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 Devotees of ISKCON CNJ celebrated the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami on Apr 5, 2009. The Sunday program at ICNJ started with melodious kirtans and an elaborate arati ceremony. This was followed by a discourse on the glorification of Lord Ramachandra. The event...more |
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 On Sunday, 15 March 2009, devotees of ISKCON CNJ celebrated the auspicious occasion of Gaura Purnima. The entire temple room vibrated with melodious kirtans throughout the evening. The program began with the abhishek ceremony, bathing the deities of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai with milk, honey, ghee...more |
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 On Sunday, 8 Feb 2009, devotees of ISKCON CNJ celebrated the auspicious occasion of Sri Nityananda Trayodasi.The program consisted of a special abhishek to Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, accompanied by soft kirtan. A special discourse on the glories of Sri Nityananda Prabhu was rendered by our special guest...more
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 On Sunday, 1 Feb 2009, devotees of ISKCON CNJ celebrated the auspicious occasion of Sri Advaita Acharya's Appearance and Lord Jagannath's Padma Vesha.The program began with an abhishek ceremony accompanied by melodious kirtan...more
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 On Sunday, 7 Dec 2008, devotees of ISKCON CNJ celebrated the auspicious occasion of Gita Jayanti. Devotees participated in this occasion by reciting verses from Bhagavad Gita and their realizations on it. This was followed by a grand kirtan. The celebration was concluded with...more |
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 ISKCON of CNJ celebrated Sri Jagannath Saligram -Tulsi Vivaha on Sunday, 16th November 2008. The actual marriage ceremony was performed in a beautifully decorated marriage platform. Devotees participated in this function as member of the bride doing the kanya-daan and...more |
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 On 2nd November 2008, ISKCON of CNJ celebrated Diwali and Govardhan Puja with great enthusiasm. This unique celebration commemorates the legendary act of Lord Krishna lifting the sacred Govardhana hill to shelter His devotees from the wrath of a celestial rainstorm and the triumph of...more |
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 On Sun, 19 Oct 2008, devotees of ISKCON CNJ celebrated the arrival of auspicious Kartik month with ecstatic kirtan, offering of lights to Lord Damodara, recital of Damodarastakam, discourse and mahaprasad feast. By the mercy of Lord Damodara, devotees had the blissful...more |
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 The most auspicious occasion of the appearance of Srimati Radharani was celebrated in a grand way. Program highlights include abhishek, lecture, arati, kirtan, bhoga offerings, and prasadam. Devotees got the much awaited opportunity to glance at the lotus feet of Srimati Radharani...more |
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 One of the best events in the history of ISKCON of CNJ, Janmastami 2008 put a smile on everyone’s faces—both the organizers and the visitors. Program highlights include lecture by HH Romapada Swami Maharaj, arati, kirtan, drama on the pastime of Krishna killing the Kaliya snake, special kids show...more |
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 Amidst rain, thunder, wind, and lightning came Lord Jagannath’s Ratha yatra cart, gloriously giving everyone its darshan. Rain or shine, the Lord’s mercy is equal to one and all—stirring kirtans and devotees’ dancing were the highlight of the entire India Day parade...more |
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 By the mercy of Lord Jagannath, devotees of ICNJ had the blissful opportunity to take Their Lordships Sri Sri Jagannath Baladev and Subhadra Devi to Atlantic City in a cart procession. The Maha Mantra vibrated throughout the city as hundreds of passers-by sang, danced, and pulled the chariot...more |
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 The Krishna Culture Festival Tour, a travelling group of 55 Hare Krishna Youth, presented a wonderful program of exquisite indian dance, world class drama, and enliving kirtan. The kids have come together from different parts of the world to present Krishna Consciousness in the form of cultural presentation...more |
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 Program began with an abhishek ceremony, bathing Sri Sri Jagannath Baladev and Subhadra devi with milk, yogurt, fruit juices, honey, ghee, and water. Special guest, HG Devakinandan prabhu, visiting from ISKCON Juhu, enlightened us on Jagannath-Lila. Program reached its peak with a maha...more |
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 Program began with an exciting lecture by HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj glorifying Sri Bhagavad-Gita. This was followed by the actual marriage ceremony in a beautifully decorated marriage platform. Devotees took part in witnessing the marriage of Their Lordships as sweet kirtans...more |
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 ISKCON of Central New Jersey celebrated the auspicious occasion of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s appearance with much enthusiasm. The program consisted of arati, kirtan, lecture...more |
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