WVA Newsletter #16
World Vaishnava Association
Vishva Vaishnava Raj Sabha
World Vaishnava Association
All glories to Sri Guru and Gauranga!
All glories to Jagadguru Sri Srimad Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur Prabhupada and Guru Parampara!
Respected sannyasis, vaishnavas and vaishnavis,
Please accept our humble obeisances from the WVA-VVRS' Internet Committee.
We are very happy to be back with our service to the Vaishnava community, bringing to you the latest events and news from the Gaudiya Vaishnava world of the month of July, 2016.
Interview with Srila B.B. Bodhayan Swami about the WVA spirit
By Krishna Bhakti dasa (WVA France secretary)
The purpose of the World Vaishnava Association is to unite the vaisnavas in the mood of brotherwood and sisterwood all over the world. All under the holy feets of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - worldwide mission.
Interview made on 2016, 22nd May at Gopaldev Mandir (Rouen/ France)
Celebrating 100 years of the Gaudiya Mission in Mexico
Today we share a video made of the big festival helded by the Vrinda Misson in Mexico for the celebration of the Anniversary #100 of the Sri Gaudiya Mission, stablished by Ohm Vishnupada Paramahamsa 108 Sri Srimat Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur Prabhupad.
Departure of Srila Bhakti Kamal Govinda Maharaja
30th July, 2016, on Kamika Ekadasi 9h30pm, a vaishnava jewel left this world, Ohm Vishnupada Paramahamsa 108 Srila Bhakti Kamal Govinda Maharaja, acharya of the Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mission and disciple of Srila Bhakti Vaibhav Puri Goswami Maharaja.
Divine Moments of Ratha Yatra 2016
Some Special moments of 2016 Ratha Yatra in Sri Jagannath Puri Dham.
Photo Report of Sri Ratha Yatra in Jagannath Puri
Photos by Mitras Das
Today we share a photo report of the fantastic Sri Ratha Yatra the greatest orissa festival in which millions of people celebrate and gather to take Lord Jagannath's darshan on the streets of Jagannath Puri.
"The Legend of Jagannath", a National Geographic documentary
By The Hindu
Large religious congregations irrespective of the denomination are fascinating as they reflect human belief in the Supreme Being which braces them to face life’s uncertainties. (...)
The Sacred Ganga and its Dolphins: A Call for Protection
The Ganges River dolphin or Susu, lives in one of the most densely populated regions of the world. One of the main threats to the species is loss of habitat due in large part to the creation of dams and irrigation projects.
How are we related to God?
By His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha Goswami Maharaja
According to Supreme Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, transcendental divine love is the strongest spiritual force on earth which can establish close relation of love and unity of hearts amongst all human beings and thereby establish real peace in the world. (...)
Atmasfera from Ukraine playing "Gauranga" in Woodstock 2015
Today we share a musical live performance of the band Atmasfera, from Ukraine, at the Woodstock 2015 - music festival attracting an audience of millions of people.
Sri Chaitanya's name all over the world!
Vaishnava Calendar
Next importante festivals in August
15 - Dwadasi
Srila Rupa Goswami Disappearance
Srila Gauradas Pandit Disappearance
18 - Purnima
Jhulana Yatra ends
Balaram Purnima (Fasting till noon)
Second month of Chaturmasya (Fast from yogurt)
19 - Pratipat
Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's departure for the USA
Hrsikesa Masa
25 - Astami
Sri Krishna Janmastami (Fasting till midnight)
26 - Navami
Nandotsav
Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s Appearance
28 - Suddha Ekadasi
Annada Ekadasi
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WVA Internet Committee