Name / Initiated name
Radhapada Das
Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.
16 rounds
When, where and how did you come into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement?
Since 1984 met devotees in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
Name the nearest or most frequently Visited ISKCON temple/ centre and name few of the devotees whom you know.
Iskcon of Arizona, Inc., Tucson, Arizona, USA. I serve the hare krishna temple as a temple priest.
Please describe yourself so that other like minded devotees can find you.
Since long time I am trying to become a devotee of Lord Krishna and so I always hanker for the association of the advanced devotee by which I could able to relish krishna consciousness. Although I read prabhupada's books and hear his lectures and enjoy them. Still I look forward to have proper association with the good devotees too.
What are your expectations from this community?
More informations in the path of progression in Krishna Consciousness.
Describe any specific service you would love to offer to Lord Krishna & His devotees?
Offer nice bhoga to Lord Krishna and seve prasadam to His devotees. And ofcourse share Krishna katha, glories of Harinam and glories of Srila Prabhupada and his mission.
Comments
Tiruchanoor, the abode of Goddess Sri Padmavathi Devi, is one of the highly venerated places in the South, located five kms. from Tirupati, the temple dedicated to Sri Padmavathi Devi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara, attracts thousands of devout pilgrims every day. The Goddess, also known as Alamelu Manga, is the inexhaustible source of compassion and love.
According to tradition, the Mother Goddess manifested Herself in the holy Pushkarini called Padmasarovaram in a golden lotus. The Venkatachala Mahatyam states that Lord Suryanarayana was instrumental in blossoming of the lotus in full splendour. A temple dedicated to Lord Suryanarayana is situated on the eastern side of the Pushkarini. The Padma Purana gives a vivid description of the advent of the Goddess and subsequent wedding with Lord Srinivasa.The manifestation of Sri Padmavathi Devi occurred in the month of Karthika on Sukla Paksha Panchami when the star Uttarashada in the ascendent. The Brahmotsavam of the Goddess is celebrated with all pomp and glory to commemorate the auspicious occasion of Her avatara. This resplendent festival celebrated for ten days attracts devout pilgrims from far and wide. The Panchami Tirtham marks the highlight of Tiruchanoor Brahmotsavam. Turmeric, Tulasi, Silk Saree and other sacred presents are brought from Tirumala Temple in an impressive procession on this occasion and offered to the Goddess. In an exquisitely decorated mandapam built on the banks of Padma Sarovaram, Sacred bath is offered to Goddess Padmavathi Devi and Sri Sudarsana Chakra amidst vedic chants. The ten-day Brahmotsavam at Tiruchanoor is a spectacular event witnessed by her myriads of devotees. It is also an occasion for all devotees to receive Her benign grace in abundance.
Pranam Prabhu. Hare Krishna.
I wish you all success in Krishna Consciousness.
May Lord Krishna always bless and protect you,
and bestow His Mercy upon you and may He
fill your life with peace and love; harmony
and wisdom. Take care, bye.