Sri Gaura Purnima
and Sri Jaganath Misra Mahotsav 2010
February 28 - March 1
Photos courtesy of Jatindra Mohan Prabhu, Vrinda Devi Dasi and Swarnangii ::: Click on the pictures for larger view (you must have javascript enabled)
The preparations for Sri Gaura Purnima began early with Sureshwari Didi visiting Hemant Prabhu of Nuts and Spices who filled her car with donations of grains and spices.
Krishnapriya Didi did the Costco shopping with over 2 dozen gallons of milk purchased.
Everywhere the devotees were preparing for the celebration.
Nowla Kishor and Ratan Krishna Prabhus assisted Mahadevi with the Temple decorations.
Ratan Krishna Prabhu helped to string the fragrant garlands for the intricate decorations over the Vyasasan.
Visiting from our Canada Mission were Amiya Kanti Didi and young Jaganath Das.
Our ever smiling Sushila Devi Dasi.
Young Anuradha and Ramai Prabhu.
Laksmipriya Didi.
Krishnapriya Didi.
The Temple room was very festive and the Vyasasan was decorated with a very beautiful and delicate arrangement of fragrant flowers and eucalyptus leaves.
The devotees gathered early to help and join in the Bhajans.
Our young families with the beautiful faces of our young generation.
With our Sripad Janardan Maharaj in India Sripad Sarva Bhavana Prabhu led the program.
As the devotees gathered they joined in the chanting of the many many songs in honor of this holy day.
Young Jaganath Das and his father Vidya Sundar Prabhu and Jayanta Krishna Prabhu.
Laksmipriya, Braja Mohini, Mahadevi Didis and guests.
Ratan Krishna seemed to be helping everywhere.
Sureshwari Didi always happy in the kitchen.
Rasa Rajani Didi has taken full charge responsibility for our kitchen and is doing an awesome job.
Radhika Devi Dasi a most capable member of the kitchen crew.
Shatrughna Prabhu, Vrinda devi dasi , Sureshwari Didi and Rasa Rajani Didi.
Diksavati helps with the sabji cut up.
Vrinda Didi is an essential member of every crew in our Seva Ashram.
Shatrughna Prabhu is our sandesh master.
Happy cooks make tasty preparations.
Radhika used her cooking torch to make Khir Brulee, it was awesome.
Their Lordships plates.
At the auspicious time for arotik the Temple room was full and Their Lordships appeared resplendant in their new garments.
The devotees then gathered to hear and chant the beautiful verses from the Chaitanya Caritamrita describing the Divine Appearance of our most benevolent lord.
Sarva Bhavana Prabhu read the translations after they were chanted.
Then once again it was time for a very enthusiastic kirtan in front of Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvika Giridhari Jiu.
It was a very beautiful program followed by a sumptuous feast
then the next day was Sri Jaganath Misra Mahotsav.....
then the next day was Sri Jaganath Misra Mahotsav.....
The devotees gathered again to hear more and chant more about the glories of Sriman Mahaprabhu.
The chanting was shared with happy hearts.
Joyful and full of gratitude.
Srimati Kalindi Didi and young Janava.
Diksavati Didi and young Madav.
Our affectionate Vrinda Devi Dasi
Dina Dayal Prabhu
Ajita Krishna Prabhu, visiting form northern California for the festival.
New friends, Amiya Kanti with son Jaganath and Anita.
Dyuti Sundar Prabhu.
Sivani takes her donation basket service very seriously.
Kumaris Anjali, Syama Mohini and Anuradha.
Time for honoring Prasadam.
Sarva Bhavana Prabhu.
Madhavananda Prabhu.
Their most worshipful Lordships
Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvika Giridhari Jiu!
All Glories to Sri Gaura Purnima the Divine Appearance Day of Sriman Mahaprabhu!
All Glories to the Sri Jaganath Misra Mahotsav!
Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvika Giridhari Jiu!
All Glories to Sri Gaura Purnima the Divine Appearance Day of Sriman Mahaprabhu!
All Glories to the Sri Jaganath Misra Mahotsav!
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare