MAY 2023
May 1st, 2023: 3 More Days till Lord Narasimha Dev’s Appearance!
Today is May 1st. Three more days until Your appearance. I can’t sleep my Lord!
May 2nd, 2023: 2023, Portland Tour!
Dear devotees and friends:
I am excited to announce our return to the Baltic Sea coast in Poland with Viva Kultura’s 2023 ‘Festival of India’ tour.
We are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to spread Lord Caitanya’s mercy during such a critical time in human history.
The festivals officially begin on the 30th of June and end on the 20th of August. We openly invite all Vaisnavas, from any part of the world, who are eager to participate in this glorious Krishna Conscious outreach endeavor to come and join us.
There are many departments in which one can get involved: from the stage show (musicians, actors, dancers) to kirtans and harinams, the kitchen crew, gopi dots tent, loading crew, festival set up team etc. We welcome anyone and everyone! If you know someone who may be interested please let them know.
From the 1st to the 23th of June our artists will be rehearsing and from the 24th of June our accommodation will be available at our base. Devotees who are not rehearsing are welcome to join us from the 24th of June.
We will be staying in one large school, as per our usual arrangements, and we will venture out 6 days a week to the respective cities and towns in the area.
The tour is a wonderful opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Poland’s famous Baltic Sea coast, make new friends and enjoy a festival every day! Don’t miss this blissful opportunity!
If you are interested in joining us and would like to know more, feel free to contact our expert managers
Nandini and Jayatam.
Nandini dasi
+48 603 122 054
biuro@vivakultura.pl
Jayatam das
+48 601 770 849
info@vivakultura.pl
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
With affectionate regards,
May 3rd, 2023: Prahalad Maharaj Prayers
“Prahlada Maharaja loudly chanted the holy name of Lord Nrisimha. May Lord Nrisimhadeva, roaring for His devotee, Prahlada Maharaja, protect us from all fear of dangers created by stalwart leaders in all directions through poison, weapons, water, fire, air, and so on. May the Lord cover their influence by His own transcendental influence. May Nrisimhadeva protect us from all directions and in all corners, above, below, within and without.”
(Srimad Bhagavatam 6.8.34)
May 4th, 2023: Narasimha Dev Puja!
Spectacular photos from yesterday’s abhiseka of our Nrsimha Salagram whose been my constant companion and protector for as many years as I can remember now.
Click on the image to go to the album on Facebook.
May 6th, 2023: HH Jayapataki Swami Maharaj is Coming to Sadhu Sanga 2023!!
I am happy to announce that HH Jayapataka Maharaja has kindly accepted our invitation to attend the Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat in Dallas, Texas during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-29). Maharaja will be giving one of the Srimad Bhagavatam classes to an audience of over 2,500 devotees from 43 states of the U.S. and 14 other countries. What a befitting way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sadhu Sanga this year!
If you haven’t registered, please visit https://www.sadhusangaretreat.com as registrations are closing in the next few days.
May 10th, 2023: HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj is Coming to Sadhu Sanga 2023
I am pleased to announce that HH Radhanath Swami has kindly accepted our invitation to attend the Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat in Dallas, Texas during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend in the USA from May 26-29. Maharaja will be giving Srimad Bhagavatam class on Saturday and leading a kirtan on Sunday. We are expecting 2,850 devotees from 43 states of the USA and 14 other countries. A most befitting way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sadhu Sanga this year!
Here is the kirtan schedule for the weekend:
If you haven’t registered, please visit the following link as registrations are closing in the next few days.
May 11th, 2023: Stimulation for Ecstatic Series PT
Dear devotees: Tomorrow’s lecture ( Friday, May 12 ) is all about the glories of the tilaka we wear. Out of all the materials for tilaka used by transcendentalists, Gopi Candan is considered the best. We’ll discuss just why, as well as explain the origin of Gopi Candan tilaka. Don’t miss it on my YouTube channel: Indradyumna Swami
May 16th, 2023: Stimulation for Ecstatic Love pt 26
Dear devotees: This coming Friday’s lecture ( May 19 ) is all about Krsna’s smile. Lots of nectar pastimes! Visit my YouTube channel: Indradyumna Swami.
May 19th, 2023: Ananta Vrindavan Prabhuji’s offering to HH Indradyumna Swami Maharaj
My Vyasa Puja Offering to HH Indradyumna Swami
May 20th, 2023: Leaving Vrindavan for 4 Months 🙁
Following in the footsteps of our glorious spiritual master Srila Prabhupada I am leaving Vrindavan today to introduce the glories of this magical place to people in the West for 4 straight months. There is a turbulence of emotions in my heart as I tear myself away from this beloved abode, while brimming with excitement at the prospect of sharing my good fortune with others!
May 23th, 2023: Stimulation for Ecstatic Love Pt 27
Dear devotees: This Friday’s lecture ( May 26 ) on my YouTube channel is entitled, “Sri Radha’s Smile.” With commentaries by Srila Prabhupada and our previous acarayas, as well as several wonderful pastimes, it will serve well to glorify Krsna’s favorite Gopi. Jaya Sri Radhe!
May 30th 2023: Stimulation for Ecstatic Love Pt 29
Dear devotees: This coming Friday’s lecture ( June 2nd ) in our series on ‘Symptoms For Ecstatic Love’ will be about Krsna’s cows!
May 31st 2023: Sadhu Sanga Retreat 2023!
Close to 3,000 devotees attended this year’s 3-day Sadhu Sanga Retreat held in a large convention center in Dallas, Texas. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner, nearly 9,000 plates of delicious prasadam were served each day to the happy devotees. Some of ISKCON’s best singers led ecstatic kirtans throughout the event. It was the 10th anniversary of the retreat and undoubtedly the best ever!
Click on picture to view the photo album on Facebook