Gaura Purnima is celebrated to commemorate Sanyasa anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. In 2026, Gaura Purnima celebrations are from 13 February to March 5. It is a major festival in Mayapur. But the main festival of Gaura Purnima date in 2026 is March 3. On this day, devotees visit Katwa, the place where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu […]
Chaitanya Jayanti
Gaura Purnima: Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Appearance Day
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is understood by devotees to be Sri Krishna Himself, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He appeared in the Kali yuga (the present age), over 500 years ago in 1486 AD, in the mood of His own greatest devotee, Srimati Radharani. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in 1486 in Navadvipa, West Bengal, to Jagannatha Mishra […]