Dear Devotees, Friends and Well – wishers
\nHare Krishna <\/p>\n
Please accept our humble obeisances.
\nAll glories to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada.
\nAll glories to His Holiness Lokanath Swami Maharaja.<\/p>\n
As you may all be aware, we are fast approaching HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja\u2019s 70th Vyasa Puja which will be celebrated in Pandharpur in July 2019. Saints sing that, \u2018even demi-gods in heavens aspire to reside in Pandharpur\u2019. It is with this in mind that we would like to personally extend an invite to you to attend this momentous occasion.<\/p>\n
Maharaja has on several occasions expressed a strong desire for all disciples and well-wishers, across the globe, to be part of this celebratory event. Some of us who have regular personal association with HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja can vouch that it has spurred us to be passionate in our service to Guru and Gauranga. It is clear that Maharaja is uniquely attached to each of his disciples, and you are no exception.<\/p>\n
At this event you are assured of HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja\u2019s personal association as well as personally chanting with him in the mornings and no longer being on the other side of the ever so popular ZOOM sessions. You will be able to observe his demeanour and get absorbed in his inspiring lectures and kirtanas.
\nCome join HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja in celebrating his 70th Vyasa Puja. The festival highlights include:<\/p>\n
\u2022\t70th Vyasa Puja of HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja
\n\u2022\tInauguration of Prabhupada Ghat
\n\u2022\tZoom Let\u2019s Chant Together (Japa Retreat)
\n\u2022\tDaily Discourses by Lokanath Swami Maharaja
\n\u2022\tAssociation of Sannyasis, Gurus, GBCs and Senior Devotees
\n\u2022\tChandrabhaga Temple Opening and Deepotsava
\n\u2022\t70 Hours Kirtana Mela
\n\u2022\t7000 Japa Participants
\n\u2022\t7000 Japa Beads Distribution to new chanters of the Mahamantra
\n\u2022\t7000 Bhagavad-Gita Distribution
\n\u2022\t70000 palates Prasada Distribution
\n\u2022\tWelcoming of All India Padayatra
\n\u2022\tInauguration of Maharashtra Padayatra
\n\u2022\tSri Sri Radha Pandharinatha Ekadasi Deepotsava
\n\u2022\tCultural Events<\/p>\n
You also have a much esteemed opportunity to honour Maharaja by joining him on a pilgrim-age yatra to Aravade (His birthplace), Kolhapur (Sri Mahalaxmi Mandir), Satara (Krishna Venna confluence), Dehu (birthplace of Sant Tukaram) and ISKCON Pune (NVCC).
\nWe appeal to you to make this 70th Vyasa Puja of HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja, a personal, prayerful and commemoratory event.
\nPlease accept this as a personal invitation to you from the Vyasa Puja Invitation Committee. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you in Pandharpur, the divine abode of Lord Sri Vi\u1e6d\u1e6dhala. Let us together cherish and participate in HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja\u2019s vision and aspirations, in Srila Prabhupada\u2019s service.<\/p>\n
For your ease of reference and convenience we have presented information below that would assist you in preparing for your visit to HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja\u2019s Vyasa Puja.<\/p>\n
Your humble servants,
\nVyasa Puja Invitation Committee
\nRama Govinda Swami (Chairman)
\nPrahlada Dasa (ISKCON Pandharpur Temple President)
\nKrishnabhakta Dasa (Vyasa Puja Festival Coordinator)
\nEkalavya Dasa (Member)
\nSundarlal Dasa (Member) <\/p>\n
How to reach Pandharpur
\nNearest Railway Stations:
\n\u2022\tKurduwadi (50 km)
\n\u2022\tSolapur (74 km)
\n\u2022\tPune (204 km)
\n\u2022\tMumbai (386 km)<\/p>\n
Nearest Airports:
\n\u2022\tPune (204 km)
\n\u2022\tMumbai (386 km)<\/p>\n
NOTE: Transportation is available from Pune to Pandharpur<\/p>\n
Address: ISKCON Pandharpur
\n Sri Sri Radha Pandharinath Mandir
\n On Eastern Bank of Chandrabhaga River,
\n Pandharpur, Dist- Solapur, Pin no : 413304<\/p>\n
Schedule:<\/p>\n
Sridham Pandharpur (July 9 – 12, 2019)
\nJuly 9 : Devotees Arrival
\nJuly 10: Initiations and Festival Adhivas
\nJuly 11: Srila Prabhupada Ghat Inauguration
\nJuly 12: HH Lokanath Swami Maharaja 70th Vyasa Puja<\/p>\n
Pilgrimage Yatra (July 13 \u2013 15, 2019)
\nJuly 13: Aravade (Birthplace of Lokanath Swami Maharaja)
\nJuly 14: Kolhapur (Mahalaxmi Temple Darsana), Satara (Krishna Venna confluence \u2013 Place where Lord Caitanya received the book called Krishna Karnamrta), ISKCON Nigadi (Over-night stay)
\nJuly 15: Dehu (Birthplace of Sant Tukarama), In the evening ISKCON Pune (NVCC) Maha Satsanga<\/p>\n
Please contact any one of the undermentioned devotees (either telephonically or via email) for all enquiries pertaining to the Vyasa Puja Festival in Pandharpur and the 3 day pilgrimage yatra thereafter :
\nKrishnabhakta Dasa : +91 9654209343
\nPadmamali Dasa : +91 8980636683
\nAudarya Gaura Dasa : +91 9819459476
\nDinanukampa Dasi : +27 827033980<\/p>\n
Email: vyasapuja2019@gmail.com<\/p>\n
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