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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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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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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.

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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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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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.

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Every year one month before caturmasya (four month period of the rainy season) Sivananda Sena would lead a party of two hundred devotees from Bengal to Jagannatha Puri to attend the annual Ratha-Yatra festival. He would pay for everyone’s food, tolls, ferries, and lodging. He personally arranged for their com­fort.

Sivananda Sena showed Vaisnava compassion for all living entities, be they man or beast. When a stray dog joined the party Sivananda Sena fed the dog and even paid his boat fare. When the dog disappeared one day Sivananda sent 200 men to search for him. Upon arriving in Puri, they saw Lord Caitanya throwing coconut pulp to the dog. 

The dog became purified of all material contamination by eating the maha-prasadam remnants of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Not seeing the dog the next day, Sivananda Sena understood that the dog had attained liberation by the mercy of Lord Caitanya.

Observing caturmasya in Puri, Sivananda and the devotees would regularly bathe in Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s blissful as­sociation. Sivananda used all his possessions in the service of Krishna and the Vaisnavas. His entire family and servants were ardent followers of Lord Gauranga.    

Kavi Karnapura, the son of Sivananda Sena, says in Gaura-gan-nodesh-dipika: “Sivananda Sena is the embodiment of love of Sri Caitanya Deva. And in Krishna lila he is Vira gopi, Srimati Radharani’s messenger.” 

In one bhajana Devakinandana Dasa glorifies him, “I bow down to Sivananda Sena, who is full of divine love. His caste, life, and wealth are the two lotus feet of Sri Gaura Raya.” His samadhi is in the 64 Samadhis Area.

By Vijaya Das

In most of the temples around the world, it's summertime. A time when people are outdoors, soaking up the rays of the sun--and if they're lucky, meeting devotees who dispel the darkness of maya with the sun of Krsna consciousness. Let's see how our sunlike distributors shone in May. Among the Large Temples, ISKCON Silicon Valley (ISV) had the highest increase with 58,683 book points. ISV leader Vaisesika Prabhu is firing up the whole world with the Bhadra campaign, so you can imagine how fired up the devotees are who directly serve with him. Since I'm also based at ISV now, hopefully I too will get fired up in his association. Continue reading "WSN May 2024 – World Sankirtan Newsletter
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