About Gaura Purnima(Fasting till moon rise): Lord Caitanya appeared only to teach us by example "How to love the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna" and to gain full enlightenment simply by chanting His holy names; HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE. Thus He brought a revolution in spiritual consciousness by inaugurating the chanting and dancing.
Gaura Purnima meaning Golden Full Moon which signifies lord Caitanya appeared during full moon night by taking the golden complexion of Radha Rani to bless everyone without any discrimination based on background or spiritual qualification with His soothing moon like rays of His sublime teachings. Those who witnessed the pastimes of Lord Caitanya, saw Him dance and chant with ecstatic love for God,the likes of which had never been seen before.
Sri Caitanya's teachings cover three principal topics:
*Knowledge of soul's relationship with Krishna
*The method of awakening that relationship and
*The awakened state of that relationship(pure love of God)
He predicted that nama sankirtana would spread in every town and village.
"Param vijayate sri-krsna-sankirtanam"
Siksastakam http://www.harekrsna.de/Siksastaka/Siksastakam-E.htm,the eight instructions of Lord Sri Caitanya should be followed by everyone in order to become a pure devotee.
Gaura Purnima meaning Golden Full Moon which signifies lord Caitanya appeared during full moon night by taking the golden complexion of Radha Rani to bless everyone without any discrimination based on background or spiritual qualification with His soothing moon like rays of His sublime teachings. Those who witnessed the pastimes of Lord Caitanya, saw Him dance and chant with ecstatic love for God,the likes of which had never been seen before.
Sri Caitanya's teachings cover three principal topics:
*Knowledge of soul's relationship with Krishna
*The method of awakening that relationship and
*The awakened state of that relationship(pure love of God)
He predicted that nama sankirtana would spread in every town and village.
"Param vijayate sri-krsna-sankirtanam"
Siksastakam http://www.harekrsna.de/Siksastaka/Siksastakam-E.htm,the eight instructions of Lord Sri Caitanya should be followed by everyone in order to become a pure devotee.
MORNING PROGRAM:
5.00am ................Mangala Arati
5.25am.................Nrsimha Prayers
5.30am.................Tulasi Aarti
5.40am.................Announcements
5.45am.................Congregational japa (one round)
5.55am.................Siksastakam
6.25am.................Srila Prabhupada Arati
EVENING PROGRAM:
7.00PM................Gaura Aarti
7.25PM................ Nrshingadev Prayer
7.30PM................Announcements
7.35PM................GAURANGA MAHA ABHISHEK
8.00PM................Glories of Lord Caitanya
8.45PM................Sunday School Presentation
9.20PM............... MAHA AARTI
9:45 PM...............Gauranga Maha Feast
Others
*Gaura Purnima Grand Feast- $501
*Maha Arati-$108
*Garlands & Decorations-$201
*Maha Sringar for Dieties-$301
*Special Outfits for Dieties-$501
*Gauranga Special Cake-$151
For sponsorships/financing the event please contact Bhagavat Dasa backtokrishna @ yahoo.ca or in person.
*For Volunteering please do contact Radha Gopinath Das radhagopinathdas@hotmail.com.
Offerings for Mahaprabhu
"If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it."(BG-9.26)
5.00am ................Mangala Arati
5.25am.................Nrsimha Prayers
5.30am.................Tulasi Aarti
5.40am.................Announcements
5.45am.................Congregational japa (one round)
5.55am.................Siksastakam
6.25am.................Srila Prabhupada Arati
EVENING PROGRAM:
7.00PM................Gaura Aarti
7.25PM................ Nrshingadev Prayer
7.30PM................Announcements
7.35PM................GAURANGA MAHA ABHISHEK
8.00PM................Glories of Lord Caitanya
8.45PM................Sunday School Presentation
9.20PM............... MAHA AARTI
9:45 PM...............Gauranga Maha Feast
"One who performs opulent celebrations on such days,pleases the lord,who grants him all benedictions and removes all sins." (Hari Bhakti Villas)
Srila Prabhupada established opulent deity worship and celebration of vaishnava festivals as an opportunity provided by Lord Himself, so that we can unitedly express our gratitude and love to Lord, His associates and devotees.
Sponsor a Kalash
If you'd like to participate in the Maha Abhiseka Ceremoney of Lord Caitanya,you may sign up for Kalash[$108]/per family.
Srila Prabhupada established opulent deity worship and celebration of vaishnava festivals as an opportunity provided by Lord Himself, so that we can unitedly express our gratitude and love to Lord, His associates and devotees.
Sponsor a KalashIf you'd like to participate in the Maha Abhiseka Ceremoney of Lord Caitanya,you may sign up for Kalash[$108]/per family.
Others
*Gaura Purnima Grand Feast- $501
*Maha Arati-$108
*Garlands & Decorations-$201
*Maha Sringar for Dieties-$301
*Special Outfits for Dieties-$501
*Gauranga Special Cake-$151
For sponsorships/financing the event please contact Bhagavat Dasa backtokrishna @ yahoo.ca or in person.
*For Volunteering please do contact Radha Gopinath Das radhagopinathdas@hotmail.com.
Offerings for Mahaprabhu "If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit or water, I will accept it."(BG-9.26)
You are invited to bring vegetarian offerings sweet or salty (no onion, garlic, eggs, vinegar) for Lord Caitanya.[In brand new aluminium one or two serving sized container]
- Nothing store-bought. Must be fresh and homemade.
- No tasting or sampling. Lord must be the first one to taste your offerings.
Source: http://www.iskconbrampton.com/2016/03/celebrate-appearance-of-sri-caitanya.html
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