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Kamika ekadasi is celebrated as Krishna Paksha ekadasi in the month of Shravan. Observing this ekadasi is considered as auspicious as performing an Ashwamedha Yajna. As Gaudiya Vaishnavas, our main aim during ekadasi is to decrease bodily demands so we can spend more time in seva, especially hearing and chanting about the Lord’s pastimes and

In this video HG Braja Vilasa announces the development of the Srila Prabhupada International Heritage Museum in the TOVP. He appeals to all Srila Prabhupada disciples to come forward and present any memorabilia of his they have in their possession for use in this glorious, world-class and largest museum of its kind, to preserve and

The concept of the Srila Prabhupada International Heritage Museum now being organized in the TOVP reaches far beyond that of any other similar Prabhupada museum in scope and exposure. In fact, it will be the largest museum of any spiritual leader in history. In keeping with our understanding that His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Recently, the TOVP Fundraising Team announced the launch of the Guru Parampara Murti Campaign giving the opportunity to sponsor one of 15 acharya murtis to be installed on the TOVP altar in 2026. We are pleased to also announce the Guru Parampara Uttsav Murti campaign to sponsor one of 15 uttsav (festival) acharya murtis. 15

We are happy to announce the inaugural Bhaktivedanta Institute Summer School (online-only). Everyone is encouraged to register for free (registration deadline: 10th July)! Please register and advertise this within your circles. Program: Four amazing sessions of online presentations of the latest research and projects of the BI covering: Mind & Consciousness, the Philosophy of Science,

The TOVP Fundraising Team is pleased to announce the launch of the Guru Parampara Murti Campaign giving the opportunity to sponsor one of 15 acharya murtis to be installed on the TOVP altar in 2026. These murtis will be carefully crafted in Jaipur out of white marble by the finest murti craftsmen according to very

Apara Ekadasi is observed on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight of the moon) in the Vedic month of Jyeshtha. It corresponds to the months of May-June in the Gregorian calendar. It is understood that by observing Apara Ekadasi vrata all the sins of the person will be washed away. This Ekadasi

HG Braja Vilasa prabhu announce the Nrsimha Navaratri nine day yajna at ISKCON Mayapur leading to Nrsimha Caturdasi on May 22. 108 offerings will be made to the Lord during this time, along with regular daily Go-puja. Take advantage of these auspicious yajnas to support the completion of the Nrsimha Wing by Nrsimha Caturdasi, and

Mohini Ekadasi vrata, also known as Vaisakha-sukla Ekadasi, is observed in the auspicious Vedic month of Vaishakha. It is one of the most important of the 24 Ekadashi vratas and is observed on the 11th day during the Shukla Paksha or the Full Moon fortnight. This year, Mohini Ekadasi (May 18 US / May 19

Mohini Ekadasi vrata, also known as Vaisakha-sukla Ekadasi, is observed in the auspicious Vedic month of Vaishakha. It is one of the most important of the 24 Ekadashi vratas and is observed on the 11th day during the Shukla Paksha or the Full Moon fortnight. This year, Mohini Ekadasi (May 18 US / May 19

This Nrsimha Caturdasi, May 22, signals the final day of the Give To Nrsimha 12 Day Matching Fundraiser and the completion of the Nrsimha Wing in the TOVP. The Wing was opened on March 1-2 during a grand celebration attended by thousands of ISKCON leaders and devotees. The matching fundraiser will help raise the funds

Ambarisa and Braja Vilasa prabhus and the entire TOVP Team would like to express our sadness upon the departure of HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja from our earthly presence. However, we are relieved and confident to know that he is continuing to eternally follow in the footsteps of his divine master, His Divine Grace A.

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, It is my greatest pleasure to announce that, with your continued support we will be completing the Nrsimhadeva Wing on Nrsimha Caturdasi, May 22. The historic opening of the Nrsimha Wing on March 1-2 was another milestone for the project, and in a few short years the main hall and altar

According to the Nrsimha Purana, if someone helps build a beautiful temple for Lord Nrsimhadeva, he goes to Vaikuntha. The TOVP Give To Nrsimha 12 Day Matching Fundraiser from May 10 (Akshaya Tritiya) – May 22 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) to complete Lord Nrsimha’s Wing in the TOVP is one such rare opportunity. And Ambarisa prabhu is

The most auspicious Akshaya Tritiya on May 10 begins the TOVP Give To Nrsimha 12 Day Matching Fundraiser. From May 10 until May 22 (Nrsimha Caturdasi), all donations and pledge payments to the TOVP will be matched by Ambarisa prabhu and used to complete the Nrsimhadeva Wing. If you have made a pledge, this is

Varuthini Ekadasi falls in the dark fortnight (Krishna paksha) of the month of Vaisakha. On the day of Varuthini Ekadasi, devotees worship and offer prayers to Lord Vamana the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In the literal sense, Varuthini means ‘protected’ and thus the devotees get protected from various negativities and evils by observing Varuthini Ekadashi.

HG Braja Vilasa prabhu announces the upcoming Give To Nrsima 12 Day Matching Fundraiser beginning on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya (May 10) until Nrsimha Caturdasi (May 22), to help complete the Nrsimha Wing. The Nrsimhadeva Wing is 80% complete and scheduled to be finished by Nrsimha Caturdasi. We humbly beseech every devotee to

May 10 is Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most important days in the Vedic calendar. Akshaya Tritiya is the appearance day of Lord Parasurama, and it is also the day that the Ganges descended to the earth. Most devotees know it as the beginning of Candana-yatra, but actually many of Lord Krishna’s other pastimes also

The TOVP Nrsimhadeva’s Wing is 80% complete and scheduled to be finished by Nrsimha Caturdasi, May 22 (India time). The entire ISKCON world witnessed the opening of the Wing on March 2 this year, and in just another few short years the TOVP will be officially opened, and all our beloved Mayapur Deities relocated to

Ekadasi is the 11th day of the Moon’s lunar phase, and Kamada Ekadasi falls on the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) in the month of the Chaitra (March-April). This day is also called ‘Chaitra Shukla Ekadasi.’ Ekadasi is a most auspicious time for spiritual advancement through fasting, increased hearing and chanting of the Lord’s glories and

The TOVP Fundraising Department has decided to extend the Nrsimha Brick Campaign to Nrsimha Caturdasi. The Nrsimha Wing is 80% complete and scheduled to be finished by Nrsimha Caturdasi. This extended campaign will help finance that goal. This announcement comes in conjunction with the Give To Nrsimha 12 Day Matching Fundraiser from May 10 (Akshsya

The Nrsimhadeva Wing dome interior is composed of 1700 steel brackets of varying sizes. 432 beautiful, gold-leafed diamond-like coffers are mounted on the steel brackets to adorn the interior ceiling of the 82ft (25m) high dome. They are acoustically designed to reduce excess echoing in the hall during kirtan. The Nrsimha Wing, which opened during

The TOVP Communications Department is happy to present the Visions of the TOVP video. These are the same beautiful, scenic views of the magnificent Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in our Visions of the TOVP Flipbook and 2024 calendar, shot by some of our best photographers. We hope these images inspire devotees with a vision

2024 celebrates the historic opening of the TOVP Nrsimha Wing on March 1-2, a miracle finally achieved. Now 80% complete, we are focusing our next big fundraiser, the annual Give To Nrsimha 12 Day Matching Fundraiser, on raising the capital required to finish the wing. From May 10 (Akshaya Tritiya) until May 22 (Nrsimha Caturdasi

Papamocani Ekadasi falls on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) in the month of Chaitra as per the North Indian calendar. However, in the South Indian calendar this Ekadasi is observed in the Vedic month of Phalgun. In the English calendar this corresponds to the months of March to

What is known as the ‘bhajan kutir’ in ISKCON Mayapur is the first structure built on the property, renovated from a dilapidated old house that existed there when the property was purchased in 1971. It was also the original ‘temple’, functioning as chota Radha Madhava’s first place of worship when They arrived in Mayapur in

From a Miracle in the Making to the Miracle is Happening, to the concluding Miracle is Achieved, Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava – the historic opening of the TOVP Nrsimha Wing on March 1-2 was another milestone towards the Grand Opening of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in 2026. The Nrsimha Wing will be 100% completed

Amalaki-vrata Ekadasi is celebrated in Krishna Paksha (Waxing Phase) in the Phalgun month (February–March). ‘Amalaki’ or ‘Amla’ is the Indian gooseberry, and the tree is celebrated on this day. It is believed that Lord Vishnu resides in this tree, and this occasion also marks the beginning of Holi — Indian festival of colors. This is

The TOVP Book of Devotion, Volume 1 was offered to Srila Prabhupada during the Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava opening celebration of the Nrsimha Wing from February 29 – March 2, 2024. The publication, containing the names of over 9000 TOVP donors, was originally to be offered to Srila Prabhupada at the opening of the TOVP itself,

On March 3, ISKCON Mayapur was visited by Shri Alok Kumar Ji, the working President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). He specifically came to see the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, and appreciated wholeheartedly and with enthusiasm the entire project, and the beauty and magnificence of the newly opened Nrsimha Wing. In this video

According to the Vedic calendar, Vijaya Ekadasi falls on the 11th day of the month of Phalgun during the Krishna paksha (dark fortnight), waning phase of the Moon. The significance of Vijaya Ekadashi has been described in the several Vedic scriptures. The term ‘Vijaya’ in literal meaning signifies victory. Observance of Vijaya Ekadashi and its

Gaudiya Vaishnava history was made during the 3-day Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava from February 29 – March 2, 2024, celebrating the opening of the home of ISKCON Mayapur Prahlad-Nrsimhadeva. Attended by thousands of worldwide devotees, this auspicious, milestone occasion marks the near completion of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), scheduled to open in early

On March 2, the historic inauguration ceremony of the new Nrsimha Wing and Maha Nrsimha Yajna will take place in the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP). 21 sponsorships called Yajamanas are available for the yajna, and only eleven are remaining. This is a last chance opportunity to be part of history in the making

On February 29, 2024, during the most auspicious observance of the 150th Appearance Anniversary of ISKCON Param Guru His Divine Grace Ashottara Sata Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada, the Kolkata-based Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC), in association with the Saraswata Gaudiya Vashnava Association, will be opening the doors to the largest exhibit in history of any

On February 10, 2024, by the desire of HH Jayapataka Swami, the lotus footprints of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu were installed at ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai. Present were HH Jayapataka Swami, HH Radhanath Swami, HH Gopal Krishna Goswami, HG Ambarisa prabhu and HG Svaha mataji, along with HG Braja Vilasa prabhu. This video is a clip from

Three special Vahanas (palanquins), an elephant, Garuda and lion vahana, will be used to transport the Utsav Nrsimha murti to the TOVP for His glorious homecoming festival from February 29 – March 2, the Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava. Each day, one of these beautiful vahanas carrying the Lord will be accompanied by throngs of devotees chanting

“The Miracle Is Happening!” – The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Nrsimhadeva Wing, the largest Nrsimha Temple in the World, is opening! From February 29 – March 2, 2024 the TOVP will reach its next milestone towards the completion of Srila Prabhupada’s dearmost project during an ecstatic and historic festival, the Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava. We

Vaishnava Jaya (Bhaimi) Ekadasi is an important fasting ritual observed on the 11th day during the Shukla Paksha (the bright fortnight of moon) in the month of Madhava in the Vaishnava calendar. This observance falls somewhere between the months of January to February in the Gregorian calendar. Jaya Ekadasi is also popularly called as Bhaimi

This month, on February 29, all Gaudiya Vaishnavas worldwide will celebrate the most auspicious 150th Appearance Anniversary of the Founder-Acharya of the Gaudiya Math, and spiritual master of ISKCON Founder-Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada: His Divine Grace Ashtotarashata Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada. We cannot imagine our eternal good fortune for having

By Hari Lila Das For many years, Sridham Mayapur has had only a very basic medical facility. This has been a long-standing matter of concern both for residents and visiting devotees. However, this will no longer be the case, considering the focus and attention Mayapur management has provided since the post-COVID time, towards developing a