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By editor - 1.11 2017 When a Kerala Airport Shuts Runway and Halts Flights for God Is there any airport in the world which closes its runway and reschedules flight operations for a centuries-old temple procession to pass? The international airport in Kerala’s capital may be the...Read more...

The Mysterious Sealed Door

Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Palace

Seven sacred rivers of India

By editor - 26.10 2017 Seven sacred rivers of India – What is the spiritual significance ? The seven sacred rivers referred to here are, the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri. Water collected from these seven sacred rivers is put in the...Read more...

7 Most Sacred Rivers of India

Ganga, Jamuna

Celebrating the King of Mountains

By: Mayapur Communications - 25.10 2017 ISKCON Mayapur celebrating Govardhan-puja. hantayam adrir abala hari-dasa-varyo yad rama-krsna-carana-sparasa-pramodah manam tanoti saha-go-ganayos tayor yat paniya-suyavasa-kandara-kanda-mulaih “Of all the devotees, this Govardhana...Read more...

Govardan Hill, Vrindavan - India

The Appearance of Govardhan

Memorable meeting with the President of India

By Vrajendranandan Das, Director National Communications (India) - 24.10 2017 Respected Maharajas and Prabhus, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. By the blessings of Srila Prabhupada and after constant follow ups from our end, HH Gopal Krishna...Read more...

Message of President of India

ISKCON wishes to President of India

Celebrate Diwali in Eternal Vrindavan

By editor - 20.10 2017 How Radha and Krishna celebrate Diwali in Eternal Vrindavan – from Siddha Baba’s Gutika Earlier we shared the Diwali Lila from Shri Radha’ Baba’s book Keli Kunj. The following lila from Siddha Krishnada’s Baba...Read more...

US President Celebrates Diwali

Diwali Forever stamp released

SHELTER OF GOD IN ORISSA

By editor - 20.10 2017 I recently learnt through a first-hand experience how villagers in Orissa, India, are naturally seeking shelter of God and with a little training, God consciousness becomes their second nature. And if God consciousness doesn’t reach them, there are others ready...Read more...

Orissa temples

Rediscovering the Jagannath Sadak

Urja-Vrata

By Vaisesika Dasa - 10.10 2017 Having heard that the Lord gives special consideration to those who reside in the area of Mathura during Kartika, devotees from all over the world are pouring in to Vrndavana Mandala to observe the urja-vrata. Here are some of the benefits of observing Urja-...Read more...

Mathura

The Dham is nirguna

Chidambaram

By editor - 6.10 2017 The traditional name of the temple complex, Chidambaram Tillai Nataraja-koothan Kovil. The mangrove forests houses the ancient Tillai trees (Exocoeria agallocha) surrounding the shrine. This is the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva found in his famous dancing pose with...Read more...

India - Holy places

Ahobilam

Thirumeyyam Sathyamoorthy Perumal Temple

By Sampatkumara Ramanuja Dasan - 6.10 2017 Located 13 Kms south of pudukottai town is the fortified temple of Lord Narayana – The Sathyamoorthy Perumal Temple. The temple is easily approachable from Thirumeyyam Railway Station. The Legend The slaying of Madhu and Kaidabha demons...Read more...

Kancipuram temples

Cambodian Vaishnava History At Angkor Wat

Kartik Month Celebrations in Mayapur

BY: SUBROTO DAS - 5.10 2017 Month Long Kartik celebrations at ISKCON Mayapur The devotees of ISKCON Mayapur have lined up a series of festivals and events to celebrate the month of Kartik. It is mentioned in established scriptures like Purans that the month of Kartik is considered the most...Read more...

Mayapur live

ISKCON Mayapur

Krishna-Balarama Temple - How It All Began

By Narasimha das - 27.9 2017 Srila Prabhupada wanted to feature Krishna and Balarama because the area of Raman Reti where the temple was to stand was where Krishna and Balarama played as cowherd boys with Their friends. Raman Reti means enjoyable sands. There’s a nice park near the...Read more...

Krishna Balaram mandir

The disappearance of A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami

Madurai

By editor - 12.7 2017 One of South India's great temple towns, Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old. Madurai was an important...Read more...

Puri Deities Return Home on Niladri Bije

BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 11.7 2017 Rasagola Bhoga Curtains came down on the nine-day Rath Yatra in Puri, with the Deities returning to THE sanctum sanctorum at Jagannath temple on Thursday, marking Niladri Bije ritual. As last year's Nildari Bije disruption cast a shadow,...Read more...

Puri Deities Ready for Return Journey

Feeling of Loneliness Grips Gundicha Temple

BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 5.7 2017 Conch Blowing Gundicha Temple, which has been abuzz with activity since June 25 Rath Yatra, plunged into loneliness as the sibling Deities left towards Their real abode—Jagannath Temple—on Monday. Gundicha Temple, believed to be the...Read more...

Puri Deities Ready for Return Journey

Puri: Rush Shifts to Gundicha

Puri Deities Ready for Return Journey

BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 4.7 2017 Devotees queuing up at Gundicha Temple A sea of humanity turned up in Puri on Sunday to catch a last glimpse of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra at Gundicha Temple, as the sibling Deities will traverse towards Jagannath Temple...Read more...

Puri Rath Yatra Draws Huge Crowd

Herbal Treatment for Puri Deities

Temple Pujas to be Taxed by Government

By editor - 30.6 2017 Temple Pujas and Archanas to be Taxed by Government. What About Churches and Mosques? The following article by G.S. Radhakrishna highlights the fact that the central government will begin taxing all temples in the country on things such as pujas, archanas, prasadam,...Read more...

Why do we do Pradakshina or Parikrama?

Gotras: A Simple Explanation

The Mysterious Sealed Door

Posted by Ancient Code - 29.6 2017 The Mysterious Sealed Door of the Ancient Padmanabhaswamy Temple The mysterious door of the ancient Padmanabhaswamy temple is protected by two massive cobras painted on it and has no bolts, latches or any other means of entry. It is said to house...Read more...

Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasure

Pictures of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasure

Puri Rath Yatra Draws Huge Crowd

BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 28.6 2017 Lord Jagannath's Ratha Yatra [ Photo: Sampradaya Sun ] Call it God's grace that the sun did not blaze, nor the clouds burst. Greeted by a million cheers, enamoured by serenading pilgrims and flanked by a posse of police personnel...Read more...

Social Media Bridges Gap during Rath Yatra

BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 28.6 2017 The Deities were so far, yet looked so near. Thanks to technological innovation, devotees resorted to live streaming of the car festival on social networking sites, bridging the gap between them and their near and dear in far off places. Even though...Read more...

Jaganath Puri Ratha Yatra

By editor - 27.6 2017 The temple town is packed, as neither a downpour on Saturday nor a heavy rain forecast for the next few days stopped devotees from reaching the hallowed place to watch the nine-day car festival, starting Sunday. The 3-km-long Grand Road, where the three colourful...Read more...

Ratha Yatra in Puri

Making of the Rath Yatra Chariots in Jaganath Puri

Herbal Treatment for Puri Deities

BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 26.6 2017 Ayurveda might have been overshadowed by modern medicines, but the ancient method of treatment still has its firm roots in Jagannath culture. On Tuesday, the Deities were given herbal treatment to recuperate from illness they suffered post-...Read more...

Lord Jagannatha

Krishna The God of Varieties

Rath Yatra Campaign

BY: SUN STAFF CORRESPONDENT - 26.6 2017 Rath Yatra Campaign on Social Media Gains Momentum Carpenters busy making chariots As Rath Yatra draws near, tour operators have taken to the social networking sites to woo as many pilgrims as possible from across the country and abroad to Puri for...Read more...

Making of the Rath Yatra Chariots in Jaganath Puri

Snana Yatra Performed Under 'Third Eye'

Liquor shops in Govardhan Parikrama

By editor - 21.6 2017 Devotees on Govardhan Parikrama For many, it is a matter of great shame that the government of this fine country allows and even promotes alcohol shops in holy places. One such place is the holy Govardhan Hill, where alcohol shops can be found in the lanes adjoining...Read more...

Rules for Govardhan Parikrama

Govardhana parikrama

“JYOTISAR”, KURUKSHETRA

By editor - 13.6 2017 The Exact Spot where Lord Sri Krishna spoke SRIMAD BHAGAVAD-GITA to Arjuna KURUKSHETRA: Kurukshetra the holy pilgrimage in which 360 places of pilgrimage related to the Mahabharata can be seen. It is one of those holy towns that have borne the...Read more...

Banyan at Jyotisar to get a new life

Jyotisar - Journey to Kurukshetra

Radharamanji gives darshan in “Pushpa Vrishti Kunj”

By Geeta Chandran - 13.6 2017 Vrindavan’s beloved Shri Radharamanji gave His amazing darshan on Saturday in His “puspha vrishti nikunj.” On the occasion, nritya seva was offered by the star Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer and Carnatic vocalist, ...Read more...

Radharaman Mandir - Vrindavan

Vrindavan Darshan: Sri Radharaman Temple

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