H.H Bhanu Swami is visiting Auckland from Friday the 20th to Wednesday 25th March. Temple Classes: Morning Srimad Bhagavatam class at 7:30am on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. Maharaja will be speaking on Harinam Cintamini at 6:30pm on Tuesday evening. H.H Devamrita Swami will be giving the morning Srimad Bhagavatam class on Sunday the 22nd of March at 7:30am
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Day 2 – Ambarisa and Svaha prabhus greet the Lord and His Devotees
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On Friday, March 13, the Lord’s Padukas and Sitari were taken to Radha Jivana’s office where They were greeted with kirtan, and Jananivas prabhu spoke to all the devotee employees. From there they went to Ambarisa and Svaha prabhus’ home in Gainesville, Florida for a special reception. Arati was performed and prasadam distributed to all
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Day 1 – Arrival at Radha Jivana’s Home
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On Thursday, March 12 around 6:30pm the Lord in the form of His Padukas and Sitari arrived at Radha Jivana prabhu’s home to an ecstatic reception kirtan led by devotees from the Gainesville Krishna House. The Padukas and Sitari received an abhishek, and Jananivas prabhu received a foot washing and spoke about Mayapur and the
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Jananivasa Prabhu in America
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In early morning hours on Tuesday (March 10th) in Mayapur, Jananivas prabhu and myself (Vraja Vilas), to the nectarine sound of Krishna Kirtan, departed for the U.S. in a grand procession carrying with us the divine Padukas of Lord Nityananda and Sitari of Lord Nrsinghadeva. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in […]
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Disappearance day of HH Sridhar Swami
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Today i.e. 14th March is the disappearance day of HH Sridhar Swami. Special programs were held in Mayapur to honor him on the occasion. A recorded video lecture was played during morning class time. Then, he was offered arati and puspanjali at his samadhi near Srila Prabhupada’s samadhi mandir. Some of the assembled devotees showed him […]
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A big HARIBOL to our Gaur purnima 2015 sponsors
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Devotees from around the world came forward to sponsor one or the other seva during Gaura Purnima 2015. Our heartfelt THANKS and HARIBOL to all these devotees. We pray to Their Lordships Sri Sri Panca Tattva, Sri Sri Radha Madhav and Sri Sri Nrsimhadev to grant them pure devotional service unto Their lotus feet. […]
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Books everywhere during Gaur Purnima festivities
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A large number of books with a devotional element were displayed and distributed to visitors during recent Gaur purnima festivities in Mayapur. There were also posters of some newly released books and books that shall be released in near future. Through this post, we are sharing the images of books and posters that were on display in Mayapur Temple. […]
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Initiation in Mayapur on Gaura Purnima day
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An initiation ceremony took place on auspicious Gaura Purnima day (5th Mar, 2015) in auspicious Mayapur dham. Around 300 devotees got initiated from HH Jaya Pataka Swami Maharaj .There were several others who became Maharaj’s aspiring disciples. Many devotees also took His shelter on the occasion. The ceremony took place in Namhatta prasadam hall […]
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International book distribution award ceremony
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An international book distribution award ceremony was held on 3rd March during the Morning lecture. HG Vijaya Prabhu and HG Pragosh Prabhu facilitated the award distribution ceremony. HH Jaya Pataka Maharaj was the guest of honor and he enlightened the audience with his words before distribution of awards. He told about the amazing potency […]
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Vyasa puja celebration of HH Bhakti Tirtha Maharaj
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On 26th Feb, Vyasa Puja celebration of HH Bhakti Tirtha Maharaj took place at the community hall near Prabhupada Samadhi. Firstly, there was glorification of Maharaj by senior Vaisnavas who had gathered on the occasion. Some of the salient points were: He was an intellectual as shown by his BA in psychology and African American […]
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The Second Ring of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Dome is Rising
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The second ring of the dome above Lord Nrsimhadeva’s wing is now underway and progressing steadily towards completion of the entire dome with four rings. Currently we are working on three domes simultaneously, the Exhibits wing dome, Lord Nrsinghadeva’s wing dome and the Main Temple dome. The Lord is undoubtedly empowering His devotees to work
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The Eighth Ring of the Main Dome Underway
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Since the start of the Gaura Purnima festival devotees have witnessed the rise of the eighth ring of the main dome. Presently, two segments have been installed. Once it is finished the ninth and last ring will get underway, completing what will become historically the largest dome on any building in the world. As we
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Final Maha Milan of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
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At 6:00 am the devotees left Jagannath Mandira in Rajapura to Murari Gupta’s house. There the devotees heard from HH Sacinandana Swami about Srivasa taking shelter of Lord Nrisimhdeva when he was threatened by the Kazi; from HG Rajendrananda Prabhu about Atmanivedana ( full surrender) which is the process of Antardvipa; from HH Bhakti Nityananda […]
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Day 6 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
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The International group reaches Simantadvipa. The day was filled with katha from morning to evening (about 6 hours of pure nectar). HH Bhakti Nrisimha Maharaj, Bhakti Nityananda Maharaj and Bhakti Purusottama Maharaj gave us the fisrt wave of nectar at the edge of Rudradvipa. Soon after HH Sacinandana Maharaj led the devotees on an unforgettable […]
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Day 5 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
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We visited three islands: Jahnudvipa, Modadrumadvipa and Rudradvipa. Before breakfast we were at Mamgachi, at Vrndavana das Thakur’s birthplace. He is the author of Caitanya Bhagavata, the first authorized biography of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. In that place we sang Nitai Pada Kamala’s song. Sri Nityananda prabhu is the guru of Vrndavana das Thakur. HH […]
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Day 4 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
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Hare Krsna! Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama ki jay! We visited Campahatti and Vidyanagar, these are very special places. HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami, HH Bhakti Purusottama Swami and HH Bhakti Nityananda Swami gave speech at Campahatti about Gaura Gadadhara deities and Jayadeva Goswami’s lila, At Vidyanagar HH Bhakti Vigna Vinas Narasimha Maharaj spoke about Sri […]
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TOVP Photo For Your Altar
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Recently an announcement by Pragosha das, the new GBC Chairman, celebrating 2015, the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the Western world, as The Year of the TOVP was posted. A list of suggestions as to how to actively facilitate this concept by all ISKCON Temples and devotees is forthcoming, but the first is
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Day 3 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
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Gauraangaaaaaaa! On the third day (24th Feb) the Parikrama headed to Madhyadvipa, the island of Smaranam ( remembering). The first Holy place visited was Hamsa Vahana, where the devotees prayed for eagerness to Lord Shiva. Then the Parikrama reached Naimisaranya where Guru Puja was held. This was followed up with speeches by HG Pankajanghri […]
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Mothers glorified at Institute of Spiritual Culture
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On 22nd February evening, there was an event ‘Celebrating the glories of our mothers‘ at Institute of Spiritual Culture, Mayapur. The event focused on importance of mothers in a Krsna conscious society. First of all, sanyasis enlivened the audience with their words of wisdom. HH Candra Mauli Maharaj emphasized that women should be honored […]
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Lecture by HH Candramauli Swami on S.B. 6.4.15-17
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On 22nd February, HH Candramauli Swami gave lecture on S.B. 6.4.15-17. Below is transcript of the lecture. HH Candramauli Swami: (Pranama Mantras) We are hearing about Daksa in this particular verse which begins somewhat of a different theme here. Daksa, in his previous manifestation as a Prajapti, committed a very serious offense. What was his position? […]
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Lecture by HH Sivarama Swami on SB 6.4.24
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On 24th February, HH Sivarama Swami gave a lecture on SB 6.4.24 . Below is the transcription of the lecture. Hare Krishna! (repeats translation) (invocation prayers) These Hamsa-guhya prayers are, as Srila Prabhupada earlier said, they are already existing Vedic prayers, they had already been assimilated by Daksa at some previous, earlier time. If you remember that […]
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Day 2 of Nabadwip Mandal parikrama
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Gauranga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Day 2 of parikrama was a Very Very special day. Agnidev prabhu sang Boro Sukhe Gabor gai at Surabhi Kunj leading amazing kirtan. The devotees stood up and danced in ecstasy! HH Jayapataka Maharaj delivered amazing talk full of ecstatic love for Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Devotees were still in Godrumadvipa, the island […]
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Navadwip Mandal parikrama Day 1
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After kirtan mela, Navadwip Mandal parikrama began. Parikrama Adivas took place on 21st morning at Yog pitha. The parikrama began on 22nd and it would conclude on 28th February. The images of the event are being uploaded regularly on the facebook page of Parikrama: https://www.facebook.com/NavadvipaMandalaParikrama. Day 1: On the first day of parikrama, devotees […]
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Panca tattva cry during Kirtan mela
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On the concluding night of Kirtan Mela this year (February 20th 2015), devotees in Mayapur bore witness to something truly unforgettable: the Panca Tattva deities shedding profuse tears. The next day we asked His Grace Jananivas Prabhu, head pujari of Sri Sri Mayapur Candradoya Mandir, to comment on the significance of this event. Here’s what […]
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Deity worship courses at Mayapur Academy
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Mayapur Academy Gaura Purnima courses The Mayapur Academy offers the following courses on deity worship for the devotees. Questions and answers on deity worship (HG Jananivas Prabhu) with Russian translation. 1 March, 10.30 am – 1.30 pm Cooking (HG Rasesvari Mataji) with Russian translation. 1 – 3rd March, 10 am – 2 pm […]
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Pandal programs during Gaura Purnima
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This year the Gaura Purnima Festival, Main Pandal Entertainment will be held on February 28, March 1, 2, 3 & 4. The Main Pandal is located near Vamsi Bhavan. There are a number of great acts already booked to perform this year including a new production by Bhakti Marg Swami. Maharaja’s new drama, “Blue Mystic” […]
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Sanyas ceremony at ISKCON Mayapur
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On 21st February morning, a sanyas acceptance ceremony was held at Panca Tattva Hall. Two devotees namely HG Dhirasanta Prabhu (a disciple of Srila Prabhupada in England, http://dhirasanta.com/) and HG Ananda Caitanya Prabhu (from Lithuania) received sanyas from HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami. Many devotees including sanyasis were present on this occasion. First of all, […]
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TOVP needs your support
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On Sunday 15th Feb, there was a campus tour of the Temple of Vedic Planetorium (TOVP) between 10 am and 12 noon. Initially, the features of the Temple under construction were told such as the stainless steel dome that would stay for many years, a huge chandelier in center of Temple of 20 m diameter, ornate […]
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Mayapur Sankirtan award distribution on 19th Feb
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A Sankirtan award distribution ceremony took place in Temple on 19th February morning. This year Mayapur Temple enjoyed a special success by securing the first position worldwide for annual distribution in 2014. The ceremony took place to honor top book distributors connected to Mayapur. These included Banamali Mukund prabhu, Bharadwaj prabhu , Kamal Nayan prabhu and devotees […]
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Lecture by HH Niranjan Swami
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On 18th February, HH Niranjan Swami gave the morning Bhagwatam lecture on SB 6.17.30. Below is the transcript of the lecture. (Pranama Mantras) First I would like to thank all of the assembled vaisnavas for this opportunity to render service. I pray to all of the vaisnavas who are here today to bless me that I may […]
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Kirtan mela attracts devotees globally
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After sravan utsav, kirtan mela is the next big event happening in Mayapur. Kirtan mela adivas took place on 15th evening. HH Loknath Swami led kirtan. Devotees danced along with kirtan. HH Sacinandana Swami and HH Kadamba Kanana Swami were also present on the occasion. The venue for the kirtan mela (Panca tattva hall) has […]
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Lecture by HH Radhanath Swami on S.B. 6.4.12
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S.B. 6.4.12: tokanam pitarau bandhu drsah paksma striyah patih patih prajanam bhiksunam grhy ajnanam budhah suhrt TRANSLATION As the father and mother are the friends and maintainers of their children, as the eyelid is the protector of the eye, as the husband is the maintainer and protector of a woman, as the householder is the […]
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Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasasana
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The drawings for the construction of Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasasana have been completed and we can now get an idea of the grandeur and size of our Founder-Acharya’s seat. Situated facing Sri Panchatattva, the Vyasasana will be 17.5 feet (5.30 meters) tall, of which 6 feet (1.8 meters) consist of the dome, 11.5 feet (3.5 meters)
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HG Jnanagamya Prabhu passes away
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With heavy heart, we inform the worldwide devotees that HG Jnanagamya prabhu, disciple of Srila Prabhupada has left his body in his residence at Sri Mayapur dhama to enter into the eternal pastimes of Gauranga. Kirtan is going on in his residence at Mayapur. His Grace Jnanagamya das Adhikari joined Srila Prabhupada’s Hare Krishna movement […]
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Inauguration of Gaur Purnima festival
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Inauguration pictures Today, 16th February, we had the inauguration of Gaur Purnima festival, 2015. The festival marks its 43rd anniversary this year in Mayapur. Initially, there was a kirtan before Deities of Gaur Nitai and Garudadev. Then more devotees led by sanyasis including HH Gopal Krishna Goswami, HH BhaktaGaurVani Swami and HH Prahladananda Swami […]
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Gaur purnima 2015 inauguration
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Celebrating the Glories of Our Mothers
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Institute for Spiritual Culture is organizing an event “Celebrating the Glories of Our Mothers” Venue: Mayapur Goshala Time: 22nd Feb 2015, 4:45 pm Highlights of the event: # Hear enlightening words of wisdom # Hear realisations of our mothers # Watch humorous skits and role plays # Chant in kirtan # Take prasadam … […]
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Mother Manorupa dasi leaves body for Supreme Abode
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On 16th February morning, just after mangala arotika in Sridham Mayapura, Mother Manorupa dasi left this world for the supreme abode. Her two sons, Sri Nama Vanamali das and Sri Paramahamsa Gaura das were by her side loudly chanting the holy names. Such an auspicious departure. Her husband, Prahlada Nrsimha das is now arranging for […]
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Sravan utsav is a success
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Sravan Utsav ended on 15th Feb. There was 8 hour of daily katha from 12th to 15th February. Many sanyasis like HH Bhakti Charu Maharaj, HH Bhakti Vighna Vinasa Narasimha Swami, HH Jay Pataka Maharaj, HH Radhanath Maharaj and HH Sacinandana Maharaj gave lectures during the event. The lecture topics included pastimes of Lord Gauranga and […]
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Message from the GBC Chairman: 2015 Year of the TOVP
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In a gesture expressing unity of purpose for the service of ISKCON Founder-Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, His Grace Praghosa Das, the newly appointed Chairman of the GBC, has announced in Mayapur that 2015, the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the Western world, is the Year of the TOVP. Having
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