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In Srimad Bhagavatam, it is said:
In the age of Kali, intelligent persons perform congregational chanting to worship the incarnation of Godhead who constantly sings the names of Krishna. Although His complexion is not blackish, He is Krishna Himself. He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons and confidential companions.
(SB 11.5.32)
Lord Chaitanya appeared 5 centuries ago in Navadvip to inaugurate the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. He and His associates performed congregational chanting of the holy names for the benefit of all.
In today’s parikrama we’d be visiting the sacred residences of Srivas Thakur and Sri Murari Gupta, two of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s close associates who resided in Antardvipa.
We come to learn from various authentic sources, Lord Krishna personally made His advent over 500 years ago in a golden complexion to inaugurate this process of congregational chanting as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, in Mayapur, located in Navadvipa, West Bengal.
Sri Navadvipa consists of 9 Islands namely:
Antardvipa
Simantadvipa
Godrumadvipa
Madhyadvipa
Koladvipa
Ritudvipa
Jahnudvipa
Modadrumadvipa
Rudradvipa
Each of these 9 Islands has a high spiritual significance and is imbibed with transcendental qualities. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu used to frequently visit these islands with His associates and encourage the congregational chanting of the holy names of Lord Krishna.
Every year, devotees take pleasure in traversing these islands, visiting various temples along the banks of river Ganga and reminiscing the pastimes of Lord Chaitanya. Particularly during the period of Gaura Purnima, the divine appearance day of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
In this Virtual Parikrama, one can witness the spectacular landscape of Sri Navadvipa Dham, beautiful deities of the Supreme Lord, take part in heart-touching bhajans, and listen to the most unique and confidential pastimes of the Supreme Lord.
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All glories to Sri Navadvipa-dhama!