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Vedavyasa-priya Swami visit in September

Aniruddha — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:26:43 GMT

Vedavyasa-priya Swami will be visiting Melbourne from the 16th till the 22nd of September.

Vedavyasa-priya Swami

He will be visiting various Bhakti-vrksa groups in the evenings and giving class at the temple in the mornings.

Retreat with Devamrta Swami 6-7 September

Aniruddha — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:06:28 GMT

Devamrta Swami arrives in Melbourne on 1st September in readiness for a retreat at New Nandagram to be held on the sixth and seventh.

He'll be giving morning classes and possibly a presentation at Urban Yoga during the week. Stay tuned for details.

Maharaja leaves on the eighth.

Daily Class - Ciranjiva Prabhu

Nanda Mandira Dasa — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:58:31 GMT

Wednesday, 27th Aug 2008

Srimad Bhagavatam 11.1.5 - Krishna's inconceivable qualities.

See Sri Krishna Janmastami in Melbourne

Rasanandini — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:37:28 GMT

At least 10,000 guests visited Mahaprabhu Mandir over Janmastami. Thank you for contributing to an ecstatic celebration for Lord Krishna's pleasure. Here is Their Lordships’ darshan as They accepted sandhya arati. They are showing Their glorious new cloth. You can view slides of the day’s events here.

Janmastami in Melbourne: Kurma

Aniruddha — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:36:55 GMT

Kurma Prabhu's written three reports from Janmastami this weekend. Here's number two...

It's Sri Krishna Janmastami and I'm having a ball here in Melbourne. Our first big celebration of the day was mangala arati, the joyous chanting commencing at 4.30 am. The temple was so packed that it was very difficult to get inside. There must have been 300 attendees, which is a record for such an early-hour Melbourne Temple event.

He's also posted some great shots.

Daily Class - Aniruddha Prabhu

Timothy Mcleod — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:33:57 GMT

Srimad Bhagavatam 11.1.3 - Closeness to Krsna depends on our service attitude.

Jaya Radha Madhava

Janmastami Morning Program Recordings

Nanda Mandira Dasa — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:11:24 GMT

Kurma Prabhu led most of today's ectastic Janmastami morning program and it was all recorded:

Mangala Arati
Nrshima Prayer
Tulasi Arati
Guru Puja + Kirtan (Kurma Prabhu/ Aniruddha Prabhu)

Daily Class - Ciranjiva Prabhu

Timothy Mcleod — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:36:20 GMT

Srimad Bhagavatam 11.1.2 - Don't be a 'sunshine devotee', that is, remain enthusiastic whatever the external circumstances.

New Stock at Radha-Vallabha’s Temple Shop

Rasanandini — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:14:21 GMT




Sarva Mangala would like to let you know that Radha-Vallabha's 
shop has new stock:

 Organic all-vegetable, fragrant and long-lasting soaps

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 Warm winter capes for women
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Beautiful brass murtis of Radha-Krishna, and
Radha-Krishna and the gopis
And we have
Organic Ghee again - for your puja and your health

      As well as our well-known

Sugar-free Chyawanprash. This time at a new and reduced price to please your pocket as well as your health.

There is also a HALF-MARKED-PRICE CLEARANCE on all 
Biothique stock, to make way for new arrivals in six weeks time.

Mahaprabhu Mandir Janmastami Schedule

Rasanandini — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:22:41 GMT

Here is our schedule of celebrations for Sri Krishna Janmastami on Sunday. There are 'unlimited' parking spaces nearby in Boyd Street. We hope to see you sometime during the day!

2008 JANMASTAMI PROGRAMME
TEMPLE ROOM: there will be kirtanas all day beginning at 9.30am.
4.30am - 4.55am    Mangala arati
7.00am - 7.10am     Deity greeting
7.10am - 7.30am   Guru puja
7.30am - 9.00am     Class
12.30pm - 1.00pm     Raj bhoga arati
4.00pm - 4.05am     Dhoop arati
7.00pm - 7.30pm     Sandhya arati
9.00pm - 9.30pm   Sayana arati
Midnight - 1.00am     Midnight arati
2. DARSHAN is available all day long except for:
4.30pm - 7.00pm    Closed for deity dressing
10.00pm - Midnight   Closed for deity dressing
Midnight - 1.00am    Darshana available
3. OFFERINGS TO SRI KRISHNA – front lawn
10.00am - 11.00pm   Donors' arati to Sri Sri Radha
                                   Krishna
4. SRI SRI RADHA-GOVIND ABHISHEKA – front lawn
7.45pm – 9.30pm
5. DOSA HUT - side garden
3.00pm – 11.00pm
6. TEMPLE COURTYARD
8.30am   - 5.00pm    Krishna Book
10.30pm – 11.45pm Yajna – Fire Sacrifice
7. VEDIC CULTURAL PROGRAMME – prasada hall
All guests to be seated strictly by 7pm for 7.15pm start.
7.15pm - 7.30pm Opening and welcome
7.30pm - 8.00pm Drama: Gopichandan – by the Bhakta
                                       Prahlad Group
8.00pm - 8.03pm Dance to a Mayalam song pleading
                                       Krishna to return - by Meenu,
                                       Jashoda and Shreya
8.03pm - 8.30pm Drama: Krishna and Sudama - by
                               Bhaktavendanta Youth Services.
8.30pm - 8.50pm Dance on Lord Krishna, choreographed
                                      by Usha – Natyalaya Dance Group
8.50pm - 9.00pm Acknowledgement of participants and
                                      recognition of exceptional
                                      performance by Aniruddha Dasa,
                              Temple President
9.00pm – 9.10pm Dance to Bhajan song: Choreographed
                                      by Mai Nachungi Dance Company.
                                      ‘Radha is searching for Lord Krishna.
                                       The gopis tell Her that they have seen
                                       Him playing His flute while playing
                                       with the other cowherd boys’ –
                               performed by Radha, Roja, Vivkitha,
                               Priyanka and Shruti.
9.10pm – 9.20pm   Dance: Dandia Ras dance, “Aaj Radha
                                       Ko Shayam Yada..” (Radha is pining
                                       for Lord Sri Krishna).
                                       Choreographed by the Mai Nachungi
                                       dance Company.Performed by Soni,
                               Mary, Krishna Mayi, Sania, Kalindi
                               and Amal.
9.20pm - 9.40pm    Hindi bhajans - by Pooja Gupta.
9.40pm – 10.00pm Drama: Krishna steals Rukmini – by
                               Bumble Bee Productions

Daily Class - Bhakta Prabhu

Nanda Mandira Dasa — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:41:06 GMT

Srimad Bhagavatam 11.1.1 - Developing faith in the words of the Srimad Bhagavatam.

Daily Class - Aniruddha Prabhu

Nanda Mandira Dasa — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:22:03 GMT

Srimad Bhagavatam 10.90.21 - The five spectacular features of Krishna. Download to find out what they are!

Daily Class - Kesava Prabhu

Timothy Mcleod — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:44:03 GMT

Srimad Bhagavatam 10.90.19 - Krishna's smiling face.

Please Celebrate Radhastami With Us

Rasanandini — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:08:56 GMT

tapta-kancana-gaurangi
radhe vrndavanesvari
vrsabhanu-sute devi
pranamami hari-priye

'I offer my respects to Radharani, whose bodily complexion is like molten gold and who is the Queen of Vrndavana. You are the daughter of King Vrsabhanu, and You are very dear to Lord Krishna.'

This year Srimati Radharani's Appearance Day falls on Monday September 8. We will celebrate this most auspicious event from 4:30pm with arati and kirtana. At 5:00pm there will be a class to glorify Srimati Radharani, followed - at 5:45pm - by Her prasadam feast. At 7:00pm we will offer arati and pushpanjali, and - at 7:20pm - gifts. Please bless us with your presence.

Balarama Prasad

Rasanandini — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:57:52 GMT

Melbourne temple is famous amongst devotees for its distribution of prasada and the loving exchanges that follow. Lord Balarama's prasadam feast was no exception.

Bhakta Prahlad Performers

Rasanandini — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:25:10 GMT

By dramatising the Lord's pastimes on Balarama Purnima, the young vaisnavis from Mother Chandra Vallabhi’s Bhakta Prahlad group softened many hearts.

Rohini's Initiation

Rasanandini — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:55:41 GMT

Here are some images from Rohini’s initiation. There’s no more room on my Flickr account till September.

Images from Balarama Purnima

Rasanandini — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:24:56 GMT

Here is the Deities' darshan from Balarama Purnima.

I spent the day photographing the festivities, including Rohini dasi's
initiation. You can find some of the original photos at Flickr.com

Sunday Feast Class - Vraja Nari Mataji

Timothy Mcleod — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:08:54 GMT

Chanting the Hare Krishna Mantra with sincerity and commitment purifies the consciousness and alleviates all worldly problems:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

Daily Class - Bhakta Prabhu

Timothy Mcleod — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:17:58 GMT

Friday 15th August, 2008.

Srimad Bhagavatam 10.90.15 - "To be madly in love with Krsna is the soul's natural position."

Jaya Radha Madhava - Bhakta Prabhu

Timothy Mcleod — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:56:50 GMT

Friday 15th August, 2008.

Daily Class - Gangesvara Prabhu

Timothy Mcleod — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:39:58 GMT

Srimad Bhagavatam 10.90.16 - Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His authorised representatives bestow prema-bhakti, pure love of God- which is the most mysterious and confidential of subject matters- on those who are eager for it.

Radha and Krishna

Rasanandini — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:41:17 GMT

Here is Radha-Krishna's darshan following Their ecstatic swing festival tonight.

Sri-Sri Radha-Krishna

Major Festival Preparations Underway

Rasanandini — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:14:28 GMT

Under Prabhu das' direction, the temple maintenance team is washing the darshan hall in readiness for Balarama Purnima and the festivals that follow. See you there!

Nanda Mandir, Animesh, Stamba Bhava, Adam, Tim and Toni at work

More Swing Festival Nectar

Rasanandini — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:59:53 GMT

Here is some more nectar from Radha-Krishna's swing festival. Don't forget to join us to celebrate Balarama Purnima tomorrow.

Bhaktiman das stands by as a devotee swings the Lords

More swinging for Radha-Krishna

Bhaktiman and Dandakaranya das assist a guest

Flowers falling from Their throne, Radha and Krishna rejoin Radha-Vallabha on the altar