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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...