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August 2024
Srila Prabhupada’s Departure for the USA
On this day in 1965, Srila Prabhupada left Calcutta aboard the steamship Jaladuta. For: Detailed Biography, Bhajans, ebooks, Slide Show, etc. of Srila Prabhupada - www.gaudiyahistory.com Bhajans by Srila Prabhupada - www.vaishnavsongs.com
Find out more »Sri Krsna Janmastami
The appearance anniversary of Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Sri Krsna Janmastami CHAPTER ONE The Advent of Lord Krishna Once the world was overburdened by the unnecessary defense force of different kings, who were actually demons, but were posing themselves as the royal order. At that time, the whole world became perturbed, and the predominating deity of this earth, known as Bhumi, went to see Lord Brahma to tell of her calamities due to the demoniac kings.…
Find out more »Appearance Day of Srila Prabhupada
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada appeared in a family of pure Gaudiya Vaisnavas in 1896 in Calcutta. From early childhood he showed signs of pure devotion to Lord Sri Krishna. For: Detailed Biography, Bhajans, ebooks, Slide Show, etc. of Srila Prabhupada - www.gaudiyahistory.com Bhajans by Srila Prabhupada - www.vaishnavsongs.com
Find out more »Nandotsava
The festival observed by Nanda Maharaja, Lord Krsna’s father, to celebrate Lord Krsna’s appearance. The Nandotsav - Birth ceremony of Lord Sri Krishna Taken from Srimad Bhagavatam 10th Canto, 5th Chapter, translated by H.D.G. Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. As described in this chapter, Nanda Maharaja very gorgeously performed the birth ceremony for his newborn child. Then he went to Kamsa to pay taxes due and met his intimate friend Vasudeva. There was great jubilation all over Vrindavana due to Krishna’s birth.…
Find out more »Annada Mahadvadashi
Sri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “Oh JanArdana, protector of allliving entities, please tell me the name of the Ekadasi that occursduring the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August-September).” The Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna, then replied, “Oh King, hear meattentively. The name of this sin-removing, sacred Ekadasi is Aja. Any personwho fasts completely on this day and worships Hrishikesha, the master of thesenses, becomes free of all reactions to his sins. Even one who simplyhears about this Ekadasi is freed…
Find out more »Please note that this vaishnava calendar displays the holy days according to the dates and times for Mayapur, India, the spiritual capital of Gaudiya Vaishnavas. At this sacred place Lord Sri Krishna appeared as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to mercifully deliver the fallen souls of this age of kali-yuga.