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