Want to go on a boat cruise on the holy Ganga on the newly renovated ISKCON boat “Vasanta Puspa”, or “Springflower”? (much nicer name than “Mayflower”, isn’t it?). We had a joyful inauguration at the “Prabhupada ghat” on the 30th January, 2009. Featured guests were Umapati Swami, Pankajanghri and Jananivasa Prabhus, and also Nitaiprasad Prabhu and Devarsi Prabhu, who performed a glorious Ganga aratika in the middle of Mother Ganga. This was enchanted by Sastra Prabhu’s unique Harinama party Kirtan.

Since the day, following the inauguration was Vasanta Pancami, Umapati Swami named the boat as “Vasanta Pushpa”. We all are seeking the blessings of Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Madhava, Sri Panchatattva, Sri Narasimhadeva and Srila Prabhupada that this boat will serve nicely all the devotees.

There is a seating capacity of 60 Persons now. If you are visitng Mayapur for Gaura Purnima festival, make sure you take an enchanting ride in “Vasanta Pushpa”.

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