Below is the complete list of important (Hare Krishna) Vaishnav festival dates in Vrindavan for 2024. The dates and timings would be more or less similar in all parts of India but for out-of-India devotees, it is advised to please check with your local temples for exact timings. Hare Krishna! Vaishnav Calendar 2024 January 2024 […]
What is nama-japa and nama-sankirtana? [Confidential]
Chanting the holy names of Lord (or nama) Hare Krishna Hare Krishna | Krishna Krishna Hare Hare | Hare Rama Hare Rama | Rama Rama Hare Hare is done in two ways – Nama Japa and Nama Sankirtana. Nama Japa Nama Japa is a personal remembrance of Divine Lordships on japa-beads. It is a personal seva. It purifies […]
Vrinda Kund
Vrinda Kund is located around 3 km from Nandgaon. It is the village of Vrinda Devi, who is none other than Tulsi Maharani. It is Vrinda Devi who arranges all the passtimes of Radha and Krishna. There is an annual Tulsi Vivah festival celebrated at Vrinda Kund in Kartik every year. Vrinda Devi arranges the asta-kaliya […]
Uddhav Gopi Sanvad – How Uddhav Ji left impersonalist philosphy & surrendered to Radharani & Gopis
The Uddhava Gopi sanvad (conversation) is epitome of conversation where Uddhav Ji, an impersonalist leaves his philosophy and eventually surrenders to feet of Radharani and the Gopis. The pastime goes as follows – Once Krishna was missing Radharani and Gopis very badly so He asked Uddhav Ji, His cousin and a Brahma Gyani, fully realised […]
How did Jiva initially want to enjoy the material world separate from Krishna? Where did Jivatma come from?
A sincere, kripa patra devotee of Divine Couple from UK asked the following questions, to which was just made to compile the answers based on the merciful teachings of our Srila Prabhupada, predecessor Acharyas and Six Goswamis. Here are the questions: How did the jivatma initially want to enjoy the material realm separate from Krishna? […]
Safety Tips, Instructions & Precautions for tourists in Vrindavan
These are important safety tips and instructions that any new devotee or pilgrim visiting Vrindavan must adhere to for their best interests. Mobile Phones: While visiting temples here, make sure to keep a watch on your mobile phone as thousands of smartphones are stolen every day. In Vrindavan, the karmic cycle works extremely fast and […]
Guru Acharya Shishya Parampara
For spiritual perfection, a seeker should take shelter of a bonafide Guru coming in line with authentic Guru Shishya Parampara under any of 4 Sampradayas (Read about Guru Tattva here). The Guru Shishya Parampara in Brahma Madhava Gaudiya Sampradaya Krishna Brahma Narada Vyasa Madhva Muni (Purnaprajna) Padmanabha Narhari Madhava Aksobhya Madhava Aksobhya Jayatirtha Jnanasindhu Dayanidhi Vidyanidhi […]
Mayavada / Advaita / Impersonalist Philosophy | Why bonafide Acharyas are very strongly against Mayavada?
Philosophy of Mayavadis or Impersonalists: Advaita or Kewaladvaita. Advaita is derived from two words ‘A’ (not) and ‘Dwaita’ (two). So, it means not two. They say that there is nothing but only spiritual effulgence (brahman or impersonal formless feature). They follow principle of ‘aham brahasmi’ or I am Brahman, and ‘sarvavam khalvidam brahman’ or all […]
Ter Kadamba
Ter Kadamba is located just 1.5 km from Nandgaon and is a very less visited place that retains the traditional vibe of Vraj Bhumi. It is the place where Krishna calls His 900000 cows by playing His flute. It is also at Ter Kadamba that Srila Rupa Goswami did bhajan (devotional practice) and wrote various […]
Bhandirvan Travel Guide
Bhandirvan is one of 12 forests of Vrindavan. It is at Bhandirvan that Radharani and Krishna got married. Though, the special thing about this marriage is that it was not performed in front of the whole world but it was arranged by yoga-maya potency of Lord. Lord Brahma acted as the priest of the marriage […]