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 […]
Gaura Purnima
Shri Chaitanya Jayanti 2026 | Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanthi 2026 date
Shri Chaitanya Jayanti or the birth anniversary of Chaitanya mahaprabhu is observed on Phalgun Purnima, the Full Moon day in Falguna month. In 2026, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanthi date is March 3. This festival is also known as Gaura Purnima. Chaitanya Jayanti is celebrated all over India mainly in Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Sri Chaitanya […]
Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama 2020 | Sri Navadweepa Mandala Parikrama during Gaura Poornima
Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama is a pilgrimage to Navadvipas nine beautiful islands (in West Bengal) dedicated to Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu during Gaura Poornima. In 2020, Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama rituals will start on 27 February and the puja will end on March 4. Devotees observe Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama with utmost gaiety, singing bhajans and sankirtans throughout the […]
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 […]
Holi Festival, 8 March 2012
Today, 8 March 2012 is Holi Festival. Holi is celebrated in all places of India on Falgun Purnima, Full Moon in Phalgun month as per Hindu calendar. It is also known as Phagu, Phaguva, Dhulendi, Dhuleti, Dola Purnima, Dol Yatra, Gaura Purnima, Rangotsav, Kaman Pandigai, Kamuni Punnami, etc.. The following day of Holi is celebrated […]