{"id":114817,"date":"2025-03-13T12:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=114817"},"modified":"2025-03-13T12:13:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:13:41","slug":"festivals-service-and-spiritual-enlightenment-worldwide-march-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=114817","title":{"rendered":"Gaura Purnima 2025: A Global Celebration of Devotion, Joy, and Spiritual Unity! March 13"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/cover\/Pas3s4ddge1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><!-- --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<strong>Gaura Purnima Message &#8211; GBC Chair Inspires ISKCON Community | by Govardhan Das <\/strong><br \/>\nIn a heartfelt message on the auspicious occasion of Gaura Purnima, Govardhan Das, the new Chair of the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON, extended his blessings to devotees, friends, and well-wishers around the world. As communities around the planet are celebrating the gift of Lord Gauranga\u2019s mercy, he especially acknowledged the tireless efforts of every member of ISKCON to \u201cshare the joy of devotion and bliss that comes from the sweetness of Krishna\u2019s Holy Names.\u201d<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RvpeOGkVnTs\" title=\"Gaura Purnima Message - GBC Chair Inspires ISKCON Community | by Govardhan Das\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Gaura Purnima 2025!<\/strong><br \/>\nHG Praghosa Prabhu: Lord Caitanya needs your help and if you lend Him a hand you will benefit beyond your wildest dreams! Gaura Purnima 2025 celebrates Lord Chaitanya, the combined incarnation of Krishna and Radharani, known for his immense kindness. His appearance day is a chance to receive his blessings by following Srila Prabhupada\u2019s formula: chanting, dancing, and feasting. By engaging in these activities, devotees help spread the Sanatan movement. Hare Krishna!<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1101\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WWhCHrfxRNo\" title=\"Gaura Purnima 2025!\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Glimpses of Gaura Purnima festival 2025 in Mayapur (photos) <\/strong><br \/>\nGaura-purnima is the most auspicious appearance day of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. In Mayapur it is the biggest festival throughout whole year. During the day, devotees go to the Ganga and take bath to purify themselves. A grand abhiseka of Gauranga Mahaprabhu is done in the evening. The ecstatic hari-nama sankirtana transports one to the spiritual world.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v22.0\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mayapur.tv\/posts\/pfbid0APPmQjjaHMQUdyDp62u1Rg9twxSrPR15NxuvqUVNop42m2Xi9TA4Fc7adL5CaAXGl\" data-width=\"640\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100064792118227\/posts\/1113487037487690\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\">\n<p>Glimpses of Gaura Purnima festival 2025<\/p>\n<p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mayapur.tv\">Mayapur.TV<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100064792118227\/posts\/1113487037487690\/\">Thursday, March 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Celebrating 53rd anniversary of laying of the cornerstone of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir (photos) <\/strong><br \/>\nTHIS CORNERSTONE OF THE ISKCON INTERNATIONAL SHRI KRISHNA BALARAM TEMPLE WAS LAID DOWN ON THE I3th OF MARCH 1972 BY THE HANDS OF HIS DIVINE GRACE A.C. BHAKTI VEDANTA SWAMI PRABHUPAD FOUNDER ACHARYA OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS LAND DONATED BY SMT GITA DEVI SARAF, VRINDAVAN<\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v22.0\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iskconvrindavann\/posts\/pfbid02MAcww2LFbxRrsayYnYC3DyfndoY3dHm3oPWimpMfSMiVxpA4dHqoaqbeZVjEvXZdl\" data-width=\"640\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100064420822399\/posts\/1082216333935717\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\">\n<p>Celebrating 53rd anniversary of laying of the cornerstone of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir<\/p>\n<p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iskconvrindavann\">Iskcon vrindavan<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100064420822399\/posts\/1082216333935717\/\">Thursday, March 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong> Iskcon leader part of the ET Women\u2019s Conclave 2025, at Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, organized by the Times of India Group<\/strong><br \/>\nHG Gauranga Prabhu: Speaking on the theme &#8220;Accelerate Action&#8221;, I shared insights on empowering leadership, breaking barriers, and fostering a balanced, purpose-driven life. True progress begins when we integrate spiritual wisdom with practical solutions, ensuring that our actions today create a more inclusive and empowered future.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v22.0\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gaurangadasofficial\/posts\/pfbid02FTPMtLDort5YZ33hY5dWGZT4F24ecUCsZW4Na9b88cc3N9UDkPXaeWposakYnZMzl\" data-width=\"640\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100044394517611\/posts\/1175591323930674\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\">\n<p>It was a privilege to be part of the ET Women\u2019s Conclave 2025, at Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, organized by the Times of India&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gaurangadasofficial\">Gauranga Das<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100044394517611\/posts\/1175591323930674\/\">Wednesday, March 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Ganga Puja for Gaura Purnima 2025 (photos)<\/strong><br \/>\nIskcon Mayapur: A part of Gaura-purnima celebrations, Ganga-puja and immersion of ashes of departed souls is performed. Devotees offer puja to Ganga, something that Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu liked very much, take bath in her holy waters and also fetch a pot of water for Gauranga Mahaprabhu&#8217;s abhisheka on Gaura-purnima.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v22.0\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mayapur.tv\/posts\/pfbid0dn5CWBWB7eCJdamuYhuJCRF54yGzDJH1LkNq6FkjXsE7Q2Ka8s4P3NN5v6zjYqyFl\" data-width=\"640\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100064792118227\/posts\/1113457304157330\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mayapur.tv\">Mayapur.TV<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100064792118227\/posts\/1113457304157330\/\">Wednesday, March 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>The Glories of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu by HH SB Keshava Swami<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FXTM9MuoBwk\" title=\"The Glories of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu by SB Keshava Swami\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>ISKCON Ahilyanagar Vaishnavi Padayatra  (photos) <\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v22.0\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iskconpadayatraministry\/posts\/pfbid0Bm7irgh3zWquPsAZibFMBT9QHJ2mgDadVPtjaAESipBPptmb2C42NwExr365mux3l\" data-width=\"640\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100064928670858\/posts\/1041411798033100\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\">\n<p>ISKCON Ahilyanagar Vaishnavi Padayatra &#x1fab7;<\/p>\n<p>#iskconpadayatraworldwide #iskcon #iskconpadayatra #srilaprabhupada<\/p>\n<p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iskconpadayatraministry\">ISKCON&#8217;s Padayatra Worldwide<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100064928670858\/posts\/1041411798033100\/\">Wednesday, March 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.wakelet.com\/resize?id=LEIjogm_s_dsvQlX9IfAS&#038;h=1060&#038;w=807&#038;q=85\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Lord Chaitanya\u2019s Mission: Radha\u2019s Love and Krishna\u2019s Joy<\/strong><br \/>\nHH Bhakti Prachar Parivrajak Swami explains Krishna\u2019s divine purpose of appearing to vanquish demons while also granting them liberation. He highlights Krishna\u2019s unique intimacy with devotees in Vrindavan, free from reverence. Lord Chaitanya embodies Radha\u2019s mood to experience Krishna\u2019s sweetness. Devotional transformation is emphasized.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2hLJhKmi5jM\" title=\"Srimad Bhagavatam Text CC- Adi-1.6 Speaker -  HH Bhakti Prachar Parivrajak  Swami Maharaj\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n <strong>Divinity and Divine Service with HH Krishna Ksetra Swami<\/strong><br \/>\nThe podcast explores the Bhagavata Purana, focusing on its second chapter. Host Dr. M\u00e5ns Broo and Krishna Ksetra Swami discuss its question-answer format, layered structure, and devotional themes. They highlight its historical context, Sanskrit commentaries, and significance in Hindu theology. The Bhagavatam is seen as both a sacred and literary masterpiece, blending devotion and scholarship.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gpn3o2qEGTg\" title=\"1.2. Divinity and Divine Service with Krishna Ksetra Swami\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Gaura Katha | HH Mahadyuti Swami <\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aPT87FinPf4\" title=\"Gaura Katha | HH Mahadyuti\u00a0Swami\u00a0Maharaj  | 12 March 2025\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Chant, Dance, Repeat: Bhajans with a Twist!<\/strong><br \/>\nHG Kalakantha Prabhu shares his journey in ISKCON since 1972, emphasizing reviving its early dynamic preaching, especially among Westerners. He discusses translating bhajans into English for accessibility, the importance of humility in devotion, and Krishna&#8217;s mercy. Through storytelling and singing Vaishnava bhajans, he inspires devotees to deepen their spiritual practice and appreciation for Srila Prabhupada.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h-XcrET3ksU\" title=\"Vaishnava Bhajans by Kalakantha Prabhu | ISKCON Chennai\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Walk Through of Bhaktivedanta University | ISKCON\u2019s First University<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WZdTc1SMNVY\" title=\"Walk Through of Bhaktivedanta University | ISKCON\u2019s First University\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>I can&#8217;t get no satisfaction!<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1108\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/93m5XE80hJk\" title=\"H.G. 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