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In the morning, for the pleasure of Sri Narasimhadeva the Maha Sudarshana Yajna was performed. The yajna took place in the courtyard of the temple facing Sri Narasimhadeva. 7 pujaris from the Gurukula performed the sacrifice seated in both sides of the sacrificial arena. The pujaris were anointed with chandan and sprayed with rosewater for […]

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While blissfully absorbed in swinging, Radha and Krishna hurl color powders on the gopis. The sakhis return the volley with their powders, and Radha and Krishna reveal a unique state of fresh beauty. If any powder bomb happens to hit the dark blue body of Krishna, Radhika happily wipes it off with her soft hands […]

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O King, the pastimes of Lord Ramachandra were wonderful, like that of a baby elephant. In the assembly where mother Sita was to choose her husband, in the midst of the heroes of this world, He broke the bow belonging to Lord Siva. This bow was so heavy that it was carried by three hundred […]

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Hundreds and thousands of elegant white swans glide along Yamuna Devi’s waters, their shrill cries echoing on her curved shores charging the atmosphere with great festivity as Radha and Madhava enjoy their wonderful boat pastimes. Yamuna Devi is an intimate witness to all of Krsna’s wonderful activities. May that Yamuna Devi, daughter of the sun […]

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A great opportunity for devotees worldwide to offer your chanting to Sri Narasimhadeva! On the day before Narasimha chaturdasi (19.05.16) the Maha Sudarshana Homa will take place at Sri Radha -Madhava temple courtyard at 10 am. The Sudharshana and Narasimha yantra will then be bathed with water infused with the Hare Krishna Maha mantra japa […]

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15th May, the appearance day of the mother of the entire universe Jagat-janani Sit Devi and also the appearance day of the mother of the Gaura purnima festival Sri Jahnava devi is indeed the Real Mother’s day. Srimati Sita Devi the consort of Sri Ramachandra is the gem of the Indian culture and heritage. She […]

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Srila Madhu Pandit is the disciple of Sri Gadadhara Pandit. Vrajanabha the great grandson of Krishna established the deity of Gopinatha in Vrindavan. This deity was later worshipped by Madhu Pandit. When the great Acharya Srinivas and Narottam and Ramchandra were to start their distribution of books and preaching work Madhu Pandita gave them a […]

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Beneath a solitary tree, Krishna manifested his form as four-armed Lord Narayan, replete with divine symbols in his hand, Kausthuba gem and crown. The boys spotted Krishna’s blackish effulgence from a distance and raced to be the first to touch him. But when they arrived at the tree they stopped short, seeing before them the […]

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While herding, Krishna runs amongst the cows. While the cows rest, He lies with them. To purify Himself, Krishna enjoys smearing His divine limbs with the dust raised by the cow’s hooves. Krishna considers the cow’s and bulls of Vrindavana His mothers and fathers. He greets them each morning with loving words, “O mother! Have […]

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From the day of Akshaya Tritya, when the Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Panca-tattva and Lord Narasimha deva are covered in chandan, the small Radha Madhava deities enjoy a boat festival and swing festival for 7 days. The Lordships are carried in a Palanquin by the devotees led by a kirtan party to the Prabhupada Pushpa […]

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Vana – Bihari – Frolicking in the forest The cows take the lead directed by Madhava’s flute song- kicking their hind legs in the air, shaking their necks, and repeatedly lowing as they turn their heads to glance lovingly at the divine brothers. The cowherd boys play flute, blow horns and sing about Madhava’s victories […]

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Sri Jahnu muni resided in Navadvipa. The Island is named after him as Jahnu dvip. When, Bhagirath from the ikswaku dynasty brought Ganga to earthly planet by great penance to deliver his ancestors he passed by Jahnu muni’s ashram in Navadvipa. Ganga Devi who was following Bhagirath with great force washed away the sage’s hut. […]

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Vastra Harana – Stealing the clothes of the gopis O best of those who give blessings, you were pleased by the vow of the cowherd maidens. Please be satisfied with me. You thief, you stole the clothes of the gopis engrossed in playing in the water. I offer my homage to you, who climbed the […]

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Jananivas Prabhu’s service was to bring frankincense to Srila Prabhupada’s room in the evening. He mentioned that usually after you fill a room with frankincense, you open the doors and windows so that the mosquitos go out with the smoke. Srila Prabhupada however liked to keep the smoke within the room and stopped Jananivas Prabhu […]

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Rajadhiraja – King of kings The gopis adorned Srimati Radharani in a way befitting the reigning monarch of Vrindavan. They dressed each other as the queen’s ministers, attendants, bodyguards, and gatekeepers. Wearing a flowing cape, golden slippers, and a regal crown, decorated with strands of necklaces and brilliant ring. Radha was coronated within the central […]

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Sri Gadadhara Pandita, one of the members of the Panca Tattva, appeared on amavasya day of Vaishaka month, which this year , falls  on 6th May. At Sri Mayapur, this festival is celebrated with special darshan of Gadadhara Pandita, lecture on his glories and at noon, there will be abhisheka ceremony and Maha arti will […]

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The Radha-Madhava Deities in Mayapur: what are they made of? “Jananivasa told me about a conversation he had had in the temple with a middle-aged Bengali guest who had asked him, “Are Radha-Madhava made of brass or gold?” “Well, what are you made of?” Jananivasa replied. After a pause, the gentleman answered, “Flesh and blood.” […]

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Vrindavan das Thakura is the author of Sri Caitanya Bhagavat. He is none other than Vedavyasa, the author of Srimad Bhagavatam, who appeared in Gaura lila as one of the associates – Vrindavan Das Thakur. At Modadrumadvipa, popularly known as Mamgachi in Navadvipa Mandala is his birthplace. On this most sacred disappearance day, many devotees […]

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