Venu-Madhuri Trust Invited for presentation at G20s engagement group
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In India, they are not less than 95% villagers & Mahatma Gandhi wanted this village organization. I think this is a solid program Srila Prabhupada in letter to Radheswaranand Goswami, Perth, Australia 10th May 1975 Venu-Madhuri as mission is to fulfil Srila Prabhupad’s desire of having village organisations. Venu-Madhuri was invited to present its work
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Sivarama Swami Expected to be Released from the Hospital on June 29th
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Photo courtesy of HH Sivarama Swami disciples and well-wishers Facebook Group. Devotees worldwide have sent their heartfelt prayers to His Holiness Sivarama Swami Maharaja, who was recently hospitalized in Budapest on Sunday, June 25th. He has faced several health challenges over the last few months, most especially chronic spinal issues, making walking difficult. He successfully […]

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Sayana Ekadasi
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The saintly king Yudhishthira Maharaj said, “Oh Keshava, what is the name of that Ekadasi that occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Ashadha (June – July)? Who is the worshipable Deity for the auspicious day, and what is the process for observing this event?”

Lord Sri Krishna replied, “Oh caretaker of this Earthly planet, I shall gladly tell you a wonderful historical event that the deva lord Brahma once narrated to his son Narad Muni.

One day Narad Muni asked his father, ‘What is the name of the Ekadasi that comes during the light part of the month of Ashadha’, much as you did? ‘Kindly tell me how I should observe this Ekadasi and thus please the Supreme Lord, Sri Vishnu.’

Lord Brahma replied, ‘Oh great saintly orator, O best of all sages, Oh purest devotee of Lord Vishnu, your question is as usual excellent for all mankind. There is nothing better than Ekadasi, the day of Lord Sri Hari, in this or any other world. It nullifies even the worst sins if observed properly. For this reason I shall tell you about this Ashadha-shukla Ekadasi.

Fasting on this Ekadasi purifies one of all sins and fulfills all ones desires. Therefore, whoever neglects to observe this sacred fast day is a good candidate for entering into hell. Ashadha-shukla Ekadasi is also famous as Padma Ekadasi. Just to please the Supreme Lord Hrishikesha, the master of the senses, one should fast on this day. 

Deva-sayani, or Vishnu-sayani, indicates the day when Lord Vishnu goes to sleep with all the devas (demigods). It is said that after this day one should not perform any new auspicious ceremonies until Devotthani Ekadasi (Haribodhini (Probodhini) Devotthaani (Uttana) Ekadasi), which occurs during the month of Kartika (October – November), because the devas (demigods), being asleep, cannot be invited to the sacrificial arena and because the Sun is traveling along its Southern course (Dakshinayanam).

Tragedy strikes Rath Parade in Kumarghat
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June 28- Tragedy struck during the ‘Phera Rath’ (return chariot) procession of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Kumarghat, Tripura, where multiple devotees died of electrocution when a chariot top made contact with a 133kv overhead cable during the parade. The fatal incident occurred around 4:30 pm on Wednesday. Emergency personnel were on hand […]

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The Glories of Purushottama Month (Adhik Maas) – Starts July 18
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The wonderful and enchanting history of the month of Purushottama is a long one that takes the personified Adhik Maas to the highest spiritual realm of Goloka Vrindaban, where she is blessed by Lord Krishna to have 1000 times more benefits to the observer of devotional vows than the month of Damodar.

Purushottama Maas comes every three years and is an extra month in the Vedic calendar that is inserted to keep the lunar and solar calendars aligned. It is during this time that devotional practices and vows are highly beneficial.

Lord Sri Krishna said (Padma Purana):

“All human beings should perform some devotional service in this Purushottama month by:

  1. Worshipping Me, Sri Krishna, by chanting My holy name
  2. Study of Srimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita, particularly Chapter 15, Purushottama Yoga
  3. Giving in charity
  4. Offering ghee diya (lamp) daily

We encourage all devotees to consider using this auspicious time from July 18 – August 18 to make a donation towards the Give To Nrsimha 2023 Fundraiser to help complete Prahlad-Nrsimhadeva’s new home in the TOVP, the largest Nrsimhadeva temple in the world.

Read the complete history of Purushottama Maas.

 

 

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Sri Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra are Coming to Harrisburg, PA
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HARRISBURG, June 27, 2023 – The International Society for Krishna Consciousness of Harrisburg (ISKCON of Harrisburg) is gearing up to celebrate its 13th Annual Hare Krishna Festival of India on Saturday, July 8, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Island in Harrisburg. Harrisburg is only a short drive from most major cities […]

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