Kirtaniyas & Special Guests
This year, we are once again honored to have some of the pre-eminent kirtaniyas (mantra meditation facilitators) and spiritual leaders of the Hare Krishna movement.
His Holiness B.B. Govinda Swami, His Grace Bada Haridas Prabhu, and His Holiness Niranjana Swami will be joined by a talented group of younger devotees from all over the world – including places as far as Hong Kong, the Philippines and India (Vrindavan).
His Holiness Giriraja Swami
His Holiness BB Govinda Swami
His Grace Bada Haridas Prabhu
HH Rtadhvaja Swami
Gaura Vani
Akincana Krishna dasa
Krishna Kishor dasa (of the Mayapuris)
Kirtan Premi das
Gopi Gita devi dasi
Nila Madhava das
Kalindi dasi
Festival Schedule
Friday, December 28 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Welcome and Evening Kirtan
Saturday, December 29 – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Kirtan & Seminars
Sunday, December 30 – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Kirtan & Seminars
Monday, December 31 – 12:00 AM – Midnight
New Year’s Eve 24 Hour Kirtan with special Midnight Arati
Bring in the new year with 24 hours of non-stop kirtan culminating in a special midnight arati (worship) ceremony.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Pushpa Abhisheka (Flower Festival)
The highlight of the festival: Petals from 25,000 roses will be showered on Sri Sri Radha Kalachandji.
Accommodations
If you are coming from out of town or just want to be closer to the temple during the festival, we have negotiated off-site accommodations at a nearby hotel at a very affordable rate. Devotees will share rooms (2-4 to a room) so please let us know at the time of registration if you prefer specific roommates (ideally all on the same registration form).
For groups / or families of 3 or more that prefer a room to themselves, please email hari@kirtan50.com.
Please note that hotel accommodations are limited (50 spaces) and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis.
FAQs
I'm having trouble deciding which registration option is best for me.
The Registration & Festival pass is best suited for devotees who are local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and / or already have accommodations sorted out.
The Hotel & Prasadam package is for those who are coming from out of town. Hotels around New Years can be very expensive (in the $150-300/night range). However, we have negotiated a reasonable rate so that devotees from all over can come and enjoy the festival.
Included in this package is airport pick-up and drop-off. All you have to do is get to the airport and we will take care of the rest! Please note that you do NOT have to register for a prasadam pass when you register for an Hotel + Prasadam package.
What if I can only attend for one day?
If you can only attend the festival for a day, we’d recommend getting a one-day pass. This way, you can guarantee your prasadam (meals).
For hotel accommodations, 1-day passes are available for $108 per day. This includes prasadam as well. Please email us via the contact form below to purchase one.
Will I receive a refund if I cancel?
Yes. We will refund the full amount until November 15th. Registrations made after November 15th, 2018 are non-refundable.
Is FREE airport pickup and drop off really included in the Hotel + Prasadam package?
Yes it is. We will need your flight details NO later than December 20th. If you send us your itinerary after December 20th, 2017, you will have to make your own way to the hotel. Taxis from the airport are typically $50-$60 per trip.
If I decide to not come, can I give my hotel accommodations to someone else ?
If you decide not to come, we’d be happy to refund your registration amount subject to the cancellation policy mentioned above. But you cannot substitute with a new person. There are other devotees who took the time to register and we’d like to give them the priority, instead of you giving your spot to a new attendee.
How will you ensure that the registered person checks-in for the festival?
Onsite – Photo IDs displaying the legal name will be checked during check-in on December 29th when devotees arrive at the Dallas Temple.
Offsite – Hotel front desk will check photo ID as well against a list of names provided by the festival.
Get Your Early-bird Kirtan50 Pass
The minimal registration helps us cover festival costs. We humbly request and encourage everyone to register to ensure that everyone has a wonderful experience at the festival.
One-Day
Festival Pass
$39.99
Full access for the day
- One day’s meals prepared by Kalachandji’s Restaurant
Registration + Festival Pass
$79.99
Includes festival registration and meals for 5 days.
- 5 days of meals prepared by Kalachandji’s Restaurant*
- Youth aged 5-12: $49.99
- Children under the age of 5 are FREE
- DOES NOT include airport pick up / drop off
- DOES not include hotel accommodations
Hotel + Festival Pass
$274.99
- includes festival registration
- 5 days, 4 nights accommodations (Dec 28 check-in; January 1 check-out). Shared rooms.
- 5 days of meals prepared by Kalachandji’s Restaurant*
- FREE airport pick up / drop off
- Complimentary shuttle to / from temple
- Discounted rates available for groups/ families of 3 or more. Please contact hari@kirtan50.com
* Meals for walk-ins will be $15 the door. Priority will be given to those who have registered. Please note that Kalachandji’s Restaurant will be closed during the festival.
Have a Question?
5430 Gurley Ave, Dallas TX 75223
info@kirtan50.com