Iskcon Chennai ECR Temple Gaura Purnima Festival On Friday March 14th
SUBJECT : GUARA PURNIMAR APPEARANCE DAY OF LORD CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU
DATE: MARCH 14 2025 (FRIDAY)
TIME: 4PM TO 7:30PM
VENUE : ISKCON CHENNAI, AKKARAI, ECR
ISKCON Chennai, ECR, is all set to celebrate Gaura Purnima, the divine appearance day of Lord Chaitanya
Mahaprabhu, on Friday, March 14, 2025.This sacred festival commemorates the birth of Lord Chaitanya, who
appeared over 500 years ago in Navadvipa, West Bengal, to establish the yuga-dharma—the congregational
chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. Revered as the Golden Avatar, Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu spread the
message of love, devotion, and unity, inspiring millions to take up the path of bhakti-yoga.
The festival at ISKCON Chennai will be an evening of heartfelt kirtan, grand abhishekam, enlightening discourse, and
Maha Arati, concluding with the serving of Anukalpa Prasadam, a special Prasadam feast. Devotees will have the
opportunity to immerse themselves in the bliss of Kirtan, hearing about the glorious pastimes of Mahaprabhu, and
experience the uplifting spiritual atmosphere.
Event Schedule:
4:00 PM – Kirtan (Congregational Chanting)
5:45 PM – Abhishekam (Sacred Bathing Ceremony)
6:30 PM – Discourse on Lord Chaitanya
7:00 PM – Maha Arati
7:30 PM – Anukalpa Prasadam
Additionally, Holika Dahan will be observed on March 13 at 11:30 PM, marking the symbolic burning of
negativity before stepping into a spiritually enriching celebration. ISKCON Chennai warmly welcomes everyone
to partake in this joyous festival, receive divine blessings, and experience the boundless mercy of Sri Chaitanya
Mahaprabhu.
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