Shrimad Bhagwat Katha 2026July 12 – 18, 2026Details
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Upcoming Event · Calgary

Shrimad Bhagwat Katha

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By the divine grace of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, you are cordially invited to seven days of katha on the teachings and leelas of the Srimad Bhagavatam, with Pujya Acharya Vinod Sodiyal Ji.

Jul 12 – 18, 20266:00 – 9:00 PMGenesis Centre, NE Calgary
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The HSNA community gathered with the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha banner at the Genesis Centre, CalgaryJai Shri Krishna
Dates
Jul 12 – 18, 2026
Seven evenings
Daily
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Prasad & Bhandara after
Venue
Genesis Centre
NE Calgary
Entry
Free
All are welcome

About the Katha

A seven-day Gyan Yajna

The Shrimad Bhagwat Katha is a sacred recitation of the Srimad Bhagavatam, telling the leelas of Lord Krishna and the values of dharma, devotion, and surrender. Over seven evenings, the community gathers for song, prayer, and reflection.

Each session is followed by Prasad and Bhandara. Entry is free and all are warmly welcome, so bring your family and friends.

Watch past kathas
The HSNA community gathered for a katha in 2025
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Plan your visit

What to expect each evening

The Katha runs 6:00 – 9:00 PM every evening from July 12 to 18, followed by Aarti and a community meal. Entry is free — come as you are.

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Katha

Discourse on the Srimad Bhagavatam.

9:00 – 9:15 PM

Aarti

The evening aarti.

9:00 – 10:00 PM

Prashad & Bhandara

Community meal to close the evening.

Opening day · Sun, Jul 12

The Kalash Yatra procession takes place from 2:30 – 3:45 PM, ahead of the evening Katha.

Final day · Sat, Jul 18

The Katha concludes a little earlier at 8:45 PM, followed by the Aarti and final-day Pooja.

Are you a Yajman? See your detailed daily schedule, arrival times, and the July 19 Havan.

Participate

Become a Yajman

You are warmly invited to participate as a Yajman: to take the sacred privilege of leading the rituals of the Katha, and to dedicate the yajna for yourself, your family, and your ancestors.

Why we serve as Yajmans

The seva is ours to carry

We don't watch the Katha from the hall. Our own hands light the lamp and offer the daily Pooja, and we sit with the Havan until it's complete.

We serve as a family

Husband and wife at the front, children beside us, in the name of our parents and the elders who brought us this far. For a week we hold them all in one place.

We keep the doors open for everyone

The Katha is free, and no one leaves hungry. That happens because some of us step forward to carry it, so the whole community can come and sit together.

Dakshina & registration

The Yajman dakshina helps us host the Katha for everyone. All Pooja and Havan samagri (materials) are provided — your contribution simply covers the seva you take on.

Suggested
$751
per couple
Reduced
$551
if more feasible

Suggested Dakshina can be e-transferred to hindusociety@hsna.ca. If any senior or devotee is unable to contribute, please reach out — you are most welcome to participate.

The complete Yajman guide

Daily Pooja timings, what to bring, the July 19 Havan, the full participant guidelines (niyam & sainyam), and your coordinators — all in one place.

Open the Yajman guide

Questions?

Reach out to the organizers

Venue

Genesis Centre

7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB

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