Sri Gadadhara Angana

Gadadhara Angan

"Srimati Radharani, who is the personification of pure love for Lord Sri Kmta and who is the Queen of Vrindavana, appeared as Sri Gadiidhara Posyiua, who is very dear to Lord Caitanya. When Srimati Radhika appeared as Gadadhara Pandita, Lalita follwed Her, entering the body of Gadadhara. "

The small temple to the right of Sri Advaita Bhavan is Sri Gadadhara Angana. This temple houses the deities of Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Gadadhara Pandita. Gadadhara was an incarnation of Srimati Radharani and a friend of Nimai since childhood. Sri Gadadhara Angana is about 10 meters east of Advaita Bhavan, in the same compound as Srivasa Angana.

Gadadhara Pandita

 

Gadadhara Pandita has also been described as an incarnation of Srimati Radharani's Dyuti (effulgence). His father was Madhava Mishra and he grew up here along with his younger brother, Vaninatha.  As young boys, Lord Caitanya and Gadadhara Pandita were inseparable but, in direct contrast to Lord Caitanya, Gadadhara Pandita was quiet and sober. Gadadhara Pandira's heart was deeply entrenched in Krishna Prema. He was always absorbed in thoughts of Krishna and always speaking Krishna Katha in the association of the devotee. He was renounced and gentle in his behavior and was dearly by everyone.