TOVP Pandals Becoming the Rage in India
Thu, October 13, 2022
by Sadbhuja Das
I will share with you some photos of TOVP-style festival pandals in West Bengal and other parts of India during Durga Puja this year. This has become an annual tradition and has been increasing over the years. These pandals exactly replicate the design and outdoor decorations of the TOVP. It is wonderful to see this.
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Kartik and the TOVP 2022
Mon, October 03, 2022
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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Pasankusa Ekadasi and the TOVP 2022
Fri, September 30, 2022
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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Indira Ekadasi and the TOVP 2022
Sun, September 11, 2022
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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The Appearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and the TOVP, 2022
Thu, September 01, 2022
by Sunanda Das
On September 8, 2022, Gaudiya Vaishnavas worldwide will celebrate the holy appearance day of His Divine Grace Srila Saccidananda Bhaktivinoda Thakur, the pioneer of the Krishna consciousness movement in the modern world. We all owe an eternal debt of gratitude to this great acharya for bringing the mercy of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu into our lives.
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Parsva or Vamana Ekadasi and the TOVP 2022
Thu, September 01, 2022
by Sunanda Das
The Ekadasi Tithi in the month of Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha (bright phase of the Lunar cycle) is known as Parivartini Ekadasi or Parsva or Vamana Ekadasi. On this day, Lord Vishnu, who is in a state of yogic sleep (Yoga Nidra), changes his posture. Hence, it is referred to as Parivartini Ekadasi (which literally means
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Annada Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2022
Tue, August 16, 2022
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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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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