The Wonderful Papamocani Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Thu, March 28, 2024
by Sunanda Das
Papamocani Ekadasi falls on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) in the month of Chaitra as per the North Indian calendar. However, in the South Indian calendar this Ekadasi is observed in the Vedic month of Phalgun. In the English calendar this corresponds to the months of March to
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The Best of All Fast Days: Amalaki-vrata Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Thu, March 14, 2024
by Sunanda Das
Amalaki-vrata Ekadasi is celebrated in Shukla Paksha (Waxing Phase) in the Phalgun month (February–March). ‘Amalaki’ or ‘Amla’ is the Indian gooseberry, and the tree is celebrated on this day. It is believed that Lord Vishnu resides in this tree, and this occasion also marks the beginning of Holi — Indian festival of colors. This is
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TOVP Book of Devotion Volume 1 Offered to Lord Nrsimhadeva
Sat, March 09, 2024
by Sunanda Das
The TOVP Book of Devotion, Volume 1 was offered to Lord Nrsimhadeva during the Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava opening celebration of the Nrsimha Wing from February 29 – March 2, 2024. The publication, containing the names of over 9000 TOVP donors, was originally to be offered to Srila Prabhupada at the opening of the TOVP itself,
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Vijaya Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Tue, March 05, 2024
by Sunanda Das
According to the Vedic calendar, Vijaya Ekadasi falls on the 11th day of the month of Phalgun during the Krishna paksha (dark fortnight), waning phase of the Moon. The significance of Vijaya Ekadashi has been described in the several Vedic scriptures. The term ‘Vijaya’ in literal meaning signifies victory. Observance of Vijaya Ekadashi and its
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TOVP Maha Nrsimha Yajna Yajamana Sponsorship Opportunity
Wed, February 28, 2024
by Sunanda Das
On March 2, the historic inauguration ceremony of the new Nrsimha Wing and Maha Nrsimha Yajna will take place in the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP). 21 sponsorships called Yajamanas are available for the yajna, and only eleven are remaining. This is a last chance opportunity to be part of history in the making
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TOVP Nrsimhadeva Wing Announcement – “The Miracle Is Happening!”
Thu, February 22, 2024
by Sunanda Das
“The Miracle Is Happening!” – The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Nrsimhadeva Wing, the largest Nrsimha Temple in the World, is opening! From February 29 – March 2, 2024 the TOVP will reach its next milestone towards the completion of Srila Prabhupada’s dearmost project during an ecstatic and historic festival, the Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavotsava. We
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Bhaimi Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Thu, February 15, 2024
by Sunanda Das
Vaishnava Jaya (Bhaimi) Ekadasi is an important fasting ritual observed on the 11th day during the Shukla Paksha (the bright fortnight of moon) in the month of Madhava in the Vaishnava calendar. This observance falls somewhere between the months of January to February in the Gregorian calendar. Jaya Ekadasi is also popularly called as Bhaimi
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TOVP Announces: The 150th Vyasa-puja Celebration of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati and Nrsimha Wing Opening
Tue, February 13, 2024
by Sunanda Das
This month, on February 29, all Gaudiya Vaishnavas worldwide will celebrate the most auspicious 150th Appearance Anniversary of the Founder-Acharya of the Gaudiya Math, and spiritual master of ISKCON Founder-Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada: His Divine Grace Ashtotarashata Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada. We cannot imagine our eternal good fortune for having
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Sat-tila Ekadasi and the TOVP, 2024
Sun, February 04, 2024
by Sunanda Das
Sat-tila Ekadasi is also known as Trisprisha Ekadasi. This Ekadasi occurs in the dark fortnight of the month of Magha (January/February). The glories of Sat-tila Ekadasi are narrated in the Bhavisyottara Purana in a conversation between the sage Dalbhya and Pulastya muni. This is the third Ekadasi of the year 2024. It is an auspicious
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