O n behalf of ISKCON Mayapur, we would like to welcome you to celebrate our 14th anniversary of Sri Kñetra Parikrama. This parikrama has been performed since the time of Vidyapati, who was one of Lord Jagannatha’s most intimate worshippers, serving under the great King Indradyumna. Following in the footsteps of our previous acaryas, ISKCON Mayapur has been organizing this parikrama for the last 12 years, on the specific days prescribed for Sri Ksetra parikrama, as recommended in the scriptures and observed by many previous generations. In 2017, approximately 8,000 devotees participated in this parikrama, and more are expected to attend this year.
The parikrama will be blessed with the association of many senior devotees, such as:
- His Holiness Lokanatha Swami
- His Holiness Bhakti Purusottama Swami
- His Holiness Bhakti Gaurava Narayana Swami
- His Holiness Gauranga Prema Swami
- His Holiness Bhakti Nityananda Swami
- His Holiness Bhakti Vinoda Swami
- His Holiness Rama Govinda Swami
- His Grace Ananga Mohan Prabhu
And many more esteemed speakers, kirtan leaders and guests.
The highlights of the festival include but are not limited to hearing Krishna-katha from various speakers, who are well versed in the pastimes that take place in Sri Ksetra Dhama; taking darshan of the Lord of the Universe; honoring Lord Jagannatha’s maha prasadam; chanting and dancing while circumambulating the auspicious dhama and bathing in the ocean, all in the association of devotees – a sadhu-sanga of over 10,000 devotees!
There will be 5 groups of devotees – Oriya, Bengali, Tamil, Hindi and International (English)
Registration fees are as follows: (this fee includes shared accommodation, breakfast and lunch and registration for the 4 days 25th – 28th)
International group – 8145829888 puriparikrama@gmail.com Rs.3000
Bengali group – 9474652829 kanairam.jps@pamho.net Rs.1000
Tamil group – 9232253602 suddhasridharadas@gmail.com Rs.3000
Hindi Group – 9593648074 istadevadas108@yahoo.com Rs.1600
Oriya group – 9437264454 hemaharipada.jps@gmail.com Rs. 700
Important Notice:
*All devotees must register in advance, so accommodation and other facilities can be arranged accordingly.
Registrations begins on the 1st of September 2018
Register at: puriparikrama@gmail.com OR call – 08145829888
Registrations will only be confirmed upon payment
Registration fees are as minimal as possible, to give more devotees an opportunity to participate, however, to ensure that this parikrama will be a grand success, we need sponsorships to cover help cover the expenses of the parikrama. We humbly request your help to cover the following expenses:
- Prasadam
- Breakfast 50,000
- Lunch 75,000
- Sannyasi Seva 21,000
- Mahasagar Arati 21,000
- Drama 15,000
- Pandal 65,000
- Jalchatra 11,000
- Patron Membership 11,000
- 108 Vaishnav Seva 5,100
To make a donation, please contact: bpswami@pamho.net/bpssecretary@pamho.net
The Sri Ksetra Parikrama Schedule:
DATE | PROGRAM |
25th NOVEMBER |
Arrival of devotees at ISKCON Bhakti Kutir, near Haridas Thakur Samadhi, (Swargadwar, Puri, Odisha, India – 752 001) 5pm Parikrama inauguration at sea beach behind Haridas Thakura samadhi, Swargadwar |
26th & 27th November | Visiting the different holy places in Puri, where Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s pastimes took place |
28th November | 19km parikrama of Sri Ksetra Dhama |
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