Contents: [Jan-Feb.] — Sivaratri, Appearance Bhaktisiddhanta, Nityananda Trayodasi, Kirtan Hall Artistry, Visits of BV Narasingha & Guru Prasad Svami, Vasanta-pancami, Publication of Prakrta-rasa Aranya Chedini, Kumbha Mela on New Zealand TV.

See Events Index below for more events from 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 & 2000.

February 2004

Maha-Sivaratri
The devotees of Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha observed Maha-Sivaratri in a simple fashion on February 19th. In the evening arati was offered to Gopesvara Mahadeva and B.V. Giri Maharaja spoke on the personality of Lord Siva, the great devotee of Krsna and the role that he plays in the Lord's pastimes.

Gopesvara was decorated with many garlands and bilva-leaves and the maha-prasadam of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava was offered to him and honored by the asrama devotees.

Appearance of Prabhupada Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura
The Appearance of Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura was observed at Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha on 11th February.

Puspanjali and arati were offered in the morning to Srila Sarasvati Thakura followed by a class given by the matha sannyasis. Srila Visnu Maharaja spoke from Srila Bhakti Pramoda Puri Maharaja's 'Of Love And Separation' and read about various pastimes in the life of Srila Sarasvati Thakura. B.V. Giri Maharaja read Srila Sarasvati Thakura's 'Upadesavali - a collection of his various instructions to his disciples. The devotees also glorified Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada by singing Srila Prabhupada-vandana, Sri Srila Prabhupada-pada-padma Stavaka and Ohe Vaisnava Thakura. At midday there was a feast which was honored by all the residents of the asrama.

Sri Nityananda-trayodasi
Devotees at Govindaji Gardens celebrated the auspicious appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu on Wednesday 4th February. A painting of Lord Nityananda was placed on the Vyasasana and decorated with garlands before the devotees sang bhajanas in praise of Lord Nityananda. Then some of the sannyasis that were present spoke on Nityananda-tattva.

Srila Visnu Maharaja spoke first on the special mercy of Lord Nityananda and the merciful qualities of the great devotees of the Lord. Sripada Bhakti Ananda Avadhuta Maharaja also spoke on the merciful aspect of Sri Nityanananda Prabhu and His deliverance of Jagai and Madhai. Sripada Bhakti Vijaya Narasimha Maharaja recited and explained some of the verses from Srila Sridhara Maharaja's Sanskrit composition 'Nityananda Dvadasakam'.

At midday there was an excellent feast and all the devotees and the many guests that attended felt great joy honoring the remnants of Sri Nityananda Prabhu.

Decoration of Kirtana Hall
For the last month H.H. Bhakti Ananda Avadhuta Maharaja has been spending many hours decorating the kirtana hall at Govindaji Gardens. He was also assisted by visiting devotees such as Gaura Govinda Prabhu and Drdha-vrata Dasa. Now, the kirtana hall is resplendent with large paintings of peacocks all around. Maharaja's next project will be the decoration of Srila Prabhupada's puspa-samadhi and Lord Narasimha's temple.

Visit by Sripada B.V. Narasimha Maharaja and Observance of Sri Varaha-dvadasi
Sripada Bhakti Vijaya Narasimha Maharaja, a disciple of Om Visnupada Sri Srimad Bhakti Pramoda Puri Gosvami Maharaja, visited Govindaji Gardens on 2nd February. Maharaja kindly helped with some research and translation work from Bengali into English during his stay.

The asrama devotees requested Maharaja to give class on the holy occasion of Sri Varaha-dvadasi, the appearance day of Varahadeva. Maharaja read from the 5th Canto of Bhagavatam and explained the commentaries of different acaryas on the prayers of Bhumi-devi to Lord Varaha. He also spoke extensively on the contribution of Srila Prabhupada Sarasvati Thakura and Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura to Gaudiya Vaisnavism.

Sripada Guru Prasada Swami Visits Govindaji Gardens
H.H. Guru Prasada Swami Maharaja visited Govindaji Gardens on Saturday 31st January and stayed for three days. While at the asrama Maharaja engaged in many nice philosophical discussions with the devotees. On Sunday morning Maharaja gave class and spoke about humility and cooperation between Vaisnavas. He said that we should have the humility to accept that we are wrong and even if we belong to a large organization, we should accept correction from any Vaisnava who actually understands the truth.

During his stay, Maharaja also visited Melkote, the famous holy tirtha associated with Sri Ramanujacarya.

January 2004

Vasanta Pancami
Vasanta-pancami is the first day of Spring and in Govindaji Gardens, the mango buds are blossoming in profusion and new flowers are blooming. To celebrate this event, it is the tradition that Deities in Vrndavana are dressed in yellow and decorated with many flowers, green leaves and new shoots.

The pujaris dressed Sri Sri Radha-Madhava in a gorgeous yellow outfit and decorated Them with many garlands which were made by the asrama devotees. At noon, Their Lordships were offered a wonderful feast which was honored by all the devotees.

Vasanta-pancami is also the holy appearance day of Srimati Visnupriya Thakurani, Sri Pundarika Vidyanidhi, Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami, Srila Raghunandana Thakura, and it is the disappearance of Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura.

"Prakrta Rasa Aranya Chedini" Book Release
Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha is pleased to announce the release of a new book, "Prakrta Rasa Aranya Chedini" by Swami B. G. Nasasingha. This publication is a thought provoking book and promises to be of interest to the devotional community. "Prakrta Rasa Aranya Chedini" is available from select bookstores in Vrndavan, India, online from Mandala Publishing and also from the devotees of Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha as they travel in various parts of the world.

Kumbha Mela Documentary on New Zealand TV
For those devotees living in New Zealand, DevaVision Production’s documentary film “Kumbha Mela – the World’s Largest Act of Faith” was screened on Triangle TV on Sunday 4th January at 1:30 pm.

This documentary is available on video cassette and DVD from Mandala Publishing (www.mandala.org). To learn more about the history of this most extraordinary festival, read the companion book, Kumbha Mela, also available online from Mandala.

Events Index by year — from latest to earliest.

2009  Karttika in Vrndavana - 2009,  Bhagavad Gita Widget & Guardian of Devotion Widget,  Radhastami & Vyasa Puja of Swami Narasingha - Kaliya-mardana Krsna Ashram - 2009,   Radhastami & Vyasa Puja of Swami Narasingha - Govindaji Gardens Ashram - 2009,   Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja Observance 2009,   Janmastami – Mexico 2009,   Janmastami – Govindaji Gardens 2009

2008

2008  [August] — New Books Published, Appearance of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Appearance of Srila B.G. Narasingha Maharaja, Janmasthami Celebrations 2008: Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha and Kaliya-Mardhana Krsna Ashram.

2008  [April - June] — Narasinghadeva's Appearance Day Festival, Candana Yatra

2008  [January - March ] — Gaura Purnima at Govindaji Gardens, Gaura Purnima at Kaliya-Mardhana-Krsna Ashram, Sivaratri, Nityananda Prabhu's Appearance, Vasant Pancami

2007

2007  [October - December] — Srila Prabhupada Tirubhava , Karttika in Vrndavan at Radha Damodar, Chief Minister Visits , Govardhana Puja, Sridhara Maharaja Appearance, Kartikka Masa,  The Philosophy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

2007  [June-September] — Radhasthami, Vyasa Puja Srila Prabhupada, Vyasa Puja Srila B.G. Narasingha Maharaja, Janmasthami 2007, Renovation of Srila Rupa Goswami Prabhu's samadhi finished,  Bhajan Kutira Renovation started.

2007  [March-May] — Sri Narasimha-caturdasi, Chandan Yatra, Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi Reconstruction Progresses, Italy Center Opens [Srila Prabhupada Seva Ashram], Gaura Purnima observed at Govindaji Gardens.

2007  [February] — Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi Reconstruction in Progress, Prabhupada Returns to his Rooms at Radha Damodara Temple, Bhumi Puja at Srila Rupa Goswami's Samadhi.

2007  [January] — Appearance of Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada, visit of Jayadvaita Swami, Visit by Sripada BB Bodhayana Maharaja, Appearance of Lord Nityananda, Marriage of Drdha Vrata and Gandarvika, Vasant Pancami, Visit of Guru Prasad Maharaja.

2006

2006  [October-December] — Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Disappearace, Srila Prabhupada Disappearace, Govardhana Puja, Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Gosvami Appearance.

2006  [August-September] — Srila Bhakti Promoda Puri Gosvami Appearance, Radhasthami, Visiting Friends in Europe and the USA, 60th Appearance of Swami BG Narasingha, Vyasa Puja of Srila Prabhupada, Janmasthami 2006.

2006  [May-July] — Wedding of Sri Gopal Dasa and Anuradha Devi Dasi, Candana-yatra

2006  [January-April] — Hare Krsna Ashrama Inauguration Festival (Mulki), Gaura Purnima Celebration, Vasant Pancami Observance, New DVD Film Biography of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, Installation of Kaliya Mardana Krsna Deity, Visit by Sri Nandanandana, Guru Prasad Swami and Swami B B Bodhayana.

2005

2005  [August-Dec.] — Visit of Paramadvaiti Maharaja, Anniversary of Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha, Karttika, Govardhana Puja, Srila Prabhupada Disappearance, Appearance of Bhaktivinoda, Radhasthami, Reprinting of Follow the Angels and In Search of the Ultimate goal of Life, Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja, Srila Narasingha Maharaja Vyasa Puja, New Video: Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Biography: The Universal Teacher, New book by Srila Sridhara Maharaja entitled Encounters With Divinity, Sri Krsna Janmastami Mahotsava.  

2005  [May - July] — Jagannatha Ratha-yatra, Appearance of Lord Narasinghadeva, Candana-yatra, Appearance of Srila Gadadhara Pandita Gosvami.  

2005  [March-April] — Filming for Srila Bhaktisiddhanta video, Gaura Purnima Festival, Maha-Sivaratri, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Appearance.

2005 - 1  [Jan-Feb.] — Nityananda Trayodasi, Vasanta-pancami, Installation of Lord Jagannatha and Gaura-Gadadhara, Ashrama Publications & Videos, Kaliya-Mardana Krsna Asrama, Kannada Songbook Printed.

2004

2004  [Nov. - Dec.] — Disappearance Bhaktisiddhanta, Ten Year Ashrama Anniversary, Disappearance Srila B P Puri Gosvami, Disappearance Gaurakisora, Disappearance Srila Prabhupada, Karttika Masa, Govardhana Puja, Srila Sridhara Maharaja Appearance, B B Visnu Appearance.

2004 - 4  [Sept. - Oct.] — Appearance Day of Srila B P Puri Gosvami, Evolution of Theism reprinted, Sannyasa of Srila Prabhupada, Appearance of Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Radhasthami, Srila B G Narasingha Appearance, Srila Prabhupada Appearance, Janmasthami.

2004 - 3   [April cont.-August] — Visit of Vijayashankar MP, Visit of Dr Rajaram, Painting of Narasinghadeva's temple, Himalayan Pilgrimage video, Library & Devavision Studio opening.

2004 - 2   [March-April] — Narasingha Caturdasi, Candana Yatra, Deities of sannyasis, new Goshalla, Gaura Purnima, Salagrama-hara, Srila Prabhupada Samadhi painting.

2004 - 1  [Jan-Feb.] — Sivaratri, Appearance Bhaktisiddhanta, Nityananda Trayodasi, Kirtan Hall Artistry, Visits of BV Narasingha & Guru Prasad Svami, Vasanta-pancami, Publication of Prakrta-rasa Aranya Chedini, Kumbha Mela on New Zealand TV.

2003

2003 [Sept - Dec.] — Tirobhava of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta, Foundation of Library & Multimedia Studio, Yoga-Narasimha Tilaka, Video Darshan of Yoga-Narasingha, Installation of Sri Sri Laksmi-Narasingha, Srila Prabhupada's Tirobhava, Karttika, Govardana Puja, Avirbhava of Srila BR Sridhara Deva Gosvami, Appearance of Srila BB Visnu Maharaja, Radhastami.

2003 - 1  [August] — Janmastami and Installation of Yoga-Narasingha, Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja, Vyasa Puja of Srila Narasingha Maharaja.

2003 - 2  [May-July] — Puri Ratha Yatra, Tumcur Science Program, Bhoga Narasingha and Yoga Narasingha, Narasingha Caturdasi, Candana Yatra.

2003 - 3  [Jan-April] — Gandaki Muktinatha, Gaura Purnima Festival, Varadaraja in Kondaggi, Laksmi-Narasimha in Javagal, Yoga-Narasimha in Belavadi, Mahabalipuram, Pakshi-tirtha, Vasanta-pancami, Wedding of Govardhana and Krsna-priya dd.

2002

2002-2 [June - Dec.] — Srila Prabhupada Deity, Vrndavana Temples, Subramanya Tirtha, Karttika Masa, Govardhana Puja, Srila Prabhupada's Tirobhava, Subhaga Svami visits, Kitchen Ground-breaking, Sridhar Swami visits, Goshalla Completed, Vyasa Puja of B. P. Puri Goswami, Radhastami and Babaji Initiation, Narasingha Maharaja Vyasa-puja, Janmastami, Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa-puja, Audarya Asrama program and San Francisco Ratha-yatra.

2002 [Jan. - May] — Narasingha Jayanti in Vermont & Govindaji Gardens, Gosala Foundation, Pejavara Svami visits, Gaura Purnima in Vermont & Govindaji Gardens, Guru Prasad Swami Visits, Jayadvaita Maharaja visits.

2001

2001 [July - Dec.] — Boston Program, Govardhana Puja, Srila Prabhupada Tirobhava, Govardhana Hill Manifests, Gurukula boys visit Nagamangala, Radha Damodara Moves to Vermont, Devavision Project Moves, Editing for Devavision Underway, Installation of Sri Sudarsana Cakra, Radhastami, Vyasa-puja Celebration of BG Narasingha Maharaja, Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja, Janmastami & Janmastami videos, Boston Program, West Coast Saranagati Tour.

2001 [Jan - June] — Cira-dahi Mahotsava, Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi, Calf born, Meeting with Asta-matha Swamis in Udupi, Candana-yatra, Narasingha Caturdasi, Ramanujacarya’s Appearance, Gaura Purnima, Tripurari Maharaja visits, Tour to Subrahmanya, Halebid and Udupi, New Center and Deities in Bangalore, Sivaratri, Nityananda Avirbhava, Deity chamber decoration, New Calf, 2001 Kumbha Mela.

2000

2000  [Jan - Dec.] — Govardhana Hill to Manifest, Copper Plate Project, Installation of Radha-Damodara.

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