Monthly Archives: April 2014

Why is man given a better life than that of the Pig?
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Why is a highly placed government servant given better facilities than those of an ordinary clerk? The answer is that a highly placed officer has to discharge duties of a higher nature. Similarly, the duties human beings have to perform are higher than those of animals, who are always engaged in simply feeding their hungry […]

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Rukmini Priya Mataji Leaves her Body
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BY SANTI VARDHANA CAITANYA DASA
KUALA LUMPUR  – HG Rukmini Priya Mataji left body this morning, Sunday 27 April 2014.
Her Grace is the good wife of late HG Doyal Gauranga Prabhu. She was initiated by HH Srila Jayapataka Swami in 1985 in Kuala Lumpur, after being in ISKCON since 1982.
The body lies in respect at her home at:
No 42, Jalan Taming Kiri 5,
Taman Taming Jaya,
43300 Balakong, Kuala Lumpur.
Funeral time…

Srila Prabhupada Encourages Devotees to Cooperate & Expand New Vrindaban – July 1974
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Srila Prabhupada Encourages Devotees to Cooperate & Expand New Vrindaban – July 1974. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— July 26, 1974 My Dear Hladini devi dasi: Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated July 17, 1974 with […]

Acoustics and Sound System Design for the New Temple of the Vedic Planetarium
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The essence of the acoustics and the sound system design is computer simulation and 3D modeling technique. Predicting the performance of the acoustical material and audio equipment is done by sophisticated CAD software this is the most modern techniques available in the world for Acoustics and Audio Industry. This allows the prediction of proper speech and sound levels much before the construction of the building starts at the site. Read more ›

Impressive Jagannath Rath Yatra taken out in Jammu ( Kashmir) (Album 66 photos)
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The impressive annual Jagannath Rath Yatra was taken out in city of temple Jammu on Tuesday. The ceremonial procession of the deities known as Pahandi-carrying the deities out of the temple to chariots started since morning.
A large number of devotees amidst the glorifications of Lord Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra Devi started pulling the Chariot (Rath) from Red Cross Bhawan in an attempt to reignite their love for God. Amidst the display of culture, rangoli formations and Harinam Sankirtan, the Rath passed through Parade, Shalimar, Kanak Mandi, Rajinder Bazar, Shaheedi Cowh, Raghunath Mandir, Indira Chowk, Gommat, Vinayak Bazar, Canal Road, Talab Tiloo and Bhori culminated at Kashmir Hills Resorts Patta Bohri in the evening. Prashad was served to the devotees.
The enthusiasm of the people was a distinguishing feature of the Yatra throughout. Everywhere people were seen standing on the roads to welcome the Lord with ghee lamps, flowers and other paraphernalia. Dozens of stalls on the way were distributing various cold drinks, beverages and other food stuffs to the general public free of cost.
Vikram Malhotra president Rath Yatra Committee, Jai Keshav Das organizing president, Rajan Bhan president welcome committee and Balbir Singh general secretary of the committee besides other executive members of the Jagannath Rathu Yatra committee were among others present on the occasion. Read more ›