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By Divyanam Das<\/strong><\/p>\n I’m sure that you all had a busy but blissful Janamashtami and Vyaspuja; And now preparing for Radhashtami to please Srimati Radharani and Srila Prabhupada. There is yet another big opportunity coming up to please Srila Prabhupada. World Holy Name Week (WHNW) 2011 – September the 10th till the 20th.<\/p>\n Every year we are noticing increasing participation from the centers all over, and expecting same this year as well. The sole purpose of WHNW is to celebrate the Holy Names globally and share this treasure with others. This can be done in many ways, although some suggestions and ideas by World Holy Name committee are given:<\/p>\n 1. Nagar Sankirtan – Harinaam processions with WHNW and mahamantra banners.<\/p>\n 2. Japathon – Pledges from devotees and congregation to chant extra rounds during this period.<\/p>\n 3. 24 hours or 12 hours Sankirtan – non-stop chanting for 24\/12 hours, atleast once or twice.<\/p>\n 4. Morning SB on Holy names as the theme – Morning Bhagvatam classes emphasizing on glories and importance of Holy Names.<\/p>\n 5. Japa Seminars \u2013 Seminars on japa related topics e.g japa reform, 10 offenses, types of japa etc<\/p>\n 6. Japa Retreats camps \u2013 Group of devotees go japa retreat camps under proper leadership.<\/p>\n 7. WHNW Sunday feast lectures & dramas \u2013 Preasentations based on importance of Holy names and related topics.<\/p>\n 8. Japa Booth \u2013 Putting a table with beads and pamhplets in the temple encouraging new comers to get the beads and chant.<\/p>\n 9. Invitation to other religions\/faiths for Kirtans and other Holy Name related events.<\/p>\n 10. Hare Krishna on Radio – Hare Krishna Kirtans specially SP dhun on radio.<\/p>\n 11. Holy Name walks – Padyatras to nearby towns and villages to distribute holynames, prabhupada books and Prasad.<\/p>\n 12. Video, multimedia shows and Harinaam concerts for public.<\/p>\n 13. Get the cricket\/Film stars and other celebrities for public chanting events.<\/p>\n 14. Hare krishna mahamantra and WHNW hoardings throughout the cities.<\/p>\n 15. Newspapers adverisement- Put pamphlet inside newspapers.<\/p>\n 16. Press conferences<\/p>\n 17. Inter-faith conventions on Holy Name \u2013 invite other religion\/faiths for dialouge on holy names of God.<\/p>\n 18. Giftshop SALE \u2013 Special discount on Kirtan\/bhajan Cd\u2019s\/DVD\u2019s during this period<\/p>\n These are just to name a few but we can celebrate and glorify holynames in many more ways. So, we encourage all to arrange as many programs as you can to celebrate this festival in your local community and help it to make a global success.<\/p>\n Attached please find two World Holy Name Week posters. Please post them on your notice boards and other common places and also exhibit the posters on Radhashtami celebration.<\/p>\n “If the surface of the globe is over-flooded with the chanting of the Hare Let’s join hands together in celebration of Holy Names and over-flood the world with love and holy names of Krishna.<\/p>\n If you have any questions or if you would like to take an active role in organizing locally or internationally or being a part of this great yajna Contact myself \u2013 Divyanam.lok@gmail.com or HH Janananda Gosvami – Janananda@yahoo.com<\/p>\n WHNW 2011 CALENDAR<\/p>\n 10 Sep 2011 Saturday – Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Appearance www.worldholyname.com<\/p>\n PS: Please keep record of all the events in picture, videos, audio and written reports formats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’m sure that you all had a busy but blissful Janamashtami and Vyaspuja; And now preparing for Radhashtami to please Srimati Radharani and Srila Prabhupada. 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\nKrsna mantra, the people of the world will be very, very happy.
\n(Srila Prabhupada – Purport SB 4.24.11) <\/p>\n
\n11 Sep 2011 Sunday – Ananta Caturdasi Vrata, Srila Haridasa Thakura Disappearance, Last day of the second Caturmasya month.
\n12 Sep 2011 Monday – Purnima Sri Visvarupa Mahotsava, Acceptance of sannyasaby Srila Prabhupada, Third month of Caturmasya begins(milk fastfor one month)
\n13 Sep 2011 Tuesday
\n14 Sep 2011 Wednesday
\n15 Sep 2011 Thursday
\n16 Sep 2011 Friday
\n17 Sep 2011 Saturday
\n18 Sep 2011 Sunday
\n19 Sep 2011 Monday
\n20 Sep 2011 Tuesday – Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the USA – Boston<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/dandavats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SS-2011-08-31_15.05.59.jpg\"\/)
By Divyanam Das<\/strong><\/p>\n