Kamika Ekadashi

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FASTING BEGINS AT 06:07 AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 06:08 AM AND 10:52 AM ON THURSDAY, 08/01/2024. The saintly king Yudhisthira maharaj said, “Oh Supreme Lord, I have heard from You the glories of fasting on Deva-sayani Ekadashi, which occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Ashadha. Now I would like to hear ...

Apara Ekadashi

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 ...

Phati Cida Dahi Utsava

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 ...

Yogini Ekadashi

FASTING BEGINS AT 05:45 AM BREAK THE FASTING ... Yogini Ekadasi occurs during the waning Moon in the month of Ashadha (June/July) and it's glories are described in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. Once Maharaj Yudhisthira enquired from Sri Krsna, "O Supreme Lord! O Madhusudana! You have described the insurmountable glories of Nirjala Ekadasi. Now I ...

Shayani Ekadashi

FASTING BEGINS 05:55 AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 05:56 AM AND 10:48 AM ON 07/18/2024.   Sayan Ekadashi Deva Sayani Ekadashi Padma Ekadashi from the Bhavishya-uttara Purana. The saintly king Yudhishthira Maharaj said, “Oh Keshava, what is the name of that Ekadashi that occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Ashadha (June July)? ...

Guru (Vyasa) Purnima

The appearance anniversary of Srila Vyasadeva, the compiler of the Vedic literature. This event really is directed towards Srila Vyasadeva, thus in some sampradayas they refer to Guru Purnima as Vyasa Purnima. Traditionally it is the day when the guru is worshipped. In the book Festivals, Fairs and Fasts of India (Shakti M Gupta. 1991. ...

Radha Govinda Jhulan Yatra Begins

The swing festival of Radha-Krsna. The Deities ride on an elaborately decorated swing. Deities in the temples are swung on a swing. Some of the main temples that this festival is celebrated at are the Banke Bihari Temple and the Radha-Raman Temple in Vrindavana, the Dwarkadish temple in Mathura, and the Larily Lal Temple in ...

Pavitropana Ekadashi

FASTING BEGINS AT 06:22AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 06:22AM AND 10:55AM ON 08/16/2024 Shri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “Oh Madhusudana, Oh killer of the Madhu demon, please be merciful to me and describe to me the Ekadashi that occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Shravana (July-August).” The Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna, replied, “Yes, ...

Appearance Day of Lord Balarama

FASTING TILL NOON Lord Balarama is the first personal expansion of Lord Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. All other incarnations expand from Him. In Lord Krsna’s pastimes, He plays as Krsna’s older brother. Together Krsna and Balarama enact many pastimes as cowherd boys in the land of Vrndavana. Who is Lord Balarama? The Supreme ...

JANMASHTAMI : LORD SHRI KRISHNA APPEARANCE

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FASTING TILL MIDNIGHT The appearance anniversary of Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. For more information on the events and donations, please contact: Donation: Adhoksaja Prabhu - 4436361851 Fancy & Cultural Programs: Shyam's Bhakti DD - 7203340394 Sri Krsna Janmashtami CHAPTER ONE The Advent of Lord Krishna Once the world was overburdened by ...

Nandotsava and Srila Prabhupada Appearance

FASTING TILL NOON The festival observed by Nanda Maharaja, Lord Krsna’s father, to celebrate Lord Krsna’s appearance. The Nandotsav – Birth ceremony of Lord Sri Krishna Taken from Srimad Bhagavatam 10th Canto, 5th Chapter, translated by H.D.G. Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. As described in this chapter, Nanda Maharaja very gorgeously performed the birth ceremony for his ...

Annada Ekadashi

FASTING BEGINS AT 06:34AM BREAK THE FASTING BETWEEN 06:34 AM AND 10:56 AM ON 08/30/2024 Sri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “Oh JanArdana, protector of allliving entities, please tell me the name of the Ekadasi that occursduring the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August-September).” The Supreme Lord, Shri Krishna, then replied, “Oh King, hear meattentively. ...