Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi – Launch of the Pankajanghri Das Seva Campaign
Thu, June 10, 2021
by Sunanda Das
The most auspicious and powerful Pandava Nirjala ekadasi is approaching on June 20 (US)/June 21 (India and parts of US). Observing a full fast, including water, on this one ekadasi is equal to observing all others. And additionally, giving charity on this ekadasi leads to “imperishable” results. Srila Vyasadeva said to Bhima, “Oh Bhima, Lord
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Register for the TOVP Daily Nrsimha Yajna
Thu, June 10, 2021
by Sunanda Das
Unknown to many devotees, the TOVP Care Nrsimha Yajna for the protection of devotees worldwide has been continuing daily for one year as initiated by Ambarisa prabhu. Each day our pujari, Krishna Caitanya das, a graduate of the Mayapur gurukula, begins at 10am and for 45 minutes worships Lord Nrsimha as a service to humanity
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Prabhupada Is Coming! Prabhupada Is Calling the Lord to Come!
Mon, June 07, 2021
by Sunanda Das
In October of this year, the 125th Appearance Anniversary year of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a new and one-of-a-kind ‘worship-pose’ murti of His Divine Grace will be installed in the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. And Srila Prabhupada will now personally invite the Deities into Their new home. In Vaishnava spiritual life
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Apara Ekadasi and the TOVP June 6 (India)/June 5 (US)
Tue, June 01, 2021
by Sunanda Das
While fasting and increasing one’s japa and hearing and chanting about the Lord are foundational principles of ekadasi, giving in charity for the service of Lord Vishnu and His devotees is equally as beneficial for grhasthas. The TOVP Fundraising Department would therefore like to encourage devotees to use this auspicious day of Apara Ekadasi as
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Nrsimha Caturdasi – A Time to Honor Sriman Pankajanghri Prabhu
Thu, May 20, 2021
by Sunanda Das
In the wake of the recent heart-rendering passing away of His Grace Sriman Pankajanghri prabhu, our most beloved Mayapur Nrsimha head pujari, we have yet an opportunity to serve him and his deepest desires during the coming Nrsimha Caturdasi, May 25. We all know of his dedication and devotion to Lord Nrsimhadeva. His meditations were
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Mohini Ekadasi – Sponsor a Prabhupada Murti Abhisheka
Mon, May 17, 2021
by Sunanda Das
Please take advantage of this auspicious Mohini ekadasi day to sponsor an abhisheka for the installation of the new Prabhupada murti in the TOVP during the #GivingToPrabhupada 11 Day Matching Fundraiser. Go to WWW.TOVP.ORG for more information. Vedic history says that on the day of Mohini Ekadasi, Lord Vishnu appeared as Mohini murti. When Nectar
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TOVP #GivingToPrabhupada 11 Day Matching Fundraiser
Wed, May 12, 2021
by Sunanda Das
May 14 (Akshaya Tritiya) – May 25 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) Sponsor a $25 Sacred Water Abhisheka (125 sacred rivers) for Srila Prabhupada’s new murti installation this October. Use the payment links below. For more abhisheka options go to www.tovp.org. NOTE: The TOVP CARE COVID RELIEF program is donating $25,000 for ISKCON Mayapur and Bangladesh temples under
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Akshaya Tritiya and the TOVP
Fri, May 07, 2021
by Sunanda Das
Akshaya Tritiya is commonly understood in the Vedic calendar to be the most auspicious day for beginning any undertaking and for making a donation, especially for a spiritual cause. Any action begun on this day will have everlasting and increasing effects, and any service or charity one performs on this day will be rewarded many
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#GivingToPrabhupada 11 Day Matching Fundraiser: May 14 – 25
Tue, April 20, 2021
by Sunanda Das
In a few weeks devotees around the world will have an opportunity to participate in the exciting TOVP #GivingToPrabhupada 11 Day Matching Fundraiser. From May 14 (Akshaya Tritiya) to May 25 (Nrsimha Caturdasi) every man, woman and child in ISKCON can sponsor one of 5 kinds of abhishekas for the new murti of Srila Prabhupada
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