All over the world the devotees of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) celebrate the auspicious Damodar Month. This year it is starting from 7th Oct to 5th Nov 2025.

The Skanda Purana and Padma Purana call the period between mid-October and mid- November as the  Karthik month. This is also called the Damodar month in celebration of Lord Krishna accepting the efforts of  Mother Yashoda to be tied to the mortar, which occurred on Diwali day. We invite schools/offices/Temples/Shopping malls to hold the Damodar Arati Program in your premises.

This program consists of a short prayer, narration of the Damodara Lila, and handing out a lamp for each  person to offer to a picture of Lord Krishna.

This is an exciting as well as beneficial program for all.
The Damodar program exposes people to
a. the bright culture of India
b. the valorous act of the Supreme Lord who protected people across the world by killing the demon Ravana, celebrated as Diwali day
c. the sweetness of the Supreme Lord in becoming a baby for the pleasure of Mother Yashoda
d. the readiness of the Lord to deliver people from their suffering just like He delivered the twins trapped in the Yamala Arjuna trees

The Skanda Purana has a whole section on the “Glory of Karthik month” where it is said that “offering a lamp to Krishna yields amazing results.” (108-111)

ISKCON CHENNAI has been organizing the Damodar aarti programmes in various places across Chennai for the benefit of public.

This is a great way to please the Lord and get incredible benefits .
Please find below the details of our Coordinator who will assist you further to take this forward further. Smt.Ramani Tungavidhya (Ramya); Mob: 8220017695