St. Augustine to Celebrate Rathayatra
by Nartaka Gopala dasi
Posted March 14, 2010
Please join us for the fifth annual Rathayatra in St. Augustine, Florida, on Saturday, March 20.
St. Augustine was founded shortly after Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon sighted the mainland of North America, naming it "La Florida," Land of Flowers. At about the same time, Lord Caitanya was in another part of the world inaugurating the sankirtan movement. Lord Caitanya predicted that the chanting of the holy names of Lord Krishna would spread to "every town and village," and now we are seeing that prediction fulfilled. St. Augustine hosts more than five million tourists each year, and now these tourists will be blessed by Lord Caitanya's prediction as they witness the fifth annual Festival of the Chariots and Rathayatra in that historic city.
The procession route is about a mile long and can be easily walked by all age groups. It begins at 11 a.m. at the main Plaza (St. George Street and Cathedral) and will travel down Cordova, Orange, Castillo, St. Francis, back to Cordova and King Street and end at the Plaza. The parade will move in a leisurely fashion, stopping here and there along the route, giving way to song and dance. Following the procession, there will be family-friendly activities at the compound, lots of entertainment: Indian dance, music, singing, arts, and books. The big draw is a delicious vegetarian feast, free to all.
Eight Ratha Yatras are held yearly in the state of Florida: Miami, Jacksonville Beach, Tallahassee, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Daytona Beach and St. Augustine. This St.Augustine festival is sponsored by ISKCON of Alachua..
All devotees are invited to come, and a bus will be arranged for transportation. We are seeking sponsors for flowers, prasadam and devotee transportation. For more info contact Bhadra das at 352-316-4560 or bhadradas@gmail.com; or Dharmaraja das at 386-462-9660. If anyone wants to perform on the stage, contact Gaura Shakti das at 352-213-5550.
Kuli Mela 2010 - New Mayapura France
by Kuli Mela Organizers
Posted March 8, 2010
The Organizing Team for Kuli Mela 2010 - New Mayapur France is happy to officially announce the dates and place for this second European reunion, after the first successful gathering which took place in Radhadesh, Belgium in 2008.
This Kulimela will start on Wednesday, the 4th of August, arrival day, through Monday, the 9th of August 2010, departure day. The event shall take place in the special surroundings of New Mayapur, France, a community set around a historic castle on a site spreading over 80 hectares. In this place that Srila Prabhupada destined to self sufficiency and simple living, it seemed obvious to choose these values as symbols. Which is why the theme of the event will be: Ecology!
This gathering invites a great number of Gurukulis and Vaishnavas of all generations to a 6 day festival where seminars, workshops and conferences will be held to encourage encounters and reunions as well as discover the links that bring us together and share our experiences in an atmosphere of inspiration...
An "Open House" day in the spirit of the festival "L'Inde dans l'Indre" will be held on Sunday 8th August for neighbouring people to discover our movement in positive and summery circumstances in which they will attend the shows, walk around the "mini market," and listen to bhajans and kirtans in the temple.
The achievement of this special event requires subsequent funds for the rental of the circus and other canvas tents for the shows and activities, shower and "dry toilet" settings to receive participants on the campsite arranged for the occasion, the rental of a sound system, as well as, of course, cooking up memorable feasts for all!
So we are appealing to your generosity to help the successful outcome of this project, by asking for a financial participation of your own choice. We thank you in advance.
Jai Shree Radhe!
The Organizing Team for Kulimela 2010 - New Mayapur France
General email: contact@francekulimela.com
Main website: www.francekulimela.com
Facebook page: Click Here
LET'S BE THE CHANGE WE WANT IN THE WORLD!
JAI SHREE SHREE RADHA GOVINDA MADHAVA!
Gaura Purnima in Second Life
by Satya devi dasi
Posted February 27, 2010
Don’t have plans for Gaura Purnima, don’t live near a Temple, or just curious? Come visit Bhaktiville in Second Life and celebrate the opening of the new Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple. Second Life is an online, virtual reality community where many devotees have temples. (To find out more about Second Life: secondlife.com/whatis/) We’re at Archers 186, 229, 33, or search in Events for Krishna. Come visit Bhaktiville and join the celebration!
Our schedule for Gaura Purnima is as follows (all times are Pacific Standard Time):
10 am: Fireworks and official opening ceremonies, Arati and Deity Flower Shower
11 am: Fireworks and lecture and greetings from Bhaktiville’s residents: Bhakti Thor, Bhakti Mimulus, and Dasi Lane
12 am: Fireworks and Virtual Prasadam at the Greenhouse Cafe, followed by tour of the grounds.
Program will be repeated again at 3 pm
3 pm: Fireworks and opening ceremonies, Arati and Deity Flower Shower
4 pm: Fireworks and lecture and greetings from Bhaktiville’s residents: Bhakti Thor, Bhakti Mimulus, and Dasi Lane
5 pm: Fireworks and Virtual Prasadam at the Greenhouse Cafe, followed by tour of the grounds.
Bhaktiville is always open and we have created it for the pleasure of the devotees. We have many things for your spiritual enjoyment.
Sri Sri Radha Krsna are available for darshan any time of the day or night.
Offer your obeisances or a flower to the Deities.
Sit in the temple or Prabhupada’s garden and chant japa.
Find the hidden grotto for meditation.
Sit by the ocean and read Srila Prabhupada’s books.
Sit on the pier by the ocean and watch videos or pick up some free gifts from the vendor.
Go to the Greenhouse Cafe—a relaxing atmosphere where virtual prasadam is served daily. Check out the cookbook for vegetarian recipes.
We have many animals in Bhaktiville—sheep, birds, our cows wander and float around, and our cat Kesava is very friendly.
Look forward to seeing you there! Contact satyadevidasi@yahoo.com for more information. Hare Krishna!
Hawaii Rathayatra Announcement
by Vishaka devi dasi
Posted December 18, 2009
Once again — on Monday, January 18, 2010 — it is time for our annual Hawai‘i Rathayatra. On behalf of the New Navadvipa community I would like to extend a welcome to everyone to come and join us for this most auspicious and fun festival when Sri Jagannatha, along with Sri Baladeva and Subhadra Devi shower Their mercies upon people who have come from all over the world to the streets of Waikiki.
As is traditional for the New Navadvipa Temple, we are part of the Martin Luther King Day parade. The parade starts at 9 a.m. from Magic Island and proceeds towards Kapi‘olani Park, where we will have kirtans, booths and prasadam.
Please come join us to make this festival even more joyous. We do have accommodations and prasadam available for a very nominal fee at the temple. Also, there are hotels within walking distance to the Rathayatra site at a great rate. For more info on accommodations and transportation, please give a call at 808-295-3106 or email at vishaka_devi108@hotmail.com
Deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladeva and Subhadra Devi at New Navadvipa.
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Jayapataka Swami Vyasa Puja in LA
by Jagannivas Torres
Posted March 17, 2010
On March 26-27, for the first time ever, His Holiness Jayapataka Swami will be attending the celebration of his Vyasa Puja Celebration in the West. This is a great opportunity to honor a wonderful devotee personally. For any and all devotees who have wanted to celebrate with him in the past, but couldn’t make it to India, here is your chance, it probably won’t happen again.
The Vyasa Puja Festival Team is organizing the event and is inviting all disciples and well-wishers to attend and to register as soon as possible. By registering you will obtain your free prasadam coupons and the schedule of event. This will also allow us to get a rounded number of attendees. Please fill it all out and send it to: vyasapujajps@gmail.com
Gaura Purnima at the Manor
by Parasuram das
Posted March 13, 2010
Gaura Purnima Festival at Bhaktivedanta Manor included a stage program. This year the Gurukulis organised the festival themselves, Jahnavi and Markandaya were the main inspiration. They performed two wonderful devotional dramas. "Lord Caitanya meets Chand kasi" and "Nimai's adventures".
Seeing all these young kids growing up and getting it together makes me feel old. So we decided to put a drama together which involved rapping and break dancing, just to show that we were not all 'old fogies'. Check out the video: Click Here
This story unfolds as 'clever Trevor' finds a leprechaun and demands his crock of gold. Needless to say, Trevor's plans don't work out. The actors involved in the video are Japa yagna das, Bhakta Michi, and Parasuram das.
Happy Gaura Purnima!
by Chakra staff
Posted February 28, 2010
Click Here For Live Webcam
24 Hour Kirtana
by Radhika dd
Posted January 11, 2010
Dear Devotees, Yoga Enthusiasts, & Spiritual Seekers,
We cordially invite everyone to attend a
festive and exciting 24 hour Kirtana in New Goloka!
Come one come all, everyone is welcome!
The kirtana begins January 30th, 2010 at 8 a.m.
Location:
New Goloka Temple
1032 Dimmocks Mill Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Information is also available at NewGoloka.com
We still need devotees to fill several one hour kirtana slots. We are also hoping for one or two expert kirtana leaders to be featured at the event. Please feel free to sign up by contacting Radhika dd, lita9139@yahoo.com, 305-282-8496.
You can also contact Radhika for lodging arrangements. We are hoping for this to be a well attended event, please post the flyers in your temple, local yoga centers, etc. and feel free to invite friends and family.
A Prasadam breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at the temple on Saturday the 30th as well as breakfast the following Sunday morning. Devotees are welcome to stay for the regular scheduled Sunday program beginning at 4:00 pm. Prasadam is served afterward at 5:30pm.
Thank you so much and we hope you will join us in chanting the Holy Names!
Your Servant,
Radhika dd
Invitation to Ludhiana Ratha Yatra
by Bhakta Kaplish
Posted November 17, 2009
With the mercy of Lord Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra and with
special blessings of Srila Prabhupada and His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami
Maharaja, we feel great pleasure to announce the date of the historic Lord
Jagannath Ratha Yatra (Festival of Chariot) in Ludhiana. This year Ludhiana
Ratha Yatra will be held on 19th December 2009 (Saturday). Next day on 20th
December, 2009 there will be Hare Krsna Mahotsav. Detailed schedule will be
sent later. Please make note of this important event.
Kindly advertise this festival date on your temple's notice boards and
inform your local temple, congregation members, devotee community, and
Nama-Hatta groups.
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