The Conch (March 2017)

March 20176 The Conch krishnafarm.com www.conch.org.au “Lord Sri Krishna and Arjuna blew their celestial conches to rally and enthuse the devotees.” Newsletter New Govardhana Community Dedicated to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness Gaura Purnima Lord Chaitanya Appears Sacred Sound Retreat Absorb Yourself in the Holy Name Bhakti Guesthouse New Govardhana Wins Award Jharikhanda Forest Nursery + Youth Bus Tour + In Focus

Photograph: dandavats.comGAURA PURNIMA holy names there in the Navadvip ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace Photo: Facebook.comarea, flooding that land with A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrabhupadaBy Ambika devi dasi transcendental bliss.Sunday, 12 March is the most Lord Chaitanya took sannyasa and Srila Prabhupada Uvacaauspicious day of Lord Chaitanya’s travelled through the west and southAppearance (Gaura Purnima). of India, enlivening all He met with ittham nr-tiryag-rsi-deva-In 1486, Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu His ecstatic chanting and dancing. jhasavatarairappeared on a full moon night in He defeated scholars who did notNavadvipa, West Bengal, India. see Krishna as the Supreme Lord, and lokan vibhavayasi hamsi jagatSince it was the habit of the people converted many thousands of people pratipanto chant the holy names of God on from all walks of life to Vaishnavism.an eclipse, the Lord arranged to He never discriminated to whom he dharmam maha-purusa pasiappear on such an evening to the gave these teachings, and strongly yuganuvrttamloud chanting and singing of His holy preached that all souls are entitlednames. This heralded the purpose to develop their dormant love for channah kalau yad abhavas tri-of His descent – to enliven people to God through this simple process of yugo ’tha sa tvamchant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. chanting and dancing.His mother, Sacidevi, and father, His last years were spent in “In this way, my Lord, YouJagannatha Mishra, were great Jagannatha Puri, performing have appeared in differentdevotees of Lord Krishna. They were congregational kirtana, as well incarnations—as human beings,overjoyed by His appearance, and as relishing Radha and Krishna’s as animals, as a great saintlycharmed by His golden effulgent pastimes with His intimate circle person, as demigods and as abody and beautiful features. In other of devotees. fish and a tortoise. In this wayincarnations, the Lord often used No previous incarnation was so kind, You maintain the whole creation in different planetary systemsThe deities of Baby Nimai and His parents (L) Jagannatha Mishra and (R) Sacimata and kill the demoniac principles(holding Baby Nimai). in every age. My Lord, You therefore protect the principlesweapons to defeat the demonic, but generous and magnanimous as Lord of religion. In the age of Kali Youin this age His beauty is His weapon. Chaitanya, for He distributed the most do not assert Yourself as theFrom Lord Chaitanya’s babyhood, confidential aspect of devotional Supreme Personality of Godhead.He encouraged people to chant service, namely the conjugal love of Therefore You are known as ‘Tri-the Lord’s names. For example, He Radha and Krishna. yuga’, or the Lord who appears inwould cry just so the neighbourhood If we receive a little mercy of Lord three yugas.”women would sing Krishna’s names, Chaitanya, our devotional service So here is a very specificand the Lord would quickly become to the Lord will quickly succeed. He statement about Sri Chaitanyaappeased, smiling and clapping to freely gives His mercy to the fallen. Mahaprabhu, who is avatara.inspire them. Therefore Caitanya-caritamrita Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is theHis childhood pastimes charmed advises that we persistently seek the same Supreme Personality ofall who were fortunate enough to favour and mercy of Lord Chaitanya Godhead, but He’s channa.witness them. Subsequently He began to become eligible to return to the Channa means ‘covered’, notto teach grammar by using Krishna’s spiritual world. directly, because He has appearedpastimes as references. Source: Caitanya-caritamrta as a devotee. Avatara … Rupa Gosvami has found out thatLord Chaitanya began the He’s [an] avatara of Krishna.congregational chanting of the All the devotees, Sarvabhauma Bhattacharya, Rupa Gosvami, and in the sastra, and the Upanisad, Mahabharata, in every… Sadhu- sastra. Avatara should be confirmed by great devotees, personalities, and must be collaborated with the statement in the sastra. Srimad-Bhagavatam Lecture 7.9.38 2

Photography: Ananta Vrindavan Sacred Sound Devotees immerse themselves in the Youth on Tour Kirtan Retreat nectar of the holy name. well-known kirtaneer Jahnavi will be By Sri Gandharvika devi dasi & Nitai By Braja Vallabhi dasi joining them this year. Chandra dasa Over the past several years, New This year there will be market stalls In 2016 the idea of having more Govardhana has hosted a number featuring international cuisine, as well experiences for the Hare Krishna of holy name retreats, featuring as special facilities for the children youth in Australia developed into great souls such as His Holiness whom we suspect will never want to a bus tour down the east coast of Sacinandana Swami, His Grace go home after they have experienced Australia. It was so successful we Bhurijana dasa, Her Grace Jagattarini the many fun-filled activities planned facilitated another tour in 2017. devi dasi and renowned kirtaneer for them. Australian and international leaders Madhava. These retreats brought the The energy and excitement involved provided the youthful participants fun community and Australian ISKCON in preparing for this inspiring event but meaningful experiences to help centres together in the chanting of is hard to describe. However, we them find a balance between their the holy names. need your involvement to make spiritual practices and their youthful In 2016, His Holiness Indradyumna the festival as wonderful as we activities. Swami developed the Sacred Sound anticipate it will be. Please bless us Although all the following were Kirtan Retreat in collaboration with with your presence at the Sacred involved in leadership roles, they the New Govardhana community. Sound Kirtan Retreat 2017 and also took on specific services: Braja The event was their combined register immediately! There will also Ballabhi dasi from Brisbane was offering to kirtana lovers around be numerous service opportunities, the main organiser; Nitai Chandra the globe. It included devotees so please contact us beforehand to dasa from New Govardhana was the such as Bada Hari dasa, Sri Prahlad reserve your seva contribution. driver; Markandeya Rishi dasa from dasa, Madhava and many other Head to the website (www. Hawaii was the head chef; and Sri international musicians in a weekend sacredsoundkirtanretreat.com.au) Gandharvika devi dasi was involved in of kirtana, sanga and festivities. for full information about registration directing the plays. Ananda Rupa dasa Due to the outstanding success of and other details. If you cannot from Atlanta photographed the tour. this first Sacred Sound Kirtan Retreat, find answers to your questions on The trip started at New Govardhana Indradyumna Swami suggested we the website, please email (info@ with our destination New Nandagram make it an annual event at New sacredsoundkirtanretreat.com.au). in Victoria and then back. The group Govardhana. The second Sacred So don’t miss out, as we will be also visited Brisbane, Yamba, Sydney Sound Kirtan Retreat was born. closing registration as soon as we and Melbourne. Our days were filled reach full capacity. Locals must also with adventures; activities; visiting Young devotees happily involved in the register. This is an experience you will devotees; harinamas; dramas and Sacred Sound Retreat last year at New relish for years devotional service. We soo realised Govardhana. that there are many wonderful This brings us to the present. A team Easter Long Weekend young devotees on this big island of dedicated devotees are working of the Lord’s. hard to create another spiritually Friday, 14 April – Monday, 17 April Many devotee restaurants sponsored charged festival, this time to be held us, such as Vege Rama in the West adjacent to Manasi Ganga on the Devotees ride on the crest of the ecstatic End, Brisbane, Govindas (Surfers New Govardhana farm. The event wave of kirtana. Paradise and Darlinghurst), various will bring together bhakti-yogis and temples, and in Yamba, Joel and his kirtaneers from across the nation and wife fed the hungry teenagers and around the world. adults. Everywhere we went we were Again His Holiness Indradyumna warmly welcomed. Swami, along with Bada Hari dasa, Sri Most days began with a program Prahlad dasa, and Madhava will make of Bhagavad-gita classes, which the journey Down Under to lead us in prompted animated discussions. tasting the nectar of the Holy Name. Guest leaders such as Vraja Krishna We are pleased to announce that dasa and others inspired the youth in harinamas. There was a noticeable change in the students over the two weeks. The attitude towards service by many of the devotees we met during the tour, and also among the group itself, encouraged many of the youth to try to do more in their own individual situations. 3

Flowers for Photo: Google Images Their Lordships are then decorated neck. It was a transcendent sightthe Lord with opulent garlands of pompom- to behold. shaped flowers of brilliant orange and If any householders would like toBy Krishnarupa devi dasi zesty yellow for some days. donate flowers from their garden Trevor Gore is also a devoted for the Deities’ garlands, please putAfter a flush summer of gardenias, gardener for the Deities. We would in a sealed plastic bag (or box withroses and frangipanis, the garland also like to thank him for his valuable your address on it) with a note ‘Formakers for the Deities here at New contributions. Deity Garlands’ clearly displayed onGovardhana are starting to wonder Srila Prabhupada liked this kind of the outside and place in the walk-inwhat the winter season will bring. marigold garland, which I made cooler at the temple. Donations ofUsually flowers are scarce on the New for him many times in Mayapur. any size are very much appreciated.Govardhana farm during the cooler He would sit in his darshana room, We also have openings for anyoneseason. Lalita Gopika dasi, one of the resplendent in saffron silk, with who would like to make garlands forgarland makers, is very mindful of saffron-infused sandalwood pulp Their Lordships. Please contact mewhat the coming months will bring decorating his aristocratic forehead, a on 0416 179 733 and I will put you onand diligently works behind the vivid garland of marigolds around his the roster as a regular or fill-in, as youscenes to remind me to have more prefer. It’s a wonderful service andflowers planted. The brilliantly coloured marigolds with very pleasing to the Lord.Vijaya Lashand planted two long rows their spicy, earthy fragrance make great In the early days of Mayapur, Srilaof French Marigolds in the garden garlands for the Deities. Prabhupada and his servant wereby the temporary goshalla, which watching from the balcony as I wasare slowly beginning to bloom. At picking flowers for the garlands.the time of writing he is preparing to Prabhupada turned to his servant,plant more of the larger variety. Hari Sauri dasa, and said, “EveryHis eldest brother and sister-in- flower she picks is one step closerlaw, Rajinder Lashand and Sunita, to Krishna”.respectively, often donate a large Keep in mind that rendering suchamount of the lush ‘African Queen’ personal service to the Lord is veryvariety of marigold, for which the pleasing to Srila Prabhupada.garland makers are most grateful.Bhakti of 8.7 out of 10 by the many satisfied Photo: Courtesy of Booking.com Guests can easily check availabilityGuesthouse Wins guests who have stayed here. and book online at krishnafarm.net/Award The Booking.com award has Photo: Mani Bandha dasa accommodation or ring: commented: “Your outstanding 0490 506 731.By Mani Bandha Gopal dasa average score is the outcome of The 8.7 award from Booking.com forThroughout 2016 there was a months of consistently glowing the Bhakti Guesthouse here at Newmajor expansion in the guesthouse reviews, each one reflecting another Govardhana.department that resulted in eight great guest experience you created.new ensuite cabins for short-term Every time you went the extra mile. 4guests. This has brought the total Every time you helped a strangerguest accommodation to nine private feel at home. Every time you madeand share rooms in the Bhakti someone’s day. These little momentsGuesthouse, and 10 cabins – a total left a big impression on guests –of 83 beds now available. This, of and it showed in the reviews theycourse, is excluding the popular gave you.Krishna Village, which caters for “Thank you for sharing your hardmany yoga teacher trainees, massage work, dedication and passion withcourse participants and volunteers. so many guests in 2016. It’s a realAn online booking facility was also privilege to have you as a partner.”developed, and in conjunction with We would also like to thank Newthe international Booking.com search Govardhana’s management for havingengine, guest bookings are booming, the vision and providing directionwith a steady increase each month. and inspiration for developing theBooking.com allows guests to rate guesthouse accommodation.their accommodation experience Many thanks also go to Mahamantraand add comments. As a result, over dasa and his team for the ongoing2016, New Govardhana’s guesthouse construction and maintenance of theand cabins were awarded an average facilities, and of course to our hard- working team of support staff.

New Adventures Photo: Urvasi devi dasi But time moves us all on to explore Circles of Trust and reach out in the world andBy Govardhana Seva dasa hopefully help more people to By Krishnarupa devi dasi (ACBSP)Urvasi devi dasi, a dedicated carer become God conscious. The Conch Last year some members of the Newof New Govardhana’s cows for editorial panel would like to extend Govardhana Vaishnavi communityseven years, in late 2016 decided its sincere thanks to Urvasi for all the established two reading circles. Oneit was time to embark on a new hard work she put in over the years, fortnightly circle is for Caitanya-adventure by taking cow protection and we wish her safe travels. caritamrita at rotating venues,to the wider community. In her well- Urvasi will continue to serve New and another is a weekly Srimad-equipped motorhome Urvasi left Govardhana in separation by Bhagavatam reading at my home.New Govardhana in January 2017 continuing to work on The Conch and In a purport in the First Cantoand headed south to spend more her wonderful posters. She intends to of Srimad-Bhagavatam, Srilatime with her son, Nila Madhava, in keep in contact with New Govardhana Prabhupada states that it isMelbourne, and her father in Sydney. and we hope to see her soon. specifically recommended in theIt was not an easy decision for Urvasi Urvasi, we will all miss you – come Age of Kali to read sastra in theto make because she knew she would back and visit us soon! association of devotees and it ismiss her beloved cows – undoubtedly also one of the six loving exchangesthey miss her as well. Urvasi devi dasi with her Outback between Vaishnavas.Urvasi was also involved in other EXplorer motorhome. If you look closely, Members of the groups have builtkinds of services, such as designing the logo highlights the letters O and X, close bonds of trust through theseand laying out The Conch newsletter, spelling ox – which she thought was an reading circles, developing strongas well as designing and promoting auspicious sign that the cows of New friendships in the process of sharingthe festival and events posters Govardhana would never be too far away. realisations and personal experiences.seen on the Temple noticeboards Devotees might like to start their ownand online. She has also been an reading circles. You only need a fewinvaluable help on the production interested people prepared to meetof the Visitor’s Handbook as well regularly.as assisting Mukunda Goswami In the groups described here, eachby designing a recent booklet he member takes a turn reading and wewrote on cows called Do We Care? share any realisations we may haveAustralia’s First Home for Cow or ask questions of each other. It isProtection. Urvasi also loved the rewarding and actually a lot of fun!service she was able to offer directly If any one would like moreto Their Lordships by preparing Their information, please call me onfruit offerings twice a week, as well as 0416 179 733.offering the raj bhoga and doing thenoon arati once a week.New VaisnaviSanga FacebookGroupBy Krishnarupa devi dasi (ACBSP) Photo: FacebookRecently we created a new FacebookGroup entitled ‘Vaisnavi Sanga New Sri Sri Radha Govardhanadhari feature on the new Vaisnavi Sanga New GovardhanaGovardhana’ as part of a broader Facebook page. (www.facebook.com/groups/217357042041192/)initiative to bring the communityof Vaisnavis closer together. It is a has also created a Perth Facebook If you are not already a member,place to connect, share and support Group. Each of the Local Women’s please join us and share any inspiringeach other. representatives around ISKCON thoughts with the rest of the VaisnaviAs the Women’s Representative on Australia is in the process of creating Sanga New Govardhana Facebookthe National Council, this is one of a similar page for their specific Group. (www.facebook.com/my humble efforts to help nurture centres. The goal is to then share with groups/217357042041192/)the Vaisnavis in Australian temples. each other nationally.The Local Women’s representative 5in Perth, Rupavati Radharani devidasi, who originally came up with theVaisnavi Sanga Facebook Group idea,

In Focus: Vraja Photo: Facebook a Krishna conscious lifestyle, evenKrishna dasa without meeting any devotees. A seasoned traveller, Vraja Krishna dasa is “My driving force is to try to assistBy Kisori devi dasi inspired to travel and glorify the chanting Srila Prabhupada and the devoteesVraja Krishna dasa recently visited of the holy name. to relieve as many souls from theirNew Govardhana and gave some material torment,” he explains.wonderful association to the devotee thought he would like to follow in For the past eight years Vraja Krishnacommunity here. Prabhupada’s footsteps. been travelling around the world,In Bulgaria, where Vraja Krishna hails After moving to South Africa in 1997, holding workshops and seminars onfrom, the Russian Communist bloc did he found more of Srila Prabhupada’s bhakti-yoga. He prints and distributesnot allow religion until 1989. books in a second-hand bookshop books, counsels devotees, and“After 1989,” he says, “there were there. After reading them, this time manages an outreach centre openedsocial changes and my father, who he became fully convinced that he 18 months ago in his home town inwas previously an atheist, became a wanted to dedicate his life to the Bulgaria. Vraja Krishna has also beenChristian. I was then able to read the science of Krishna consciousness. overseeing a Food for Life project inNew Testament for the first time. “I never knew that ISKCON was a South Africa for the past nine years.“I was searching for real knowledge worldwide movement, yet I started “My aspiration is to become a sincerefrom a young age, yet no one could living according to the books. Later I devotee of Krsna in this life time. Forsatisfy my questions. I always had an met some devotees who invited me the movement, I wish I could helpattraction to India, without knowing to the temple,” he explains. “They as many souls as possible to developwhy. I recall having a sense about were amazed that I already lived their Krsna consciousness in thisreincarnation when I was eight years lifetime. To me, this means openingold. I remember thinking when my many outreach centres around thegrandfather passed away, ‘I have world, printing books and engagingcome to the wrong place again!’ ” meaningfully with the public forIn 1994, Vraja Krishna received two of their Krsna conscious benefit. I wantSrila Prabhupada’s books in Bulgarian to also help open sustainable Krsna(from a non-devotee book salesman). conscious eco villages, schools andAs he read, he appreciated what clinics.”Srila Prabhupada did to encourage The New Govardhana communityhis young hippie followers and he wishes Vraja Krishna all success on his mission to serve Srila Prabhupada.JharikhandaForest NurseryBy Ekadasi devi dasi Photo: Maha Mantra dasaThere are many new projectshappening on New Govardhana The charming Jharikhanda Forest Nursery sign was made by Gita Govinda and paintedFarming Community. One of these by two Krishna Village volunteers.is the Jharikhanda Forest Nursery,which can be seen as you drive Longer term, the seedlings and young seeds; seedlings; pots; garden tools;along the main entrance road at trees grown in the nursery can be wheelbarrows; and digging toolsNew Govardhana. Approximately taken to anywhere on the 1000 acres would also be appreciated.100 metres up this road, turn at the and planted for the benefit of all, Maha Mantra dasa is co-ordinatingfirst right, past the small temporary including the birds and the animals. this project. Contact him, preferablygoshalla shed, and 20 metres further Volunteers who would like to work by text, on 0413 669 345, if youis the nursery. in the Forestry Nursery would be would like to help in any way.The Jharikhanda Forest Nursery is on most welcome. Contributions ofa quarter of an acre, with a potting 6shed already established for seedlingsand young trees. The nursery willcultivate all types of forest growth,including many types of Eucalyptustrees, Acacias, palms, and AustralianBlackwood, which should attract thepossums. There will also be HuonPine, jacarandas, poincianas andwhatever else we can obtain.

In Memoriam: Photo: Facebook He joined ISKCON in 1973 at 16 yearsGopinatha of age. Gopinatha had a profoundAcharya dasa During Gopinatha Acharya dasa’s early knowledge of Srila Prabhupada’s devotee years, he immersed himself books, and had also memorised manyBy Abhay dasa (edited by Krishnarupa in book distribution, even studying the slokas over the years.devi dasi) techniques of encyclopaedia salesmen. After many years of successfullyOn 7 February 2017, on Bhaimi distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books,Ekadasi, Gopinatha Acharya dasa he became convinced that there(ACBSP) left his body on the adjoining had to be living examples of whatproperty to New Govardhana. A Prabhupada was advocating in hispoignant memorial service was books. As a result, he then movedheld in the temple a few days later, to New Govardhana to implementmany of the community glorifying Srila Prabhupada’s ‘simple living,this dedicated devotee. For the high thinking’ concepts as much asfull memoriam, go to http://www. possible.dandavats.com/?p=42830 Gopinatha Acharya worked hardGopinatha Acharya dasa was a very to grow food with the help of thestrict brahmachari sadhaka and bullocks, and caring for the cows ondespite his disciplined nature, he had the farm. We will miss seeing hima beatific smile. He loved Krishna’s standing by the bridge wearing hiscows in a deep mood of service and characteristic floppy sun hat, his handselflessness. in his bead bag and that smile on his face, waiting for a lift into town.True Grit and for four-legged animals. She oversees Photo: Ekadasi devi dasi present, the Gallery is open Sundays,Devotion farm maintenance work and is an 10am–3pm. If you are looking for expert with a hammer and a drill. a unique, hand-crafted item makeBy Ekadasi devi dasi In contrast to her fix-it skills, she sure you visit the Bushcraft Gallery.Some of you may have seen Gita shows her more delicate creative side Gita is also available for spinningGovinda devi dasi working one of her with spinning, weaving, lead lighting and weaving workshops and privatehorses around the 1000 acres of the and other fine handicrafts. Often seen lessons (contact details below).New Govardhana farming community. at Clarrie Hall Dam, Gita is also a keenGita had two horses, Mohini and Bala. kayaker. Gita Govinda at her gallery.At the time of writing, Mohini had Devoted to her Deities Krishna/ Quiet Studio Spacejust left her body for better pastures. Balarama and Gaura Nitai, Gita AvailableBala thankfully continues to enjoy is often seen hand embroideringa summer swim in the Oxley River, outfits for them – frequently with There is room for another artistwhich flows past the farm. cow-patterned material. Her delicate or two at Gita Govinda’s BushcraftCurrently, the community has five, woven creations, which take months Gallery. Please call 0427 052 143.high-care geriatric cows and bullocks, to create, often grace the Srilawhom Gita Govinda looks after with Prabhupada murtis in the temple.great devotion until they leave their Recently, Gita Govinda opened abodies. She also has another herd of charming studio called ‘Bushcraftapproximately 45 cows and bullocks Gallery’ in the Wollumbin Caravanshe is responsible for. Despite her Park at the foot of Mount Warning.physical and health limitations, Gita There you will see some of herhas many talents aside from caring expertly hand-woven items. AtSUBMISSION GUIDELINES the photographer. Anonymous EDITORIAL BOARD: submissions will not be published. Damodara Pandit dasa, Govardhana Seva dasa,The Conch is your community Deadline is the 12th of each Krishnarupa devi dasi (ACBSP), Urvasi devi dasinewsletter, and we invite you to month. Occasionally a submission (layout and graphic design).submit articles for publication. could be held over to a later For enquiries, comments or suggestions,Articles should be 300 words or edition. All submissions will be contact: www.conch.org.auless and supplied in MS Word via edited, proofread and may beemail to gordon108@bigpond. rejected without notice. 7com. Photographs must bein JPG format. Please providethe name of the author and

Artwork: Urvasi devi dasi Artwork: Urvasi devi dasi ISKCON Disciple Course Friday, 17 March 5pm to 7pm Saturday, 18 March 9.30am to 6pm Sunday, 19 March 9.30am to 3.30pm Venue: Gurukula, New Govardhana Facilitators: Krishnarupa devi dasi Mani Bandha Gopal dasa Shanti Parayana dasa Registration mandatory: Please register by Monday, 6 March with Krishnarupa devi dasi via email [email protected] Prasadam provided. Please arrange your own accommodation if required. Gaura Purnima Sun, 12 March Fast till moonrise 7.30am Greeting the Deities Artwork: Urvasi devi dasi Photo: gbc.iskcon.org 8.15am Class 10.00am Harinama in Coolangatta His Holiness Bhanu Swami (Qld time) Thurs, 30 – Fri, 31 March 3.30pm Bhajanas 4.00pm Gurukula Presentation 4.30pm Offering of gifts 4.45pm Class 5.15pm Abhisheka 6.30pm Gaura Arati 6.30pm Feast Please join us each Thurs, 30 and Fri 31 March Ekadasi for Srimad-Bhagavatam class Srimad-Bhagavatam Thurs, 30 March class given by His Divine Vaisnava Primer Level II 5pm Nectar of Devotion class Grace Srila Prabhupada. Eight-week course starting Thursday, Harinama These classes will 2 March from 5 – 6.25pm feature subtitles. Classes held each Monday, Tuesday, Sankirtana ki jaya! Darshan arati 7am Thursday and Friday Topics Include: Guru tattva, Class 7.30am Mantrology, Vedic truths, Bhakti-yoga Acharyas & Avatars Facilitator: Shanti Parayana dasa March Calendar Photo: Trevor Gore (from Vaishnava calendar www.vaisnavacalendar.com) 2 Thu Sri Purusottama Dasa Thakura – Appearance Daily at various locations 9 Thu Ekadasi – Fasting for Amalaki Vrata Pusyami Contact Garuda dasa for details Sri Madhavendra Puri – Disappearance [email protected] 10 Fr Trayadasi – Break fast 06.43am–10.52am 12 Sun Gaura Purnima – Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Fast today) Sunday Mornings 13 Mon Festival of Jagannatha Mishra 21 Tue Sri Srivasa Pandita – Appearance Northern NSW & Gold Coast 24 Fri Ekadasi – Fasting for Papamocani Ekadasi Visnujana dasa 0498 141 021 25 Sat Dvadasi : Break Fast 06.52am–10.52am Sri Govinda Ghosh – Disappearance © 2017 The Conch copyright of New Govardhana www.conch.org.au