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I worship that transcendental seat, known as Śvetadvīpa whereas loving consorts the Lakṣmīs in their unalloyed spiritual essence practice the amorous service of the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa as their only lover; where every tree is a transcendental purpose tr…

Navadwipa Mandala Parikrama was initiated some 470 year ago with Lord Nityananda taking Srila Jiva Gosvami on a parikrama of the holy dham. Nityananda Prabhu said to Jiva, “Although in the eyes of common people, Visvambhara took sannyasa and left Navad…

“I am the servant of Thakura Shri Narahari, who is the master of my life. The desire of all my desires, I place my head at his lotus feet; which is that this vile creature (myself) might describe some-thing about the wonderful qualities of Shri G…

One afternoon, Srivasa Pandita came to hear Devananda Pandit’s recitation of the Bhagavatam. Hundreds of students were seated nicely around the Pandit. Srivasa Pandita was a very advanced Devotee and thus, when the sweet nectar of the Bhagavatam entere…

The beginning of the New Year was indeed a blessed one, starting from 31st night, devotees took to different platforms in glorifying the names of the Lord. In Mayapur we had the opportunity of participating in all night Kirtan. Several devotee chanters…

Dear Well-wisher, Hare Krishna! Greetings along with the blessings of Lord Kapil Muni and Ganga Mata! We pray this letter meets you and your family in good health during this challenging COVID-19 pandemic. With the New Year already here, we are looking…

Auspiciousness is the most sought-after element of human society today given the fact that we are compelled to carry a large baggage of the pandemic. Though the beginning of the end is in sight now . What better way to repose our faith into Spiritualit…

The year 2020 was a most difficult year for all of us due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. With TOVP construction halted for almost eight months and a significant loss to our regular income stream, we had to make the difficult decision to push ba…

Silver Jubilee year festival of Gita Jayanti inaugurated in grandeur at ISKCON Mayapur on 23rd December. After a long silence following the lockdown, it is a pleasure to welcome over 2000 guests who have arrived at Mayapur to take part in Gita Jayanti …

Coming up-  25th Dec is the day of Advent of Bhagavad Gita. Celebrated as Mokshada Ekadasi , in Brahmanda Purana, we find glories of observing this Ekadasi and its spiritual merits. The Ancient History of Mokshada Ekadasi from Brahmanda Purana: Yudhish…

Laxmipriya and Bishnupriya never fails to catch the attention of any visitor to Mayapur. They majestically take their evening walk around the campus & you can see the children and adults, calling out ,’Hati, Hati’. In the winter, for 4 …

Shri Saranga Thakura (Saranga Murari) lived in Mamagacchi, Modadrumadwipa (Navadwipa). Staying under a Bakula tree, Saranga Thakura served throughout the day to please his worshipable Deity. Single handedly, he would collect fruits, vegetables and fire…

Kaliya Krishna dasa, also known as Kala Krishnadasa, was a devotee of Nityananda Prabhu. His birthplace is in the Bardhaman (Burdwan) district of West Bengal within a short distance from the Railway station at Katwa, at the village called Akai Hatta. T…

Sri Narahari Sarkar Thakura , who is Madhumati Sakhi in Vraja pastimes, was born at Sri Khanda. Sri Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami describes that the residents of Sri Khanda formed a branch of the desire tree of love of God. “Sri Khan davasi (the res…

Today is the day! We shall perform the parikrama of the wonderful Shankha Ksetra Puri Dham which is in the shape of the Panchajanya conch on this tithi which is prescribed. By doing this parikrama one attains the benefit of following catur masya vrata,…

Our sincere appreciation to all devotees for joining us yesterday being the first day of our virtual Kshetra Parikrama. The outcome of the first day was immensely overwhelming as the turn up was more than expectations, our zoom platforms hosting differ…

Welcome to Puri Parikrama. For those who have missed yesterday’s Adhivas of the Parikrama, we have uploaded Parikrama Videos in the below links. Do not forget to join Puri Parikrama today! LINKS FOR ADHIVAS VIDEO OF SRI KSHETRA PARIKRAMA https://youtu….

After karthik, it’s time to get ready to visit Sri Kshetra Pui dhama! ISKCON Mayapur has arranged for a special Virtual Puri Parikrama from 2nd Dec to 5th Dec. If you are yet to register for Sri Kshetra Puri Parikrama, please DO NOW at https://ww…

Amidst the Covid situation of this year, pilgrims from far and across the country are visiting Sri Dham Mayapur during this auspicious period of the year to partake in the various auspicious pastimes of the Lord. From Govardhana Puja celebration, to Go…

The last five days of Kartika month are known as Bhisma Panchaka. Grandfather Bhishma fasted for these five days, preparing to give up his life. One serious in bhakti should observe Kartika-vrata, and he should intensify it for the last five days. The …

Welcome to  the day 3 of Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama. We thank all the devotees for enthusiastically taking part in Sri Navadvip Mandal Parikrama.  Chat boxes in Zoom sessions are filled up with your deep devotional sentiments & we are very inspire…

Welcome to second day of Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama. Today is an exciting day! We will be entering Godrumadvipa dvipa – the island of Kirtanam! Very special darshan places & very special guest speakers! Our Dham Pradarshaks- who will accompany…

Welcome to second day of Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama. Today is an exciting day! We will be entering Godrumadvipa dvipa – the island of Kirtanam! Very special darshan places & very special guest speakers! Our Dham Pradarshaks- who will accompany…

It is such a moment of transcendental joy, being together with all of  you to take Sankalpa or pronounce the vow to perform Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama & absorb ourselves in the Gaura Katha as we travel along nine islands of Navadvipa. Do not worry,…

Finally, the day has come! Sri Navadvipa Mandala Purusottam Parikrama ki Jai! ‘Anander Sima nai’-There is no end to the Bliss! On 9th October, we will be going to the birthplace of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu to take a Sankalpa ( Vow) to perform Sri Navadv…

A special two-day celebration of Sannyasa as an Ashrama, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of H.H. Jayapataka Swami Maharaja accepting Sannyasa from Srila Prabhupada in 1970 on the Radhastami day is organised for two days- 3rd & 4th Oct. Reachin…

Just 8 days to go! Welcome Sri Navadvipa dhama at your home and heart! HH Bhakti Rasamrita Swami speaks on benefits of performing Navadvipa Parikrama in this Video! Dhamesvara Mahaprabhu is 500 year old deity, personally worshipped in Navadvipa Mandala…

Yet to register for Navadvipa Mandal parikrama, this Purusottama month! HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami’s invitation is for you! Register Now! Free Registration!    
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Sodasha means 16 and Upacaras refers the articles offered to the Lord in worship. The upacharas are different aspects of service. In daily worship, one usually offers  sixteen  upacharas to the principal deity. In the Purusottama month, worship of Sri …

As a part of  World Holy Name week celebrations, ISKCON Mayapur management members and community did blissful Harinam around the Campus. After long silence int he campus , following the lock down, it was such a welcome sight to see Nagar Sankirtan goin…

Today is the divine appearance day of Chitra Sakhi. Chitra is the fourth of the varistha gopis. Her beautiful saffron complexion resembles the color of kumkuma, and her garments are the color of crystal. She is 26 days older than Srimati Radharani, bei…

We are thrilled to the core to bring you some wonderful news! We bring you the happy tidings of multiple benefits for every service rendered! The benefits will be increased by not twice or thrice, nor several times; nor or even a hundred times… Your be…

Sri Mayapur Community Hospital Team is happy to bring one more milestone facility for your Health and safety. Our RT-PCR technology based viral diseases testing facility is operational from yesterday. We had performed mandatory safety screening of TOVP…

An initiative of Ministry of Education, International Shravanam week is a week dedicated to enhancing the culture of reading Srila Prabhupada Books globally. In this Video, HH Jayapataka Swami speaks on importance of reading Srila Prabhupada’s bo…