Appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the golden avatar of Lord Krishna.
About This Festival
Gaura Purnima marks the auspicious appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu - the golden gateway to the ocean of Krishna-prema (love of God). Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu appeared on February 18, 1486 in Navadvipa, Bengal, during a lunar eclipse when everyone was chanting the holy names.
Mahaprabhu's mission was to deliver the fallen souls of Kali-yuga through the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.
Spiritual Significance
- Appearance day of the most merciful incarnation
- Sri Chaitanya is Krishna Himself in the mood of Radharani
- He freely distributed love of God
- Established the yuga-dharma of sankirtana
Sacred Mantras
Pancha-tattva Mantra
Jaya Sri Krishna Chaitanya Prabhu Nityananda | Sri Advaita Gadadhara Srivasadi Gaura Bhakta Vrinda ||
Meaning: All glories to Sri Krishna Chaitanya, Prabhu Nityananda, Sri Advaita, Gadadhara, and all devotees.
How We Celebrate
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Fasting until moonrise on Purnima2
Grand abhisheka with milk, yogurt, honey, and ghee3
Golden cloth offerings to Sri Chaitanya deities4
Continuous Harinama kirtan and dancingImportant Timings
Break Fast:After moonrise
