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The Glories of West Bengal - Kalna, Part Two

By editor - 16.11 2016 The Ganges at Kalna A serial presentation of West Bengal kshetras, and the tirthas associated with Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His parishad associates. The ancient town of Kalna, West Bengal is one of the topmost Gaudiya Vaisnava kshetras, being home to Lord...Read more...

The Glories of West Bengal

Kalna - Ananta Vasudev mandir

Vrindavan Research Institute

BY: KRISHNA DASA - 16.11 2016 No Research at the Vrindavan Research Institute Thousands of devotees visit the ISKCON temple in Vrindavan every day, but out of them, very few even notice a large gate just a few metres away with the name "Vrindavan Research Institute" written on...Read more...

Foundation of Vrindavan Chandrodaya

By editor - 14.11 2016 Foundation of Vrindavan Chandrodaya to be stronger than Burj Khalifa Vrindavan Chandrodaya temple is set to have a stronger foundation than that of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at 830 metres. The temple is the world’s tallest temple...Read more...

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir website

Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir

The Glories of West Bengal

By editor - 14.11 2016 Temple Complex – Kalna, West Bengal A serial presentation of West Bengal kshetras, and the tirthas associated with Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His parishad associates. We are pleased to begin a new series today – one that we hope will continue for many...Read more...

Bengal Milk Sweets

My photos from West Bengal

Pancharama Kshetras of Tarakasura

By Vanaja Teegavarapu - 13.11 2016 Pancharama kshetras are five (pancha) Shiva Linga Kshetras situated in the present day Andhra Pradesh. These kshetras are also called “Aramas” (places), hence the name “Pancharamalu”. The significance of these temples is that...Read more...

Holy places in India

My photos from Nepal

Living Siddhas of India

By Jahnava Nitai Das - 10.11 2016 Living Siddhas of India: A Visit to Nityananda Baba of Odisha A visit to the ashram of Nityananda Baba in Odisha. A very interesting sadhu with much mystic insight. He is accomplished in many forms of esoteric inner yogic sadhana and spends most of...Read more...

A Tribute to Dwaraka

By editor - 5.11 2016 Epics such as Mahabharata have often been described as myths. Dwaraka was submerged by the sea right after the death of Lord Krishna. This was regarded as a grandiose metaphor, part of a story filled with great myths. In the early eighties an important archaeological site...Read more...

Prayag Kalpvaas

By editor - 4.11 2016 Kalpvaas has a special significance in Prayag. It holds special significance in the month of Magh, and it lasts from the 11th day of the month of Paush till the 12th day of the month of Magh. Kalpavas is marked by patience, non-violence and devotion, and meals...Read more...

Varanasi

ISKCON Varanasi

Prayag Pilgrimages

By editor - 2.11 2016 The area of Prayag is known as the land of Prajapati. From Prayag to Pratishthanpur till the limits of Jhusi, this is said to be the land of serpents, from Vasuki, Kambal and Ashwatar, linked to Nag-bhumi or Sheshnag. This region is said to be spread over 20 kos...Read more...

108 Divya Kshetrams

By editor - 1.11 2016 Introduction: This special edition of Templenet features the 108 temples and celestial Abodes of Vishnu revered in the tamil hymns of the Alwars, of the 1st millennium CE. The Alwars: Sri Vaishnavism is one of the pre-eminent traditions of...Read more...

Holy places in India

India - Holy places

Tirth Purohit and Prayagwal, Part Two

By editor - 31.10 2016 Ardh and Kumbh Mela Pandas (here and below) An exploration of the Kumbha and Ardh Melas. Mr. Skinner, an English traveler, has written this about the Prayagwal and the mela in 1826 A.D.: "This was a religious fair that congregated at the confluence of two...Read more...

Ardh and Kumbh Mela - Part 1

Haridwar

Ardh and Kumbh Mela

By editor - 29.10 2016 Ardh and Kumbh Mela Pandas (here and below) An exploration of the Kumbha and Ardh Melas. Thirthraj is famous in the history of Prayag and also has an ancient relationship with the citizens of Prayag. Prayagwal is the name for a brahmin of high society, including...Read more...

7 Most Sacred Rivers of India

Yogis and Sadhus of the Kumbh Mela Festival

Creation of Ajanta and Ellora

Pan V. Ranade Edited by Carla Geerdes - 28.10 2016 Creation of Ajanta and Ellora: Cultural Canvas of Saint It is proposed to present in this script a monumental memoir on the Aesthetics of rock-cut architectonics of the world famous Kailasa cave at Ellora. Rock-cut aesthetics...Read more...

Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra

Ajanta, Ellora Buddhistic cave

Gopal Jiu Temple at Gadeigiri

By editor - 28.10 2016 SRI GOPAL JIU TEMPLE at Gadeigiri, Orissa kasturi-tilakam lalata-patale vaksah-sthale kaustubham nasagre vara-mauktikam kara-tale venuh kare kankanam sarvange hari-candanam su-lalitam kanthe ca...Read more...

ISKCON Gadeigiri GopalJiu

ISKCON Gadeigiri, Orissa

Vrindavan, Vrindavan, Vrindavan

By editor - 28.10 2016 Meditating on the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Muralimanohara, placing myself at the dust of Lord Caitanya’s feet, and respectfully offering obeisances to the great devotees of the Lord, who are so many oceans of transcendental virtue, I shall now happily begin to...Read more...

My photos from Vraja and Vrindavan

A Russian expedition to Vrindavana

Badrinath

By editor - 26.10 2016 Considered as one of the most sacred centres of pilgrimage, Badrinath is situated in the Tehri-Garhwal hill tracks (Uttarakhand) at the height of 10,248 feet above sea level. The sanctum here houses Lord Badri Narayan, Kuber ( God of wealth), Narad Rishi, Uthavar,...Read more...

Badrinath - Temple in Himalayas

Rare Pictures of Sri Veena Baba of Badrinath

Ayodhya and the Research

By N.S. Rajaram - 23.10 2016 Ayodhya and the Research on the Temple of Lord Rama This page offers some of the latest developments regarding the archeological research on the ancient temple of Lord Rama at His birthplace at Ayodhya. 1. WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AYODHYA...Read more...

All about Ayodhya

Ramayana museum in Ayodhya

Kartik in Vrndavana

By Mahadevi dasi - 16.10 2016 1st day of Kartik in Vrndavana, May I be of any service? The Vaishnava observance of Damodara Utsav seva during Kartika (Damodar mase) [Srimad Bhagavatam 10:9:1-2 txt] : Sri Sukadeva Gosvami continued: One day when Mother Yasoda saw that all the maidservants...Read more...

How To Become Immortal

By Saurabh Krishna Das - 13.10 2016 “How To Become Immortal” – Preaching Program In Bhopal On the 6th day of the September month 2016, His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaj arrived in Bhopal. There was a program organized in the central hall of a reputed hotel of...Read more...

Takshashila – Worlds oldest University

By editor - 12.10 2016 India has a long and venerable history in the field of higher education. In ancient times, the country was known to have been home to the oldest formal universities in the world. More than 2700 years back a huge university existed in the ancient India where...Read more...

Monkey menace in Braj

By editor - 12.10 2016 Monkey menace in Braj, several lives affected Many areas in the city are affected by the monkeys as everyday 5-6 people get injured by them. But despite the repeated complaints, city administration hasn’t taken any step to cater to this problem...Read more...

My photos from Vraja and Vrindavan

Advent of Kali Yuga

‘Special’ properties of Ganga

By editor - 24.9 2016 New study to probe ‘special’ properties of Ganga With the NDA government’s support, a group of scientists is now comparing the Ganga water with that of Narmada and Yamuna rivers to find out if the Ganga contains anything special. The...Read more...

Festivities at ISKCON Manipur

By Bhakta Bhusan - 24.9 2016 A month of festivities at ISKCON Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Shri Gaikhangam inaugurated Sri Sri Krishna Janmastami Celebration 2016 at ISKCON Manipur Sri Sri Radhakrishnachandra Manimandir as Chief Guest, Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam...Read more...

Achintya Youth Festival 2016

Radha Krsnacandra - ISKCON temple

Steps in Jagannath Temple

By Prabhat Kumar Nanda for Orissa Review - 21.9 2016 The Importance of Twenty-Two Steps in Jagannath Temple Twenty two steps popularly known as 'Baaishe Pahaach', made of stone, are existing inside the Jagannath temple complex. Such steps are available at the Lion's gate...Read more...

Understanding The Return Ratha-yatra

The Temple of Jagannath - history

Krishna deity is guarded well

By editor - 16.9 2016 Authorities ensure Rs 2,500 crore Krishna deity is guarded well A gold deity of Lord Krishna at the Baba Bansidhar temple in Garhwa district. Ranchi: If little Krishna stole butter as a child, this deity of the lord risks the danger of theft. For...Read more...

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