Utpanna Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023

Fri, December 01, 2023 by Sunanda Das

The 11th day of the waning phase of the Moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Margashirsha (November–December) is observed as Utpanna Ekadasi. It is believed that fasting on this Ekadasi relieves one from the reactions to sins of past and present lives. This day is also known as Uttpatti Ekadasi. The narration below of

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Tagged under: Bhavisya-uttara Purana, Ekadasi, Garga Samhita, Utpanna

Bhisma Panchaka and the TOVP

Mon, November 20, 2023 by Sunanda Das

The last 5 days of the month of Kartika are traditionally known as the Bhisma Panchaka or the Vishnu Panchaka. Grandfather Bhisma fasted for these five days, as arranged by Lord Sri Krishna, preparing to give up his life. In the Hari Bhakti Vilasa it is said that if one is capable, one should observe

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Tagged under: Bhishma Panchaka, Prabhupada Abhisheka

Utthana Ekadasi and the TOVP 2023

Fri, November 17, 2023 by Sunanda Das

This Ekadasi has four names: Utthana – Haribodhini – Prabodhini – Devotthani, and it is the second Ekadasi (Kartik Shukla, light fortnight) in the month of Kartik. It is said that Lord Vishnu goes to rest for four months during the period known as Chaturmasya. Starting from Sayana Ekadasi, which is the first Ekadasi that

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Tagged under: Devotthan, Ekadasi, Haribodhini, Prabodhini, Skanda Purana, Utthana

TOVP Presents – Miracle in the Making: A Video by Ambarisa Das (Alfred Ford), Great-grandson of Henry Ford

Fri, November 10, 2023 by Sunanda Das

Miracle in the Making is an awe-inspiring video shot by His Grace Prananatha Das depicting the rise of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) in Mayapur, West Bengal, India – Future Wonder of the World – and the opening of its Nrsimhadeva Hall, the largest Nrsimhadeva Temple in the world, from February 29 –

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Tagged under: Ambarisa Dasa, Give To Nrsimha Fundraiser, Prananatha Das

Rama Ekadasi and the TOVP 2023

Sun, November 05, 2023 by Sunanda Das

The 11th day of Krishna Paksha (Moon’s waning phase) in the month of Kartik (October – November) is celebrated as Rama Ekadasi, named after Lord Vishnu’s consort, Goddess Rama. The day is also known as Rambha Ekadasi or Kartik Krishna Ekadasi. It’s recommended to chant extra rounds and stay up all night chanting and hearing

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Give To Nrsimha Brick Campaign Winding Up

Sun, October 29, 2023 by Sunanda Das

The TOVP Fundraising Department would like to let all devotees know that we will soon be winding up the Nrsimha Brick Campaign. During the historic Grand Opening of the Nrsimhadeva Wing at the 2024 Gaura Purnima Festival, from February 29 – March 2, all the Nrsimha Bricks with engraved donor names will be placed under

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Pasankusa Ekadasi and the TOVP 2023

Sat, October 21, 2023 by Sunanda Das

Pasankusa or Papankusa Ekadasi is one of the most significant Vedic fasting days, and is observed in the Ashwin month on the eleventh day (Ekadasi) of Shukla Paksha. Therefore, the festival is also popular as ‘Ashwina-Shukla Ekadasi’. According to the Gregorian calendar, this festival is celebrated either in the month of October or September. Pasankusa

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Kartik and the TOVP 2023

Wed, October 18, 2023 by Sunanda Das

A Message from Ambarisa and Braja Vilasa Prabhus Dear Worldwide ISKCON Devotees and Congregation, Please accept our obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We would like to wish you a happy Kartik month full of divine service to Lord Damodar, and hope you and your family are well and in blissful Krishna conscious spirits.

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Tagged under: Kartik, Kartika, Nrsimha Wing

Indira Ekadasi and the TOVP 2023

Thu, October 05, 2023 by Sunanda Das

Ekadasi is the 11th day of the lunar phase of the Moon. Indira Ekadasi is celebrated in the Krishna Paksha (waning Moon phase) in the month of Ashwin (September–October). Since this Ekadasi falls on the Pitru Paksha (15 days in the month of Ashwin dedicated to ancestors), it is also known as ‘Ekadasi Shraddh.’ This

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