New Gokula Farm in Australia Celebrates Their 2024 Rath Yatra
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The ISKCON New Gokula Farm in Australia’s Hunter Valley celebrated their 2024 Rath Yatra on July 7. The 550-acre property, renowned for its large organic vegetable gardens and orchards, is situated just two hours north of Sydney and the presiding Deities are Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda. Srila Prabhupada, in his lecture in San Francisco on […]

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Various Ratha Yatra festivals observed in Bangladesh
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The Islamic population in Bangladesh constitutes approximately 91.04%. Although spreading Krishna Consciousness in Bangladesh has faced its challenges throughout the decades but still devotees are enthusiastic and are trying their level best to continue preaching throughout the country. As declared by Srila Prabhupada, related by Vaiysaki Das " I put on my head the dust
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ISKCON Clarifies Details RE: 1976 NYC Rathayatra and Donald J. Trump
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On July 16, Anuttama Dasa, Global Minister of Communications for ISKCON released a letter and statement regarding a widely distributed story about the 1976 Rathayatra and former US President Donald J. Trump. “Dear Devotees of ISKCON, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. There have been many reports on social and traditional […]

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Envisioning a Krishna Conscious World
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On July 13th, ISKCON celebrated the 58th anniversary of its incorporation by our Founder-Acharya Srila Prabhupada. As part of the incorporation, Prabhupada composed the “Seven Purposes of ISKCON.” To commemorate this anniversary, the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning Team held a transformative online gathering called “Envisioning a Krishna Conscious World,” hosted by Pancharatna Das. This broadcast […]

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A Dream Realized: Inauguration of Bhaktivedanta Sarovar in Kolkata
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Bhaktivedanta Sarovar entrance, previously known as Victoria Square Park. On July 7, 2024, the city of Kolkata witnessed a historic moment with the inauguration of the Bhaktivedanta Sarovar, previously known as Victoria Square Park. This significant event coincided with the annual ISKCON Kolkata Ratha Yatra festival, marking a monumental day for the ISKCON community and […]

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TOVP Prabhupada International Heritage Museum: Not Your Ordinary Museum
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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 Prabhupada was the greatest proponent of Vedic wisdom in history, and specifically the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition following in the line of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the Prabhupada International Heritage Museum will be a world-class museum displaying his life and teachings for the benefit of millions of pilgrims visiting Mayapur for generations to come. Utilizing state-of-the-art means to present the above, the museum will be a sanctuary of divine inspiration through Srila Prabhupada’s vani and vapu in various forms.

Museum Features

  1. A chronological history of Srila Prabhupada’s life will be presented through multimedia presentations, a theater, dioramas, etc.
  2. Historical artifacts will be displayed with appropriate photos of Prabhupada using them, when available.
  3. Sacred art he commissioned will be displayed.
  4. A grand collection of photos of Srila Prabhupada will be displayed.
  5. Guided tours will be available for in-depth explanations.
  6. Seminars and workshops will educate and inspire visitors.
  7. A library and archives with books, letters, audios and videos will be available for research.
  8. Special events will be scheduled for further inspiration.
  9. Sacred spaces for reflection and meditation will be made available.
  10. A gift shop will provide gifts, souvenirs, books, etc. for visitors.
  11. Prasadam distribution will be an essential part of the visitor experience.

The museum will be developed in three stages beginning with 1000 sq. ft. of space, expanding to 6000 sq. ft. and finally to 21,000 sq. ft.. The rate of expansion will depend on various factors such as Prabhupada artifacts collected, displays developed, etc.

At this time, we are humbly begging with straw in our teeth for all Prabhupada disciples who own one or more pieces of Srila Prabhupada memorabilia to come forward and offer it/them for use in the museum for the further worldwide glorification and service of Srila Prabhupada’s mission.

Please contact the following devotees:

In India and Europe:
Daivi Sakti Dasi
Daivisakti.ACBSP@pamho.net
+91 93685 86564

In the US:
Sunanda Das
tovp2016@gmail.com
443-621-7940

 

 

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European Sankirtan Report Reveals Record-Breaking Scores and New Metrics
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Sharing Srila Prabhupada’s books at the 2024 Paris Ratha Yatra. According to the June report, two temples shared their highest scores to date and two new metrics are now available: the first is books distributed per capita giving smaller countries proper recognition for their commensurate service, and the second is the percentage of increase or […]

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Rathayatra at New Govardhana
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As usual, Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi rode on Their newly renovated Ratha cart at New Govardhana starting near the bridge at the bottom of the hill. This year there were more devotees than ever, some even coming from other states to attend.

On the way to the temple at the top, Their Lordships stopped for offerings of refreshments and dance, with devotees having kirtan all the way. We were blessed by the association of HH Vedavyasa Priya Maharaja and Sri Prahlada, who had just come from the Sydney Rathayatra to lead the kirtan.

50th Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s Visit to Geneva Celebrated at UN HQ
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Following an explanation about the lyrics, Bhadra Rupa performs Vaishnava songs for UN leaders in Geneva. In 1973, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), touched down at Zurich Airport, marking the beginning of a memorable visit to Switzerland. On April 1, 2024, ISKCON commemorates […]

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TOVP Guru Parampara Uttsav Murti Campaign Launched
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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 Guru Parampara uttsav murtis cast in ashta dhatu (8 metals) will be prepared manifesting the unique personalities of each acharya, for all the major festivals in Sridham Mayapur. The murtis include the 6 Goswamis, Narottama Das Thakur, Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakur up to Srila Prabhupada.

For more information and to sponsor a murti go to the Guru Parampara Uttsav Murti Campaign page on the TOVP website.

For more information about the Guru Parampara altar murtis, click HERE.

 

 

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Devotees meet PM Narendra Modi in Moscow
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Devotees singing kirtan to greet Prime Minister Modi. On Monday, July 8th, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow. At the Carlton Hotel, Modi was met with a lively kirtan offered by members of ISKCON Russia. Their joyful welcome was shared on many Indian TV channels, further spreading the Holy Name. The following […]

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New Navadvip Dham Blessed with Special Visitors, a Bountiful Harvest, and Over 60 Rescued Cows
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Jananivas Das, Braja Vilas Das and Sunanda Das with Lord Nityananda’s Padukas. More inspiring news is flowing out of New Navadvip Dham in Rio Grand Valley south Texas which witnessed the arrival of Lord Nityananda’s Padukas. Jananivas Das, Braja Vilasa Das, and Sunanda Das accompanied the Padukas from Mayapur to bless New Navadvip. The expansive […]

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Report from the ISKCON Russian speaking Yatra in London
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We are thrilled to share with you the wonderful achievements and activities of ISKCON Russian speaking Yatra in London for the month of June: 1. Namahatta with Patri Prabhu Recently, a Namahatta session was held with Patri Prabhu. This event provided an enriching experience for attendees, focusing on deepening their understanding of Krishna consciousness through
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Jayapataka Swami Inaugurates BRC Exhibit at the 53rd Kolkata Ratha-yatra
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On July 7th, the city of Kolkata resounded with joyous kirtan as the transcendental Ratha-yatra procession of their Lordships Sri Sri Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi made its way through the crowded streets. This is the 53rd Kolkata Ratha-yatra. Started by Srila Prabhupada in 1972, the Kolkata Ratha-yatra has since become a cornerstone of the […]

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ISKCON Kolkata Celebrated its 53rd Rath Yatra, the World’s Second Largest
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Subhadra and Sudarshana on Their Rath cart. On July 7th, ISKCON Kolkata celebrated its 53rd Rath Yatra, the second-largest Rath Yatra in the world after Puri. The presiding deities, Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra, were mounted on beautifully decorated chariots, a sight to behold. These chariots were then pulled through the streets by many of […]

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Hera Panchami
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Hera Panchami is a unique festival associated with the famous Rathayatra of Puri. ‘Hera’ means to ‘see’ and ‘Panchami’ means the ‘fifth day’. It is celebrated at Gundicha temple on the fifth day from the start date of the cart festival. 

This festival is dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi. The temple of Lord Jagannatha is known as Sri Mandira. “Sri” means Laxmi, so the name of the temple as “Srimandira” signifies the fact that Mahalaxmi is the principal Goddess of the Grand Temple. This ritual highlights the separation of Mahalaxmi from Lord Jagannatha.

Lord Jagannatha leaves the Jagannatha temple and goes to Gundica temple for 9 days with his siblings and His consort Mahalaxmi is left behind in the main temple. Lord Jagannatha promised his wife Mahalaxmi that He would return the next day. But Lord Jagannatha does not return the next day. Mahalaxmi waits and 5 days have been passed but Lord Jagannatha did not return to the temple. 

Mahalaxmi after waiting for 5 days becomes impatient and worried. At last, She makes up Her mind to meet Lord Jagannatha at Gundica Temple where He has currently based with His brother & sister. At night Mahalaxmi went to Gundica temple in a beautifully decorated palanquin via Bada Danda (the Grand Road) in a colourful procession with pomp and splendour, accompanied by her servitors, to meet Lord Jagannatha and ask Him why He had not returned yet. 

The people & servitors who are part of the procession of Mahalaxmi sing the Hera Panchami song. The Hera Panchami song expresses Mahalaxmi’s anger towards Her husband. After knowing that Mahalaxmi is coming to meet Him with anger, Lord Jagannatha asks his servitors to quickly lock the door of Gundica Temple.

Mahalaxmi became very angry due to this activity and passed some satirical remarks to Lord Jagannatha by saying, “My husband! You have become more attracted to your brother Balabhadra & sister Subhadra than me? Is this the reason you locked me out of the Gundica temple?” 

Mahalaxmi felt insulted and to teach Her husband a lesson She asked her servitors to break a part of Ratha, the chariot of Lord Jagannath. On her return She avoided the direct route via Grand Road, and secretly returned to the Jagannatha temple via Hera Gohiri Sahi of Puri.

Mayapur Hosts Successful 10-Day Kids Camp
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Recently, there was a 10-day annual kids’ summer camp held in Mayapur in collaboration with devotees from Chennai. The camp, which ran from June 10th to June 21st, catered to children aged six to twelve and focused on the theme of “Forest Lila.” Through interactive sessions, the children learned through stories about some of the […]

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Bhakti Vasudeva Swami Offers Keynote Lecture at Fort Zeelandia Surinaams Museum
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Bhakti Vasudeva Swami offering the keynote lecture at the Fort Zeelandia Surinaams Museum in Suriname. On July 1st, Bhakti Vasudeva Swami was invited to offer the keynote lecture at Fort Zeelandia Surinaams Museum on the 161st anniversary commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in Suriname. Fort Zelaandia was established in 1667 as the first  Dutch […]

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Ratha Yatra Praha 2024
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Ratha Yatra Praha 2024 Photography by Sarvasukha Dása Bvs Video by Njd Nara-jívana dás Video 1: (9:28) Ratha Yatra Prague 2024 Videos by Manjari Gopika devi dasi Video 1: (27:19) Prague Ratha Yatra 23.06.24 ~ HG Nrisimha Caitanya Das Video 2: (2:15) Harinama Ruci in Prague 23.06.2024 Video 3: (5:10) HG Dayal Mora Das at
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