Shiva-ratri means the night of Lord Shiva. In the Vedic month of Phalgun (February-March) there is a Maha Shivaratri. The ceremony takes place mainly at night. This festival is observed in honor of Lord Shiva, who was married to Parvati (Mother Durga/Mother Gauri) on this day. Some devotees observe a strict fast on this day. ...
FASTING BEGINS AT 07:10 AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 07:08 AM AND 11:12 AM ON 03/21/2024 This Ekadasi is described in the Brahmanda Purana in a conversation between King Mandhata and the great sage Vasistha. The mighty King known as Mandhata enquired from Vasistha Muni, "O most fortunate sage, please be merciful unto me and ...
This festival celebrates the appearance of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. He appeared in the year 1486. Baltimore Iskcon celebrates this grand event. Please join us. Event timing are from 4.00 PM through 7.30 PM For Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Adhoksaja prabhu ji 443-636-1851
FASTING :SUNSET Lord Sri Ramacandra is a powerful incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead as an ideal king. He appeared in the Treta-yuga, more than two million years ago. This is a verse from Brahma-samhita in which the incarnation of Lord Ramacandra is described. Ramadi. Not only Rama, but there are many other, innumerable incarnations. ...
FASTING BEGINS AT06:24 AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 06:22 AND 10:52 AM ON 04/20/2024 The untold glories of Kamada Ekadasi are described in the Varaha Purana in a delightful conversation between Maharaj Yudhistira and Sri Krsna.The king asked: "My dear Lord, crowning jewel of the yadu dynasty. Please enlighten me about the nature of this ...
FASTING BEGINS AT 06:04 AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 06:03 AM AND 08:14 AM ON 05/05/2024 Varuthini Ekadasi most mercifully descends in the month of Vaisakha (April/May) and is described in details in a conversation between Sri Krsna and Yudhisthira Maharaj. Once upon a time the sublime king Yudhisthira asked the Lord: "Please explain to ...
On this full-moon day, sixteen days before Ratha- yatra, Lord Jagannatha is bathed. He becomes sick and is confined to rest for fourteen days. He is then offered special care until He comes out for Ratha-yatra. A special bath of Jagannath takes place on the Purnima of Jyestha month (Devasnan Purnima), to commemorate the appearance ...
FASTING BEGINS AT 05:50 AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 05:49 AM AND 06:31 AM ON 05/20/2024 The glories of Mohini Ekadasi which occurs during the waxing moon in the month of Vaisakha are told in the Surya Purana. Once Maharaja Yudhisthira asked Lord Krsna, "O Janardana! Pray tell me, what is the name of the ...
FASTING TILL TWILIGHT The appearance anniversary of Lord Narasimhadeva, Lord Krishna’s incarnation as half-man, half-lion. tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-srngam dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam keshava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagadisa hare "O Keshava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Hari, who have assumed the form of half-man, half-lion! All glories to You! Just as one can easily crush a wasp ...
Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of India….right here in Baltimore, Maryland ! See music, dance and drama performances. Enjoy a free vegetarian feast and view many exciting exhibits and presentations including the unique art and architecture of India. Also featuring the science of reincarnation exhibition, the transcendental art exhibit. Festival also features a spiritual ...
FASTING BEGINS AT 05:42 AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 5:42AM AND 10:37AM ON 06/03/2024 The divine topics of Apara Ekadasi are described in the Brahmanda purana in a conversation between Lord Krsna and Maharaja Yudhisthira. Once Maharaja Yudhisthira asked of Lord Krsna. "O Lord, O Janardana, what is the name of the Ekadasi that occurs ...
Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami’s chipped- rice-and-yogurt festival for Lord Caitanya and His associates. Celebrated especially in Panihati, West Bengal. The Chida-dadhi Mahotsav, also known as the Chipped Rice Festivalof Panihati, is a yearly celebration of the pastimes of SrilaRaghunatha dasa Goswami and Lord Nityananda Prabhu. Thisastonishing pastime took place on the banks of the ...
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