Our Inspiration
Our Beloved Spiritual Masters
Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Our Objectives
Sri Hari-nam-sankirtan
Chanting the Holy Names with all our hearts
Pure Vaisnava Discourse
Siddhanta, wisdom, and inspiration
Cultivating Sriman Mahaprabhu’s Values
Humility
Like a blade of grass
Tolerance
Like a tree
Giving Honor
To all, with no expectation of return
Activities
Sastra Classes
Workshops
Nagar Sankirtan
Enrichment For Children
San Francisco Pilgrimage
Visit to Sri Gauranga Sundar
And so much more …
View galleries of last year’s activities:
Special Project for 2019
This year devotees are working hard to fulfill Srila Gurudev’s desire for a place of worship for Sri Giriraj atop the Ashram hill.
Join us for the joyous inauguration at the top Via Govinda overlooking the Monterey Bay on Friday, July 19th.
Speakers
Srila Bhakti Pavan Janardan Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Ranjan Madhusudan Maharaj
Sripad Bhakti Chandan Parvat Maharaj
Sripad Bhakti Kamal Tyagi Maharaj
Sripad Devashis Prabhu
Sriyukta Vishakha Devi Dasi
Speakers
Srila Bhakti Pavan Janardan Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Ranjan Madhusudan Maharaj
Sripad Bhakti Chandan Parvat Maharaj
Sripad Bhakti Kamal Tyagi Maharaj
Sripad Devashis Prabhu
Sriyukta Vishakha Devi Dasi
Site
Sri Govinda Mela will be held in 2019
in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains at
Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Seva Ashram
The divine abode of
Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvika-Giridhari Jiu:
To learn more about the Ashram, please visit the Ashram’s website.
Location
Find us here:
For more information about traveling to the Ashram by car, bus, or plane, please view our Visitor’s Guide.
Accommodations
Sri Govinda Mela is free and open to all, and everyone in attendance will be offered full prasadam (sanctified food) three times a day.
Lodging
We are offering a limited number of rooms, prepared camping arrangements, and open space to pitch tents or park recreational vehicles at the Ashram. Some our facilities are rustic but we hope to make everyone feel at home.
Contributions
From our hearts we are freely offering this festival experience to everyone who wishes to participate, but we wouldn’t be able to do this without the contributions we receive from everyone who values this experience and feels naturally inspired to give something in return. So although there is no specific cost or required donation from anyone who attends, we will say that if every adult who attends the Mela did contribute $100, then the event would cover its own expenses and we would be able to put our full energy into adoringly serving all of our revered guests.
Registration
We ask that everyone who would like stay at the Ashram during Sri Govinda Mela please register with us in advance so that we can serve you best.
A deposit of $20 is requested at the time of registration to reserve a space to stay at the Ashram and confirm participation in the Mela. This can be recovered upon arrival at the Ashram or may be credited to any additional contribution you wish to make to the Mela.
Everyone who registers will receive a free Sri Govinda Mela t-shirt upon arrival at the Ashram and have an early chance to reserve a place on the charter bus to San Francisco.
Details
For more information on all aspects of the mela, please read the Visitor’s Guide.
Get Involved
The more involved you get in Sri Govinda Mela, the more rewarding the experience will be for everyone in attendance.
You are cordially invited to participate in:
- Preparing the Ashram for the Mela
- Cooking, cleaning, and serving prasadam
- Caring for children and leading kids’ and teens’ activities during the Mela
- Providing transportation and accommodation for attendees
- Documenting the Mela
- Funding the Mela by making a supportive donation
- Sponsoring the stay of other guests if you are not able to attend
Contact Us
If you would like any more information about the Mela or would like to get involved in any of the service activities happening before, during, or after the Mela, please send us a message:
See you soon!
