TOVP Prabhupada Murti Nitya Seva Campaign Launched

TOVP Srila Prabhupada Murti Vyasa Puja Seva

Sat, August 13, 2022 by Sunanda Das

A few months ago, we launched the TOVP Srila Prabhupada Murti Nitya Seva Campaign wherein devotees can sponsor Prabhupada’s daily offerings of bhoga and puja, or an outfit to wear. On the auspicious occasion of his 126th Vyasa Puja, we encourage devotees to take advantage of this unique seva opportunity to serve his Mayapur murti.

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The TOVP Communications Dept. Releases Two New Flipbooks: The TOVP Story, 1971-2022 & Srila Prabhupada in Mayapur

Sat, August 13, 2022 by Sunanda Das

On the auspicious occasions of Janmastami and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja 2022, the TOVP Communications Department is pleased to announce the release of two new online flipbooks on the TOVP website for the pleasure and inspiration of all devotees. These books are viewable, downloadable and shareable, and we sincerely hope the reader will enjoy the

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Happy Krishna Janmastami and Prabhupada Vyasa Puja 2022 from the TOVP Team

Tue, August 09, 2022 by Sunanda Das

The TOVP Team would like to take this opportunity on the most auspicious occasions of Krishna Janmastami and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja 2022 to wish all devotees a most transcendental and blissful celebration this year. As the world continues to progress towards the darkness of ignorance under the influence of Kali and his agents, we

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Pavitropana Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2022

Wed, August 03, 2022 by Sunanda Das

Also known as Shravana Putrada or Pavitra Ekadasi, Pavitropana Ekadashi 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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Kamika Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2022

Fri, July 15, 2022 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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Sayana Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2022

Wed, July 06, 2022 by Sunanda Das

Sayana Ekadasi (Shayani Ekadasi) (lit. “sleeping eleventh”) or Maha-ekadasi (lit. “The great eleventh”) or Prathama-ekadasi (lit. “The first eleventh”) or Padma Ekadasi, Devshayani Ekadasi or Devpodhi Ekadasi is the eleventh lunar day (Ekadasi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla paksha) of the Vedic month of Ashadha (June – July). Thus, it is also known as Ashadhi

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The Grand ISKCON Mayapur Ratha Yatra 2022, July 1 – 9

Mon, June 27, 2022 by Sunanda Das

On a recent Press Conference with Nadia News, Braja Vilasa and other ISKCON Mayapur leaders announced the schedule for the Grand ISKCON Mayapur Ratha Yatra 2022 from July 1 – 9. Starting on July 1st, from 2-9pm, the Rajpur Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra deities will be taken on Their 5km (3 mile) Rathayatra journey to

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Yogini Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2022

Fri, June 17, 2022 by Sunanda Das

The 11th day of Krishna Paksha (Moon’s waning Phase) in the month Ashada (June – July) is observed as Yogini Ekadasi. This year the Ekadasi is observed on June 24 worldwide. It is considered a very auspicious and rewarding day to fulfill one’s wishes and destroy all the sins of a lifetime. This day is

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Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and the TOVP, 2022

Fri, June 17, 2022 by Sunanda Das

This article is being presented in honor of the divine disappearance day of the original pioneer of the Krishna consciousness movement, His Divine Grace Sri Srimad Bhaktivinoda Thakur, June 28 (US) / June 29 (India). namo bhaktivinodaya sac-cid-ananda-namine gaura-shakti-svarupaya rupanuga-varaya te I offer my respectful obeisances unto Saccidananda Bhaktivinoda, who is transcendental energy of Caitanya

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