Sri Krishna Bhakta Shangha, USA is a Bangladeshi Hindu community temple in Queens, New York. The temple is associate with Bangladesh Puja Samity and Bangladesh Puja Udjapon Porishad. The Shangha is open to all ethnic background. Sri Krishna Bhakta Shangha, USA is earnestly dedicated to the teachings of Lord Sri Krishna to bring spiritual awareness in men by fostering, practicing and implementing the doctrine of ancient Indian Theistic Culture, and by propagating the gospel of karma, described in revealed Gita and scriptures.
In all its activities, Sri Krishna Bhakta Shangha
- is resolute to direct its material and spiritual energies to seek the greater truth, sense of honesty and sincerity and the ‘amritalok’ through realization of the mystery behind the incarnation of the supreme personality of Godhead Lord Sri Krishna to this world.
- pledges to revive and bring the universal Hinduism to the forefront of the world religions by communicating and practicing the philosophies and prophecies of the Vedic sages; by holding religious, educational and social events; and by arranging /sponsoring meditation sessions, worship or prayer services where congregation of sages, devotees, scholars and shadus participate.
- as the gentle falling of dews at night brings support to all vegetation, Sri Krishna Bhakta Shangha shall always complement the righteousness in the society and steer men against the world of the false shadows, selfishness and vanities ; and provide guidance for the good of mankind.
- shall always foster and promote tolerance among religions, universal brotherhood among men, and peace among members of the society by encouraging individuals to follow the principles propagated by Lord Krishna with the revelation of Gita.
Annual Events by Sri Krishna Bhakta Shangha, USA
- Celebration of the anniversary of Sri Krishna Bhakta Shangha, USA (birthday) and New Year’s Day
- Swarasati Puja Celebration (Goddess of education and knowledge)
- Celebration of Holi and Dole Festival (Gaur Purnima)
- Celebration of Annual Harinama Kirtan (To celebrate the Birthday of Lord Chaitanya Mahapravu, Krishna devotees from New York and nearby states organize dawn to dusk Hariname Kirtan)
- Organize Annual Pilgrimage (Devotees visit different temples and places of worships around North America)
- Birthday Celebration of Lord Sri Krishna Janmastami/Janmasthamee (Celebration in a festive manner where day long program and parade are performed)
- Celebration of Ras Festival (Ras Purnima)
- Celebration of Krishna Ekadoshi
Other Services:
- Weekly Gita Shandhya evening on Saturdays
- Special Gita Shandhya/path/recitation upon request
- Sraddha rites and ceremonies
- Annual Sraddha rites
- Birthday celebrations
- Annual wedding ceremonies
- Annaprasan (the ceremony of 1st time rice feeding to a child)
- Name giving Rituals (Namakaran)
Spelling variations: SriKrishna Vakta Songha, শ্রীকৃষ্ণ ভক্ত সংঘ]