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Festivals are an important part of our tradition. These colorful events are celebrated for the glorification of Krishna in his different forms and incarnations.
Take part!
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7 July 2010
Srivas Pandit's disappearance day
Srivas Pandit appeared in Srihatta, West Bengal, about 30 years before Lord Gauranga. Srivas Pandit, the fifth member of the Panca-tattva - Sri Krishna Chaitanya, Prabhu Nityananda, Sri Advaita, Gadadhar, Srivasadi, Sri Gaura Bhakta Vrinda - lived in Navadvip before the advent of Lord Chaitanya.
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11 July 2010
Srila Gadadhar Pandit's disappearance day
Lord Chaitanya appeared 517 years ago, accompanied by four other personalities. One of them is Gadadhara Pandit. He is one of the most confidential associates of Lord Chaitanya, and the holy scriptures explain that he is actually an incarnation of Srimati Radharani, Krishna's eternal consort. He appeared in this age to assist Mahaprabhu in His pastimes.
"In the Gaura-ganodesa-dipika, verses 147 through 153, it is stated: "The pleasure potency of Sri Krishna formely known as Vrindavaneshvari is now personified in the form of Sri Gadadhara Pandit in the pastimes of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Sri Svarupa Damodara Goswami has pointed out that in the shape of Lakshmi, the pleasure potency of Krishna, she was formely very dear to the Lord as Shyamasundara-vallabha. The same Shyamasundara-vallabha is now present as Gadadhara Pandit".
(Sri Chaitanya-charitamrita, Adi-lila, 10.15)
Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur's disappearance day
Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur, the father of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur, is one of the most celebrated teachers in the disciplic line coming from Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He wrote dozens of books, poems and songs, established the theological basis of Krishna Consciousness amongst his contemporary scholars, and preached throughout India the divine message of Krishna Consciousness.
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25 July 2010
Srila Sanatana Goswami's disappearance day
Srila Sanatana Goswami is one the six Goswamis of Vrindavan, the foremost followers of Lord Chaitanya. He received extensive instructions on the philosophy of Krishna Consciousness from Lord Chaitanya Himself and wrote many books, in the form of drama, poetry and philosophy, where he would describe the nature of Krishna and our relation to Him.
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Srila Gopala Bhatta Goswami
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31 July 2010
Srila Gopala BhattaGoswami's disappearance day
Srila Gopal Bhatta Goswami is one of the six Goswamis of Vrindavan, the principal followers of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He was personally trained by Mahaprabhu and thus became an expert in the day-to-day practices of Krishna Consciousness. Later, among many other achievements, he compiled a book which clearly outlined the daily practices of devotees. He also worshiped the famous Deity of Radha-Raman.
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8 August 2010
The incorporation day of ISKCON
On this day 1966 Srila Prabhupada officially incorporated his International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). |
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21 August 2010
Srila Rupa Goswami's disappearance day
Srila Rupa Goswami appeared in 1489. He was chief among the six Goswamis of Vrindavan, the foremost followers of Lord Chaitanya. He was renowned as a great scholar and devotee of Lord Krishna. Together with his elder brother, Sanatana Goswami, he once served as a high-ranking officer under Hussain Shah. After meeting Lord Chaitanya, however, both brothers abandoned their posts to dedicate themselves to presenting Lord Chaitanya's teachings systematically by (1) uncovering Lord Krishna's lost places of pastimes; (2) installing Deities and establishing Their worship; (3) writing devotional literature; and (4) teaching the rules of bhakti-yoga, or devotional service. Srila Rupa Goswami wrote many books, including Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu (“The Nectar of Devotion”), which gives the essence of all scriptures regarding bhakti-yoga. He left this world in 1564.
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24 August
Lord Balaram's appearance day
Krishna never appears alone when He manifests and enjoys His eternal pastimes; His brother Balaram always comes with Him. Balaram acts as an elder brother for Krishna, protecting and serving Him in whatever way possible.
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