Daily Program
Begin every day in remembrance of Krishna
The morning program is the heart of life at New Madhuvan. Guests and community members are equally welcome — please contact us before visiting so we can prepare for you.
The morning program follows the traditional schedule taught by Śrīla Prabhupāda in every ISKCON temple around the world. It begins in the quiet hours before dawn — the time when the mind is naturally still and most receptive to the sound of Krishna's names.
In the brāhma-muhūrta, one should rise and meditate on Śrī Kṛṣṇa. This is the most auspicious time for spiritual practice.
Schedule
The rhythm of the temple day
04:30 – 05:00
Rising & preparation
Cold bath, tilaka and quiet preparation for morning sādhana.
05:00 – 05:30
Maṅgala-ārati
The auspicious first offering to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Krishna — kīrtan, incense and lamps.
05:30 – 07:00
Japa meditation
Chanting the Hare Krishna mahā-mantra on tulasī beads, sixteen rounds.
07:00 – 07:30
Tulasī-ārati
Honoring Tulasī Devī with kīrtan and offerings.
07:30 – 08:30
Deity greeting, Guru-pūjā & Bhāgavatam class
Morning darśana of the Deities, offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda, followed by a class on the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
08:30 – 09:15
Morning prasādam
A light breakfast honoring the offerings from the altar — fruits, milk, cereals.
09:15 – 12:15
Sevā across the farm
Care of the cows, work in the gardens and greenhouses, kitchen sevā, temple cleaning, construction and maintenance.
12:30 – 13:00
Rāja-bhoga ārati
The main midday offering to the Deities, followed by prasādam for the whole community.
13:00 – 16:00
Rest, study & personal seva
Reading Śrīla Prabhupāda's books, one-on-one guidance, personal projects, garden work or rest.
16:00 – 18:30
Afternoon activities
Seminars, Sanskrit and philosophy study, book distribution, harināma in nearby villages or the Burgas outreach.
18:30 – 19:00
Sandhyā-ārati
The evening ārati as the sun sets — quiet lamps, incense and kīrtan before the Deities.
19:00 – 19:45
Śrī Gaura-ārati & evening kīrtan
The evening ārati honoring Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, followed by full community kīrtan.
19:45 – 20:30
Evening prasādam & association
Light prasādam together, informal association, questions and conversation.
20:30 – 21:00
Reading & rest
Personal reading and early rest, to be ready for maṅgala-ārati again before dawn.
Guests are welcome
You may attend all parts of the program. Modest dress and mobile phones on silent are appreciated inside the temple room.
First-time visitors
If you have never been to a Krishna temple before, don't worry — someone will explain what is happening and guide you through your first ārati.