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TOVP Nrsimhadeva Wing Update by HG Braja Vilasa – September, 2023

Thu, September 14, 2023 by Sunanda Das

In this inspiring update video about the Nrsimhadeva Wing construction, Braja Vilasa also announces that the dates of the Grand Opening of the Wing have been moved forward to Gaura Purnima time from February 29 – March 2, 2024. This 3-day celebration begins on the 150th Appearance Anniversary of Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada and

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Tagged under: Give to Nrsimha 2023 Fundraiser, Nrsimhadeva Wing

Annada Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023

Wed, September 06, 2023 by Sunanda Das

Annada Ekadasi, also known as Aja Ekadasi, is observed during the waning phase of moon (Krishna Paksha) in August/September. The importance of this Ekadasi was mentioned by Lord Krishna to Yudhisthira and is found in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. It is believed that a person who observes this Ekadasi becomes free from the reactions of

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Tagged under: Annada Ekadasi, Brahma-vaivarta Purana, Ekadasi

TOVP Nrsimhadeva Wing Opening Dates Moved Forward

Tue, September 05, 2023 by Sunanda Das

The TOVP Management Team announces a change to the completion and opening dates of the Nrsimhadeva Wing in the TOVP. Originally scheduled for this October, the dates have been moved forward to February 29 – March 2 during the 2024 Gaura Purnima Festival. “In order to give more needed time for construction and allow for

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Tagged under: Give to Nrsimha 2023 Fundraiser

Pavitropana Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023

Mon, August 21, 2023 by Sunanda Das

Also known as Shravana Putrada or Pavitra Ekadasi, Pavitropana Ekadasi falls on the 11th lunar day of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Vedic month of Shravana which in the Gregorian calendar falls in July or August. It’s recommended to chant extra rounds and stay up all night chanting and hearing the Lord’s

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Tagged under: Bhavishya Purana, Ekadasi, Pavitropana Ekadasi

Parama Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023

Tue, August 08, 2023 by Sunanda Das

The Parama Ekadasi is one of the Adhik Mass or Mala Maas Ekadasi, which comes once in 3 years. This Adhik Maas Krishna Paksha Ekadasi is dear to Lord Vishnu, to whom all Ekadasi Vrat observance is dedicated. Observing Parama Shuddha Ekadasi Vrat alleviates poverty, brings prosperity and wealth. It dissolves past sins of the

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Tagged under: Ekadasi, Parama Ekadasi, Skanda Purana

Padmini Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023

Thu, July 27, 2023 by Sunanda Das

The Padmini Ekadasi holds a special significance among the Vedic festivals due to its rarity and spiritual importance. Occurring once every 32 months, according to the Vedic calendar, this sacred day falls on the Ekadasi (11th day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) during the Adhik or Purushottama Maas (month). This year,

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Tagged under: Ekadasi, Padmini, Pankajanghri Das Seva, Skanda Purana

Kamika Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023

Tue, July 11, 2023 by Sunanda Das

Kamika ekadasi is celebrated as Krishna Paksha ekadasi in the month of Shravan. Observing this ekadasi is considered as auspicious as performing an Ashwamedha Yajna. As Gaudiya Vaishnavas, our main aim during ekadasi is to decrease bodily demands so we can spend more time in seva, especially hearing and chanting about the Lord’s pastimes and

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Tagged under: Ekadasi, kamika ekadasi, Pankajanghri Das Seva

Madhva Mathadhipa, Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Svami Visits Mayapur/TOVP, July 2023

Sun, July 09, 2023 by Sunanda Das

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Svami, the Mathadhipati of the Puthige Math — one of the 8 Mathas established by Srila Madhvacarya in Udupi — visited Sridham Mayapur along with his entourage on his Tirtha Yatra. Under Sugunendra Svami’s leadership, the Sri Puthige Matha has flourished and expanded its influence across the world. He has played a

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Tagged under: Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya, Madhvacharya, Mathadhipati, Puthige Math

TOVP PRESENTS: Opening the World’s Largest Nrsimhadeva Temple

Wed, July 05, 2023 by Sunanda Das

A video by Alfred Ford (Ambarisa Das) – great grandson of Henry Ford From February 29 – March 2, 2024, during the ISKCON Mayapur Gaura Purnima Festival, the TOVP will achieve another historic milestone of progress: the opening of the completed Nrsimhadeva Wing, the largest Nrsimhadeva Temple in the world. Beautifully designed and ornamented, the

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