India
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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