Weekly
Sunday Feast
Kīrtan, a class from Bhagavad-gītā and a full sattvic feast — open to everyone.
Events & Festivals
Retreats, festivals and gatherings
Throughout the year New Madhuvan hosts summer retreats, Vaiṣṇava festivals, visiting spiritual teachers, seminars, volunteer days and Burgas outreach programs. Exact dates are announced when they are officially confirmed.
Upcoming
Confirmed upcoming events
No upcoming events have been announced yet.
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Annual rhythm
What returns every year
Spring
Gaura-Pūrṇimā
Appearance day of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu — all-day kīrtan and a great feast.
Spring
Rāma-navamī
Appearance of Lord Rāmacandra — fasting until sunset, then celebration.
Summer
Janmāṣṭamī
The appearance day of Śrī Kṛṣṇa — the central festival of the year.
Late summer
Rādhāṣṭamī
Appearance of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī — flowers, kīrtan and sweet offerings.
Autumn
Govardhana-pūjā
A mountain of sanctified prasādam offered to Śrī Giri-Govardhana.
Autumn
Kārtika Retreat
The most sacred month — daily lamp offerings, extra kīrtan and readings from the Bhāgavatam.
Summer
Summer Retreats
Multi-day immersion retreats in bhakti-yoga, cow care and community life.
Throughout the year
Visiting Spiritual Teachers
Senior Vaiṣṇavas visit the community to give classes, lead kīrtan and offer personal guidance.
Throughout the year
Bhakti-śāstrī Seminars
Systematic study of Bhagavad-gītā, Śrī Īśopaniṣad and Nectar of Devotion.
Weekends
Volunteer Days
Hands-on service in the goshala, gardens, kitchen and around the temple.
Regular
Burgas Kīrtan Program
Harināma, kīrtan and preaching evenings in the city of Burgas.
Attending
What to know before you come
Guest accommodation
Simple guest rooms are available during festivals and retreats — please write in advance so we can prepare a place for you.
Prasādam & meals
All meals during events are freshly cooked sattvic prasādam, first offered to the Deities.
Language
Classes are usually offered in English and Bulgarian; some visiting teachers may present in Russian.
Volunteer sevā
Kitchen, decoration, cow care, kīrtan and reception — sevā is one of the most joyful ways to attend.
Getting here
Location
New Madhuvan is located in the countryside near Burgas, on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast — set deep in nature, far from the city. Detailed directions, transfers from Burgas and airport pick-ups for retreat guests can be arranged in advance.