July 16 through July 23

All Glories to Sri Sri Gauranga!

Dear Devotees and Friends,

We are thrilled to invite you to the Sri Govinda Mela 2024 festival and retreat at the Soquel Seva Ashram from Tuesday, July 16th to Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024. This special event is dedicated to celebrating the life and teachings of Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda-Dev Goswami Maharaj.

The festival will feature an array of inspiring international speakers, including:

• Srila Janardan Maharaj
• Srila Ashram Maharaj
• Sripad Nyasi Maharaj
• Sripad Puri Maharaj
• Sripad Devashis Prabhu
• Srimati Madhuchand Devi
• Srimati Krishna Kanta Devi
• Srimati Saraswati Devi
• Sripad Munindra Prabhu
• Sripad Sudarshana Prabhu
• Srimati Vaidehi Devi
• And many more!

The festival spans eight days, with the first two days (16th & 17th) for arrivals and setup, and the last two days (22nd & 23rd) for packing and departures. The main programs will run from Thursday to Sunday (18th to 21st).

Activities include:

• Morning Mangal Aratis
• Kirtans
• Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita Classes
• Temple Programs and Special Classes
• Sri Giriraj Mandir Program
• Beach Day
• Sankirtan
• Trivia Night
• Seva Connection opportunities
• Kids Activities

Give your energy to make Sri Govinda Mela more special

We ask everyone planning to attend to register with us as soon as possible to help us better organize the event. Additionally, we humbly request a donation of $25 per participant to help cover costs. However, please do not hesitate to join us even if you cannot make a donation—your presence is what truly matters.

Donations can be made on our website at http://SevaAshram.net/donate/ Please enter Govinda Mela in the comments field and the names of the devotees who will be attending. (This site works much better from a computer rather than a phone.)

Join one of the several seva groups to see how you can connect in seva during the beautiful festival.

New This Year: Join our Govinda Mela WhatsApp community for live updates throughout the festival, including class schedules and activities, and to join seva groups.

Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for Sri Govinda Mela ’24 countdown posters with updates and several surprises!

How to Register:

• Online: [Click here to start your registration] (Please use a computer for a smoother registration process.)
• Email: You can complement your online registration by sending any extra details, including names of attendees and any comments or suggestions, to GovindaMela2024@gmail.com.

We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring Srila B.S. Govinda Sundar. For more information, connect to the Sri Govinda Mela Community or contact us at GovindaMela2024@gmail.com.

My dandavat pranams to you all,

Hasyapriya Das and the Soquel Seva Ashram Community