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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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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Purushottama Month (Adhik Maas) and the TOVP – Starts July 18
Wed, June 28, 2023
by Sunanda Das
The wonderful and enchanting history of the month of Purushottama is a long one that takes the personified Adhik Maas to the highest spiritual realm of Goloka Vrindaban, where she is blessed by Lord Krishna to have 1000 times more benefits to the observer of devotional vows than the month of Damodar. Purushottama Maas comes
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Sayana Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023
Tue, June 27, 2023
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 TOVP Prayer
Sat, June 24, 2023
by Sunanda Das
We are pleased to present the TOVP Prayer, written by H.G. Sriman Kalakantha prabhu, to all devotees. It is an appeal to the Lord to help us all do our part to complete this great and magnificent temple, Srila Prabhupada’s dearmost project, and the new home of our beloved deities at ISKCON World Headquarters in
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TOVP Give To Nrsimha Campaign Appeal from Ambarisa Das
Fri, June 16, 2023
by Sunanda Das
Dear Devotees, This is a personal appeal from myself (Ambarisa das) and Braja Vilasa prabhu. We are quickly approaching the historic completion and opening of the Nrsimhadeva Wing in the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium this Fall. The dome interior, altar, pillars, walls, floors, doors and more will be finished and ready for Sri Sri
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Yogini Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2023
Tue, June 13, 2023
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 13 in the U.S. and June 14 in India. It is considered a very auspicious and rewarding day to fulfill one’s wishes and destroy all the
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TOVP Celebrates the 37th Anniversary of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s Arrival in Sridham Mayapur
Tue, June 06, 2023
by Sunanda Das
In July 1986, the Deities of Prahlad-Nrsimhadeava were completed in Chennai, India and installed in Sridham Mayapur during a three-day celebration from July 28-30. This year commemorates the 37th Anniversary of that historic occasion. The history leading to that event is extraordinary and full of miracles, as is the history leading to the completion of
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TOVP Give to Nrsimha 2024 Campaign Online Pledge Card – Make Your Sankalpa TODAY!
Mon, June 05, 2023
by Sunanda Das
For all ISKCON devotees, the completion and opening of the TOVP should be a top priority, as per Srila Prabhupada’s desire and instructions. A major milestone towards that goal is the opening of the completed Nrsimhadeva Wing during the 2024 Gaura Purnima Festival from February 29 – March 2, which will be the largest and
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