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  Neeraj Nama December 16, 2009 at 11:59am

  
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  Sachin December 14, 2009 at 4:55pm

  

  Known as “Sourthern Kashi of India”, Pandharpur proudly hosts the “Kuladivat” of Maharashtra State- Shree Vitthal and Rukmini. Also known by the other names, Pandurang or Vithoba it is supposed to be The Supreme God of The Universe for all the Maharashtrians and an incarnation of Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
  It’s praises were sung and written by the most auspicious saints of Maharashtra- Saint Dnyaneshwar, Saint Tukaram, Saint Namdev, Saint Purandardas, Chikha Mela, Janabai and many others.
  
  In the temple of Vithoba, “Pad-Sparsha-Darshan” is a special ceremony. Irrespective of caste any devotee can enter the sanctum sanctorum and can place his/ her head at the feet of Vitthal. The Bhagwat Dharma sect is followed in Pandharpur, with full spirit.
  
  The river Bhima, better known as “Chandrabhaga” flows through the city. Large number of devotees walks from the whole of Maharashtra, to celebrate the “Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi” twice every year. The palanquins (Palkhis) of various saints from different locations come together at Wakhri, 5 kilometers away from Pandharpur.
  
  Although not religiously very crucial, certain daily rituals do form the routine of Bhaghwat Dharma, at Pandharpur. These signify the devotedness of the followers towards it’s deity. These rituals include Kakad Arati (Early Morning Prayers) , Mahapuja (Mega-Worship), Mahanaivedya (Food offering), Poshakh (putting the robe) Dhoop Arati, Padya Pooja, etc. All this is performed in main Vitthal temple. As one enters from Namdeo-Payri (The Step in memory of Saint Namdeo) and comes out of the Westward Exit (the Paschim Dwar) one crosses various other temples- as many as 25, in the same premise.
  
  Ganesh Mandir, Garud Mandir, Ekmukh Dattatraya Mandir, Satyabhama Mandir, Kanhopatra Mandir to name a few.
  
  
  Geographical and Traveling Information
  From main Solapur city, Pandharpur is at a distance of 72 kilometers and is well connected by roads to practically every city in Maharashtra, railway track also exists. Pandharpur falls on Miraj-Kurduwadi-Latur track. From Solapur numerous local level transport buses commute to Pandharpur.
  
  
  Major Activities
  At Pandharpur, every Wednesday is regarded as an auspicious day and Ekadashi- auspicious day of the month. Four major festivals- Ashadhi Kartitki, Magh and Chaitra Ekadashis are yearly celebrated. Out of these, 1st two attract a crowd of about 8 to 10 lakhs.
  Apart from these, the temple premise also celebrates Gudhi Padawa, Ram-Navami, Dasehara and Deepavali festivals.
  

  
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  Sachin December 14, 2009 at 1:45pm

  Lokanath Swami was born in a small village of Maharashtra known as Aravade in 1949, on the auspicious day of Sayana (Ashadhi) Ekadasi. After meeting his spiritual master, His Divine grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder acarya of ISKCON (International society for Krishna Consciousness), he completely dedicate his life to spread the teachings and holy names of the lord throughout the world. Today he is well known spiritual leader of ISKCON, a travelling preacher and one of the initiating Guru of ISKCON. He is well known for his kirtans and kathas throughout the world.

  
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  NKDas December 12, 2009 at 5:20pm

  Hare Krishna prabhu Ji,
  PAMHO,
  All Glories To Srila Prabhupada

  

  Your Servant
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  Neeraj Nama December 11, 2009 at 2:56pm

  Hare Krihsna,
  PAMHO
  

  
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  Neeraj Nama December 8, 2009 at 1:40pm

  

  His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami was born in Bengal in 1945, he met with A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada at the end of 1976.From their very first meeting, Srila Prabhupada gave His Holiness the assignment of translating his books into Bengali and made him his Secretary for Indian Affairs. Within only a few months, Srila Prabhupada gave him initiation into the disciplic succession and soon thereafter, awarded him the order of Sannyasa. Along side his official responsibilities, His Holiness translated all of Srila Prabhupada’s works on major Vedic literatures, consisting of more than fifty volumes of books, into Bengali, as Srila Prabhupada had instructed in their very first meeting. Subsequently, he became a member of the Governing Body Commission of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and served as the Chairman of the Governing Body in 1989.1n 1996, His Holiness took on the mammoth task of making a biographical video epic on the life of his spiritual master, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. This video series, entitled Abhay Charan has been seen all over the world, as well as on Indian National Television. At present His Holiness is currently developing projects in Ujjain, India.
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  dhruv khera December 7, 2009 at 9:11pm

  shri chaitanya mahaprabhu says:
  to enable one to chant the holy name of lord always, a person should be humbler
  than the grass in the street ,devoid of all desire for personal honor and ready to offer others all respectful obeisances.
  one who thinks himself lower than grass,more tolernt than tree and who does not expect honor and yet is always prepared to give respect to others , can very easily continually chant the holy name of lord.
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  Neeraj Nama December 7, 2009 at 4:23pm

  
  

  

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  Neeraj Nama December 7, 2009 at 2:36pm

  
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  Neeraj Nama December 7, 2009 at 2:35pm