Sri Caitanya-caritamrta Photo Gallery His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

  • Devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness performing sankirtana, congregational chanting of the holy names of Lord Krishna, in New York City.

  • In the evening Lord Gaurasundara went out and formed three parties to perform kirtana.

Sankirtan — Chanting the Hare Krishna Mantra in Public

Devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness performing sankirtana, congregational chanting of the holy names of Lord Krishna, in New York City. In the evening Lord Gaurasundara went out and formed three parties to perform kirtana. (Adi-lila 3, p. 330)

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  • Sridhama Mayapur -- The birthplace of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna Caitanya in the province of Gauda in Bengal.

  • Distribution of prasada (food offered to Krishna) at the Mayapur-candrodaya-mandira near the birthplace of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

  • In 1885, Srila Thakura Bhaktivinoda wrote: “Oh, for that day when the fortunate English, French, Russian, German and American people will take up banners, mrdangas and karatalas and raise kirtana through their streets and towns. . .and join with the Bengali devotees. When will that day be?” In 1974, on the anniversary of Lord Caitanya’s appearance, Srila Bhaktivinoda’s desire was fulfilled by the disciples of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

  • Distribution of prasada (food offered to Krsna) in West Bengal, India.

  • The ISKCON Temple at Lord Caitanya’s birthplace in Mayapur, West Bengal. 1974.

Sridhama Mayapur

Sridhama Mayapur — The birthplace of the Supreme Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya in the province of Gauda in Bengal. The ISKCON International Center at Lord Caitanya’s birthplace in Mayapur, West Bengal. Distribution of prasada (food offered to Krishna) in West Bengal, India. In 1885, Srila Thakura Bhaktivinoda wrote: “Oh, for…

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  • Lord Caitanya embraced Sanatana, accepting his body as spiritual.

  • Lord Jagannatha’s prasada is sold by shopkeepers, and that which is not sold decomposes after two or three days. All the decomposed food is thrown before the cows from Tailanga at the Simha-dvara gate. Because of its rotten odor, even the cows cannot eat it. At night Raghunatha dasa would collect that decomposed rice, bring it home and wash it with ample water. Then he ate the hard inner portion of the rice with salt. When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu heard news of this from the mouth of Govinda, He went there the next day and spoke as follows. ‘What nice things are you eating? Why don’t you give anything to Me?’ Saying this, He forcibly took a morsel and began to eat.

  • In the village of Panihati, Raghunatha dasa obtained an interview with Nityananda Prabhu, who was accompanied by many kirtana performers, servants and others. Sitting on a rock under a tree on the bank of the Ganges, Lord Nityananda seemed as effulgent as hundreds and thousands of rising suns. Many devotees sat on the ground surrounding Him. Seeing the influence of Nityananda Prabhu, Raghunatha dasa was astonished. Raghunatha dasa offered his obeisances by falling prostrate at a distant place, and the servant of Nityananda Prabhu pointed out, There is Raghunatha dasa, offering You obeisances.’ Hearing this, Lord Nityananda Prabhu said, ‘You are a thief. Now you have come to see Me. Come here, come here. Today I shall punish you!’ The Lord called him, but Raghunatha dasa did not go near the Lord. Then the Lord forcibly caught him and placed His lotus feet upon Raghunatha dasa’s head.

  • Sanatana Gosvami was very eager to see the lotus feet of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Therefore Haridasa Thakura said, ‘The Lord is coming here very soon.’ At that very moment, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, after visiting the temple of Jagannatha to see the offering of upala-bhoga [morning refreshments], came with His other devotees to see Haridasa Thakura. Seeing Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, they both immediately fell flat like rods to offer obeisances. The Lord then lifted Haridasa and embraced him. Haridasa Thakura said to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, ‘Here is Sanatana Gosvami offering his obeisances.’ Seeing Sanatana Gosvami, the Lord was greatly surprised. When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu came forward to embrace him, Sanatana backed away and spoke as follows. ‘My Lord, please do not touch me. I am the lowest of men, having been born of a low caste. Besides that, I have infections on my body.’ Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, however, embraced Sanatana Gosvami by force.

  • Srila Rupa Gosvami and Srila Sanatana Gosvami were ministers directly in charge of the government of Nawab Hussain Shah and they were also householders, but later they became gosvamis. These two brothers met at Vrndavana, where they stayed to execute the will of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Rupa Gosvami and Sanatana Gosvami collected many revealed scriptures, and from the evidence in those scriptures they excavated all the lost sites of pilgrimage. Thus they established temples for the worship of Lord Krsna. Being empowered by Lord Caitanya, they both compiled many transcendental literatures to spread the bhakti cult.

  • The sacred birthplace of Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami in the village of Saptagrama, district of Hugali.

  • The site in Panihati where Raghunatha dasa Gosvami received the mercy of Lord Nityananda and organized a great feast for the satisfaction of the Lord.

  • Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami, one of the most dear servants of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, left all his material possessions to surrender completely unto the Lord and live at His lotus feet.

  • The Deities of Lord Caitanya and His associates at the house of Srivasa Thakura, one of the four sites where Caitanya Mahaprabhu would always visit when kirtana was performed.

  • The place of worship of Srila Rupa Gosvami, the recipient of the special mercy of Lord Caitanya. Being empowered by the Lord, he wrote many transcendental literatures on the science of devotional service.

  • The chanting beads of Srila Rupa Gosvami, the recipient of the special mercy of Lord Caitanya.

The Six Gosvamis

Lord Caitanya embraced Sanatana Gosvami, accepting his body as spiritual. (Adi-lila, p. 305) The place of worship and chanting beads of Srila Rupa Gosvami, the recipient of the special mercy of Lord Caitanya. Being empowered by the Lord, he wrote many transcendental literatures on the science of devotional service. The…

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  • While chanting the Hare Krsna mantra in Benapola, Haridasa Thakura was personally tested by Mayadevi herself.

  • After thus instructing the prostitute about the process of chanting the Hare Krsna mantra, Haridasa Thakura stood up and left, continuously chanting ‘Hari, Hari.’ Thereafter, the prostitute distributed to the brahmanas whatever household possessions she had, following the order of her spiritual master. The prostitute shaved her head clean in accordance with Vaisnava principles and stayed in that room wearing only one cloth. Following in the footsteps of her spiritual master, she began chanting the Hare Krsna maha-mantra 300,000 times a day. She chanted throughout the entire day and night. She worshiped the tulasi plant, following in the footsteps of her spiritual master. Instead of eating regularly, she chewed whatever food she received as alms, and if nothing was supplied she would fast. Thus by eating frugally and fasting she conquered her senses, and as soon as her senses were controlled, symptoms of love of Godhead appeared in her person.

  • After the passing of Haridasa Thakura, Lord Caitanya took his body and danced with it in great ecstasy.

Haridasa Thakura

While chanting the Hare Krishna mantra in Benapola, Haridasa Thakura was personally tested by Mayadevi herself. (Adi-lila 2, p. 276) After the passing of Haridasa Thakura, Lord Caitanya took his body and danced with it in great ecstasy. (Adi-lila 2, p. 277) “After thus instructing the prostitute about the process…

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  • In the temple of Govindaji, thousands of servitors always render service to the Lord, who is seated on a golden throne bedecked with jewels.

  • The Deities of Uddharana Datta Thakura, an extremely elevated and liberal devotee of Lord Nityananda Prabhu, who sat on the raised platform with the Lord at the festival of Raghunatha dasa Gosvami.

  • The samadhi tomb of Uddharana Datta Thakura, an extremely elevated and liberal devotee of Lord Nityananda Prabhu, who sat on the raised platform with the Lord at the festival of Raghunatha dasa Gosvami. (p. 232)

  • The temple of Madana-mohana, established by Srila Sanatana Gosvami, by whose endeavors all the lost places of pilgrimage in the Vrndavana area were excavated. By his personal example, he taught people how to stay in Vrndavana to execute devotional service.

  • The Deities of Sri Sri Radha-Govindaji, established by Srila Rupa Gosvami on the order of Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

  • The temple of Sri Sri Radha-Govindaji, established by Srila Rupa Gosvami on the order of Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

  • After seeing Madana-mohana, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami accepted the garland of order from the temple priest.

Temples

 In the temple of Govindaji, thousands of servitors always render service to the Lord, who is seated on a golden throne bedecked with jewels. (Adi-lila 2, p. 196) After seeing Madana-mohana, Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami accepted the garland of order from the temple priest. (Adi-lila 2, p. 208) The Deities and temple…

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  • Whenever the crowds were too great, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu stood up, raised His hands and chanted, “Hari! Hari!” to which all the people again responded, filling both the land and sky with the vibration.

Caitanya Mahaprabhu Performs Kirtan

Whenever the crowds were too great, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu stood up, raised His hands and chanted, “Hari! Hari!” to which all the people again responded, filling both the land and sky with the vibration. (Adi-lila 2, p. 149)

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  • Prakasananda Sarasvati, seeing Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in an unclean place, caught Him by the hand and seated Him with great respect in the midst of the assembly.

  • After the Mayavadi sannyasis heard Lord Caitanya, their minds changed, and they began to chant the holy name of Krishna.

Caitanya Mahaprabhu Preaches to Mayavadis

Prakasananda Sarasvati, seeing Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu in an unclean place, caught Him by the hand and seated Him with great respect in the midst of the assembly. (Adi-lila 2, p. 47) After the Mayavadi sannyasis heard Lord Caitanya, their minds changed, and they began to chant the holy name of…

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  • “O my dear Krsnadasa, go to Vrndavana, for there you will attain all things.”

  • The historic site where Sri Caitanya-caritamrta was completed in the year 1616 by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami.

  • The historic site where Sri Caitanya-caritamrta was completed in the year 1616 by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami.

Krsnadasa Kaviraja Goswami — Author of Sri Caitanya-caritamrta

 “O my dear Krsnadasa, go to Vrndavana, for there you will attain all things.” (p. 494) The historic site where Sri Caitanya-caritamrta was completed in the year 1616 by Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami.

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