Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple is one of the oldest Bhadrakaali temples situated in Kerala. The deity honored here is the goddess Bhadra Kaali. Approximately 1500 years ago, the Vairankode Temple was founded by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal.
As per the temple legends, Vairankode Bhagavathi is said to be the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathi or the sister (another self) There is a legend that the divine presence of the Goddess (Devi Chaithanyam) of Angadipuram Bhagavathy…

Śrī Ekacakrā-dhāma at Your Fingertips

A New Digital Initiative Explores the Holy Places of Lord Nityānanda

Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed, “If you are actually serious about
going back to home, back to Godhead, then please seek after the
mercy of Nityānanda.” Inspired by this instruction, the Mayapur
Master…

Lord Nityananda is considered to be the most merciful manifestation of the most merciful incarnation of the Lord. The most merciful incarnation is Lord Chaitanya and he manifested his mercy most exuberantly through Lord Nityananda. Though these two transcendental brothers are non-different, still one takes on the mood of the servant of the other – Lord Nityananda considers service to Lord Chaitanya the supreme treasure of his life, indeed, the very purpose of his…

From Back to Godhead

A gang intent on stealing Lord Nityananda’s jewelry eventually surrenders to Him, and He mercifully awards them pure love of God.

When I was eight or nine years old, my parents took me to the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. After meandering through myriad halls and galleries, we came across an exhibit of valuable gemstones…

(from Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, Chapter 8)

Whether he is offensive or inoffensive, anyone who even now chants “sri-krsna-caitanya prabhu-nityananda” is immediately overwhelmed with ecstasy, and tears fill his eyes. Simply by talking of Nityananda Prabhu one awakens his love for Krsna. Thus all…