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Radha Krishna Temple, Phoenix.

ISKCON Phoenix runs several learning programs such as the Bhakti Yoga Club at Arizona State University, Sunday School for children and courses like Discover Yourself (DYS) and Essence of Bhagavad Gita (EBG). Cooking classes are conducted from time to time and there’s also a ‘Sanjeevani Bhagavad-Gita Study’ group for housewives.

Important Festivals

Janmastami
Gaura Purnima
Govardhana Puja
Narasimha-Caturdasi
Radhastami
Lord Balarama Appearance
Nityananda Appearance
Sri Advaita Acarya
Jagannath Ratha Yatra
Srila Prabhupada Appearance Day
Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura
Bhaktivinoda Thakura Appearance
Gita Jayanti
Ram Navami
Tulsi Vivah
Shivaratri
Kartika Month

About ISKCON

ISKCON is comprised of more than 350 centers, 60 rural communities, 50 schools and 60 restaurants worldwide.

ISKCON’s founder Acharya is his Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. “Acharya” means one who teaches by example and Srila Prabhupada certainly fulfilled this meaning. He personally trained his disciples in Vedic religion (Sanatana Dharma-Eternal Religion) and inspired them as well as hundreds of thousands of people to follow Krishna Consciousness. To this day, Srila Prabhupada continues to be an inspiration.

Srila Prabhupada gave a clear mission statement for ISKCON which is outlined in the following seven points.

Seven Purposes of ISKCON

1. To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world.

2. To propagate a consciousness of Krishna as it is revealed in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam.

3. To bring the members of the Society together with each other and nearer to Krishna, the prime entity, and thus to develop the idea, within the members, and humanity, at large, that each soul is part and parcel of the quality of Godhead (Krishna).

4. To teach and encourage the Sankirtan movement of congregational chanting of the holy name of God as revealed in the teachings of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

5. To erect for the members, and for society at large, a holy place of transcendental pastimes, dedicated to the personality of Krishna.

6. To bring the members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler and more natural way of life.

7. With a view towards achieving the aforementioned purposes, to publish and distribute periodicals, magazines, books and other writings.

Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

Thiruparankundram's Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple (Kovil) is dedicated to the god Murugan (also known as Kartikeya and Subramaniya Swamy) in Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu, India.

The Temple is one of Murugan's six abodes and is regarded as the first and foremost temple of Lord Muruga.

This temple is associated with several myths and legends, one of which states that it is here that Lord Muruga defeated the demon Surapadman, married Deivayani, daughter of the king of heaven, Indra, and worshiped Lord Shiva.

Story of Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

According to Kanda Puranam, Surpadam was killed by lord Murugan.

As per Hindu legend, the demon king Surapadam once obtained boons from the god Shiva after performing severe penance and started ruling 1008 worlds.

Surapadam had several sons from his wife Padumakomalai.

Viramkendiram, a city created in the seas, became his capital and he started troubling the devas (the gods).

He…

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Manakamana Temple, Nepal – Story, History, Timings, Cable Car Details

One of the major pilgrimage destinations among the Indian Hindus and Nepali people, Manakamana Temple is situated in the small hill town of Mankamana in Gorkha District, Nepal.

The highly sacred place is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati, an incarnation of Parvati. It is a belief of the people that the Goddess fulfills all the wishes who worship her with a pure heart.

Most travelers find the place more interesting as it is surrounded by nature’s beauty.

Manakamana Temple Facts Deity Goddess Bhagwati Country Nepal Province/State Gandaki District Gorkha Nearest Airport Bharatpur Temple Timings 6 AM to 12 PM & 2 PM to 9 PM Popular Festivals Durga Ashtami, Dashain, Navratri, Nagpanchami Cable Car Timings 8 AM to 6:30 PM

Temple Timings Timings From To Morning 6 AM 12 PM Evening 2 PM 6:30 PM

*During Saturdays and festival days temple timings may vary.

Manakamana Temple History & Story

The history of the…

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Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple is one of the most popular temples in Kerala, located in Chottanikkara near Kochi. The temple is managed by the administration of Cochin Devaswom Board.

The Divine Mother Goddess is worshipped here in three forms, in the morning as Saraswathi decorated in white cloths, Lakshmi at noon draped in deep Red color and Durga in the evening in Blue cloths.

The Goddess Devi also called Raja Rajeswari or Adiparasakthi and the temple has long history.

Lord Sri Maha Vishnu, husband of Goddess Devi is also worshipped in this temple. So, the Deity is called with different names such as Ammenarayana, Devinarayana, Lakshminarayana and Bhadrenarayana.

The temple complex consists of other temples for Kizhukkavu (Keezhkkaavu bhagavathi), Shiva, Ganapathi (Ganesh), Sastha, Nagas. Brahma, Subrahmanya Swamy idols are there on the same pedestal in the main temple.

Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visits the temple daily.…

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Balkampet Yellamma Temple Timings, History, Legend

The Yellamma Temple in Balkampet, popularly known as the Balkampet Yellamma temple, is one of Hyderabad's oldest and most revered temples.

The temple attracts a large crowd on Sundays and Tuesdays and is well-known for hosting the annual Bonalu Jathara festival in Hyderabad.

This temple is dedicated to Goddess Yellamma, which translates as "mother of the universe." There is also an alternate name, Jagadamba, who is thought to be the same as Goddess Renuka.

Goddess Balkampet Yellamma is also thought to be an incarnation of Goddess Kali and Goddess Parvati. Bonalu is celebrated to thank Goddess Kali.

This Yellamma Devi Temple also has a small temple for Goddess Pochamma Devi on the south side, Goddess Pochamma is the Kshetrapalaka of the temple.

As a result, the temple is also known as Sri Yellamma Pochamma Devasthanam.

The History of the Temple The history of the Balkampet Yellamma Temple dates back to the 15th century and is more tha…

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Malibu Hindu Temple

Malibu Hindu Temple is one of the oldest and most popular temples in the USA.

The temple is located in the city of Calabasas near Malibu, California and was built in 1981 by Hindu Temple Society of Southern California.

The temple was constructed in traditional South Indian architectural style.

The temple has two complexes, in the upper complex, Lord Balaji is worshiping as the main diety & in the lower complex, Lord Shiva is worshiping as the main deity.

It is one of the largest temples in America. Many Hindus celebrate their family member's or friend's marriages in the temple.

Important Festivals Makar Sankranthi Udadi Vinayaka Chavithi Skanda Sashti Vaikunta Ekadashi Thiruvathirai Navratri Maha Shivaratri Vijaya Dashami Tholi Ekadashi Sri Rama Navami Hanuman Jayanthi Sri Krishna Janmashtami Kathiri Veyil Akshaya Tritiya Deepawali Temple Sevas & Prices Name of the service In the temple Outside service [Weekdays] Outside servic…

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