# Event Details - **Event Name**: Holyname Festival (Naamotsavam) & Makara Sankranti - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Bhakti Life invites you for an Immersive Holyname Festival at 3E, Bhakti Center, Jan 16, 6:30pm-9:00pmAbout this EventKindly join us for an immersive meditation on Holynames of Sri Krishna on the occassion of auspicious Makara Sankranthi.Date: Friday Jan 16, 2026Time: 18:30:00 (Eastern Time)Location: 3E, 25 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003nāma cintāmaṇiḥ kṛṣṇaścaitanya-rasa-vigrahaḥpūrṇaḥ śuddho nitya-mukto’bhinnatvān nāma-nāminoḥTranslation‘The holy name of Kṛṣṇa is transcendentally blissful. It bestows all spiritual benedictions, for it is Kṛṣṇa Himself, the reservoir of all pleasure. Kṛṣṇa’s name is complete, and it is the form of all transcendental mellows. It is not a material name under any condition, and it is no less powerful than Kṛṣṇa Himself. Since Kṛṣṇa’s name is not contaminated by the material qualities, there is no question of its being involved with māyā. Kṛṣṇa’s name is always liberated and spiritual; it is never conditioned by the laws of material nature. This is because the name of Kṛṣṇa and Kṛṣṇa Himself are identical’ (Sri Caitanya-caritamrita, Madhya, 17.133).Please join us for a special Holyname Festival (Naamotsavam) on the commemorative day when Sri Caitnaya Mahaprabhu, dedicated his life for spreading the holynames of Sri Krishna. Our event is an opportunity to come together abosrb ourselves in holynames and offer prayers that we, our loved ones, and everyone around the globe may be touched by Divine sound vibrations.The event's agenda includes singing of songs, enlightening talk, group mediation, drama and dance all about holynames of Sri Krishna. A vegetarian dinner will be served to all attendees, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.If you have prayer beads, please bring along with you to the event. We have limited number of beads at the temple.Schedule:6:30 pm - Gaura Arati, Narasimha Arati7:00 pm - Kirtan7:15 pm - Drama by Jambavan pr7:25 pm - Talk by Yadunath pr8:10 pm - Group Chanting, Reflections8:30 pm - Dance performance by Smt. Varshini Krishnaswamy8:45 pm - Shayan Kirtan9:00 pm - Dinner PrasadamBreif on Dance Performance: Andal’s 29th pasuram “siRRam siRu kaalE” is where the gopīs tell Krishna that their real wish in doing the pāvai nōnbu is not material boons, but lifelong, uninterrupted service to him alone, without any other desire entering their minds.In the 30th pasuram “vaṅga kadal kadainda”, Andal comes out in her own voice and declares that anyone who recites these thirty verses with faith will receive Krishna’s grace, gaining both spiritual welfare and auspiciousness in this world and the next.Yei Ho Vitthale” (often heard as “eh ho vittale”) is a popular Marathi devotional song (aarti/bhajan) praising Lord Vitthal, also known as Vithoba or Panduranga, the form of Krishna worshipped especially at Pandharpur in Maharashtra.The lyrics express a devotee’s loving call to Vitthal as a compassionate mother-like figure, filled with longing for the Lord’s darshan and constant divine presence. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/94f74920-e23a-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w1080-h740-dcdabcaa-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/95626700-e23a-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w640-h740-dc191919-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/95ba9920-e23a-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w987-h740-dc8cabf1-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/96092e50-e23a-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w987-h740-dc8c6645-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/964c03b0-e23a-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w987-h740-dcbe8f62-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/96b91d60-e23a-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w555-h740-dca37148-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/96f7fb20-e23a-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w555-h740-dcbe9377-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9754e830-e23a-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w987-h740-dca59179-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/97a3f290-e23a-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w987-h740-dc91795f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/97de1560-e23a-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w493-h740-dc737b8a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/holyname-festival-naamotsavam-and-makara-sankranti/100001979025741266 - **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, performances, art, theatre, music, health-wellness, meditation - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Bhakti Center - **lat**: 40.723776 - **long**: -73.988494 - **full address**: Bhakti Center, 25 1st Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Holyname Festival (Naamotsavam) & Makara Sankranti - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/71f51144019731a745a655d80bf4b795e24fa66063d66d6a0b071abc5c464ba6-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1766740176 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Holyname Festival (Naamotsavam) & Makara Sankranti being held? - **A:** Holyname Festival (Naamotsavam) & Makara Sankranti takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Bhakti Center, 25 1st Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Holyname Festival (Naamotsavam) & Makara Sankranti? - **A:** Holyname Festival (Naamotsavam) & Makara Sankranti is organized by The Temple at Bhakti Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Holyname Festival (Naamotsavam) & Makara Sankranti is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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