Panihati is the name of a village located in the state of West Bengal, on the banks of River Ganges (10 miles north of Kolkata). It was one of the leading trade centres in earlier days when the river route was the main means of…
During this year’s Rama Navami, let us go back in history and get a glimpse where Lord Ramachandra performed His pastimes, as recorded in Valmiki Ramayana. Lord Rama, Sitadevi and Lakshmana in the forest…
Sri Rama Navami is the auspicious appearance day of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Sri Ramachandra appeared in the month of Chaitra (March – April), on the ninth day of the growing moon (Chaitra Masa, Shukla Paksha…
On the auspicious appearance day of Lord Ramachandra one has to observe the following: Wake up early in the morning. It is recommended that one should rise early in the morning, during the brahma-muhurta…
Its Always recommended to chant Name of the Lord. Do find below 108 auspicious names of Lord Sri Rama (Sri Rama Ashtottara Shata Namavali. Chanting of these holy names will usher in peace & happiness in your life.…
Gaura Purnima is the auspicious appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (who is also known as Gauranga due to His golden complexion), and this year we are celebrating the 533rd anniversary…
There are nine processes of bhakti — hearing, chanting and so on. One of the processes is atma-nivedanam, submitting one’s self to the Supreme Lord. The exemplary devotee who performed this process and received benediction that even great demigods…
The Bhagavad Gita is an important scripture, which has repeatedly proven its relevance for over 5000 years. It is ancient Indian text that became an important work of Hindu tradition in terms of both literature and…
When we see our artist’s illustration of Lord Varaha, we notice that he is depicted as having two arms, just like His images seen in temples. Therefore, the artist, who works for our Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, inquired from Prabhupada…
Krishna Janmashtami this year is celebrated on 7th September, 2023. Devotees of Lord Krishna celebrate this auspicious festival by keeping fast, night-sankirtans, holding bhakti events & much more. Sri Krishna’s devotees celebrate this day to express their love for Lord…