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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Vedānta—literally meaning “the end of the Vedas”—is the philosophical core of Indian spiritual thought. Rooted in the Upaniṣads, Brahma Sūtras, and the Bhagavad Gītā, Vedānta has evolved through the insights of various revered spiritual teachers (ācāryas) who established distinct schools of thought within the tradition. In this guide, we explore six major Vedantic schools, all …
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The legitimacy of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu and ISKCON (as His modern-day expansion) can be rationally and spiritually established using the 7 classical pramāṇas accepted in Vedānta: 🟢 Pratyakṣa (Direct Perception)🟢 Anumāna (Inference)🟢 Śabda (Scriptural Testimony)🟢 Upamāna (Analogy)🟢 Arthāpatti (Postulation)🟢 Anupalabdhi (Non-perception)🟢 Aitihya (Traditional Testimony) This framework is an ideal tool to defend and explain our …
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Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is widely recognized by the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition as the Yuga-avatara of Kali-yuga. He appeared not as a king or a warrior, but as a devotee of Lord Krishna, to demonstrate the most accessible and effective process of devotion in this age: sankirtana — the congregational chanting of the holy names of …
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Celebrating the Divine Journey: Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra Festival Organized by ISKCON Raichur Every year, the streets of Puri and cities around the world come alive with joyous chants, vibrant decorations, and the sound of devotional music as devotees gather to celebrate Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra—the Festival of Chariots. This grand celebration, originating in Jagannatha Puri, Odisha, …
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📅 When & Where 🙏 Historical Significance This festival commemorates the loving pastime of Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami, one of the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan, and celebrates the causeless mercy of Lord Nityananda Prabhu. 📖 The Story 🍚 The Transcendental Feast Two divine preparations made with love: Ingredients Used: Devotees, villagers, cows, and even dogs …
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Sri Narasimha Jayanti is the auspicious appearance day of Lord Narasimha, the half-man, half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narasimha appeared at dusk on the Vaishaka Shukla Chaturdashi. The Supreme Lord appeared as Narasimha to protect His dear devotee Prahlada from the persecutions of his demoniac father, Hiranyakashipu. By performing severe penances, Hiranyakashipu had received …