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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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4 February
Lord Varahadeva's appearance day
Sri Krishna appeared as Varahadeva, a boar incarnation, to lift the earth from the nether regions of the universe - out of Pluto's region of filthy matter. Picking up something from a filthy place is done by a boar, and the all-powerful Personality of Godhead displayed this wonder to the asuras, the demons, who had hidden the earth in such a filthy place.
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5 February 2012
Sri Nityananda Prabhu's appearance day
1400s–1500s
Lord Nityananda is regarded as being like the elder brother of Lord Chaitanya. He appeared in 1474 in the village of Ekachakra, now in West Bengal. As He entered boyhood, He would play only those sports which Lord Krishna had played. Lord Nityananda is considered identical with Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Lord Nityananda always served Lord Chaitanya in any way. His beauty was so enchanting and He was so full of ecstatic love for Krishna that, wherever He moved, crowds of people would follow and become lovers of God.
To celebrate Lord Nityananda's appearance day is an important function for devotees of Krishna because without the mercy of Lord Nityananda it is very difficult to make advancement in spiritual life. |
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Srila Narottam das Thakur
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7 February 2012
Srila Narottam das Thakur's appearance day
Srila Narottam das Thakur is one of the greatest preachers in the disciplic line coming from Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Although not a direct disciple of Mahaprabhu he is counted amongst the cirlce of His initmate servants. He wrote many songs, of which some are part of our daily temple program. One of his major achievements was the distribution of the Goswami literature in Bengal and Orissa – something that noone had done before. |
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Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura
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12 February 2012
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura's appearance day
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura, the spiritual master of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, is one the greatest teachers in our disciplic succession. He firmly established Krishna consciousness as the essence of the Vedic teachings and opened 64 temples in India. The deep sense of urgency he felt to propagate the divine teachings of Lord Chaitanya for the benefit of the suffering humanity is exemplified in the indomitable conviction of his statement: "If fire burns the whole world, do not waste time trying to put it out. All necessities can be met only by serving Krishna." |
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8 March 2012
Gaura Purnima - Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's appearance day
Lord Chaitanya appeared in 1486. Even in His childhood He was renowned as a great saint. Moreover, after renouncing the world at age 24 He traveled throughout India to teach the forgotten essence of the ancient Vedic wisdom. He began a revolution in spiritual consciousness by inaugurating the chanting of the maha-mantra: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. He predicted that this mantra would spread to every town and village. He is known as the covered incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, because He appeared as the Lord’s devotee, teaching everyone to develop love of God. Lord Chaitanya wrote the Shikshastakam, eight verses glorifying the chanting of the Lord’s holy names. He left this world in 1534.
Krishna descended into this world as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to distribute love of Godhead. He also gave the sublime process to achieve this aim - the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. His appearance day is one of the most important days of the year for Gaudiya-Vaishnavas (followers of Lord Chaitanya). Therefore we celebrate this day with a grand festival.
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15 March 2012
Srivas Pandit's appearance day
Srivas Pandit was a member of the Pancha-tattva, consisting of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His four immediate expansions and energies. Every night, Lord Chaitanya and His associates would chant the names of Krishna and dance in Srivas Pandit's house. Srivas Pandit never made any effort to support himself or his dependents. Because of his full dedication to Lord Chaitanya and His mission, Lord Chaitanya provided for all his needs.
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