Chandan Yatra in ISKCON Delhi

Posted on May 1, 2010

It's been long since I posted on my blog. So here we go with the pics of their Lordships smeared with sandalwood paste to cool their bodies in the simmering heat of the north India. The chandan yatra is a 21-day festival which is celebrated across all ISKCON centres, Gaudiya Mathas and Sri Jagannath Puri Temple.

This festival begins on the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. On this day, whatever we do becomes akshaya (inexhaustible). HH Bhakti Vishramb Madhav Maharaja gave a sweet lecture on this day in ISKON, East of kailash, where he explained the significance of inexhaustible nature of dovetailing everything in Krishna's service. He also told that we should grind tulasi bark along with sandalwood and then it would give real pleasure to Krishna.

I remember one statement which really made an impact:

"You offer Tulasi devi to Krishna, and mercifully, she will offer you in krishna's service"

 It's so easy. All Glories to Tulasi Devi, the dearmost devotee of Krishna.

Here are the pics from East of Kailash and Punjabi bagh temple on the day of Akshay tritiya.

Thanks to Kovid prabhu for contributing these pictures.

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H.G. Sri Kesava Prabhu

Sri Keshava Prabhu
Present Location: IYF Vrindavan

I met Prabhuji in Pune on my first visit to Sri Sri Radha Kunjabihari Mandir. Got myself enrolled in his Bhakti Vriksha Program. There I met other devotees also such as Ravindra Caitanya (Rohit) Prabhu, Rakesh Kesari prabhu, Alok Pr, Prashant Pr, Deepesh Pr and others.

Soon after 2 months just before Janmashtmi, 2006 Prabhuji left Pune to serve in Vrindavan as a Pujari near his Spiritual Master - his Holiness Radha Govind Swami Maharaja. At this time, the reins of our group were now handled jointly by HG Jaya Nitai Pr and Jugal kishor Pr.

Everytime thereon when I used to go to Vrindavan, I used to meet him. And being so sweet he is, always used to give me some mahaprasad directly from altar, Breakfast Prasadam coupons, maha garlands amongst other things.

Prabhuji then went on to become Temple Commander to Congregation Preaching in Agra. Latest update: Back to youth preaching in Mathura colleges.

Whenever he meets me, asks me about my spiritual life upkeep, sadhna and if I am in regular contact with my counsellor.

Sri Kesava Prabhu is one of the sweetest devotee I have ever met.