This commemorates the return of Ramachandra to Ayodhya after He had conquered over Ravana and rescued Sita-devi. The Ramayana states: Lord Ramachandra entered Ayodhya in the midst of a great festival. He was greeted on the road by the princely order, who showered his body with beautiful, fragrant flowers, while
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Carrying Forth Our Inherited Legacy
“I’ve given you this big ISKCON movement. If you can, please expand it. At least maintain it. Don’t let this decrease. Please cooperate”, and then Prabhupada started to cry. Everyone in the room started crying. That was probably the most painful moment of my life, to see Prabhupada cry… (His Grace Udayananda Prabhu, Srila Prabhupada […]
Celebrating the King of Mountains!
hantayam adrir abala hari-dasa-varyo yad rama-krsna-carana-sparasa-pramodah manam tanoti saha-go-ganayos tayor yat paniya-suyavasa-kandara-kanda-mulaih “Of all the devotees, this Govardhana Hill is the best! O my friends, this hill supplies Krishna and Balarama, along with Their calves, cows and cowherd friends, with all kinds of necessities—water for drinking, very soft grass, caves, fruits, flowers and vegetables. In […]
Hearty Welcome to HH Radhanath Swami!
Amidst a vibrant and colorful reception with kirtan and traditional vedic welcome by drawing flower Rangolis, offering arti & garlands and breaking of coconut, showering of flowers, HH Radhanath Swami arrived today at ISKCON Mayapur. Mayapur devotees in large numbers gathered lovingly to greet and welcome HH Radhanath Swami. Around 5000 devotees, attending the Kartik […]
Offer Lamps to Sri Radha-Madhava!
“Just as there is no Yuga equal to Satya yuga, no scripture equal to the Vedas, and no place of pilgrimage equal to the Ganges, so there is no month equal to Kartika. To offer a lamp to Sri Radha-Damodara is the most spiritually beneficial activity. By offering a lamp during the month of Karttika […]
Bahulastami
krsnasyoccaih pranaya-vasatih preyasibhyo ’pi radha kundam casya munibhir abhitas tadrg eva vyadhayi yat presthair apy alam asulabham kim punar bhakti-bhajam tat premedam sakrd api sarah snatur aviskaroti “Of the many objects of favoured delight and of all the lovable damsels of Vrajabhumi, Srimati Radharani is certainly the most treasured object of Krishna’s love. And, in […]
Conquering the Lord of all Creations!
“Because mother loves the most…in this material world, there is no comparison of mother’s love. Without any exchange. Even in this material world. Mother loves the child without any expectation of return generally…that is called unalloyed love. Anyabhilasita-sunyam, free from all material gain.”- Srila Prabhupada Srimad-Bhagavatam1.8.31 lecture, Los Angeles, April 23, 1973 Just imagine how […]
Damodara Month Message!
From tomorrow ( 5 oct 2017) begins the most holiest of months, Kartika. To make your Kartika more spiritually rewarding, read HH Jayapataka Swami’s message on Damodar month, Hare Krishna! Damodhar month is a special month. Vishnu says, anyone who performs any spiritual activity in this month gets one hundred times the benefit. That means, […]
Sri Ramacandra Vijayotsava Celebrated in Sri Dham Mayapur
Sri Ramacandra Vijayotsava, or Vijaya Dasami is a festival commemorating Lord Ramacandra’s victory over King Ravana. When Ravana kidnapped Sita Devi, Ramacandra set out to Lanka to punish Ravana and rescue His beloved wife Sita, and this day marks the occasion of Ravana’s defeat. In Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya-lila, 15.32-35, it describes Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s […]
Jagat Pavani Gaura Ganga Mandir!
On the occassion of 6th anniversary of Ganga Puja, Mayapur Ganga Puja Committee organised a grand Ganga Puja, Arti, Kirtan, Lecture and Mahaprasad distribution at the new temple of JAGAT PAVANI GAUR GANGA MANDIR on the banks of Ganges at Mayapur. HG Prem Caitanya das of Ganga Puja Seva Committee recalls the inauguration of Ganga […]
Chitra Devi – The Compassionate-Hearted One
Today is Chitra Devi Sakhi’s divine appearance day. At Mayapur, she is adorned with colorful garlands and special decorations and her divine qualities are displayed, for everyone to glorify & pray to her for mercy to serve the divine couple. In the year 1992, Chitra Devi was one of the last of the four Asta-sakhis, […]
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