SRI DHAM MAYAPUR

 
A message from H.H. Sacinandana Swami Maharaja: Following the amazing success of the First International Kirtan Mela in Germany, we are happy to announce that the Kirtan Mela will now also come to Sri Dham Mayapur, just before Gaura Purnima -- February 22 - 25. We will again have 12 hours of uninterrupted kirtan for four days, led by the most talented kirtan leaders of our movement.

Throughout these 12 hours the singular focus for all the devotees will be the holy names enriched with 5 minutes brief inspirations by the kirtan leaders. This will help the participants to completely tune in. Imagine how deeply absorbing it will be to sing before the enchanting deities of Sri Sri Panca Tattva.

There is no devotional process in Kali yuga which is as effective and powerful as the congregational chanting with many devotees. In fact, kirtan done with many is creating extraordinary devotional ecstasies and realizations. Especially when performed in Sri Dham Mayapur, love of Godhead is easily obtained by this very process. Just try to envision a large group of international devotees absorbing themselves in kirtan for as many hours as possible, for several days. This is a fulfillment of ancient prophecies and for sure Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu will become so pleased that He will bless the devotees many times over. Maybe He will even appear personally.

Right after the Kirtan Mela, the devotees who will stay on will take these kirtans into the surrounding villages and holy places during the Navadvip Mandal Parikrama.

We are sorry that due to some delays we can announce this historic event only now. Please help us to spread the news amongst the devotees you know. We foresee that many will like to attend and therefore we request you to start with your room reservations as soon as possible. That will help to accommodate you in either the campus or the nearby guesthouses and ashrams around the campus. Please also follow the updates by visiting KirtanMelaMayapur.com
Wishing you all the best and hoping to see you in Sri Dham Mayapur.

H.H. Sacinandana Swami Mharaja, the team and the Mayapur Festival Organization

PS: H.H. Bhaktipurusottama Swami Maharaja just phoned to confirm that the Kirtan Mela will start together with the Inauguration of the Festival in the morning of the 22nd of February 2012. So please arrive on time. We do not want to start the kirtan without you.

You can visit
http://www.kirtanmela.org
for more up to date information.

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With great pleasure, ISKCON Mayapur invites devotees worldwide to celebrate the Gaura Purnima festival 2012 at Sri Dham Mayapur. On 23th of February 2012, the festival inauguration will take place, followed by various festivities, Navadwipa Mandala Parikrama and the grand celebration of Gaura Purnima on 8th March. Please find below the detailed festival schedule. Gaura festival announcements on guest house booking, seva opportunities and more festival information’s will be posted from time to time in our website.



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Prasadam Donation
Event Sponsorship
Deity Dress Sponsorship
Offer a kalash, lamp, or shoes to the Lord

GAURA PURNIMA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
 
10       FEBRUARY    GBC meetings start
12       FEBRUARY    Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura's Appearance
21       FEBRUARY    GBC Meetings conclude
22       FEBRUARY    Devotees arrival
23       FEBRUARY    Festival inauguration
23-25  FEBRUARY    Panca-tattva Abhisheka of the Holy Name, Cultural programs, Sponsored sat-sanga seminars
24       FEBRUARY    Book Distribution Awards, Russian Day
25       FEBRUARY    Parikrama Adhivasa, Congregational Preaching Night
26       FEBRUARY    Navadvipa Mandala parikrama begins
 3        MART    Navadvipa Mandala parikrama ends, Elephant Procession
3-8      MART    Festivities and Cultural Programs
 4        MART    Ekadasi, Sri Radha-Madhava Boat Festival, Immersion of ashes of departed souls
 5        MART    Santipur Festival
 6        MART    Ganga Puja
 7        MART    Ratha Yatra
 8        MART    Gaura Purnima Festival
 9        MART    Jagannath Mishra's Feast
10       MART    Devotees depart

 
Festival Chairmen:
His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Guru Maharaj
jps@pamho.net

H.G. Praghosh Dasa
praghosa.SDG@pamho.net

Festival Coordinator:
H.H. Bhakti Purusottama Swami
bps@pamho.net
Mobile: +91 9434506434
Land: +91 3472 245481

Festival Manager:
Naru Gopal Dasa
naru-gopal.JPS@pamho.net
Mobile: +91 9434055812

Parikrama Manager:
Sankarshan Nitai Dasa
snd@pamho.net
Mobile: +91 9434750730


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