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Thousands of devotees welcome Srila Jayapataka Swami back home

Amidst chanting, dancing and happily crying thousands of devotees, His Holiness Jayapataka Swami, the seniormost sannyasi and guru in ISKCON (founder-acharya His Divine Grace...

In Pics – ISKCON Leadership Sanga at Sri Mayapur

Continuing with the tradition of last few years, ISKCON Sri Mayapur is hosting an 8-day long meetings of the ISKCON Leadership Sanga (ILS) ending...

New courses by ISKCON Daiva Varnasrama Ministry

ISKCON Daiva Varnasrama Ministry, in association with Mayapur Institute, is organising Varnasrama training courses at Sridham Mayapur. The upcoming course will take place on...
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Honouring Srila Prabhupada, the crest jewel of all Gurus

Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa-puja celebration is one of the most important festivals for every ISKCON devotee, because it is only due to the mercy of...
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About Bhaktivedanta Gita Academy at Sri Mayapur

It is said that intelligence is proved not by ease of learning, but by understanding what we learn. In Bhagavad-gita Lord Krishna speaks on raja-vidya raja...

Reflections on World Holy Name Week 2017 in Sri Dham Mayapur

“The Krishna consciousness movement has established its centre in Sri Mayapur, the birth site of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, to give men the great...
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Stunning 5-minute visuals of Lord Nrsimha Abhishek in Sridham Mayapur

This year was a special Nrsimha Chaturdashi festival in Sridham Mayapur. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and government imposed lockdown, only a few devotees...

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Why Complete ban on Cow slaughter in India is Crucial

Since time immemorial, India has been worshipping cattle. They have always had a dominant role in the worship, rituals, temple culture, agriculture and foremostly...

Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 5

Recently a friend disturbed my firmly rooted illusion. He asked some group members to reveal what attracts them the most about Sri Mayapur. A...
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Congratulations India! Government imposes nationwide ban on sale of cows for slaughter

This, indeed, is a welcome news for a civilized country like India.  Continuing with its 3-year old tradition of fulfilling reasonable public expectations, the...
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The surest way to get rid of any fear, for good

Have you experienced fear at any stage in your life? Do you think fear can make one do certain things and prevent from doing...
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Mystery surrounding Kalkaji temple in Delhi – Is it not a Sati Shaktipeeth?

Questions are being raised as to whether the present day Kalkaji temple in Delhi is indeed what it appears to be today or is...