Join in the fantastic ISKCON 50th Anniversary from home

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Today marks the 50th anniversary of ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya Srila Prabhupada’s arrival at Boston carrying the message of peace and goodwill of the Indian culture.

In his honor, for the first time the Indian Flag would be raised at Boston City Hall Plaza by Culture Chief Julie Burros in presence of several leading dignitaries and Embassy officials. The nearly 1000 participants are expected to take part in this historic event.

Srila Prabhupada built a house where the whole world could live in – It all started in Boston.

Srila Prabhupada first set foot in the west fifty years ago, after a 35 day journey from Calcutta. Steamship Jaladuta reached Boston’s Commonwealth Pier at 5:30 am on September 17, 1965. He reached Boston’s Commonwealth Pier in hopes of fulfilling the order of his spiritual master. It was here in Boston that he wrote “Markine Bhagavata Dharma” – “Teaching Krishna Consciousness in America”. Being a pure devotee of Sri Krishna, Srila Prabhupada prayed, “I wish that you may deliver them. Therefore, if you desire their deliverance, only then will they be able to understand your message.”

Srila Prabhupada has given us an amazing gift, the gift of knowing Krishna and chanting his holy names. Please join us in celebrating not only his arrival, but his life and teachings as well. This is a great chance for devotees to show their heartfelt gratitude for the love and compassion Srila Prabhupada had for all of us.

New Gundicha dham kindly invites you to join us in celebration and glorification of Srila Prabhupada’s 50th arrival festival on September 19th and 20th 2015.

Prabhupada’s Arrival in the USA – Key Programs:

Hare Krishna,
Some very special live broadcasts coming up on MayapurTV for the anniversary.

17th September – Srila Prabhupada arrives in the USA

Bhaktivedanta Manor

7am to 9am class by Dhananjaya prabhu acbsp
8pm to 9pm Guru-puja, bhajan and film

ISKCON-London

8:00am Video Class on Srila Prabhupada’s Early Pastimes in the West, facilitated by HG Jai Nitai dasa
6:00pm Special Class on Markine Bhagavat Dharma poem by HG Bhagavat Ashraya dasa
7:00pm Gaura Arati
7:45pm to 9.30pm Markine Bhagavat Dharma Bhajan, Yadi Prabhupada Na Hoite Bhajan, and Kirtans (Jahnavi Harrison)

However, most special broadcasts are on Saturday 19th, when Srila Prabhupada arrived in New York.

19th September – Srila Prabhupada arrives in New York

The main broadcast for Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the USA. will be from ISKCON Boston.

With: H.H. Niranjana Swami , H.H. Jayadvaita Swami, H.H. Trivikrama Swami, H.H. Romapada Swami, H.H. Radhanath Swami, H.H. Bhaktimarga Swami, H.H. Janananda Goswami, H.H. Giriraja Swami, H.G. Guru Gauranga Prabhu, H.G. Malati Mataji, H.G. Rukmini Mataji, H.G. Anuttama Prabhu, H.G. Garuda Prabhu
Here is ISKCON Boston tentative schedule:
Temple:
6:30 – 7:00 AM Guru Puja
7:00 – 8:00 AM Srimad Bhagavatam class
8:00 – 10:30 break – show Prabhupada videos online
Boat:
10:30 Boarding at Srila Prabhupada’s place of Arrival at Commonwealth Pier
10:30 – 11:00 AM Welcome Kirtan and Departure by Boat for Pier darshan
11:00 – 11:15 AM Guru-Puja, offerings of garlands
11:15 – 11:30 AM Garuda Prabhu’s introduction to Arrival & program format
11:30 – 01:30 PM Offerings and Meditations, lead by Garuda Prabhu
01:30 – 02:00 PM Markine Bhagavat Dharma Recitation, Kirtan & Pushpanjali
02:00 – 03:30 PM Break – show Prabhupada videos online
At the famous Boston Fanniel Hall:
4:30 – 5:00 PM A quiet soothing bhajan as people enter and are being seated
5:00 – 5:05 PM Amit Dixit introduces Dr. Graham M. Schweig
5:05 – 5:10 PM Dr. Schweig speaks and introduces HG Pyari Mohan Das
5:10 – 5:15 PM HG Pyari Mohan Prabhu speaks
5:15 – 5:45 PM Dr. Schweig introduces Guru Gauranga and his presentation entitled, “A Most Improbable Journey”
5:45 – 6:25 PM Various special guests speak
6:25 – 6:30 PM Anuttama Das speaks
6:30 – 6:35 PM Rukmini Dasi speaks
6:35 – 6:40 PM Radhanath Swami speaks
6:40 – 6:45 PM Ambarish Das speaks
6:45 – 6:55 PM Yadubara Das presents a clip from his production of “Acharya”
6:55 – 7:00 PM Dr. Schweig offers closing words
7:00 – 7:15 PM A quiet soothing bhajan as people as people leave the hall
7:00 – 7:30 PM Procession to Boston Common

19th September – Other festivals:
ISKCON-London LIVE:
7:00am Deity Greetings, Guru Puja, Extended Kirtan (Special Altar and Vyasasana Display)
8:00am Special Class on Srila Prabhupada’s Pastimes in New York by HG Tribhangananda dasa
1:00pm Special Class on Srila Prabhupada’s Mission by HH Prahladananda Swami. Jahnavi Mataji singing Markine Bhagavat Dharma Bhajan, Yadi Prabhupada Na Hoita Bhajan, and Kirtans from 7.45pm – 9.30pm
Bhaktivedanta Manor LIVE:
7am – 9am Prahladananda Swami on Srila Prabhupada

20th September – Boston continued (with Rathayatra):
Tentative Boston Schedule:
6:30 – 7:00 AM Guru Puja
7:00 – 8:00 AM Srimad Bhagavatam class
9:00 – 10:00 AM Lecture
10:00 – 11:00 AM Lecture
11:00 – 12:00 PM Talk: Srila Prabhupada starts Ratha Yatras
12:00 – 2:00 PM Ratha Yatra festival
2:00 – 2:15 PM Talk: Significance of Ratha Yatra
2:15 – 3:15 PM Kirtan in pandal
3:15 – 3:30 PM Krsna “Magic” by Pyari Mohan das
3:30 -4:00 PM Who is Srila Prabhupada? A media presentation
4:00 – 4:15 PM Odissi Dance
4:15 – 4:30 PM Recitation of Markine Bhagavata Dharma
4:30 – 6:00 PM Last Kirtan

21st September – Radhasthami
Srimati Radharani’s appearance day worldwide