Gender

Male

Birthday:

November 18

Name / Initiated name

saiman

Daily number of rounds of Hare Krishna mahamantra.

108

When, where and how did you come into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement?

Once I was travelling back home, I was to begin my journey, when I saw a ISKCON devotee from England selling religious books on Lord Krishna.

Name the nearest or most frequently Visited ISKCON temple/ centre and name few of the devotees whom you know.

1. ISKCON TEMPLE IRC VILLAGE BHUBANESWAR 2. ISKCON TEMPLE VIDYADHARPUR CHHATIA JAJPUR

Please describe yourself so that other like minded devotees can find you.

I am devotee of Lord Jagannath, born to Brahmin parents. We live near Chhatia Bata which comes under Jajapur District of Odisha. From my childhood I have been watching Rath yatra in my village, and have been a part of annual viswa shanti yajnas performed at our village temple. I have a deep love for lord & wish to be a devotee to his lotus feet.

What are your expectations from this community?

I being a common man and being driven by maya & dwelling in this maya jagat. Wish to be free from all these worldly possessions. I am seeking the help of a guru who can help me overcome mental desires thus letting me attain Eternal Bliss, Nirvana or moksha.

Describe any specific service you would love to offer to Lord Krishna & His devotees?

I would love to offer my whole life in the service of Lord & his devotees.