Sun 1 Nov · 12pm
Hare Krishna Valley · Bambra
a family open day with cows and country calm half an hour from Geelong
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Festival of the Cows @ Hare Krishna Valley
This special family-friendly event will be held on the grounds of Hare Krishna Valley in Bambra, (half an hour from Geelong) the rural retreat of the Hare Krishna movement in Victoria; and all are welcome to come along and participate in the fun!
Our motto at Hare Krishna Valley is “natural living, high thinking”. Natural living means the residents live a comfortable, uncomplicated life in harmony with nature. By reducing our “wants” to “needs”, we manage to live in a peaceful state of mind. We believe peace of mind is a prerequisite for true happiness.
The open day will be held on Sunday November 1st, beginning at 12 noon. The day will revolve around the Festival of the Cows, which was inaugurated by Krishna, the God of play, 5,000 years ago in Vrindavan, India.The festival signifies the importance of the cow and bull in traditional and modern day culture.
This festival is an opportunity to engage in blissful exchanges between animals and human beings while promoting peace for all those who participate. In recent years, the Festival of the Cows has gained international popularity, and is now celebrated on every continent.
The day begins with an auspicious blessing ceremony held in the Temple. Everyone then walks to the cows accompanied by singing with musical instruments. The cows are then honoured with garlands and an offering of special sweets.
Everyone then gathers at one of the scenic locations on our 200 acre property to enjoy an…
Quick answers
When is Festival of the Cows?
Sun 1 Nov 2026, 12pm.
Where is it?
Hare Krishna Valley, Bambra, VIC.
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