Houston, Texas, USA: After a long break, Kirtan Fest Houston 2025 returned last week, hosted over three days at ISKCON Houston. The event, completely organized by the temple’s youth, attracted more than 2,500 participants who came together for devotion, music, and community service.
One of the highlights was the Flower Festival on Sunday evening, coinciding with Radhastami, the divine appearance day of Srimati Radharani. Organizers shared that more than 2,300 people joined the celebration, making it the largest Flower Festival in North America. Over 30,000 flowers were used in a sacred abhishek, showering both the deities and the devotees.
Throughout the weekend, the schedule featured 31 hours of nonstop kirtan, with performers traveling from across the globe. The music created an atmosphere of devotion that brought together people from various backgrounds while preserving the essence of Houston’s temple community.
Service remained at the heart of the program. Volunteers prepared and distributed over 4,200 meals, while youth members managed the logistics, underscoring ISKCON Houston’s commitment to service as a vital part of spirituality.
The event also witnessed high engagement beyond the venue. Merchandise sold out rapidly, with 80% purchased on the first day, and the festival reached over 90,000 people online through social media impressions.
Youth organizers expressed gratitude, saying, “This festival is our offering to the temple and the culture that raised us. Reviving it is our way of keeping these traditions alive for future generations.”
