas performed there.

Material Benefits:

1. Blessings for Success:
   • Opportunity for wealth.
   • Liberation of ancestors.
   • Fulfillment of all desires.
   • Overcoming problems and obstacles in life.

Our Unique Contribution

We are the only Western-born people who perform Bhagavatam-saptaha in the world. In these modern times, when people are drifting away from their own traditions and culture, our presence is very encouraging. We, as Westerners born into Christian religion and culture, have embraced Vedic culture and Hindu religion as our life and soul. To every Indian and Hindu, this should be an example and inspiration to search for gems of spiritual wealth in their own religion and culture.

Unique Presentation Style

Our presentation of Bhagavatam-saptaha is unique in the world. It includes:

• Singing Bhagavatam shlokas.
• Narrating stories.
• Interactive participation of the audience.
• Magic tricks.
• Explanation of verses according to previous acharyas and our own experience.
• Bhajans.
• Slide show presentations.
• Videos about katha performed.
• Videos from holy places.
• Different sound effects connected to the narration of katha.
• Drama.
• Bharat Natyam dance.

Venues for Bhagavatam Saptaha

We can present Bhagavatam-saptaha in various places such as:

• Temples.
• Auditoriums.
• Community centers.
• Pandals.
• Private houses.
• Spiritual festivals.
• Yoga studios.

Benefits of Bhagavatam Katha

The performance of Bhagavatam katha brings innumerable benefits:

• Spiritual upliftment of community members.
• Bringing us closer in service to God.
• Spiritual association and closer relationships among community members.
• Encouraging people to be more active in their community.
• Encouraging people to follow their own culture and religion.

List of Bhagavatam Kathas We Perform

We offer a wide range of kathas from the 1st to the 12th canto, including but not limited to:

• Narada Muni katha.
• Maharaj Parikshit katha.
• Kunti stuti – Maharani Kunti ki prathana.
• Bhisma stuti – Pitamaha Bhisma.
• Varāha deva katha.
• Kapila Devahuti samvad.
• Dakṣa yagja.
• Bhakta Dhruva katha – Charita katha.
• Pṛthu Maharaj katha.
• Purañjana katha.
• Pracetās katha.
• Ṛṣabhadeva katha.
• Maharaja Bharata katha.
• Ajamila katha.
• Vṛtrāsura katha.
• Citraketu katha.
• Bhakta Prahlāda katha – Prahlada charita.
• Gajendra Moksha katha.
• Samudra Mantan katha.
• Bali Maharaja katha.
• Matsya avatara katha.
• Ambarish carita katha.
• Rama Lila katha.
• Paraśurāma katha.
• Yayati gita katha.
• 24 gurus.
• Uddhava gita.
• Markandeya rishi charita.
• Dashavatara katha.
• Sampurna bhagavat katha.
• Srimad Bhagavatam Mahatmya.
• Krishna janma Lila.
• Putana vadha.
• Damodar Lila.
• Gopi gita.
• Rasa Lila.
• Rasa panca adyaya.
• Venu gita.
• Govardhana Lila.
• Gopi Vastra Harana Lila.
• Kaliya Mardan.
• Brahma vimohana lila.
• Krishna Bala Lila.
• Damodara Lila.
• Akrura Milan.
• Mathura Lila.
• Dwaraka Lila.
• Kurukshetra Lila.

(Note: The Bhagavatam katha to be performed is at your choice or according to our inspiration.)

Magic Bhagavatam for Kids

Children are the future of human society. Creating samskaras or spiritual impressions in their minds should start from childhood. Following the instruction of Prahlad Maharaj, we created a program to present Srimad Bhagavatam to children in a unique and easy-to-understand way. Our program, “Bhagavatam for Kids,” ensures that children are engaged meaningfully during katha.

Extra Programs for Children

Our children’s programs include activities such as:

• Magic show illustrating stories from Srimad Bhagavatam.
• Aratic day.
• Children learn to offer incense, lamp, flower.
• Children learn how to do kirtan.
• Balloon swords.
• Face painting.
• Making bridges to cross the ocean – game.
• Ratha-yatra day.
• Spiritual cinema.

Spiritual Games for Kids

We perform various spiritual games with kids, such as:

• Search for Sita day.
• Demons in Vrindavana.
• Imitating animals of Vraja.
• Imitating activities of different avatars.
• Churning the ocean of milk.
• Steps to Vaikuntha.
• Imitating Krishna’s games as a child.
• Hanuman hops.
• Krishna kidnaps Rukmini.

Following Examples of Krishna and His Devotees

In all games, children follow the example of how Krishna played with His cowherd friends in the forest of Vrindavana. In Srimad Bhagavatam, we find how many great devotees of Krishna, such as Uddhava and Maharaja Parikshit, started their lives playing with dolls of Krishna, performing deity worship, and spiritual festivals, even as children.

Extra Programs for Schools and Organizations

We also offer spiritual programs for schools and other kids’ organizations, covering important topics such as nonviolence, spirituality, kids’ education, and healthy lifestyles. By organizing such programs, you can also promote the activities of your organization.

Steps for Organizing Bhagavatam Katha

1. Registration:
   • Send us the katha registration form available on our website: www.bhagavatam-katha.com and provide detailed information about the organization of the katha.
2. Confirmation:
   • We will reply within 7 days.
3. Travel and Accommodation:
   • Organize travel expenses and accommodation for at least two persons (katha speaker – Madhucchanda Das and bhajan singer – Ojasvi Das). We hold Croatian and Bosnian passports, so for some countries, we will need a recommendation letter to obtain a religious visa.
4. Promotional Materials:
   • We will provide materials for katha invitation in electronic format for printing or sharing on your web page, Facebook, or other media.
5. Performance:
   • Finally, the katha is to be performed for the pleasure and benefit of all!

Contact Us

Please contact us to organize this most wonderful festival in your local community.

Hoping to hear from you soon!