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The сenterpiece of the temple complex is the grand chandelier which will hang in the main dome of the TOVP serving as a model of the universe to provide visitors an enlivening tour of the various regions of the cosmic creation.

This giant model will be built according to descriptions in the Fifth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam and detailed instructions in the 1976 letter of Srila Prabhupada to Mr. Dhani. In this letter Srila Prabhupada explains 15 different elements which he wanted to be present in the model beginning from Patalaloka, rising through the middle and higher planetary systems, and ultimately ascending to Vaikuntha and finally, Goloka Vrindavana.

In these photos you can see a miniature replica of the Universal chandelier. Devotees worked hard to create and put all the parts of the miniature chandelier together. At the bottom of the chandelier you can see the 7 lower planetary systems. Then Jambudwip – the central island of Bhumandala with the golden Meru mountain in the center. This island is surrounded by the Loka-Loka mountain range. Large elephants stand on top of Loka Loka mountain to balance Bhumandala. Above Bhumandala is Bhuvarloka which is the residence of the Caranas, Siddhas, Yakshas and Gandharvas. And above this realm is Svargaloka beginning from the sun and extending up to Dhruvaloka, the Pole Star, where the moving part of the Universal chandelier begins. Different planets and stars will be situated there. Next are the heavenly planets, and above them is the border of our universe, and finally the spiritual planets up to Goloka Vrindavana.

In one of the photos you can see people in their scaled size standing on the 2nd floor of the museum in comparison to the chandelier.

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Jaya Radha Madhava Kirtan by Bhakti Charu Swami @ Malaga Retreat – 18-Jul-2014

“But in everything we do, devotion and sincerity are the real things. There is a word in Sanskrit: bhava-grahi-janardana. This means the Lord accepts service in devotional emotion. If we are sincere in offering something to the Lord in devotional love, He will accept it. The procedure may not be very right, but the desire being sincere, He accepts our offering. This is also confirmed in the Bhagavad-gita that He accepts foodstuffs from devotees because they are offered to Him in complete love and affection” (Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mandali Bhadra, 25th May, 1969).

BY SANTI VARDHANA CAITANYA DASA

KUALA LUMPUR - We all have our birthdays and we celebrate this in remembrance of the day we were born in this material world. However, this is completely different when we try to understand Janmastami in relation to the Supreme Absolute Truth. We can’t say that the Supreme has a birthday because it is His nature to be eternal and unborn. 

Janmastami is a special day where we contemplate on the nature of the Supreme by asking ourselves what does the unborn, unlimited and eternal do when He reveals Himself to infinitesimal souls like us in this material world. The Vedic literature guides us to understand that Lord Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, descends to this world along with His associates to perform pastimes to ultimately teach us the principles of devotion. 

Janmastami is the Appearance Day of Lord Sri Krishna and all sincere devotees would revere this day in gratitude to the Supreme Lord for His causeless mercy and for revealing our true relationship with Him.

With same reverence and gratitude, the Janmastami celebration at ISKCON Malaysia Headquarters,

Sri Jagannatha Mandir Kuala Lumpur (SJMKL), begun very vibrantly with the Mangala Arati followed by the Maha yajna, in front of many devotees who have been eagerly waiting for this special occasion throughout the year. By the time deity greetings were performed, devotees have totally swamped the whole temple hall and the big foyer areas outside. As the curtains were opened, the Lordships dressed in blue gave darshan. This was followed by a pre-recorded lecture of Srimad Bhagavatam by Srila Prabhupada. Later that evening, there was Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda procession from temple hall to Abisheka Mandapa. 

Abhisheka Mandapa was opulently decorated and it was turned into Nanda Maharaja’s palace. Different varieties of auspicious items was offered to the Lordships. This was followed by an abhishekam where the Lordships were bathed with many auspicious items. The mercy of our sweet Lord gave everyone an opportunity to perform the abhishekam.

ISKCON Malaysia President, HH Bhakti Vrajendranandana Swami Maharaja graced the festival. YB Datuk Seri Dr Subramaniam Sathasivam, Health Minister of Malaysia and YB Senator Dato' Dr Loga Bala Mohan Jaganathan @ HG Loka Bandhu Gauranga Prabhu, Deputy Minister of Federal Territories Malaysia, were the chief guests for the festival. 

Bhagavad Gitas were distributed to 64 university students on this auspicious day. Booths were set up to sell and share information on books, preaching, food for life, farm project,  Gokul Garden, patron etc. There was also special prayers for the passengers of MH17 which crashed recently.

Another attraction at the event was the “Mantra Walk” where devotees and guests were given the opportunity to chant and step on the 108 steps which was set up around a beautiful fountain and Tulasi plants. Those who completed their chanting were given chanting beads at discounted rate. The farm booth attracted much attention too where fresh products from farm were sold at reasonable rates. Same goes to the Gokul Garden booth as well where many games, dances and dramas were organized for the kids, and we must say the children had a great time participating in these specially arranged activities. The cultural programme included nice bhajans and dance drama performed by SJMKL youth.

The overwhelming crowd continued to move in and out of the temple throughout the occasion, forming long queues to make offerings and to take blessings from the deities. This continued even until midnight and at approximately 11.15 pm, the deities were brought back to the temple. The altar was then closed for the Maha Bhoga offering which was conducted by the Gurukulis of Mayapur. At precisely midnight, the curtains were opened and Maha Arati was held. Kripa Sindhu Krishna Prabhu led a vibrating kirtan which got everyone into the ecstatic mood, dancing to the tunes of the kirtan while being indifferent to the hunger of fasting the whole day.

Such was how the atmosphere and mood of devotees were when the fabulous Janmastami celebration at Sri Jaganatha Mandir Kuala Lumpur moved slowly to an end. The event finally closed with breaking of fast and all devotees were served with Ekadasi Prasadam. SJMKL’s Janmastami celebration was truly successful yet another year this round and all of this would not have been feasible without the support of devotees and the mercy of the Lord Himself. May all be blessed and enjoy pure devotion with His mercy. Sri Krishna Janmastami Ki, Jai!

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Great Saint the entire world adored,

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 04 October 2013, Melbourne, Australia, Srimad Bhagavatam 2.2.9)

We must  make arrangements to strengthen our spiritual life. It is not possible just by decision, but by cultivation. Because we are weighed down with our previous sinful activities, we carry the weight of so many previous sinful activities and it is still in our consciousness therefore, when we see something material, we can become attracted.

In France, one boy approached Prabhupada and said, “I am trying to be a devotee! I am trying to chant! I am trying everything but these thoughts of my previous sinful activities keep coming back and it is really disturbing! Why, when I am sincerely trying to be a devotee?”

Prabhupada said, “These memories of your previous sinful activities keep coming back to remind you that you should never do these things again!”

That was a good answer. We should say goodbye to some things…

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