Announcement:
All Glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga.
All Glories to Gaura-Mandala Parikrama.
Respected Devotees,
Daṇḍavat Praṇāmas,
In 1925, Srila Prabhupada Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Goswami Thakur undertook the first Gauḍa Maṇḍala Parikrama, leading a large group of devotees from Bhaktivinoda Asana, 1 Ultadanga Junction, Calcutta. During this parikramā, he visited all the holy places associated with the eternal associates of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Srila Prabhupada performed kīrtana at each sacred site, delivered harikathā, and engaged in devotional activities with the devotees. Śrīpāda Praṇavānanda Prabhu (later known as Śrīla Bhakti Pramode Purī Gosvāmī Mahārāja) also participated in this parikramā alongside Śrīla Prabhupāda and many other devotees.
Inspired by Śrīla Prabhupāda and his spiritual master, Śrīla Bhakti Pramode Purī Gosvāmī Mahārāja, the present ācārya of Śrī Gopīnātha Gauḍīya Maṭha, Śrīla Bhakti Bibudha Bodhāyan Gosvāmī Mahārāja, is organizing a 9-day Gauḍa Maṇḍala Parikramā by bus exactly 100 years later. This remarkable initiative aims to visit the same sacred places, allowing devotees to engage in kīrtana, hear harikathā, and participate in devotional activities under the guidance of Śrīla Mahārāja.
Carefully planned over the past year, this parikramā is now coming to fruition through the dedicated efforts of Śrīla Mahārāja and the devotees of Śrī Gopīnātha Gauḍīya Maṭha. We cordially invite devotees to join this spiritual journey and relish the divine association of Śrīla Bhakti Bibudha Bodhāyan Gosvāmī Mahārāja. Registration for the event closes on February 28, 2025. Please ensure you register in time and become a part of this blessed parikramā. Details of the program are provided below.
Sri Sri Gaura Mandala Parikrama Details
gaura āmāra, je-saba sthāne, korālo bhramaṇa raṅge
se-saba sthāna, heribo āmi, praṇayī-bhakata-saṅge
All glories to Sree Guru and Gauranga!
By the boundless mercy of Sri Sri Guru Gauranga!, Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math of Sridham Mayapur is organizing a 9-day bus journey for the Gaur Mandal Parikrama taking place on the 12th, 15th to 22nd March 2025. Acharya of Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math, Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Goswami Maharaja, will be personally present in this parikrama.
Devotees wishing to participate are kindly requested to contact us at the earliest opportunity.
Registration:
Devotees in India please register with:
B.P Govinda Maharaj:
+91 90461 97825
Devotees outside of India please register with:
Sundar Gopal Prabhu:
+91 85829 71426
Other contact details:
Pradyumna Prabhu:
+91 98514 04915
Gopal Prabhu:
+91 63716 93643
Travel, Meals, and Accommodation Fees
General Bus: ₹8,000/-
A/C Vehicle: ₹12,000/-
Parikrama Schedule:
Places to visit: Ambuya-Muluk, Bagnapara, Ambika Kalna, Kulin Gram, and Denur. Return to the Math by the end of the day.
Places to visit: Agradwip, Katwa, Jhamatpur, Jajigram, and Srikhand. Overnight stay in Ekachakra.
Places to visit: Ekachakra, Kanai Natshala, and Ramkeli overnight in Farakka.
Places to visit: Berhampur, Gambhila, and Budhari, and stay overnight in Sarbangapur.
Places to visit: Birnagar, Shantipur, Phulia, Chakdah, Kachrapara. Visit and overnight stay at Halisahar.
Places to visit: Panihati, Khardaha, Ariadaha, Baranagar, and overnight stay at Hotor Math
Places to visit: Chatrabhog, Atishara, Tamluk, Bankura, and overnight stay
Places to visit: Khanakul, Atpur, Kanpur, and overnight stay
Celebrate the appearance day of Sripad Madan Mohan Prabhu at Kanpur and conclude the parikrama.
Note: The schedule may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances
Important Information:
- Travel, Meals, and Accommodation Fees
General Bus: ₹8,000/-
A/C Vehicle: ₹12,000/- - Registration Deadline
Passengers are requested to deposit the fee and register their names by February 28, 2025. - Items to Bring
Please bring light bedding, a water container, a bowl, a plate, a torch, and an umbrella. Additionally, carry any necessary medications for basic first aid. - Additional Costs
Passengers must bear the cost of Toto rides and boat fares. - Accommodation Rules
Avoid unnecessary disputes regarding lodging arrangements. We endeavor to provide the best possible accommodations.
The decision of the organizers will be final in this regard.
Those wishing to arrange private rooms must do so at their own expense. - Luggage Guidelines
Only small handbags are allowed inside the bus.
When instructed to load luggage, ensure all belongings are gathered near your designated bus. - Food and Travel
Eat moderately to avoid discomfort during the journey.
Before departure, ensure the passenger next to you is present. - Safety During Overnight Stays
Be cautious of theft during overnight stops.
Keep valuables, including money and mobile phones, secure. The organizers are not responsible for any losses. - Seat Allocation
Do not engage in disputes over seating arrangements.
Seats will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis during booking. - Behavior Inside the Vehicle
Refrain from idle chatter or gossip.
Always Chant Harinam Sankirtan or recite devotional hymns.