New Temple Grand Opening - Iskcon New Talavana MS

International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

ISKCON New Talavana

NEW TEMPLE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

31492 Anner Rd, Carriere, MS 39426

THU, MAY 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM — VASTU YAJNA

SAT, MAY 16 | KIRTAN & VYASASANA EVENT

10:00 AM: Moving Srila Prabhupada to new temple & Kirtan
10:45 AM: Abhisheka
11:30 AM: Bhoga offering
11:50 AM: Pushpanjali
12:00 PM: Maha Guru-Puja
12:30 PM: Prasadam Feast

SUN, MAY 17 | GRAND OPENING

7:00 AM: Moving of the Deities with Kirtan & Brahma Samhita
9:00 AM: Abhisheka
9:30 AM: Dressing of the Deities
12:00 PM: Arati
12:30 PM: Cultural Performance
1:00 PM: Speeches
2:00 PM: Grand Prasadam Feast

MON, MAY 25 | POST-OPENING KIRTAN FEST

4:00 PM: Special Guest Kirtan, Speeches & Arati
7:00 PM: Prasadam Feast

Although all accommodations on the farm are booked, we are making arrangements to accommodate guests elsewhere. Here are some options:

• Heritage Inn (1122 Memorial Blvd., Picayune, 25 minutes from temple). Please call (601-798-8874) and tell the front desk operator (either Richard or Ashley) that you are with the ISKCON function. They will give you a 30% discount. Any problem please call Dr. Jagdish Somani (828-403-1885).
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites (1001 Dauphin Street, Picayune). Please call Rosetta (601-749-2626) and tell her you are with the ISKCON function. They will give you a discount of $30 on rooms but not suites.
• Microtel by Wyndham (63537 Hwy 1090, Pearl River, LA). Please call Thomas (985-863-7310) and tell him you are with the ISKCON function. He will offer a discount.
• Quality Inn (794E I-10 Service Rd., Slidell LA) call (989) 643-9770 and tell them you are attending the ISKCON function.
• Bhakti Boarding House (1/2 mile from the temple). Go to bhaktibh.com.
• Camping On Site - TBA

The New Talavana farm community is one of the original Hare Krishna farm centers started by Srila Prabhupada and has been continually in operation since the farm’s founding in 1974.

New Talavana sits on 1,200 acres, in Carriere, Mississippi, and consists of 75+ community members of all ages, hailing from various countries and walks of life. The farm currently provides sanctuary to over 50 cows. Additionally, we grow many fruits, vegetables and flowers in our organic gardens.

New Talavana began at the suggestion of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), who later visited the farm on August 1, 1975, walked the land with disciples and even cooked lunch. (See below photos.) At that time, he gave the farm’s residents their mission of “simple living and high thinking.”

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US!

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Thank you for your support of the ISKCON New Talavana Project.

ISKCON New Talavana is a tax-exempt, 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Thus, your donations are tax deductible.

We can't wait to see where 2026 takes us as we step into his divine grace.

Haribol!