Today marks the seventh day of Chandan Yatra, completing the first seven days of this beautiful festival. Each day, the Lord is dressed in different vesas, bringing a fresh and joyful darshan for everyone.

Today, Madhava and Chota Madhava appeared in Chakra Narayana Vesa. The soft blue tones and delicate decorations give such a calm and cooling feeling. Even Giriraj Govardhan looks especially beautiful today, dressed in blue and decorated so gracefully, adding to the whole atmosphere of Vrindavan mood.

Chota Radha Madhava are dressed in bright yellow, surrounded by so many fresh flowers. The combination of yellow, blue, and the natural floral setting creates such a gentle and pleasing darshan. Krishna with His flute and peacock feather, and Srimati Radharani in her golden yellow dress, look so natural and full of life, as if They are simply enjoying Their time in the forest.

Alongside this, we can remember a prayer by Rupa Goswami:

“The elephant of my mind is drowning in the waters of material illusion. Held by the crocodile of the threefold miseries, it cries in fear. O Lord Hari, please rescue it with Your Sudarshana chakra.”

It gently reminds us to bring our thoughts and struggles to the Lord and depend on Him for clarity and shelter.

Today is also the final day of the Boat Festival for Chota Radha Madhava. For the past seven days, Their boat pastimes have brought a peaceful joy, as They moved gently on the water and gave darshan to everyone.

The festival continues, and soon we will see the Boat Festival of Lord Jagannatha. Just yesterday, He appeared in Govardhana Vesa, also dressed in blue, reminding us of His pastime of lifting Govardhana Hill and caring for all His devotees.

May these days of Chandan Yatra quietly bring peace to the heart and keep us connected in remembrance.

Jaya Jagannatha
Jaya Radha Madhava