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Comment by kartik agrawal on February 16, 2010 at 2:58pm

hare krsna
pamho
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Comment by Sachin on December 14, 2009 at 4:57pm

Known as “Sourthern Kashi of India”, Pandharpur proudly hosts the “Kuladivat” of Maharashtra State- Shree Vitthal and Rukmini. Also known by the other names, Pandurang or Vithoba it is supposed to be The Supreme God of The Universe for all the Maharashtrians and an incarnation of Lord Shiva and Vishnu. It’s praises were sung and written by the most auspicious saints of Maharashtra- Saint Dnyaneshwar, Saint Tukaram, Saint Namdev, Saint Purandardas, Chikha Mela, Janabai and many others.

In the temple of Vithoba, “Pad-Sparsha-Darshan” is a special ceremony. Irrespective of caste any devotee can enter the sanctum sanctorum and can place his/ her head at the feet of Vitthal. The Bhagwat Dharma sect is followed in Pandharpur, with full spirit.

The river Bhima, better known as “Chandrabhaga” flows through the city. Large number of devotees walks from the whole of Maharashtra, to celebrate the “Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi” twice every year. The palanquins (Palkhis) of various saints from different locations come together at Wakhri, 5 kilometers away from Pandharpur.

Although not religiously very crucial, certain daily rituals do form the routine of Bhaghwat Dharma, at Pandharpur. These signify the devotedness of the followers towards it’s deity. These rituals include Kakad Arati (Early Morning Prayers) , Mahapuja (Mega-Worship), Mahanaivedya (Food offering), Poshakh (putting the robe) Dhoop Arati, Padya Pooja, etc. All this is performed in main Vitthal temple. As one enters from Namdeo-Payri (The Step in memory of Saint Namdeo) and comes out of the Westward Exit (the Paschim Dwar) one crosses various other temples- as many as 25, in the same premise.

Ganesh Mandir, Garud Mandir, Ekmukh Dattatraya Mandir, Satyabhama Mandir, Kanhopatra Mandir to name a few.


Geographical and Traveling Information
From main Solapur city, Pandharpur is at a distance of 72 kilometers and is well connected by roads to practically every city in Maharashtra, railway track also exists. Pandharpur falls on Miraj-Kurduwadi-Latur track. From Solapur numerous local level transport buses commute to Pandharpur.


Major Activities
At Pandharpur, every Wednesday is regarded as an auspicious day and Ekadashi- auspicious day of the month. Four major festivals- Ashadhi Kartitki, Magh and Chaitra Ekadashis are yearly celebrated. Out of these, 1st two attract a crowd of about 8 to 10 lakhs.
Apart from these, the temple premise also celebrates Gudhi Padawa, Ram-Navami, Dasehara and Deepavali festivals.

Comment by sanjay krishna panda on November 25, 2009 at 7:43pm

In the modern post-sexual revolution era, unrestricted sex pleasure is considered to be the platform of enjoyment. It is thought that the more you can stimulate your genitals, the more of a happy and fulfilled person you will be. But this philosophy grossly ignores the basic fact of life that we are not these bodies. If we focus our energies on trying to enjoy life by giving pleasure to something that is not really us, do you think it will possible for us to find lasting satisfaction? It will not be possible. This reminds me of the famous song "I Can't Get No Satisfaction." The person in the song was gratifying his senses without any restriction, but still he was completely miserable. If I am thirsty and dip my shirt sleeve in a glass of water will my thirst be quenched? Or course not. Why? Because I am giving water to the garment worn by the person rather than to the person himself.

So this is exactly what we are doing in the act of sexual intercourse. We are simply giving pleasure to the garment worn by the person, not the person himself. This is why, even though sex gives a momentary sensation of heavenly pleasure as an incentive to encourage us to produce children, it ultimately leaves us feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled because it is not us.

So what should we do in order to find real, lasting satisfaction? The tendency for love union does become fulfilled when we reconnect ourselves through loving service with the Supreme Person. That connection is not enacted on the bodily platform. When the individual spirit-self engages himself in the transcendental loving service of the Supreme Self, he finds true happiness which does not diminish after a few minutes of intense pleasure. One is fully situated in devotional service the sensation of happiness unmistakably goes on increasing and increasing forever.

Comment by Aditya Rakesh Mishra on November 25, 2009 at 7:14pm

to commit discussionto devotees is the best way to be krishna consciousnessed ,by them we can know about the true form of devotion , we may take shelter of the devotees .

Comment by RAMAMRITA DAS on August 5, 2009 at 7:39pm

hari bol.......pamho to all devotee

Comment by Vishnu Daivata on July 31, 2009 at 5:03am

Help for Kitchen Renovation

Dear Godbrothers and Godsisters,

Dandavat pranams!

We are running an Gurukul Ashrama for poor children in Bangalore. Currently we are building a nice kitchen so that we can cook efficiently for the Deities and serve that Mahaprasada to children. We give free education and food to 40 children and orphans. Srila Gurudeva will be visiting our farm in September 2nd week. We would like to complete the kitchen work before then. Can you please help us with a small donation to complete this work?

If you would like to make a small contribution, you can always use the Paypal button on http://www.bhaktistudies.com for making any small donation (can be even $5). Total expenses is about $1000. We are installing a chapatti (Indian bread) maker.

Please visit our gurukula soon when you visit India during Kartika.

Crossed checks in Indian currency can also be mailed in the name of “Sri Rangnatha Gaudiya Matha Charitable Trust” to

Sri Rangnatha Gaudiya Matha Charitable Trust, Hesarghatta, Bangalore-560088 INDIA

Your servant,
Swami BV Vishnu Daivata B.E. M.Tech.
Dr. Swami BV Dandi B.Sc. B.E. M.S. D.Sc.

http://www.rangagaudiya.com
http://www.purebhakti.com

Hare Krishna devotees invite you to meet a real Guru in Mumbai.

Om Vishnupada 108 Srila Narayana Gosvami Maharaja will visit Mumbai from September 2 till September 8. At Prem Puri Ashrama near ISKCON Chowpatty, there will be programs from 6 to 8 PM.
Om Vishnupada 108 Srila Narayana Gosvami Maharaja will visit Bangalore from September 9 till September 15.
If you would like to take initiation from him, please contact Swami Vishnu Daivata at vishnudaivata@gmail.com. Phone: 9900885241

New Delhi temple is located in Janaka Puri, Near Musical Fountain, Sector B-3. Big and nice temple.

http://www.purebhakti.com

Comment by Rama Shakti dd on May 29, 2009 at 10:12am

sri-guru-carana-padma, kevala-bhakati-sadma,

bando mui savadhana mate

jahara prasade bhai, e bhava toriya jai,

krsna-prapti hoy jaha ha'te

Comment by sanjay krishna panda on December 15, 2008 at 4:00pm

Life is Short. Go For the Lifeboat.

Life is very short, especially in the Kali yuga. Even though we are supposed to live to be 100, hardly anyone makes it that far these days. You never know when you are going to meet with calamitous death from disease, a stroke or a heart attack, an automobile accident, a terrorist attack, or from any other of a myriad of other possible means of untimely death. Therefore, since life is very short we should try to squeeze as much Krishna bhakti as possible into each and every 24 hour period to maximize our chances of remembering Krishna at the time of death thus enabling ourselves to go back to home, back to Godhead never to take birth again in this miserable world.

Some foolish people criticize us for being pessimistic. If you are on a sinking ship, it is better to know that you are sinking so you can abandon the ship and get into a lifeboat? Or is it better to ignore the fact that you are sinking and go on naively trying to enjoy yourself on the ship? Is the person who chooses the lifeboat a pessimist, or is he an optimist?

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna

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http://harekrishnaharekrishna.ning.com/forum/

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