Sri Balarama Jayanti 2025: Celebrate Lord Balarama Appearance

The auspicious Lord Balarama Appearance Day, known as Balarama Purnima (festival), falls on the full moon night of this month every year. It celebrates the spiritual birth of Balarama (Lord Krishna’s elder brother) to the naga princess Rohini as Rohini Purnima, otherwise known as the powerful Balarama avatar of Lord Vishnu.

The celebration at ISKCON Wavecity, Ghaziabad, portrays a more heart-touching and elevating expression. With the intention of paying tribute to Krishna’s beloved older brother, the temple develops into a spiritual, service-oriented, and bhakti-filled hub that welcomes visitors from all over the world.

Who is Lord Balarama?

It is well known that Lord Balarama possesses an unrivalled spiritual happiness as well as an extraordinarily powerful physical strength. Actually, Balarama is the first expansion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, whereas Krishna is the original form of God Himself.

• He is the initial spiritual master (Adi-Guru) of all animate and inanimate objects.
• He supports and serves Krishna in His spiritual missions as the elder brother; this is known as the Balarama avatar of Lord Vishnu.
• Assigned a plough and club, he represents the protective power of purification.

To the devotees, Lord Balarama is seva (service), strength, and shelter.

Appearance of Lord Balarama, the Benefactor

The Srimad Bhagavatam carries this Lord Balarama story. He was initially born in the womb of Devaki, but Lord Vishnu personally moved him to the womb of Rohini in order to protect him from the tyrant Kamsa, who was evil towards him. This spiritual moment, of course, is none other than the birth of Lord Balarama, who is known both as a protector and an interventionist.

This spiritual vision occurred on the day of the Shravan full moon—a day also hailed as Balarama Purnima to fervently pay obeisance to the maha-prabhu.

ISKCON Lord Balarama Appearance Day Festivals

The devotees and followers celebrate Lord Balarama Appearance Day at ISKCON in full devotion, service, and learning from Him whatever possible. Temples around the world, of which Iskcon Wavecity is one, turn into colorful sanctuaries of transcendental festivity.

Top Attractions of the Celebration at ISKCON Wavecity, Ghaziabad

• Abhishek Ceremony: During the Abhishek Ceremony, the Deity of Lord Balarama ISKCON is immersed in a mixture of milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, and rose water. At the same time, the Vedic mantra is continuously recited.
• Kirtan / Bhajan: The temple echoes the spiritual Lord Balarama mantra and the vibration of “Om Baladevaya Namah,” which calls for his mercy and strength.
• Fasting & Feasting: Devotees fast till after noon and then break the fast with a big prasadam feast.
• Spiritual Discourses: Elderly devotees tell the Lord Balarama story, focusing on His part in Krishna Lila, as well as the Mahabharata.
• Plays & Dance: Children and youth enact dramas on the lilas of Balarama—His teachings are presented in a creative form.
• Food Donation Drives: Consistent with Balarama’s general nature of nurturing and providing, the temple serves prasadam through Food Donation and Anna Daan Seva initiatives.

Impact at Real Community Level—ISKCON Wavecity

Lord Balarama’s birthday continues to remain as a community service and a spiritual binding festival at ISKCON Wavecity, Ghaziabad.

• Anna Daan Seva (Food Donation)

Food donation programs are being conducted and provide freshly prepared sanctified meals to hundreds of people, including those in slum areas and nearby shelters.

The spirit of giving, as Lord Balarama teaches us through his compassion towards the respected Vishwamitra Muni, is central to Anna Daan Seva, a core initiative for ISKCON Wavecity.

• Temple Construction

Contributions and donations received on Lord Balarama Appearance Day will be used to support the building and temple construction by the rapidly expanding ISKCON Wavecity community.

That helps more ministries and community outreach to grow.

• Promotion of Spiritual Practice

Encouraging the followers to chant the Lord Balarama mantra and also read Bhagavad-Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam while performing daily japa and devotional service.

The Potency of Balarama Purnima

Lord Balarama Appearance Day is not just a tradition; it is to celebrate the birth of spiritual solutions. This is why Balarama Purnima is an obligatory observance for every bona fide spiritual aspirant:

• He is the power behind Krishna Consciousness.
• He gives a spirit of power to redeem laziness and doubt.
• He steadies us in our spiritual practices.

After all, Krishna’s grace is coming through him—his divine mercy and standing as an offense-less devotee is the only way to go nearer to Krishna.

As explained by Srila Prabhupada “Balarama means spiritual strength, and that strength is necessary for understanding Krishna.”

Relevance in Today’s Life

Integrity, humility, service, and strength are all very sorely needed in a world plagued with distraction, anxiety, and moral ambiguity.

Every action that we engage in in His name, be it to chant the Lord Balarama mantra or do food donation (Food for Life Sponsorship Seva) or support temple construction, purifies our heart and uplifts our soul.

You are invited to ISKCON Wavecity.

Join ISKCON Wavecity, Ghaziabad, on the auspicious day of Balarama Purnima, where all your spiritual pursuits will be rekindled whether you are a newbie to bhakti yoga or have reached a small milestone.

Here’s what you can do:

• Join the Abhishekam and kirtan
• Participate in Anna Daan Seva
• Chant the Lord Balarama mantra
• Hear the Lord Balarama story
• Providing Seva & Yagya for Temple Construction

Final Words: Stepping into Spiritual Power

Balarama Purnima isn’t just about Lord Balarama’s birthday, but it’s a reminder of the supreme powers of selfless service, unswerving devotion, and divine strength. Celebrate with us at ISKCON Wavecity, Ghaziabad, and be a part of the festival feeding both soul and society!

Lord Balarama blesses your spiritual life to be successful. Make this full moon day a milestone in your way Krishna-wards.

Jai Balarama!