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A Divine Feast: The Delightful Story of Panihati Chida-dahi Festival

The Panihati Chida-dahi festival is a joyful celebration unique to the followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya. It originated around...

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Lord Narasimha: The Protector of the Devotees

Explore the purpose and activities of the half-lion, half-man incarnation of the Supreme Lord The Supreme Lord Krishna incarnates in...

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Seven less known facts about Akshaya Tritiya

While some facts about Akshaya Tritiya and its significance are well known to all, there are a few more that are least heard of. What is...

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Ugadi – Ring in Joy this New Year

Ugadi or Yugadi is a festival celebrated to mark the beginning of the New Year in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and...

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Lord Krishna Wanted Srila Prabhupada to Become Vishwa Guru

Explore how Lord Krishna’s divine guidance inspired Srila Prabhupada to emerge as the Vishwa Guru, spreading spiritual wisdom and...

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Lord Chaitanya – The Unparalleled Social Reformer

During the period between the 15th and 17th centuries, the bhakti movement in India reached its zenith, sweeping over east and north India....

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Maha Shivaratri – Blessed Night of Lord Shiva

Shiva-ratri means the night of Lord Shiva. In the Vedic month of Phalgun (February-March) there is a Maha Shivaratri. The ceremony takes...

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Down memory lane – ISKCON Bangalore’s Ratha Yatra

I vividly remember the first Ratha Yatra of ISKCON Bangalore temple which was held on a Friday in December 1985, after it started...

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Makar Sankranti – Celebrations, Uttarayan

Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals of India. This is also regarded as the beginning of an auspicious phase which marks...

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How to Celebrate Sri Vaikuntha Ekadashi?

Sri Vaikuntha Ekadashi commemorates the attainment of Vaikuntha, the spiritual kingdom of Lord Vishnu, by His great devotee, Sri Nammalwar....

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Govardhan Hill: Lord Krishna’s Divine Umbrella in Vrindavan

On the auspicious occasion of Govardhan Puja, let us learn about Lord Krishna’s lila of lifting Govardhan Hill and the timeless lessons...

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Diwali: Lighting the Path to Spiritual Enlightenment

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrates rich traditions and the divine pastimes of the Supreme Lord, dispelling ignorance and spreading...