Vrindavan, 2017.06.28 (VT): The thirteen-day festival surrounding Mudiya Puno (Guru Purnima) has begun in Govardhan. A procession with Harinaam Sankirtan marked the beginning of the grand event. The shobha yatra began at Chakleshwar’s Shyamsundar Ashram and performed parikrama of Mansi Ganga. … [Read more...]
Vrindavan Celebrates Ratha Yatra
Vrindavan, 2017.06.26 (VT): Ratha Yatra was celebrated lovingly yesterday in Vrindavan. Devotees braved the sticky monsoon heat dressed in their finest, to sing and dance with their beloved Jagannath. Each temple celebrated the festival in its own unique way. Vrindavan’s main Jagannath Temple is … [Read more...]
Acharya Shrivatsa Goswami speaks on the Purans at the President’s house
Vrindavan, 2017.06.24 (VT): This week the All-India Kashiraj Trust organized a grand ceremony at the President’s house in Delhi. The trust is dedicated to publishing the ancient scriptures of India. It is a matter of great pride for Braj that Acharya Shrivatsa Goswami Maharaj, Acharya of the Shri … [Read more...]
Shri Radharaman gives darshan in Shakti Kunj and Sacchidanand Kunj
Vrindavan, 2017.06.23 (VT): As the first monsoon clouds sprinkle Vrindavan with their soothing showers, Shri Radharaman Dev’s 475th summer mahotsav continues. Each morning is filled with special poojas and scriptural readings, and in the evenings, devotees soak in the extremely sweet, close-up … [Read more...]
Once buried under garbage and sludge, Rinmochan Kund is now reborn
Govardhan, 2017.06.22 (VT): Once lost under a mass of garbage and sludge, the historic Rinmochan Kund was re-inaugurated today in Govardhan. The renovation of this important heritage site is yet another successful project by the Braj Foundation. UP Power Minister Shrikant Sharma was the chief guest … [Read more...]
Costa Rican Ambassador Kicks Off World Yoga Day Celebrations in Vrindavan
Vrindavan, 2017.06.21 (VT): World Yoga Day is celebrated worldwide on June 21st. This year, the Costa Rican ambassador, the Honorable Ms. Mariela Cruz, kicked off the event in Vrindavan with the students of Hanuman Prasad Dhanuka School in Ramanreti. Ms. Cruz was the Cheif Guest at the event, … [Read more...]
DM bans liquor shops from Govardhan Parikrama; Excise Department defiant
Govardhan, 2017.06.20 (VT): For many, it is a matter of great shame that the government of this fine country allows and even promotes alcohol shops in holy places. One such place is the holy Govardhan Hill, where alcohol shops can be found in the lanes adjoining the Govardhan parikrama marg. Now … [Read more...]
Government kicks off cultural mapping plan; artists disappointed
Mathura, 2017.06.18 (PTI): The inaugural day of the government's ambitious project of "mapping" culture had kindled hope among the town's artistes, but has ended up disappointing many of them. The event, kicked off by Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma here on Saturday was attended by a large number … [Read more...]
Cultural mapping of the country to start from Mathura
Vrindavan, 2017.06.15 (Express News Service): With a view to converting the vast and widespread cultural canvas of India into an objective cultural map, the Ministry of Culture will launch the implementation of the national mission of cultural mapping of India. The initiative will kick off from … [Read more...]
Sanatan Goswami’s love for Madan Mohan, and a special announcement for “Mudiya Puno”
This year, it's going to be special "Mudiya Puno" at Madan Mohan Temple in Vrindavan. A deity of Sanatan Goswami will be installed at his samadhi mandir (tomb). The present Acharya of Madan Mohan Temple, Shri Sanatan Kishor Goswami (Panchu Ji) says that the new deity of Sanatan Goswami will be … [Read more...]
Lord Sankarshan Comes from Tirupati to Govardhan
Vrindavan, 2017.05.06 (VT): A massive deity of Shri Sankarshan Bhagwan (a form of Dauji Maharaj) is being installed today at Sankarshan Kund in Govardhan. The beautiful black deity was sculpted in Tirupati, in South India. A team of 22 artisans worked for over a year, sculpting the deity from a … [Read more...]
“People’s Court” Settles 5,000 Cases in Mathura
Mathura, 2017.04.09 (OI, GKT, LSI) Over 5,000 cases were settled at a mega People’s Court (lok adalat) organized by the Mathura District Legal Service Authority on April 8th. Lok adalats or people’s courts help ease the burden of the regular court by settling pending cases in their jurisdiction. … [Read more...]
Brahmotsava concluded at Shri Rangji Mandir
Vrindavan, 2017.03.25 (VT): A grand ten-day long 'Rath ka Mela’ or cart festival concluded on Saturday. Locally known as Rath ka Mela, it is actually the Brahmotsava celebration of Shri Rangji Mandir of Vrindavan. The Brahmotsava is celebrated every year during March-April in strict accordance … [Read more...]
My Colourful Braj Holi: Part 1, Laddu Holi
Radha Kund, 09.03.2017 (Vishakha Dasi for VT): A few days ago I went to Nandgaon (नन्दगाँव) to attend the festivities surrounding Lathmar Holi. I was thrilled, because I knew it was going to be a total immersion experience. I had a special invitation through a friend of a friend – a Goswami of … [Read more...]
Himalayan sadhu offers 156 tons of fruit to Shri Radhakund
Radhakund, 2016.12.31 (VT): A sadhu from the Himalayas offered 156 tons of fruit today on the banks of Shri Radhakund. The offering was done on the occasion of the Gregorian new year. For the last several years, Shri Balak Yogeshwar Ji Maharaj of Jammu and Kashmir has made the huge New Year’s … [Read more...]
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