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January 2020
Makara Sankranti
The Sun enters the Makara raasi (the zodiac sign of Capricorn - the goat), on Sankranti day, signifying the onset of Uttarayana Punyakalam. Many a traditional folk form add glory to the festive scenario. The following has been translated from an article in Sadachara Vybhavam of the great Vaishnava devotee Sripad Madhvacharya. Today is "Makara Sankranti" which is celebrated when the Sun begins the northward journey, marking the beginning of the "uttaraayana punyakaalam". Sun enters the sign of "Makara", (Capricorn) from…
Find out more »Disappearance Day of Sri Jayadeva Goswami
Jayadeva Goswami is the author of the Gita govinda, a poem about the pastimes of Sri Sri Radha Krishna. Lord Caitanya relished hearing the Gita govinda sung by His close associates. To this day the poem is recited daily in the temple of Lord Jagannatha in Jagannatha Puri, Orissa. For: Detailed Biography, Audio Lectures, Video Lectures, Gallery, etc. of Sri Jayadeva Goswami – www.gaudiyahistory.com Bhajans by Sri Jayadeva Goswami - www.vaishnavsongs.com
Find out more »Disappearance Day of Sri Locana Dasa Thakura
Sri Locana Dasa Thakura, a disciple of Narahari Sarakara Thakura, wrote many Bengali songs glorifying Lord Caitanya. His most famous poetic work is the Caitanya-mangala, a depiction of Lord Caitanya’s life. For: Detailed Biography, Audio Lectures, Video Lectures, Gallery, ebooks etc. of Sri Locana Dasa Thakura - www.gaudiyahistory.com Bhajans by Locana Dasa Thakura - www.vaishnavsongs.com
Find out more »Sat Tila Ekadashi
This Ekadasi occurs in the Phalguna month, as the moon wanes at this time a very special atmosphere is created. The glories of Sat-tila Ekadasi are narrated in the Bhavisyottara Purana in a conversation between the sage Dalbhya and Pulastya muni. "Oh esteemed brahmana!" began Dalbhya muni. "People are most polluted in the age of Kali, there are sinful acts taking place at all times! Heinous crimes such as the killing of brahmanas, killing of cows and general freeloadering are…
Find out more »Appearance Day of Srimati Vishnupriya Devi
The Supreme Lord Visnu has three different Saktis: Sri, Bhu, and Nila. Sri Visnupriya is the internal potency known as Bhu-sakti. She appeared in Gaura-lila to assist Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu with his mission of spreading the holy name of Krsna. For: Detailed Biography, Audio Lectures, Gallery, etc. of Vishnupriya Devi - www.gaudiyahistory.com Names - www.spiritualvedicnames.com
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.