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Festival at
Vrinda Kunda

Posted Dec. 11, 2004

This February marks the second anniversary of the opening of Vrinda Devi's Temple in Vrinda Kunda at Nandagaon. So if you're wondering what to do between the fabulous Prabhupada Festival in Bombay and the wonderful Prabhupada Family Reunion in Mayapur…

Well, from the 23rd of February to 4th of March we are planning an ecstatic Vrinda Kunda Festival with parikramas led by Deena Bandhu to all the sacred sites of Radha and Krishna's pastimes in Vraja.

Prabhupada said, "Bombay is my office, Vrindavan is my home, and Mayapur is my place of worship." So now you can easily relish the nectar in all these places so dear to him. And in February the weather in Vraja is very pleasant, better than in Kartika.

No has forgotten the festival in Bombay for the 25th Anniversary of Radha Rasabehari Mandir. They really know how to put on a festival, so you don't want to miss this one either. Then afterwards you can come to Vraja for our Vrinda Kunda Second Anniversary Festival. Or if you're on your way to the Prabhupada Family Reunion in Mayapur, stop and relish Vrindavan bliss on your way.

And for those Prabhupada disciples either coming from the Prabhupada festival in Bombay or on their way to the one in Mayapur, there will be free parikrama passes for them and their accompanied family members. We will also give special discounts to all of Srila Prabhupada's Youth.

We're setting up the parikrama schedule with parikramas every other day. Then you can relish the ecstatic sringar darshan of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram, Radha Shyamsundar, and Gaura Nitai, as well as the wonderful morning program on the off days.

Feb 21 Nityandanda Prabhu's Appearance Day Festival

Feb 23 Parikrama of Vrindavan Temples

Feb 24 Narottama Das Thakura's Appearance. Special Darshan at Narottama's Radha Braja Mohan Temple

Feb 25 Radha Kunda and Kusum Sarovar

Feb 26 Govardhana Parikrama

Mar 28 Varsana

Mar 1 Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura's Appearance Day Festival

Mar 2 Gokula and Brahmanda Ghata

Mar 4 Nandagram with Feast at Vrinda Kunda

So make your plans or change your plans now to dive into the nectar in Srila Prabhupada's office, home, and place of worship. And remember that Gaura Purnima is very late this year, on Mar 25th, so after Gaura Purnima the weather will be very hot.

The schools also start their vacations at that time, so it is very dificult to get reservations on the trains. Also, because of the heat and his health, Deena Bandhu will not be doing parikramas during the Vrindavan Festival. So better to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

In service of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram,
Vrinda Kunda Festival Committee

© dipika.org Dec. 11, 2004