Śrīla Prabhupāda Vyāsa-pūjā Honoring the Spiritual Master Who Gave the World Kṛṣṇa Vyāsa-pūjā is the sacred day when devotees honor the spiritual master, the transparent representative of Śrīla Vyāsadeva. For members of ISKCON, it is the annual opportunity to express gratitude to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, the Founder-Ācārya who brought the message …
✨ Significance of Rādhāṣṭamī Rādhāṣṭamī is the sacred appearance day of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, the eternal consort of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and the embodiment of His supreme pleasure potency (hlādinī-śakti). Observed on the aṣṭamī tithi (eighth day) of the bright fortnight of Bhādra month, it is celebrated by Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas worldwide with great devotion. While Janmāṣṭamī glorifies …
Who is Lord Gaṇeśa According to Vaiṣṇava Scriptures? In Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava understanding, Lord Gaṇeśa (Gaṇapati, Vighneśvara) is not the Supreme God but a great devotee of Govinda (Kṛṣṇa). He removes obstacles for sincere devotees engaged in worship of the Supreme Lord. Brahma-saṁhitā 5.50 Translation:“I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord. Gaṇeśa, the master of all obstacles, …
Celebrating the Divine Appearance of Lord Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most joyous and spiritually uplifting festivals celebrated worldwide by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). It marks the divine appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna, who descended over 5,000 years ago in Mathura to protect devotees, annihilate evil forces, and re-establish dharma. …
A Devotional Bond Beyond Ties of Blood – ISKCON’s Perspective on the Sacred Festival As the full moon of Shravana Purnima rises, India celebrates Raksha Bandhan, a festival traditionally symbolizing the Divine protection. Within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, the festival takes on deeper spiritual meanings that transcend …
🌸 Jhulan Utsav – The Divine Swing Festival of Radha-Krishna 🌸 Every year, in the auspicious month of Shravan, the air fills with fragrance, the temples come alive with colorful decorations, and the hearts of devotees overflow with loving anticipation. It is the time of Jhulan Yatra – the Swing Festival of Sri Sri Radha …
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On the auspicious full moon day of the month of Shravan (July–August), devotees across the world joyously celebrate the divine appearance of *Lord Balarama, the elder brother and eternal associate of **Lord Krishna. At *ISKCON Raichur, this sacred occasion is marked with devotion, grandeur, and deep spiritual insight. 🌀 Who is Lord Balarama? Lord Balarama …
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The month of Shravana is filled with spiritually rich festivals, and among them, Garuda Panchami and Naga Panchami hold deep scriptural significance. Though they appear to honor opposite personalities—Garuda, the eternal enemy of serpents, and Nagas, the celestial serpents—both days ultimately glorify the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna or Sri Vishnu. Devotional Comparison Aspect Garuda Panchami …
What is Chaturmasya Vrata? Chaturmasya is a Sanskrit term where “Chatur” means four, “Masya” means months, and “Vrata” means austerity or vow. The Chaturmasya Vrata is a sacred observance spanning four holy months, starting the day after Deva Sayana Ekadashi in the Ashada month (June–July) and ending on Uthana Ekadashi in the Kartik month (October–November). …
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Humanity has sought spiritual truth across millennia. Across continents and cultures, diverse civilizations have developed unique religious paths to understand the divine, the soul, morality, and the ultimate goal of life. This blog offers a comparative overview of the 10 most practiced world religions, highlighting their origins, core beliefs, scriptures, and paths to liberation. 📊 …
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