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Vraja Vilasa 82 : Dwadashaditya Tirtha
I always take shelter of Dwadashaditya Tirtha, where Sri Krishna was blissfully, devotedly and lovingly warmed by the severe rays of the twelve suns after he became afflicted by cold (from entering the...
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Srila Prabhupada, Globalization and the Three Vrindavans (Part II)
Srila Prabhupada and Globalization We have had the opportunity to celebrate over the last couple of years several significant dates in the memorializing Srila Prabhupada’s amazing career and that has...
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Today’s Digest: The Battle of Barsana, and more…
The Battle of Barsana. Yesterday was the anniversary of the ‘Battle of Barsana’. Yogendra Singh Chhunkar, who is researching the history and culture of Barsana, said that the Battle of Barsana was...
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Govinda Lilamrita Raas : Dressing after the water sport and night picnic
Getting dressed (Śṛṅgāra) 75 Escorted by Vrinda, Krishna and the gopis enter a golden mandir and in its eastern corridor, sit upon a golden vedi that is smothered in flower petals. 76 Then Vrinda...
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Niyam Seva ends and marriages begin on Devotthan Ekadashi
Bhishma on the bed of arrows. Vrindavan, 2017.10.31 (VT): Today is Devotthan Ekadashi. During the four-month period of Chaturmasya, Bhagwan Vishnu is believed to remain “asleep” in yoga-nidra, and on...
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“This is Nidhivan”
A repost from 2010, the events in this article revolve around a special kirtan that is performed each year on Devotthan Ekadashi. O Beloved! I dreamt I saw a place surrounded by a river. On its wide...
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Today’s Digest: Gopal Guru advises: bathroom chanting is okay.
Gopal Guru advises: bathroom chanting is okay. Today is the disappearance day of Gopal Guru (Makaradhvaja Pandit). It was celebrated at his ashram in the Bamshi Bat area of Vrindavan. Makaradhvaja...
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Govinda Lilamrita : Taking rest and conclusion
The Shayana Līlā 85-87 The keli mandir is open on all four sides so that the Yamuna’s cool breezes can enter. Its jewels shine like millions of suns, and the bejeweled bedstead in the center renders it...
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A “mountain of food” for Shri Radha-Madhav Ju at Jaipur Mandir
A moment from the chhappan bhog program, P.C. Dainik Jagran Vrindavan, 2017.10.31 (VT): Over a week ago, the Annakut festival was celebrated throughout Braj. During this festival mountains of food are...
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Expand the Tirth Sthal concept to include all 84-kos Braj : Gopeshwar Nath...
Mathura, 2017.10.30 (VT): The recent declaration of Vrindavan Nagar Palika Parishad and Barsana Nagar Panchayat here as ‘holy pilgrim sites’ by the Uttar Pradesh government has been warmly welcomed by...
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Today’s Digest: Tulsi’s wedding gift – past life sins forgiven.
Tulsi’s wedding gift: past life sins forgiven. Yesterday, on Devottan Ekadasi, thousands of people in Braj and across India, performed marriage ceremonies for Tulsi Devi and Shaligram Bhagvan....
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Kartik Purnima Kirtan – “Amader Pran Goraray”
Vrindavan, 2017.11.01 (VT): As Kartik draws to an end, devotees are savoring these last lamplit nights while eagerly awaiting the arrival of the full moon of Kartik Purnima. Kartik Purnima is cherished...
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BrahMos Aerospace founder visits GLA University
Vrindavan, 2017.11.02 (VT): The founder-CEO and managing director of the BrahMos missile project, Dr. A.S. Pillai, visited GLA University in Mathura on Wednesday. The BrahMos project is a joint venture...
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Vanshivat next on Shailjakant Mishra’s list
Vrindavan, 2017.11.02 (VT): The Vice President of the Braj Tirth Vikash Parishad Shri Shailjakant Mishra inspected the ancient temple of Vanshivat on Wedesday. The temple is on the Parishad’s list of...
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Today’s Digest: Gaur Kishor Das Babaji: A Guru who didn’t want disciples.
Gaur Kishor Das Babaji: A Guru who didn’t want disciples. Today is the disappearance day of Gaur Kishor Das Babaji. GKD Babaji is included in the parampara of several sampradayas, but he never wanted...
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“Permanent” ban on Govardhan traffic lasts for two days
Vrindavan, 2017.11.03 (VT): Last month we published an announcement that the Govardhan parikrama marg would be permanently closed to traffic, starting immediately. This heavy order had reportedly come...
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MVDA’s Banke Bihari renovation ideas have residents on edge
Vrindavan, 2017.10.03 (VT): At a meeting on Thursday, the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority (MVDA) discussed the beautification of the neighborhood around Banke Bihari. Other government...
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Nimbark Jayanti and Vrindavan Prakatyotsav festivals begin
Vrindavan, 2017.11.03 (VT): Yesterday the festival of Nimbark Jayanti began in Vrindavan. The celebration will continue for three days, culminating with the famous shobha-yatra from Nimbark Kot. On the...
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Today’s Digest: Two hyenas rescued from well; Yamuna cleaning progress, and...
Two hyenas rescued from well. In Mathura’s Chambal forest, two hyenas have shown that fighting does not pay. The animals are believed to have fallen into the well during a vicious battle. What shocked...
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Bihariji’s blanket disguise
Vrindavan is abound with tales of Lord Krishna descending into physical form to help out his beloved devotees. One of the most famous one is as follows: Not so long ago, on outskirts of Vrindavan lived...
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