Bhakti Kala Kshetra | Devotional Centre for Performing Arts

Radha Krishna Utsav 2024

Pandit Jasraj Ji performing at a Musical evening organised by Bhakti Kala Kshetra at ISKCON Auditorium, Juhu, Mumbai

Smt. Hema Malini receiving her award of appreciation from Shri Sura Das Prabhu, for a Devotional Dance Performance at a cultural evening organised by Bhakti Kala Kshetra at ISKCON Auditorium, Juhu, Mumbai

Shri Shiv Prasad Sharma performing at a cultural evening organised by Bhakti Kala Kshetra at ISKCON Auditorium, Juhu, Mumbai

Shri Shiv Prasad Sharma performing @ bhakti Kala Kshetra at ISKCON Auditorium, Juhu, Mumbai

Tulsi ke Prabhu Ram. One act musical play.

About the founder Acharya

Welcome to BKK, the Society for the Performing Arts, and thank you for visiting our newly launched website! His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada appeared in this world in 1896 in Calcutta, India. He first met his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami, in Calcutta in 1922, who convinced him to dedicate his life to teaching Vedic knowledge. Srila Prabhupada became his student and eleven years later, his formally initiated disciple. In recognition of Srila Prabhupada’s learning and devotion, the Gaudiya Vaisnava Society honoured him in 1947 with the title ‘Bhaktivedanta’. A few years later he began work on his life’s masterpiece: a multi-volume translation of and commentary on the eighteen thousand verse Srimad-Bhagvatam (Bhagavata Purana). He also wrote Easy Journey to Other Planets and many other books. In 1965,

Srila Prabhupada came to the United States to fulfill the vision of his spiritual master. Penniless, but unflinching in his divine purpose, he overcame all obstacles and established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness – ISKCON in July of 1966. Under his benevolent guidance and direction the society grew to become a worldwide confederation of more than one hundred asramas, schools, temples, institutes and farm communities. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust was established in 1977 to publish his numerous books, which constitute a veritable library of Vedic philosophy, religion, literature and culture. Highly respected by the academic community for their authority, depth and clarity, they serve as standard text books in numerous college courses. Srila Prabhupada passed away on November 14, 1977 leaving behind an ever growing legacy for generation to come.

ARTS & CRAFTS

The Bhakti Kala Kshetra brings some of India’s most gifted artists together under one roof.

Through paintings and other forms of expressions in art, the artists express their love for the lord. For when the unique gifts of the artists are offered back to Him in pure devotion it fills the heart and soul with love for Him, elevating both the artist and the receiver to Krishna Consciousness.

No wonder this cultural centre is the spiritual home for Indian as well as international artists and inspires artists to new standards of excellence.

DRAMA

Drama has always been one of the best mediums of expressions for the Performing Arts. It relives the character to the fullest on stage. Bhakti Kala Kshetra stages various dramas based on our eternal shastras which helps the viewer understand the message simply and connected with our sanskriti while being entertained.

DANCE

The Bhakti Kala Kshetra brings some of India's most gifted artists together under one roof.

The performing arts does not discriminate on the basis of caste, religion or colour, he rich or the poor, the learned or the illiterate, the established and the upcoming artists of tomorrow. It helps people enjoy a spiritual experience at every performance.

For when the unique gifts of the artists are offered back to Him in pure devotion it fills the heart and soul with love for Him, elevating both the performer and the receiver to Krishna Consciousness. No wonder this cultural centre is the spiritual home for Indian as well as international artists and inspires artists to new standards of excellence.

MUSIC

A Music label devoted to Krishna:

The Bhakti Kala Kshetra produces its own music labels in order to spread Krishna's message more easily among the masses, through cassettes and cds:

Some of the artists who have made a significant contribution to this cause are:

The versatile and popular "Shri. Hari Om Sharan" and "Smt. Nandini Sharan" with their 'Prabhupad Krispa', "Shri. Anup Jalota" who started his verstwhile career with the release of 'Bhajan Sandhya' which made him world famous.

Leading singer Shri.Mahendra Kapoor with his exclusive offering Charanamrit, a collection of devotional songs.

Shri. Jagjit Singh with Samarpan and numerous albums by other artists.

About Us

Bhakti Kala Kshetra is the cultural wing of ISKCON Juhu. It is the Devotional Centre for Performing Arts.

It fulfils Srila Prabhupada’s desire to see everyone, without discrimination of caste and creed, have a spiritual experience through the performing arts. It seeks to awaken man’s spiritual consciousness through films, theatre, concerts, ballets and devotional songs in today’s materialistic society seeped in the pervasive effect of the mass media. Besides being a showplace for India’s venerable artists, the Bhakti Kala Kshetra also promotes aspiring artistes from new ballet and drama companies.

Ravi Shankar, Protima Bedi, Vyajayantimala, Hema Malini, Anup Jalota and countless others began their careers here, and later became famous artists.

Bhakti Kala Kshetra also gives international exposure to performers who present charity shows in foreign countries. The artists are also satisfied and the listeners also benefit by hearing devotional songs.

It has a 525 seater auditorium which is amongst India’s most sophisticated and versatile. Excellent for hosting conferences, weddings, receptions, plays, club meetings, concerts, annual general body meetings, school programs, anniversaries, birthday celebrations and arangetrams.

The ISKCON Auditorium

The ISKCON Auditorium was conceived by our Founder Acharya His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and inaugurated on January 15th 1978. On that auspicious day a brilliant dance recital was presented by Smt.Vaijayanthimala Bali, the renowned exponent of Bharata Nayatam. Thus ISKCON Auditorium was imbued with life and has since become the venue for cultural performances of the highest standards. With a seating capacity of 517 it is full air-conditioned and is equipped with modern lighting and sound systems. ISKCON Auditorium provides a unique atmosphere of purity and devotion coupled with the advantages of sophisticated technology. For those who wish to hold private film shows the latest models of 16 and 35 mm sound projectors have been installed and are being run by qualified operators. The ISKCON Auditorium is now available to societies, schools, clubs, music circles and others for the following purposes:- Lectures, seminars, conferences, Social gatherings, music and dance programmes, dramas, marriages, religious functions, film shows, music lessons, dance classes and rehearsals. ISKCON Auditorium is owned and managed by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and as such it is run entirely on a non-profit basis. In addition to the planned activities for which your Club or Society may wish to reserve the auditorium.

VISIT

Bhakti Kala Kshetra (ISKCON TEMPLE)

Hare Krishna Land, Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049. India reach us at: iskcon.bhaktikala@gmail.com Phone: 022 26201678 | 022 26230031