NEW GOVARDHANA SUMMER FESTIVAL

JANUARY 7TH - 10TH 2010

You are cordially invited to The New Govardhana Summer Festival 7, 8, 9, 10 January 2010 to participate in the celebration of the Krsna Consciousness philosophy and culture.

You and your family can participate free of charge. Featured events include:

* Bhajans       

* Kirtans

* Seminars

* Workshops

* Dance performances (Bharat Natyam and Odissi)

* Dramas (performed by New Govardhana Gurukula children)

* Delicious free Prasadam (far better that even the ‘best’ world-class restaurant fare. Guaranteed!).

Local and global Hare Krishna celebrities will be conducting workshops and seminars, giving classes and leading kirtans and bhajans, sometimes accompanied by special musical instruments.

The guest list includes:
H.H Prabhavisnu Swami

H.H Mukunda Goswami

H.H Janananda Goswami

H.G Madan Mohan Dasa

H.G Jai Govinda Dasa

The New Govardhana Hare Krishna community was established in 1979 and comprises almost 400 hectares. The Oxley River runs through the property. New Govardhana contains cow paddocks, many mango trees, residential quarters, and a taste of Australian wildlife like wallabies and kookaburras. The property, which is green, lush, and full or rolling hills, has been called “stunning” and “exquisite” by many TV, Newspaper and magazine reporters.

The temple Deities --  Radha Govardhanadhari, Gauri Nitai, Krsna Balrama and Shri Govardhana (Shila) – are gorgeously dressed, sumptuously fed several times a day, and always worshipped with intense devotion.

Govardhana Hill in India is considered a full manifestion of Krsna. In India, the hill is known for its sacredness, and even today millions of pilgrims perform parikrama of this holy place every year. In New Govardhana  we are attempting to build a replica of the orginal Govardhana Hill situated in northern India.

You have the opportunity to sponsor the following on behalf of yourself or family and friends.

· Sponsor Krsna’s Daily Worship   $108

Dates available for sponsoring - 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th January 2010

(sponsor the entire days worship that includes all arati’s and Breakfast, lunch and evening prasadam offerings to their Lordships)

· Flowers for their Lordships $108

(flowers are used to make Vases and Garlands for their Lordships)

Dates available for sponsoring - 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th January 2010

FEASTS

· Thursday, January 7th Evening welcome dinner  -  $108

· Friday, January 8th Breakfast Feast    -  $151

Evening Feast      -  $201

Saturday, January 9th     Breakfast Feast    -  $201
Evening Feast      -  $301

Sunday, January 10th Breakfast Feast    -  $201
Ratha Yatra Feast  - $450

· Stage   -  $500
(stage is used for dance, Drama and musical performances)

· Marquee - $750

For sponsorship and festival information please contact

Gaura Shakti Devi Dasi   0415 276757;  02 6672 2773, gaura-shakti@exemail.com.au

For accommodation booking and prices please contact

Radha Saki Devi Dasi  -  02 6672 8549, radhafitch@gmail.com

NEW GOVARDHANA SUMMER FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2010

Thursday 7th

Devotees and guests arrival

6:30pm Gaura Arati

7:00pm Prasadam

7:30pm Caitanya Caritamrta class

or

Gait to the Spirit

An Indian classical Art, Dance and music expose

7pm at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre

$15 per person students $10

Friday 8th

4:30am Mangala Arati

5:15am Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Guru Puja – Lead by H.H Prabhavisnu Swami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class – H.H Prabhavisnu Swami

9:15am Breakfast Prasadam

10:30am-12pm Seminar - Qualities of Krsna part 1– by HG Madan Mohan Dasa

( held at the Gurukula)

10:00am-12pm Seminar Mirrors of Gesture: the study of Mudras in the

Natyshastra and Bhakti Yoga in the Arts.

Conducted by H.G Jai Govinda Dasa (Mandala Arts Dance

Company, Vancouver, Canada)

(workshop will be held at the temple)

Byron Bay Harinama

Harinama will begin in Byron Bay on the corner of Bay St and Jonson St at

1:30pm N.S.W time.

Evening Prasadam will be served back at New Govardhana at 5:30pm

5:30pm Evening Prasadam

6:30pm Gaura Arati – Lead by H.H Prabhavisnu Swami

7:15pm Caitanya Caritamrta Class – By H.H Prabhavisnu Swami

Saturday 9th

4:30am Mangala Arati

5:15am Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Guru Puja – Lead by H.H Prabhavisnu Swami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class – H.H Prabhavisnu Swami

9:15am Breakfast Prasadam

10:30am – 12:30pm Seminar - Qualities of Krsna part 2 – by H.G Madan Mohan Dasa

( held at the Gurukula)

10:00am-12pm Workshop - Attributes of Krsna and Bhakti in the structure and

lyrics of dance

Conducted by H.G Jai Govinda dasa ( Bhatartnatyam Maestro)

(held at the Temple)

1:00pm – 3:00pm Seminar – H.H Janananda Goswami

( held at the Gurukula)

3:30pm Prasadam ( temple)

4:30pm Seminar – Acintya-bhedbheda-tattva – by H.H Mukunda Goswami

( held in temple room)

6:00pm Gaura Arati – Lead by H.H Janananda Goswami

7:00pm Drama performances by the New Govardhana Drama Crew followed

Followed by kids Dance party

Sunday 10th

4:30am Mangala Arati

5:15am Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Guru Puja – Lead by H.H Janananda Goswami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class – By H.H Janananda Goswami

9 :15am Breakfast Prasadam

10:30am-12:30pm Seminar – Qualities of Krsna part 3 – By HG Madan Mohan Dasa

(held at the Gurukula)

3:00pm Ratha Yatra

Begins from the front entrance of New Govardhana Farm at 3:00pm

4:30pm Lecture - By H.H Janananda Goswami

5:30pm Odissi dance performances by - Natyashakti Odissi dance group

Aruna Pavithan – performing Bharat Natyam dance

Kirtan and Bhajans session performed by Mohini Murti, Hari Bhakti and crew.

7:00pm Ratha Yatra Maha Feast

Monday 11th

4:30am Mangala Arati

5:15am Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Gurupuja –

Lead by H.H Janananda /goswami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class – by H.H Janananda Goswami

9:00am Breakfast

9:30am Initiations

Harinama – Burleigh Heads

11:30am QLD time

 

NEW GOVARDHANA RATHA YATRA

 

SUNDAY  21ST JUNE 2009

 

RATHA YATRA BEGINS AT 3:00PM FROM THE FARM ENTRANCE.

 

PROGRAM

 

3:00PM  RATHA YATRA LEAVES FROM FRONT BRIDGE

FOLLOWED BY CLASS BY H.H MUKUNDA GOSWAMI

MAHA RATHA YATRA FEAST

 

SPONSORSHIP

 

RATHA YATRA FEAST  -  $608

FLOWERS  -  $151

 

FOR SPONSORSHIP AND FESTIVAL INFORMATION

PLEASE CONTACT

 

GAURA SHAKTI DEVI DASI  -  02 66722773

040 4194830

gaurashakti@exemail.com.au

 

AJITA DAS  - 0419645305

 

ajita@in.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNANA YATRA

SUNDAY 14TH JUNE 2009

 

PROGRAM

 

3:00pm  Bhajans

3:30pm  Class by H.H Mukunda Goswami

4:00pm  Abhishek ( bathing ceremony )

Kirtan

Maha feast

 

SPONSORSHIP

 

FEAST  $608

ABHISHEK   $251

 

FOR FESTIVAL INFORMATION AND SPONSORSHIP PLEASE CONTACT

GAURA SHAKTI DEVI DASI  - 0415276757

gaurashakti@exemail.com.au

 

AJITA DAS  -  0419645305

ajita@in.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPEARANCE DAY OF LORD NRSIMHADEVA

 

 

FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2009

 

PROGRAM

 

4:00PM  BHAJANS

4:30PM  ABHISHEK ( BATHING CEREMONY)

5:30PM  CLASS BY H H MUKUNDA GOSWAMI

6:00PM  CHILDRENS DRAMA

ARATI & KIRTAN

MAHA FEAST

 

SPONSORSHIP

 

FEAST  -  $651

 

ABHISHEK  -  $108

 

SPNOSRSHIP THE DAILY WORSHIP  -  $108

 

FOR INFORMATION OR SPONSORSHIP PLEASE CONTACT

 

GAURA SHAKTI DEVI DASI  - 0415276757

02 66722773

gaurashakti@exemail.com.au

 

AJITA DAS  - 0419645305

 

ajita@in.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week has been wet and next week's forecast is for more rain.

The Oxley River has already covered the bridge that accesses the farm allthough, at the time of writing, it has receded.

Before planning your trip to New Govardhana check the real time flood levels from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology here and here.

If the water level is shown to be above 1.5 metres then the bridge is unsuitable for crossing and the management strongly discourages anyone from attempting.

GAURA PURNIMA 2009

(Appearance day of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu)

Wednesday March 11th, 2009

(Fasting till moonrise)

Program

3:30pm   Fire Yagna & Bhajans

4:30pm   Abhishek - Bathing ceremony for  their Lordships Sri Sri Gaura Nitai

5:30pm   Class - given by HH Mukunda Goswami

6:30pm   Gaura Arati

7:00pm   Drama and dance performance - The pastimes of Lord Caitanya

Maha Gaura Purnima feast

 

You have the opportunity to sponsor the following for this years Gaura Purnima festival.

Sponsorship can also be done on behalf of family or friends

 

Sri Sri Gaura Nitai Abhishek - $251

(Bathing ceremony)

 

 

Feast - $851

 

Altar decorations - $108

 

Flowers - $351

(Vases, Garlands and decorations for their Lordships)

 

Krsna’s daily worship - $108

 

 

 

New Wardrobe for Lord Caitanya

The wardrobe is for storing all of the Lords jewellery, crowns, turbans, effulgence’s and other paraphernalia used for his daily worship. The wardrobe is selected to suite the needs of the Lords required paraphernalia and will also be part of a complete set that will match Sri Sri Radha Govardhanadhari’s and Sri Sri Krsna Balarama’s wardrobes and fit out of the new Deity room.

Cost - $4500.00

Thank-you to Vira Badhra Das for sponsoring $108 towards this new gift for

Sri Sri Gaura Nitai

 

 

For sponsorship please contact

Gaura Shakti devi dasi

Ph: (H) 02 66722773 (M) 0415276757

gaurashakti@exemail.com.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu

(Fasting till noon)

Sunday 8th Febuary 2009

 

Program - (N.S.W time)

 

4:00pm  Bhajans

 

4:30pm  Abhishek

 

Class

 

Arati and Kirtan

 

Maha Feast

 

Sponsorship opporturnitites -

 

Feast  -  $608

 

Abhishek  - $251

 

For sponsorship and festival information please contact -

Gaura Shakti Devi Dasi

 

gaurashakti@exemail.com.au

 

0266722773

0415276757

 

Sri Sri Radha Govardhanadhari Mandir

 

525 Tyalgum Rd,

Eungella,

N.S.W

 

F E S T I V A L    O F    T H E    C H A R I O T S

N E W    G O V A R D H A N A

January 8-12, 2009

 

 

Scroll down to see a detailed program of what events and seminars are happening at the festival.

 

ISKCON New Govardhana cordially invites all devotees and friends for the ecstatic annual Ratha-Yatra and Summer festival on January 8^th – 12^th 2009 at New Govardhana Hare Krsna temple.

Ratha-yatra, or the Festival of Chariots, is a joyous event celebrated for thousands of years in the Indian holy city of Jagannatha Puri, and more recently by Hare Krishna devotees in cities around the world.

 

The New Govardhana Ratha Yatra and Summer festival is an event of National standing and a true celebration of the essence of Krsna Consciousness. Today those who take part in a Ratha-yatra festival can share in the feelings of Krishna's devotees who drew Him back to Vrindavana with their love.

 

Held for over 5 days and 4 nights this festival presents a comprehensive showcase of seminars, workshops, Odissi Dance & Drama, Rathayatra, crafts and fun activities, melodic Bhajans and some of the most vibrant and exciting Harinama’s and Kirtans and much more. This festival also features a gathering of special national and international guests,

HH Prabhavisnu Swami

HH Mukunda Goswami

HH Janananda Goswami

HH Prahladananda Swami

HH Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami

HG Uttama Sloka Das

 

New Govardhana holds the summer festival every year in January and makes a perfect place for such a spiritual retreat. Devotees from all over look forward to this annual event.

 

Situated on the beautiful Northern N.S.W coastal hinterland, New Govardhana is a valuable destination renowned for its beautiful surroundings and the home of Sri Sri Radha Govardhanadhari, Sri Sri Krsna Balarama, Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and Sri Sri Giriraj.

 

There will be delicious Prasadam prepared by our best cooks and served daily in the morning and evening.

 

Your sponsorship would be greatly appreciated by Sri Sri Radha Govardhanadhari and an offering will be made in your name or on behalf of a relative or friend to their Lordships on the day of your sponsoring.

 

As a token for your gift you will receive a wonderful kalash that will be filled with a delicious variety of traditional Maha sweets.

You have the opportunity to sponsor any of the following:

• Thursday 8^th Jan - Breakfast Feast - $251

- Evening Feast - $351

• Friday 9^th Jan -Breakfast Feast - $251 Sponsored by Krsnacandra das & Hema Malini dd

- Evening Feast - $351

• Saturday 10^th Jan - Breakfast Feast - $251   Sponsored by Virabhadra Das

- Evening Feast - $451 Sponsored by Ramana Panda & family

• Sunday 11^th Jan - Breakfast Feast - $251- Sponsored

• Ratha Yatra Maha Feast $451-Sponsored by Ramani dd & family

• Remaining to sponsor $251

• Monday 12^th Jan - Breakfast feast - $208 - Sponsored by Chandra Sharma & Family

 

• Krsna’s Daily Worship - - $108

(All worship and offering done on your behalf)

• Feeding a cow - $51

• Marquee - $1008

• Altar flowers - $308 - Sponsored

• Altar decorations - $251

• Temple ground Setup and festivities - $1008

• Children’s Marquee - $420

• Visiting Maharaja’s - $1008

 

For all festival inquiries and sponsorships please contact:

Gaura Shakti Devi Dasi, Ph. 0415276757, 0266722773

gaurashakti@exemail.net.au

 

Accommodation:

Guesthouse - $30 pp per night

Guesthouse Dormitory - $20 pp per night

Camping - $10 pp per night

Dormitory - $10 pp per night

(Prices include meals)

 

For bookings and enquiries please phone Vraja Vilasa Das & Radha Saki Devi Dasi

0266728549

 

HELP REDUCE THE WASTE AND KEEP THE FARM GREEN AND CLEAN  - Please bring your own plates, cups and spoons for meal times.

Other Essential items to bring

- Torch

- Umbrella

- Hat

- Suncreen

-  Insect repellent

- Swimming gear

 

FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2009

 

THURSDAY 8^th JANUARY

4:30am Mangala Arati

5:15am Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Gurupuja - HH Prahladananda Swami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam class - HH Prahladananda Swami

9:15am Breakfast Prasadam

 

1:00-3:00pm  Seminar - Intoduction to Vedic Astrology - Divya Purusha Das

 

4:30pm Seminar –Making the Mind your friend – HH Prahladananda Swami

(Seminar will be held in the Temple room)

6:30pm Gaura Arati – Lead by Hari Bhakti Das

7:00pm Prasadam

7:30pm      Caitanya Caritamrta class - HH Prabhavisnu Swami

FRIDAY 9^TH JANUARY

4:30am Mangalarati – Lead by – HH Prahladananda Swami

5:15am Announcements and Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Gurupuja – Lead by HH Prabhavisnu Swami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class – HH Prabhavisnu Swami

9:15am Breakfast Prasadam

10:30am-12:30pm Seminar –Psychology of Bhagavad Gita –HG Uttama Sloka Das

(Seminar will be held at the Gurukula)

1:00-3:00pm  Seminar- Introduction to Vedic Astrology- Divya Purusha Das

4:00pm Prasadam

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5:00pm Sri Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva & Subhadra Bathing ceremony

 

6:00pm Gaura Arati - Lead by HH Janananda Goswami

 

6:30pm Seminar –Making the Mind your friend – HH Prahladananda Swami    ( Seminar will be held in the temple room)

 

SATURDAY 10^TH JANUARY

4:30am Mangalarati – Lead by – HH Prahladananda Swami

5:15am Announcements and Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Gurupuja – Lead by HH Janananda Swami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class – HH Janananda Goswami

9:15am Breakfast Prasadam

10:00am Yagna - Initiation

10:30am-12:30pm -Seminar –Psychology of Bhagavad Gita– HG Uttama Sloka Das

(Seminar will be held at the Gurukula)

1:00-3:00pm  Seminar- Vedic Astrology - Divya Purusha Das

3:30pm Prasadam

4:30pm Seminar – Kirtana Rasa – HH Janananda Goswami

(Seminar will be held in the Temple room)

6:30pm Gaura Arati – Lead by HH Prabhavisnu Swami

7:30pm Drama performance - The Jagannatha Story

(Written & directed by Bhaktimarg Swami. Co-directed by Mandakini Devi Dasi)

(Venue – Main tent)

8:15pm Movie Presentation

SUNDAY 11^TH JANUARY

4:30am Mangalarati – Lead by – HH Janananda Goswami

5:15am Announcements and Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Gurupuja – Lead by HH Prabhavisnu Swami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class – HH Prabhavisnu Swami

9:15am Breakfast Prasadam

11:00am-1:00pm Seminar –Psychology of Bhagavad Gita – HG Uttama Sloka Das

(Seminar will be held at the Gurukula)

3:00pm RATHA YATRA

Chariot leaves from the front entrance bridge at New Govardhana Temple at 3:00pm.

5:00pm Mangalacaran – Performed by the New Govardhana Odissi Dance Troupe

5:30pm Lecture – HH Janananda Goswami

6:30pm Gaura Arati – HH Janananda Goswami

7:00pm Ratha Yatra Maha Feast

8:00pm Movie Presentation

MONDAY 12^TH JANUARY

4:30am Mangalarati – Lead by – HH Janananda Goswami

5:15am Announcements and Japa

7:30am Greeting the Deities and Gurupuja – Lead by HH Prabhavisnu Swami

8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class – HH Prahladananda Swami

9:15am Breakfast Prasadam

10:00am- 12:00pm - Seminar – Kirtana Rasa – HH Janananda Goswami

(Seminar will be held in the Temple room)

12:00pm Arati & Kirtan

12:30pm Lunch Prasadam

 

2:00pm      Seminar–Psychology of Bhagavad Gita – HG Uttama Sloka Das

(Seminar will be held at the Gurukula)

 

 

New Govardhana Hare Krsna Temple

525 Tyalgum Rd, Eungella,

N.S.W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Presentations on Science of Krishna Consciousness "The Mysterious Origins of Man" by Sadaputa Das: will be screening again on Sunday, October 5, at 6:45pm

Dear Devotees and Friends,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Last Thursday, 18th September, Sadaputa Prabhu, author of Forbidden Archaeology, Alien Identities, Hidden History of the Human Race and Mechanistic and Nonmechanistic Science (and many more publications), left his material body. In his lifetime Sadaputa Prabhu wrote many books explaining the Krsna conscious philosophy to scientific and academic communities and produced numerous videos depicting the workings of the universe according to the knowledge of the Vedas.

In honour of the many devotional works of Sadaputa Prabhu, New Govardhana will be screening his videos every Sunday for the next few weeks in the temple-room. The first of these videos will be shown this coming Sunday- 28th September. Its title is The Mysterious Origins of Man in which Sadaputa Prabhu and Drutakarma Prabhu, both Srila Prabhupada's disciples, present startling archaeological discoveries that refute popular beliefs about the history of our Earth, including its inhabitants. This video presentation went to air in the USA in the 1990s, causing many academics to contact the television station to enquire further about the presenters and the sources of their information. Other presenters in this video include Graham Hancock, author of Fingerprints of the Gods and similar books addressing the controversies surrounding the history of our Earth.

We strongly encourage all devotees and guests to attend these screenings, in order to benefit from Sadaputa's and other devotees' insightful and expert manner in which to explain the science of Krsna consciousness. Screenings will begin in the temple-room after prasadam each Sunday at approx. 6.45 pm. Hare Krsna!

For more information or order a copy of one of these videos/DVDs please visit this website.