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Hare Krishna
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Discover the significance of Ratha Yatra, the three sacred chariots, and Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's ecstatic dance, as recorded in Chaitanya-charitamrita.
Discover Bahuda Yatra, Lord Jagannath's return journey, and Suna Besha, His golden attire — their story, rituals, and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu connection.
Discover Srila Sanatana Gosvami, the minister-turned-Gosvami who received Lord Chaitanya's teachings and founded Vrindavana's Deity worship and literature.
Discover Sri Srivasa Thakura, the Panca-tattva devotee in whose courtyard Lord Chaitanya first held nightly sankirtana that grew into a worldwide movement.
The story of Hera Panchami (Lakshmi Vijaya) — Srimati Lakshmidevi's proud procession to Jagannath's temple, five days after Ratha Yatra, as narrated in Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita.
Discover Sri Sivananda Sena, the devotee who guided and financed the annual Bengal-to-Puri pilgrimage for Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's devotees.
The life of Sri Svarupa Damodara Gosvami — secretary, singer, and most intimate confidant of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's final twelve years in Jagannatha Puri.
A complete devotee's guide to Vyasa Puja — its meaning, significance, and how to write a heartfelt offering to Srila Prabhupada.
Discover Sri Bhaktivinoda Thakura's life — the magistrate-acharya who found Mayapur, wrote 100 books, and foretold the worldwide Hare Krishna movement.
Discover Chhera Pahara, the ritual where the King of Puri sweeps Lord Jagannath's chariots, and its account in Chaitanya-charitamrita, Madhya-lila 13.
Discover Pahandi Bije, the sacred procession that carries Lord Jagannath to His chariot at Ratha Yatra, and its detailed account in Chaitanya-charitamrita.
Discover Gundicha Marjana, the sacred cleaning pastime of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu before Jagannath Ratha Yatra, and its deep teaching on cleansing the heart.
Discover Sri Vakreshvara Pandita, the ecstatic dancer of Lord Chaitanya who danced 72 hours in sankirtana, his life, the 'wing' pastime, and lila sthalis.
Discover the deep meaning of Snana Yatra, Lord Jagannath's sacred bathing festival, and its moving connection to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's pastimes at Alarnath.
Discover Sri Mukunda Datta — Lord Chaitanya's class friend, beloved singer, and devoted associate whose kirtana made the Lord Himself rise and dance in ecstasy.
The complete life, pastimes, and teachings of Sri Shyamananda Prabhu — foremost Gaudiya Vaishnava preacher in Odisha, recipient of Srimati Radharani's direct mercy.
Discover what Srila Prabhupada teaches about caste: the divine varnasrama system vs. birth-based caste, how it corrupted society, and why Krishna consciousness is the solution.
Everything a visitor needs to know before coming to Dakshina Dwaraka Dham - timings, darshan, dress code, festivals, prasadam, directions, and FAQs.
A reflective blog article on the main teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and how they guide modern life, duty, devotion, and inner peace.
Discover the spiritual significance of Rama Navami — the appearance day of Lord Ramachandra — through the timeless teachings of Srila Prabhupada.
Rukmini Dwadashi is the divine appearance day of Srimati Rukmini Devi — Krishna's eternal queen and the Goddess of Fortune. Read her full story and glories.
Gadadhara Pandita is the foremost internal potency of Lord Caitanya — an incarnation of Srimati Radharani Herself. Discover his life, his devotion, and the miracle of the sitting Tota Gopinatha deity.
Narasimha Jayanti celebrates the divine appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva — the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Visnu who appeared from a pillar to protect His devotee Prahlada Maharaja.
Discover the true meaning of Akshaya Tritiya — 9 sacred events across cosmic history, the pastimes of Sudama & Rukmini Devi, and how to observe this auspicious day with devotion to Lord Krsna.
Celebrate Sita Navami — the appearance of Srimati Sita Devi, the eternal consort of Lord Ramacandra — through sastra, Sanskrit shlokas, and the teachings of Srila Prabhupada.
A disciple of Sri Gadadhara Pandita, founder of the Gopinatha Temple in Vrndavana, forty years of Deity service, the blessing of Srinivasa Acarya, and how to remember this great soul.
Srila Prabhupada on Srimati Jahnava Devi: Ananga-manjari, acarya of the Gaudiya Vaisnava world, the mercy of Lord Nityananda — from books, purports, and conversations.
Discover the inspiring life and glorious departure of Sri Jayananda Prabhu — the beloved disciple of Srila Prabhupada who lived and died in pure devotional service to Lord Krsna.
The grand-spiritual-master of Lord Caitanya, the first to plant the seed of love of Godhead — discover the Gopala pastimes, Ksira-cora Gopinatha, the verse ayi dina-dayardra natha, and the lesson of the two disciples.
Sri Srinivasa Acarya is the direct link between the Six Gosvamis of Vrndavana and all subsequent acaryas — including Srila Prabhupada. Learn about his life, his mission to Bengal, the Sad-gosvamy-astaka, and why every devotee owes him an eternal debt.
The most confidential associate of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu — the devotee who saw Lord Caitanya's combined form of Radha and Krsna, and conducted the greatest conversation in all of Gaudiya Vaisnava literature.
The disciple of Sri Nityananda Prabhu who received the mercy of Lord Caitanya at birth, authored the Chaitanya Bhagavata, and is venerated as the Vyasa incarnation of the Gaudiya tradition — his life, sacred places, and glories.
The acharya who prostrated before Govindaji for three days, composed the Govinda-bhashya, and secured the victory of the Gaudiya sampradaya at Galta, Jaipur in 1718 CE — and why Srila Prabhupada dedicated the Bhagavad-gita As It Is to him.
The day Lord Nityananda 'punished' Raghunatha Dasa Goswami with a feast that fed thousands on the banks of the Ganges — and opened the door to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's mercy for all future generations.