Akshaya Tritiya in essence is the day of Receiving – the day to receive unlimited spiritual benefit by giving, expecially offering charity on Akshaya Tritiya is considered very virtuous . Scriptures proclaim that offering oblations to forefathers…
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Celebrate the Day of Receiving – Akshaya Tritiya!
7 trucks of Prasada ready to go!
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What is the use of a temple if there is no prasadam distribution?” Prasadam distribution on a large scale must be resumed. Such a temple where there is no such distribution has no value, I agree. Ref. VedaBase => Letter to: Tamala Krsna — Los…
Sri Gadadhar Pandit Appearance!
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Today is the appearance day of Sri Gadadhara Pandit. “I offer my respectful obeisances unto the internal potencies of the Lord, of whom Sri Gadadhara Prabhu is the foremost.” (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila 1.41) On this most auspicious appearance d…
Srila Prabhupada will be so happy!
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“We were just seeing the prasada distribution. Today we sent five vehicles. Tomorrow sevan. And some disciples said that their relatives from Krishnanagar phoned them up and said to nearby district headquarters said that we heard how ISKCON is in…
Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur
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Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur Disappearance! Today is the disappearance day festival of Srila Vrindavan das Thakur, the author of Sri Caitnaya Bhagavata. At MODADRUMA DVIPA of Navadvipa dham is the birthplace and ancestral home of Srimati Malini devi, wif…
ISKCON India serves 6 million plates of Prasad
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Since March 22nd India has been under lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. While this has affected the entire country, but millions of low-income families, daily wager laborers, migrant workers, in particular, have been hit hard due to the closure of bus…
ISKCON Mayapur’s Food for Life Program
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ISKCON Mayapur has started distributing prasad to rural villagers as a part of covid-19 relief program in the region. Very much appreciated and indeed, as few villagers mentioned that they were waiting for this prasad, came in large numbers and accepte…
71st Vyasapuja Schedule of HH Jayapataka Swami
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On 4th April, disciples and well wishers of HH Jayapataka Swami will celebrate 71st Vyasapuja of HH Jayapataka Swami. This year , the Vyasapuja will be an Online Vyasapuja due to the current pandemic situation and lock down in India.Please follow the s…
URGENT APPEAL by ISKCON Mayapur in the wake of COVID-19
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Save ISKCON Mayapur. Emergency fund Campaign. Dear Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We pray this letter meets you in good health during these challenging times. In the purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 5.19.24,…
ISKCON Mayapur COVID-19 Update
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This message is to update you on the situation in Mayapur due to COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lock down for 14 days until April 14th (which may also be extended) as per Government advisory rules. In response to appeal by devotes to continue the …
An Appeal from HH Jayapataka Swami!
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Dear Devotees, Please accept my best wishes! All glories to Srila Prabhup€da! As you all know, due to the Corona virus pandemic many countries in the world have imposed a lock-down. The Indian government has also imposed a nation-wide lo…
Sripad Ramanujacharya in Navadvipa dhama
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Today is the appearance day of Sripad Ramanujacharya.Sripad Ramanujacarya has also visited Navadvipa dhama & performed his bhajan at Vaikuntapur. Navadvipa dham Mahatmya narrates Ramanujacarya’s arrival to Navadvipa as follows: A great acarya once …
Advisory on Government restrictions due to Corona Virus
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Advisory on Government restrictions on public places: In line with the restrictions imposed by the government regarding West Bengal lock down, Sri Sri Radha Madhav temple, Srila Prabhupada samadhi, Bhajan Kutir and Lord Jagannath Temple in Rajapur will…
Online Puja Offerings are Limited
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Dear Beloved Devotees of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, This is to inform that following the government advisory rules on COVID-19, ISKCON Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir is closed for both devotees and pilgrims till 27th March as of now. The deity services wil…
Advisory on Corona Virus from ISKCON Mayapur
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Visitor Restriction: 1. Starting from 19 March 2020 the darshan time in the temple for visitors will be restricted to 10:00am to 1:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:30pm. The line will be arranged in such a way that they will enter the campus, have darshan and exit…
Mayapur Spiritual Safari 2020
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Spiritual Safari 2020 which was planned to visit Bangladesh for 20 days got cancelled and safari is being organised at Mayapur with various activities planned for the guests. Devotees from more than 25 countries including China are chanting dancing, se…
Maha Milan Utsava !
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Ocean of devotees (around 12000 ) with roaring harinam, carrying beautifully decorated Gaura Nitai deities, purifying the universe by performing Navadvip Mandala Parikrama, blissfully returned to Mayapur and had a great Maha-Milan Utsava ! Seven partie…
Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama: Day 7
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“Oh when, will divine attraction for hearing the pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His associates awaken within my heart?” Today parikrama will reach the last camp, the last full day of this transcendental walk. Soon after leaving Belpukur, the p…
Navadvip Mandal Parikrama: Day 6
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In the middle of the sweet morning bhajans between 6am and 7am, dark clouds started to appear first scattered and then tight together covering the sky. Lightning could be seen here and there like Lord Krishna’s moving dazzling dhoti. At that time the P…
Navadvip Mandal Parikrama : Day 5
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Buy, Beg, borrow or steal. Somehow or other get a copy Sri Navadvipa Dham Mahatmya” HG Rajendranandana Prabhu In a haste of enthusiasm, leaving their tents, throwing buckets of water on their heads and packing their bags within 5 minutes, the dev…
Navadwip Mandal Parikrama: Day 4
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“ We shouldn’t leave Parikrama the same person we were when we started it.” -HH Bhakti Dhira Damodara Maharaj Are you with us? The nectar is starting to overflow! The mystical transformations which happen within the consciousness of a pilgrim of Navadv…
Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama: Day 3
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Today Pushkar Tirtha invited the Parikrama at its banks. There 3 small boys from the Bhaktivedanta Gurukul, played the pastime which took place there few thousand years before Mahaprabhu’s appearance. As Pancharatna Prabhu narrated in dramatic ways the…
Sri Navadvipa Parikrama Day 2 -Surabhi Kunja
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The temple Hari Hara, was the first place to receive the devotees. HH Maha vishnu swami led the devotees into the adequate mood by singing the song : “ mahadeva panca mukhe rama rama hare hare”. There the first katha was held. We had the special presen…
Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama Adhivas and Day 1
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It has come! It has come! After a whole year Sri Navadvipa Parikrama has come once again inviting all devotees to enter its prema filled islands. Around 6 am, in the hazy morning of the 26th , vaishnavas and vaishnavis from all walks of life and of mul…
Ohe, Vaishnava Thakura!
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Today is a special day in Vaishnava Calendar – Disappearance day of Srila Jagannath Dasa Babaji, who is revered as Vaishnava Sarvabhauma, Sri Rasikananda Prabhu- disciple of Shyamananda Pandit, whodelivered everyone from pious royal families to M…
Gaura Purnima Festival begins!
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With the raising of Garuda and Hanuman flags, 48th Gaura Purnima festival is inaugurated in a colorful flag hoisting ceremony, held at Srila Prabhupada Park, in front of Lotus building. HH Gopal Krishna Goswami , HH Loknath Goswami, HH Jayapataka Swami…
Srila Gour Govinda Swami Disappearance Day festival
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Disciples, well-wishers, community devotees, godbrothers of HH Gour Govinda Swami came together to glorify Maharaj on the occasssion of disappearance day festival, held at Community hall at Sri Mayapur dhama. Among the countless moons of devotees of Lo…
Isvara Puri -Disappearance
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“On His return from Gaya, Mahaprabhu came by way of Kumarhatta, the birthplace of His guru, and began to roll on the ground in ecstasy there, as the ground became wet with His tears. Finally He collected some dust from that holy place and bound i…
Sravan Utsava begins!
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From 18th to 21st Feb, “the Festival of Hearing- Sravan Utsava” will take place. It is in the Navadvipa Naimisaranya, sages gathered together to hear Gaura bhagavata and Lord Shiva, being very eager to listen to Gaura Katha, abandoned his …
Festive Mood in Mayapur!
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Mayapur is getting painted with a festive mood everywhere. Attractive pandals, tents, variety prasadam outlets, exhibits, and most importantly, the feast of seeing all the wonderful moons of our movement together in Mayapur, Gaura Purnima festival is t…
ToVP Pujari Floor Grand Inauguration -Video
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A moment of happiness, bliss, gratitude, appreciation, wonder – no words to describe the emotions and sentiments that everyone experienced, walking through the most grand, largest in the world, Pujari floor at the Temple of Vedic Planetarium. Gra…
Booking for Jaladuta Cruise Open Now!
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Visiting Sri Mayapur for Gaura Purnima Festival 2020? Don’t miss out the bliss of travelling in Jaladuta Cruise! The bookings for Jaladuta boat service from Kolkata to Mayapur has started now! No more bumpy & risky roads & pollution, enjoy the …
Varaha Dwadasi
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Today is Varaha Dwadasi, the auspicious appearance day of Lord Varahadev, Boar incarnation. vasati dasana-sikhare dharani tava lagna sasini kalanka-kaleva nimagna kesava dhrita-sukara-rupa jaya jagadisa hare 0 Kesava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Har…
Mayapur Times: Nov-Dec 2019 Newsletter
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Mayapur Times is a newsletter of the Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir. The newsletter aims to inform and inspire the local ISKCON community by reporting monthly activities, events, developments and news. You can download the November – December, 201…
Pathology Lab Inauguration at Mayapur Community Hospital
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HH Jayapataka Swami inaugurated the brand new pathology lab in the Mayapur Community Hospital. The Pathology department will be over seen by Dr. Bhaktin Kate, trained and educated in the USA and Dr.Santhosh Kumar Roy, who recieved his degree from the J…
Welcome Home, HH Jayapataka Swami
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HH Jayapataka Swami returned to Mayapur after 3 months on 1 Feb 2020. Maharaja arrived at night 10:30 pm and eagerly welcomed by devotees. He was offered Maha dry fruits garland of Sri Advaita Acharya. He will be in Mayapur for the Gaura Purnima festiv…
Visiting Mayapur for Festival- Advisory on Corona Virus
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As we are gearing up for the upcoming festivities in Shri DhamMayapur, this post is intended to give Mayapur Community and devotees visiting Mayapur for festival, comprehensive overview and guidance on the Corona Virus outbreak which is already announc…
Sri Advaita Acharya Appearance :1 Feb 2020
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Tomorrow ( 1 Feb 2020) is the appearance day of Sri Advaita Acharya. Festival Schedule: 7:00 am: Darshan Arthi: 8:00 am: Special Class on sri Advaita Acharya 10:30 am :Bhajan/Kirtan 11:00 am: Abhishek to Advaita Acharya 12:00 : Bhog offering 12:30 : Pu…
Vasanta Panchami – Awakening Shades of Yellow and Green
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jaya jaya sundara nanda-kumāra saurabha-sańkaṭa-vṛndāvana-vihita-vasanta-vihāra “O handsome son of Nanda, O Lord who enjoys springtime pastimes in the fragrant forest of Vrndavana, all glories to You! All glories to You!” – Srila Rupa Goswami V…
Welcome to Sravan Utsava
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On behalf of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, Ashtasakhis, Panca-tattva and Prahlad-Nrsimha, the ISKCON Mayapur Gaura-purnima festival committee would like to humbly extend an invitation to all residents, vi…