The sankirtana movement is not a new movement
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The Hare Krishna movement is present in every millennium of Lord Brahma’s life, and the holy name is chanted in all the higher planetary systems, including Brahmaloka and Candraloka, not to speak of Gandharvaloka and Apsaroloka. The sankirtana movement that was started in this world five hundred years ago by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is therefore
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Radha Krishna Boat festival at New Nandagram
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Keshava Prabhu, from Hare Krishna Valley (New Nandagram) in Bambra, Victoria, invited Devamrta Maharaja and I to the Radha Krishna boat festival at the farm.The previous day was hot and gusty but the weather turned more pleasant on Sunday and there were 300-400 guests who attended.

The day started with arati and kirtan at the temple, then everyone went in procession down the hill to the lake. There was a joyous mood as the devotees anticipated seeing Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Krishna in a beautifully decorated boat bestowing Their merciful darshana to all.

Once there, Their Lordships were offered a wonderful variety of preparations, which was followed by arati and kirtan. Devamrta Maharaja and I spoke about Radha and Krishna’s pastimes in Vrndavan, especially at Manasi Ganga and on the Yamuna. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a sumptuous feast.

Guava Jam
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Urvasi devi dasi: I was serving at the Montreal temple, Canada, and there were a lot of devotees going to India; and before we left, I went back home to Los Angeles, where my parents live, to give them a visit. As I was leaving there, my mother asked me out of the blue, she said, "Is there something I can give to you to take to your spiritual master?"


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KRSNA SWALLOWS A FOREST FIRE
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As the cows and cowherd boys stared at the forest fire attacking them on all sides, they became fearful. The boys then approached Krsna and Balarama for shelter and said, “O Krsna! Krsna! Most powerful one! O Rama! You whose prowess never fails! Please save Your devotees, who are about to be burned by this forest fire and have come to take shelter of You!’


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Largest Holi Festival Ever in ISKCON Nepal
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ISKCON Nepal successfully organized the largest Vaisnava festival, Gaura Purnima, to celebrate the 537th birth anniversary of Lord Chaitanya. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is Krsna Himself who appeared in this age of Kali as a Golden Yuga avatar to teach the principle of devotional services The event was held at Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu Temple, and was attended […]

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Zonal Secretary HG Devakinandan Prabhu Visits Jharikhand
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Jharikhand comes from the word Jhar + Khand, meaning the land of forest. This is the holy place where Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu made the tigers and deers dance together in Harinam Sankirtan ( Place: Charan pahadi, Kujju) where the footprints of the Lord and animals are still engraved in the rocks. Presenting some preaching reports […]

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Lord Chaitanya’s Lotus Feet Installed at ISKCON Mayapur
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Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Pada Pitham Inauguration in Iskcon Namahatta, Mayapur Anyone who has accepted the two lotus feet of Lord Caitanya can understand the true essence of devotional service. If one is captivated by the pleasing pastimes of Lord Caitanya, the dirty things in his heart will all become cleansed. On February 22nd, 2023 During […]

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Srila Prabhupada: “We have nothing to do with politics.”
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Just like wet stool and dry stool. Stool is stool, but somebody is saying that wet stool is better than dry stool. What is this good and bad? The top side of some stool is dry and the bottom side is wet, but anyway that you take it, the material world is stool, and it must be given up. Therefore, we are trying to get out of the material world and go back to Home, Back to Godhead.


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Ekadashi Seva Papamochani 18 March 2023
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Papamochani Ekadashi destroys every type of sin and all sinful mentalities and awards piety to the one who sincerely observes this fast. One should chant the Holy Names as much as possible and lovingly offer a lamp and flowers at the Lotus Feet of The Lord. Any pious activity leads to manifold benefits on the […]

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Give To Nrsimha 12 Day 3X Matching Fundraiser
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The TOVP annual 12 Day Matching Fundraiser is about to begin, offering devotees another opportunity to serve the historic Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, ISKCON’s flagship world project. This year is especially important and crucial to our overall success because we will be completing and opening the Nrsimhadeva Temple in the TOVP, the largest of its kind in the world, in October.

We are especially excited to inform devotees that Ambarisa prabhu, TOVP Chairman, is pleased to announce he will triple match every dollar donated during the fundraiser this year to help achieve our goal of $5 million. Once again, he is setting the personal example of service and sacrifice for the cause of serving Guru and Gauranga.

The Give To Nrsimha 12 Day 3X Matching Fundraiser will begin on April 22, the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, and conclude on the Divine Appearance Day of Lord Nrsimhadeva, May 4. Donors can sponsor a Nrsimha Brick with their name inscribed on it and placed under the Lord’s altar, or one of many other unique options.

Ambarisa prabhu states:

“Once again, I urge every devotee reader to kindly step forward and make a sacrifice, large or small, to support this important seva. Even if you have already given to the TOVP, please consider making another offering. I myself have dedicated as much personal resources as I can for this purpose, and I hope you can help also. Thank you and Hare Krishna!”

Make your donation during the Give To Nrsimha 12 Day 3X Matching Fundraiser starting April 22 and be a part of history. Lord Nrsimhadeva’s temple is:

A Miracle in the Making ~ Home of Our Divine Protector

 

 

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TOVP Maha Nrsimhadeva Homa 2023
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The TOVP management is pleased to announce the auspicious Maha Nrsimhadeva Homa during the opening of the completed Nrsimhadeva Wing in October, 2023.

This special yajna is planned during the three-day opening of the Nrsimhadeva Wing to create auspiciousness for devotees specifically and all mankind in general. It is a very powerful homa which removes negative energies and obstacles, bestows health, prosperity and peace, restores the well-being of body, mind and spirit, and eliminates financial difficulties.

All devotees are invited to participate in this grand yajna and have their names read during the ceremony. Go to the Maha Nrsimhadeva Homa Signup Form and add your name to the thousands of devotees who are participating together for the benefit and upliftment of all mankind during the opening of the Nrsimhadeva Wing.

Sign up here: Maha Nrsimhadeva Homa Signup Form.

 

 

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