Notices & Announcements
New Bhakti meetup groups are announced here. If a group is forming, you are warmly welcome to join — including if this is your first visit to the temple.
New group forming — Yogananda & Madhavi family
Starting: 6th November, 2026
Time : Fridays, 7:00 pm to 8.30 pm
Location : Aurora, IL, Route 59 and 75th street intersection ( next to Still Middle School )
Topics : Bhagavad Gita verses , Bhagavatam stories, Festival themes, Vaishnav Bhajans, Topics of Journey of Self discovery
No. of open slots : 15 including kids
Contact : Madhavi Pasagadi @ +1 (414) 477 3627
New group forming — Ganga Narayan das & Varsana devi dasi family
Starting: 11th September, 2026
Time : Fridays, 7:15 pm to 8.45 pm
Location : Downtown Naperville, IL, 75th street & Plainfield Naperville Rd intersection (near Central High School)
Topics : Journey of Self Discovery, Isopanisad, Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavatam, Festival themes, Vaishnav Bhajans
No. of open slots : 12 including kids
Contact : Varsana @ +1(832) 583 6847 ([email protected]), Ganga Narayan @ +1 (814) 880 5728 ([email protected])
Would you like to host or start a new Bhakti meetup group? Please speak to a temple volunteer or contact the temple office.
Learn, grow and nourish your Bhakti! Join in one or many of the below Bhakti meetups – catering to absolute beginners to advanced Bhakti yogis!
Bhakti Basics
Journey of Self Discovery
A five-week introduction to identity, happiness, God, and life's most enduring questions.
The best way to begin your Bhakti journey.
Bhakti Nourishment
Bhakti Pods
Small, welcoming groups that connect scriptural wisdom with everyday life and relationships — for adults, youth and kids.
Busy schedule? Join any of our Zoom or hybrid pods.
Youth meetups (13 yrs +) — build lasting friendships with like-minded youth.
Bhakti Immersion
Certification Study
Structured study across the foundational scriptures.
Bhakti Shastri — systematic, verse-by-verse study of Bhagavad-gita, Sri Isopanisad, Nectar of Devotion and Nectar of Instruction (2 yrs).
Full Bhagavad-gita study — 18 months
Bhagavad-gita Introduction — 3 months
These seminars are self-contained and accessible to all, even if you are very new to spiritual life. They are facilitated by those well versed in Vedic philosophy and experienced in the practice of Bhakti-yoga. Discussions are interactive and meant to foster a heartfelt and respectful dialogue.
The other seminars that we periodically facilitate are Strengthening the bonds that free us – a seminar for strengthening couples’ relationships, parenting, conflict resolution, changing habits, Vaishnava etiquette, hopelessness to hope, faith etc.
Bhakti Pods – Bhakti Pod sessions are ideal for those that are new to Krishna Consciousness and want to learn more. These sessions systematically guide one through some of the foundational Vedic literatures, such as the Bhagavad Gita. Sessions are typically held weekly and are moderated by an experienced practitioner of Bhakti yoga. They provide ample opportunities to ask questions or engage in enlivening discussions.
Participants often build lasting relationships with each other and the facilitator through heart-felt sharing of how understanding and applying scriptural philosophy might have transformed their own lives in ways that are small or significant.
For the convenience of participants, Bhakti Pod sessions are offered at a variety of days, times, and locations throughout the week. We also offer virtual conferences for those that are not able to attend in person.
Bhakti Pods
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Facilitator & contact info |
Location |
Days/Time |
| Vamsidhari Das Whatsup Link |
Aurora, IL |
Saturday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
|
Krishna Prema Das, Sumangala Dasi |
Lisle, IL |
Friday, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Pratibahu Das 312-375-7195 [email protected] |
Online / Phone |
Tuesdays, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Friday, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Yogananda & Madhavi 414-477-3727 |
Aurora, IL |
Fridays, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| Ganga Narayan das & Varsana devi dasi 832-583-6847 [email protected] |
Naperville, IL |
Fridays, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Bhagavad Gita Discussions
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Facilitator & contact info |
Location |
Days/Time |
| Vṛndāvana Das, Amrta-keli Dasi 518-545-1339 [email protected] [email protected] |
Naperville, IL |
Monday & Friday, 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Krishna Prema Das, Sumangala Dasi 312-545-3635, 630-935-5747 [email protected] |
Lisle, IL |
Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Mukunda Russell, Akhanda Nama Das 630-518-8801, 262-527-2679 [email protected] [email protected] |
Lisle, IL |
Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Pratibahu Das 312-375-7195 [email protected] |
Online / Phone |
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Western Outreach Thursdays, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Western Outreach |
| Kathamrta Dasi 847-208-1703 [email protected] |
Online / Phone |
Wednesday, 8:45 pm – 9:00 pm – Hindi/English (w/RadhaKunjaBihari Das) Thursday, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Friday, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Gujarati/English (w/Govinda Mohini Dasi) |
Srimad Bhagavatam Discussions
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Facilitator & contact info |
Location |
Days/Time |
| Linga Raju 630-659-7991 [email protected] |
Online, Phone |
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 7:30 am Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Srimad Bhagavatam Reading Groups
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Facilitator & contact info |
Location |
Days/Time |
| Vṛndāvana Das, Amrta-keli Dasi 518-545-1339 [email protected] [email protected] |
Naperville, IL |
Monday to Friday, 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Krishna Prema Das, Sumangala Dasi 312-545-3635, 630-935-5747 [email protected] |
Lisle, IL |
Tuesday, 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Wednesday, 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Thursday, 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| Govinda Mohini Dasi 215-715-5449 [email protected] |
Online / Phone: Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm |
|
| Varsana devi dasi 832-583-6847 [email protected] For children between ages 5 and 13 |
Online (Zoom) |
Saturday, 11:00 am – 11:40 am |
Bhakti Shastri – Currently offered every Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm in-person, Bhakti Shastri courses are an in-depth verse-by-verse study of four foundational texts of Bhakti Yoga/ Krishna Consciousness— Bhagavad-Gita As It Is; Nectar of Devotion; Nectar of Instruction; and Sri Isopanisad. The course is offered in six systematic modules over a period of 2 to 2.5 years. Contact Pratibahu Das above for more information.
The course takes a personal approach to learning, aiming for participants to experience a deepening of their faith and conviction. Teachers provide mentorship and guidance to students, even outside of regular course time, to practically apply the teachings in their lives.
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Facilitator & contact info |
Location |
Days/Time |
Shatarupa Dasi314-719-6119[email protected]
Pratibahu Dasa
|
Naperville, IL |
6 Modules covered Bhagavad-Gita As It Is(3); Nectar of Devotion(1); Nectar of Instruction(1); and Sri Isopanisad(1) Sunday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Our teachers are experienced devotees who have been studying, living by, and teaching Prabhupada’s books for many years. Our students come from all over the world and all spheres of life, creating a vibrant community with the goal of understanding and deeply imbibing the Gaudiya Vaishnava principles and practices.
Participants receive an official ISKCON Bhakti Sastri degree Certificate upon completion of all six modules. Course can be completed in individual modules, if one is unable to take the whole course at a stretch. Contact us for more details.
Note from Temple president of Radha Shyamasundara Temple, ISKCON NapervilleRadha Shyamasundara Temple, ISKCON Naperville is now an officially recognized Bhakti Shastri examination center. This course work is already in progress and it consists of in-depth and systematic study of four books, Bhagavad Gita, Nectar of devotion, Nectar of Instruction and Sri Isopanishad. It is designed for devotees practicing Krishna consciousness seriously for at least one year with basic Shastric knowledge and understanding . It is a structured program. Teaching and Evaluations are done by our certified teachers.
For additional info you can contact the instructors Satarupa devi dasi or Pratibahu das @[email protected]
