Category Archives: Kirtan

Surrender to the sound of holy name!
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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 15 March 2009, Introduction before Kirtan) The holy name of Krsna is descending directly from the spiritual world. It is out of Krsna’s unlimited kindness that he appears amidst of us. However, due to the influence of false ego we are not able to fully relate to his name. Thus we relate […]

Hungry for Love
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I get it. I get why the worldwide Hare Krishna movement began in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York.It’s the people. I’ve noticed that in New York City, everyone is hungry. Hungry for money, hungry for power, hungry for fun, hungry for meaning,…

New Vrindaban 24 hour kirtan, 2015
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During his recent two week visit to the USA, Kadamba Kanana Swami participated in the twenty-four kirtan festival in New Vrindaban, West Virginia (20-21 June). Here are some photos and video clips from the festival. Photos Videos Video 1. View on YouTube. Video 2. View on YouTube. Video 3. View on YouTube. Video 4. View […]

New Vrindaban 24 hour kirtan, 2015
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During his recent two week visit to the USA, Kadamba Kanana Swami participated in the twenty-four kirtan festival in New Vrindaban, West Virginia (20-21 June). Here are some photos and video clips from the festival.   Photos   Videos Video 1. View on YouTube. Video 2. View on YouTube. Video 3. View on YouTube. Video […]

Camp organized by Mayapur Local Preaching
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For the pleasure of their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Pancatattva, Nrisimha Dev and His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada, Mayapur Local Preaching (MLP) held a ‘Summer camp’ on 13-14th June. More than 200 Bhakti Vriksha devotees participated in this program. On 13th morning, devotees arrived from different places like Krishnanagar, Dhubulia, Bhaluka, Srirampur etc. at […]

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New Generation of Music inspired by India’s Mahabharata
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I may be hopelessly biased, but I think Invincible Time is one of the most important new albums to have come out this year. Its from a new generation of musicians who take classical themes – in this case the … Continue reading →

Purusottama month being sincerely observed
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Since 17th June, devotees at ISKCON Mayapur are sincerely observing the Purusottama month. Daily ghee lamps are being distributed for free in the Temple hall. Devotees offer these lamps to all the Deities singing melodious Hare Krishna kirtan and bhajans like ‘Jay Radhe Jay Krishna Jay Vrindavan’. Some devotees take daily bath in the Ganges, […]

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Wake Up to Love
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What am I going to do with my life?Sheez, what a heavy question.Last night in a pool of light from my bedstand, I was scrawling away in my journal. I’m facing the fact that suddenly I’m unsure what I’m going to do for a meaningful career or servic…

Reminder
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I rarely listen to live recorded kirtans. It’s just not my thing for a variety of reasons. Nevertheless, there are some live recordings that I listen to at times, and one particular kirtan I listen to is when I myself have lead the kirtan. This particu…

The Power of Prasad
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I believe in the power of prasad.My dad has been telling me for the past several years, “Prasadam, prasadam!! You must serve prasadam always; if someone eats prasadam their lives will change forever.”He’s not exaggerating.My father and mother would fre…

Bhakti Tirtha Maharaj’s disappearance
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On 9th June morning, devotees at ISKCON Mayapur celebrated disappearance day of HH Bhakti Tirtha Maharaj. The celebration took place at Maharaj’s samadhi. The event started off with glorification of Maharaj by his disciples and other senior devotees. Around 12 noon, Maharaj was offered many varieties of bhoga such and puspanjali. Next, Maharaj was offered […]

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Ganga puja celebrations
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30 May, 2015 On 28th evening, devotees at ISKCON Mayapur celebrated Ganga puja festival. Also known as Ganga Dussehra, the day marks the descent of mother Ganges to earth. Hundreds of devotees gathered at Prabhupada Ghat to worship Mother Ganges and take bath in Her holy waters. The program started off with melodious kirtan.  Then to the […]

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Jagannath Chandan Yatra and Boat Festival
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8 May, 2015 Chandan yatra festivities have been going on at ISKCON Jagannath Temple in Rajapur since 21st April. Sandal wood paste is being applied daily to Their Lordships Jagannath Baladev and Subhadra devi to keep Them cool.  Also, each day there have been new vesas for Lord reminding us of His different pastimes. In […]

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Jaya Tulasi
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Dark and Beautiful tune
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College Students Visit New Vrindaban and More
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by Sankirtan das It’s been a hectic six weeks for Sankirtana Das, New Vrindaban’s resident storyteller and college liaison. During this time, he hosted a half dozen student groups visiting the community. Sankirtana Das explained, “One of the student groups who visited New Vrindaban were from a Christian College here in West Virginia. I thought […]

Hari’s Supreme, Compassionate Beauty
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Bhāgavatam 4.7.16 ~ 25 With forgiveness from Generous Śiva, and permission from Wise Brahmā, Dakṣa set his priests and experts once again upon completing his endeavor. First they had to re-establish sanctity in the arena, which had been destroyed by warfare, so the topmost brāhmaṇas offered three pots of Soma to Viṣṇu as the priest … Continue reading Hari’s Supreme, Compassionate Beauty

Dharmada Nagar Sankirtan
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For the pleasure of Their Lordships Sri Sri Pancatattva, Sri Sri Radha Madhav, Lord Nrsimhadev, HDG Srila Prabhupada and all devotees, Mayapur Local Preaching (MLP) organized a sankirtan at Dharmada village on 19th April. This place is located close to Dhubulia town, Belpukur and Rukunpur (one of the pastime places within Nabadwip dham area). Dharmada […]

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