As this year slowly comes to a close, many of us are quietly reflecting…on all that has passed, all that we have learned, and all that we are carrying forward. A new year is not just a change of date—it is a fresh step into the unknown. And in moments like these, it feels comforting to begin with the Lord—with prayer, gratitude, and surrender.

On 1st January, we will be offering a special puja to Lord Narasimhadev 

with a simple yet heartfelt prayer: that He walks with us as we step into 2026, protecting, guiding, and blessing us—both spiritually and materially.

We may not know what the coming year holds… but when Krishna is placed at the beginning, the journey feels lighter, safer, and filled with hope. We lovingly invite devotees, friends, well-wishers, and donors from around the world to join us in this offering—to pray for ourselves, our families, our loved ones, and all those close to our hearts.
 

Click here to participate: https://www.mayapur.com/festivals/New-Year

Let your first expense of the year bring you all auspiciousness. Let it be an offering made with faith, humility, and love.

Start 2026 with Their Blessings 

and allow Lord Narasimhadev to lead you through the year and the many years ahead. We welcome you to be part of this sacred beginning.
 

Any amount is most welcome and will be used in service for the pleasure of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava!

Need any assistance in Mayapur, feel free to write to us at donorservices@mayapur.com or whatsapp to +91-9733578071.
 

Yours in service

Gopijana Vallabha das

Division head -Mayapur Tourism

ISKCON Mayapur

www.mayapur.com

Over 500 years ago, in the sacred land of Navadvīpa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Krishna, appeared as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Taking on the golden hue of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, He descended to distribute the yuga-dharma—the congregational chanting of the holy names. Through His boundless compassion, He transformed hearts through kīrtana, love, and devotion, opening the doors of bhakti to the entire world.

Śrīla Prabhupāda repeatedly expressed his heartfelt desire:
that all devotees gather every year in Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma—especially during the time of Gaura Pūrṇimā—to receive mercy, recharge spiritually, and deepen their connection with the mission of Lord Caitanya.

Following in his footsteps, we extend a warm and loving invitation to you and your family to join us for:

GAURA PŪRṆIMĀ FESTIVAL 2026
31 January – 5 March · Śrī Māyāpur Candrodaya Mandir
 

For guest House Booking
Rooms are filling quickly. Reserve early:
mghb108@gmail.com

For donations, sponsorships, and inquiries:
donorservices@mayapur.com

You may offer support for:
Prasādam distribution
Parikramā arrangements
Kīrtana Melā
Sravaṇa Utsav
Abhiṣeka & Festival Seva
General Gaura Pūrṇimā Festival support

Every contribution—large or small—is a direct service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and deeply appreciated.

Come and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Lord Caitanya’s eternal home, together with thousands of devotees from all over the world. Deepen your bhakti, and be part of the most cherished festival of the year.

Your servants,
ISKCON Śrī Māyāpur

As we approach the sacred occasion of Gītā Jayanti on Mokṣadā Ekādaśī, our hearts naturally turn toward the divine moment when Lord Krishna personally spoke the Bhagavad-gītā to Arjuna. Srila Prabhupada reminds us:

“Because Bhagavad Gita is spoken by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one need not read any other Vedic literature. One need only attentively and regularly hear and read Bhagavad Gita.”

For over 30 years—since 1994—the Bhaktivedanta Gita Academy (Mayapur) has been enriching countless lives through the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā As It Is. Their courses, including the Gita Study Course and others, are carefully designed to benefit everyone—whether a newcomer or a seasoned practitioner. These systematic studies help devotees deepen, mature, and strengthen their Krishna consciousness in a heartfelt way.

We know the Bhagavad-gītā is widely known, yet often misinterpreted. Srila Prabhupada emphasized that his purports are not his own speculation but express the essence given by our previous ācāryas. Around 1970 in Indore, at a grand Gita Jayanti gathering with many speakers, Srila Prabhupada’s clear and authoritative presentation exposed the flaws of the mental speculators present there.

He powerfully instructed us:

“Anyway, print books, distribute profusely, and that will be the best preaching work. What will your three minutes’ preaching do? But if they buy one book, it may turn their life… Make this your important task, to print our books… and distribute widely… our process is slow but sure.”

Here in Sri Mayapur, Gita Jayanti is celebrated joyfully for three days—pandals, bookstands across the campus, harinam, and (especially) book distribution. On the main day, a fire yajña is performed while devotees chant all 700 verses of the Bhagavad-gītā. Visitors, residents, and pilgrims spend the day immersed in transcendental bliss.

This year, if you are not able to personally go out for book distribution, you can still fully participate by sponsoring Bhagavad-gītās for distribution in places where Krishna’s teachings have still not reached strongly. Your sponsorship ensures the Gita goes to villages, schools, remote locations, and receptive hearts waiting for Krishna’s words.

Even one Gita can change a life.

If you feel inspired, you can contribute here:
https://www.mayapur.com/festivals/Gita-Jayanti

Thank you for your kind-hearted support. May Sri Krishna bless you on this sacred Mokṣadā Ekādaśī with wisdom, devotion, and the joy of sharing His message.

Hare Krishna dear devotees,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

We warmly invite you to join us in Rajapur on November 26th for the auspicious Odana Ṣaṣṭī Festival of Sri Sri Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra Devi. On this sacred day, the Lords receive Their first winter garment, a beautiful tradition lovingly described in Sri Caitanya-caritāmṛta. Remembering how Pundarika Vidyanidhi received special mercy on this day, we pray that this festival brings deep blessings to all our hearts.

Festival Schedule:
8:00 – Bhagavatam Class by HH Subhag Swami Maharaj
9:00 – Darshan Arati
9:30 – Drama, Śloka Offerings & Dances
11:00 – Bhajans
11:45 – Offering of Bhoga brought by devotees
12:00 – Kirtan till 1 PM

If you feel inspired to serve Their Lordships personally, you may sponsor any of the festival sevas. You can explore the options here:
https://www.mayapur.com/festivals/Odana-Sasti

Your heartfelt contribution helps keep this beautiful service to Lord Jagannath alive.

Hope to see you in Rajapur!

Your servant,