Bhakti Festival 2025 in Goloka Dhama - "dive in to the pure essence of Bhakti"!

A weekend full of Mantra music, Kirtan, Yoga and devotion awaits you from June 27-29. The Bhakti Festival - where Bhakti is at home. Goloka Dhama, a place where millennia-old wisdom and modern spirituality merge in a unique atmosphere full of joie de vivre and depth.

 

What you can expect:

 

Mantra concerts and Kirtan singing
Magical Mantra sounds, Yoga for the soul!

 

The headliners: Tarana Chaitanya, Krishangi Lila, Gopali (Gauri) Reich, Maya Plum and Ekachakra and other musicians. Their Bhakti opens your heart and makes your soul dance, elevating your Bhakti to a new level.

 

Yoga for body and mind
Hatha yoga: for movement and mindfulness
Mantra yoga and mantra flow: mindful mantras in motion
YIN Yoga: deep relaxation and stretching

 

Workshops & Inspiration
Be inspired by workshops on spirituality, yoga and the art of living with your heart in connection with a higher reality.

 

Mantra Circles: Singing mantras together - an experience full of joy, harmony and exchange. Feel free to bring your musical instrument.

 

Bhakti Yoga Lectures: Learn what Bhakti really means and how it can transform your life.

 

Japa workshops: Learn the art of meditative chanting (you are welcome to bring a mala).

 

Learn to play the harmonium: learn to play the harmonium and discover your voice. If available, please bring your own musical instrument.

 

Soundbath with Krishangi Lila: Let yourself be carried away to other spheres by deeply relaxing sounds.

 

... and many other inspiring topics.

 

Vegan soul food - culinary highlights
The best vegan delicacies, freshly and lovingly prepared.

 

Daily rich "Temple Prasadam"

 

Cakes, tarts, snacks - sweet and savory

 

Hot and cold drinks, smoothies and juices

 

 Bhakti Festival Program (subject to minor changes):

Friday, June 27

Arrival (and check-in) from 1 p.m.

Arrival (and room check-in) from 1 pm 

14:00-14:50 Sweet sounds of Devotion from Japan (bring your yoga mat) with Prema Bhakti Chandrika and Suniti in the Tent 

15:00-16:00 "60-MINUTES Yoga & Breath Work" with Saskia Rettig (bring your yoga mat) in the Tent 

16:15-17:30 Welcome Kirtan Circle with Ananda Luz (bring your yoga mat) in the Tent

5 - 6 p.m. Dinner

17:30 - 19:30 Kirtan concert. Welcome to Goloka Dhama! 

Fridays "Big Kirtan" - Goloka Sound & Gopali in the Temple room

20:00 - 20:30 Official opening of the festival with inspiring words of HH. Sacinandana Swami and HH. Krishna Kshetra Swami (recorded)

Welcome to Goloka Dhama "Swagatam" with Narayani D.D. (Goloka Dhama) and Divya Nama (Festival Organization)

South Indian Temple Dance - live performance by Sri Radha and Indulekha Gopi in the Temple room 

20:30 - 21:30  Kirtan concert with Krishangi Lila in the Temple room 

Saturday, June 28

06:30 - 07:15        Japa - Yoga for the spiritual soul (workshop) with Adisesa in the Temple room

07:45 - 09:00 Srimad Bhagavatam - Spiritual Talk and Paramatma Meditation with Puroshottama Krishna in the Temple room Bhagavatam

08:00 - 09:00 Earth Meditation in the women's circle with Nicole Wolter in the Nandagram room

09:00 - 10:30 Mantra YIN yoga class with Maya Plum and Divya Nāma (bring your yoga mat) In the Tent 

09:15 - 11:00 Breakfast

10:30 - 13:30 Kirtan Circles in the Tent (Ekachakra, Gopali-Gauri Reich, Saskia Rettig, Caro & Ana)

12:30 -13:30 Celestial Communication Workshop with Ananda Luz in the Nandagram room 

14:00-14:45 "I am a gift to the world" workshop with Rahel in the Nandagram Room

13:30 - 15:00 Lunch

15:00 - 15:55 Soundbath with Krishangi Lila in the Temple room

16:00 - 16:30 "30 Minutes Yoga Pause -deep stretch" with Saskia Rettig (bring your Yoga Mat) in the Tent 

16:30 -17:30 Workshop Kirtan culture: "dance moves" with Tarana Chaitanya in the Temple room

16:30 - 18:00 Mantra Vinyasa Yoga Class with Marco Büscher and Melanie Bergweiler (bring your yoga mat) in the Tent

17:00 - 18:30 Dinner

18:00 - 19:30 Kirtan concert Goloka Sound & Maya Plum in the Temple Room

20:00 - 21:30 Kirtan concert with Tarana Caitanya in the Temple Room

 

NEW! Childrens Program:

Saturday 14:55- 16:35 with Adisesa

Spirituelle Geschichten/spiritual stories for children 

Afterwards: Treasure Hunt! Treasure Hunt! Play the game with us: Hari Hari!

Meeting Point: in front of the Nandagram room

 

Sunday, June 29

06:30 - 07:15  Japa - Yoga for the spiritual soul (workshop) with Adisesa in the Temple room

07:45-09:00 Srimad Bhagavatam - Spiritual Talk with Rama Gopala in the Temple room 

08:00 - 09:00 Meditation & Workshop: "Inner Visioning" based on the wisdom traditions with Puroshottama Krishna in the Nandagram room

07:45 - 09:15 Mantra Flow Yoga with Gopali (bring your Yoga Mat!) in the Tent

09:00 - 10:15 Breakfast

10:30 - 12:30 Kirtan Circles in the Tent (Ana & Caro, Ekachakra, Saskia Rettig)

12:30 - 14:00 Final Kirtan in the Temple room with Tarana Caitanya and Friends 

14:00- 15:00 Final Spiritual Talk in the Temple room with Rama Gopala

2pm - 3pm Final Workshop. continue the kirtan at home: "Karatals for Beginners" with Ekachakra in the Nandagram room

15:00 - 16:00 Big Sunday Feast - Indian cuisine

16:30-16:45 Closing Ceremony "Ending the Festival together Ritual" in the Temple Room

17:30-18:30
 

After the festival: 

Yoga teachers' meeting. Exchange & networking & joint future projects (League of Yogis: crossing the boundaries between Yoga Traditions) in the Nandagram room or tent

 

Festival Information

When and where?
📅 Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29, 2025
📍 Goloka Dhama
Böckingstraße 4a, 55767 Abentheuer

 

About the location:
Goloka Dhama is much more than a spiritual retreat center. It is the heart of a vibrant Hare Krishna community and home to Deities Sri Sri Radha Madhan Mohan. Bhakti is practiced here every day - in prayer, music, dance and community since 1996. Learn from experienced yogis, Bhaktas and spiritualists how devotion can enrich your life. 

 

Festival tickets:

 Secure early bird price! 

Early bird prices (prices valid until May 1, 2025):

 

Overnight stay in tent/mobile home: 128 Euro, shared room/dormitory: 138 Euro
Guest house: 168 euros Double room, single room: 181 euros, apartments: 216 euros
Early bird price for 3 days without overnight stay: 90 €

 

Alternatively, accommodation can also be booked through numerous guesthouses and hotels in the surrounding area.

Day ticket without overnight stay: Friday and Sunday 36 euros, Saturday 45 euros (with Prasadam)

 

Reduced prices (pupils, students, pensioners, severely disabled persons with proof)

 

With overnight stay in tent/mobile home: 128 euros, shared room/dormitory: 138 euros Guest house: 168 euros Double room, single room: 181 euros, apartments: 216 Euros

 

Alternatively, accommodation can also be booked through numerous guesthouses and hotels in the surrounding area.

 

Without overnight stay: 90 Euro
Day ticket without overnight stay: Friday and Sunday 30 Euros, Saturday 40 Euros (including Prasadam)

 

Tickets (prices valid from May 2, 2025):

 

With overnight stay in tent/mobile home: 138 Euros, shared room/dormitory: 148 Euros Guest house: 168 euros Double room, single room: 181 Euros, apartments: 216 Euros

 

Alternatively, accommodation can also be booked through numerous guesthouses and hotels in the surrounding area.

Without overnight stay: 108 Euros
Day ticket without overnight stay: Friday and Sunday 36 Euros, Saturday 45 Euros (including Prasadam)

📩 Tickets & Info: info@goloka-dhama.de
The Goloka Dhama Festival Team is looking forward to seeing you!