TOVP Presents – Arrival of Nrsimhadeva in Mayapur: The Journey from Fear to Shelter
Sun, June 04, 2023
by Sunanda Das
The drama, Arrival of Nrsimhadeva in Mayapur: The Journey from Fear to Shelter, is a play performed by ISKCON Pune devotees, based on the amazing and miraculous story of the making and arrival of the Prahlad-Nrsimhadeva deities in ISKCON Mayapur. The video of the drama is a production of Radha Kunjabihari Media Services. The history
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Apara Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023 – May 15 Worldwide
Fri, May 12, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Apara Ekadasi is observed on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight of the moon) in the Vedic month of Jyeshtha. It corresponds to the months of May-June in the Gregorian calendar. It is understood that by observing Apara Ekadasi vrata all the sins of the person will be washed away. This Ekadasi
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Mohini Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023
Fri, April 28, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Mohini Ekadasi vrata, also known as Vaisakha-sukla Ekadasi, is observed in the auspicious Vedic month of Vaishakha. It is one of the most important of the 24 Ekadashi vratas and is observed on the 11th day during the Shukla Paksha or the Full Moon fortnight. This year Mohini Ekadasi is observed on May 1 worldwide
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Akshaya Tritiya and the TOVP Give To Nrsimha 36 Day 3X Matching Fundraiser
Thu, April 20, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most important days in the Vedic calendar. It is the appearance day of Lord Parasurama, and also the day that the Ganges descended to the earth. Most devotees know it as the beginning of Candana-yatra, but actually many of Lord Krishna’s other pastimes also took place on this day,
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Varuthini Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023
Mon, April 10, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Varuthini Ekadasi falls in the dark fortnight (Krishna paksha) of the month of Vaisakha. On the day of Varuthini Ekadasi, devotees worship and offer prayers to Lord Vamana the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In the literal sense, Varuthini means ‘protected’ and thus the devotees get protected from various negativities and evils by observing Varuthini Ekadashi.
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Kamada Ekadasi and the TOVP 2023
Thu, March 30, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Ekadasi is the 11th day of the Moon’s lunar phase, and Kamada Ekadasi falls on the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) in the month of the Chaitra (March-April). This day is also called ‘Chaitra Shukla Ekadasi.’ Kamada ekadasi this year falls during our Give To Nrsimha 36 Day 3X Matching Fundraiser from March 30 (Rama Navami)
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The Wonderful Papamocani Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023
Sat, March 11, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Papamocani Ekadasi falls on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) in the month of Chaitra as per the North Indian calendar. However, in the South Indian calendar this Ekadasi is observed in the Vedic month of Phalgun. In the English calendar this corresponds to the months of March to
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TOVP Nrsimhadeva Wing Opening February, 2024: Get Ready! Get Excited! Get Involved!
Sat, March 11, 2023
by Sunanda Das
The historic Grand Opening of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Wing is now scheduled for Gaura Purnima Festival time, February 29 – March 2, 2024. This is a crucial stage towards the opening of the TOVP in 2025, and we request all devotees to give their might to complete Lord Nrsimhadeva’s new home in the TOVP for the
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The best of all fast days Amalaki-vrata Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023
Sun, February 26, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Amalaki-vrata Ekadasi is celebrated in Krishna Paksha (Waxing Phase) in the Phalgun month (February–March). ‘Amalaki’ or ‘Amla’ is the Indian gooseberry, and the tree is celebrated on this day. It is believed that Lord Vishnu resides in this tree, and this occasion also marks the beginning of Holi — Indian festival of colors. This is
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