Sayana Ekadasi and the TOVP

Sayana Ekadasi and the TOVP, July 20, 2021

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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PRABHUPADA IS COMING! TOVP Prabhupada Welcome Ceremony, October 14 – 15

SRILA PRABHUPADA VAIBHAVA DARSHAN UTSAVA (Prabhupada Welcome Ceremony) – The time is soon approaching to welcome Srila Prabhupada’s new ‘worship-pose’ murti to the TOVP. October 14 & 15 (the auspicious days of Rama Vijayotsava and the appearance of Sri Madhvacharya) are now the scheduled dates for this historic, landmark occasion. Crafted by ISKCON’s most well-known
Yogini Ekadasi

Yogini Ekadasi and the TOVP

The 11th day of Krishna Paksha (Moon’s waning Phase) in the month Ashada (June – July) is observed as Yogini Ekadasi. 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 also known as Ashadi Ekadasi, and observing vrata (vow) on
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TOVP Book of Devotion

TOVP Book of Devotion Production Update

The TOVP Book of Devotion is now officially going into production in preparation for offering to Srila Prabhupada. With over 9,000 names of TOVP donors, this will be the most magnificent, one-of-a-kind book presented to His Divine Grace in the history of ISKCON. Since the deadline of Gaura Purnima, March 28, the TOVP Book Team
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Thank You For Another Successful TOVP 11 Day Matching Fundraiser

Thank You For Another Successful TOVP 11 Day Matching Fundraiser

Ambarisa and Braja Vilasa prabhus and the entire TOVP Team wish to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the hundreds of devotees who participated in the recent #GivingToPrabhupada 11 Day Matching Fundraiser from May 14 – 25. Despite the horrific external world circumstances and challenges, we met with great success and a highly enthusiastic response
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Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi – Launch of the Pankajanghri Das Seva Campaign

Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi – Launch of the Pankajanghri Das Seva Campaign

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

Register for the TOVP Daily Nrsimha Yajna

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!

Prabhupada Is Coming! Prabhupada Is Calling the Lord to Come!

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
Apara Ekadasi and the TOVP

Apara Ekadasi and the TOVP June 6 (India)/June 5 (US)

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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