Rudradvipa
Process of Devotional Service: Sakhyam (Being a friend)
Devotee Who Attained Perfection Through This Process: Arjuna
Key Places We Visit Today
Kailasa, the abode of Siva, is just the effulgence of this Rudradvipa, which shines within Navadvipa.
Rudradvipa Gaudiya Math
- Deities of Gaura-Radha Madhava
- The deity of Gauranga Mahaprabhu that Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupada served while performing the hundred crores (sata-koti) nama yajna, is present here.
Nidaya Ghat
- The place where Mahaprabhu crossed the Ganga River to go to Katwa to take sannyasa.
Sankarapura
- When Sankaracarya visited Navadvipa, Lord Gauracandra appeared to him in a dream and instructed him to leave, stating that Mayavada has no place in Navadvipa-dhama, which is meant only for His devotees.
Reflection on the devotional service
“Do I find joy in serving without seeking recognition?”
Quote of the Day
“Vrajabhūmi” refers to Mathurā-Vṛndāvana, and Gauḍa-maṇḍala-bhūmi includes Navadvīpa. These two places are nondifferent. Therefore, anyone living in Navadvīpa-dhāma, knowing Kṛṣṇa and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to be the same personality, lives in Vrajabhūmi, Mathurā-Vṛndāvana.
— (SB 10.1.28 purport)
Prasadam of the Day
Offer some of Mahaprabhu’s favorite recipes in gratitude for completing the Virtual Navadvipa-dhama Parikrama
Gratitude and Bonus Experience
We are deeply grateful for your participation in this sacred 9-day Sri Navadvipa-dhama Virtual Parikrama.
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura writes in Sri Navadvipa Dhama Mahatmya:
“What one attains by traveling to all the holy places is attained just by remembering Navadvipa.”
We hope this parikrama has brought you closer to the heart of Mahaprabhu’s dham and deepened your connection with His divine pastimes. Please share this gift with your community so together we can spread the glories of Sri Mayapur-dhama.
Bonus Experience: Sri Mayapur-dhama Panchakrosha Parikrama
As revealed in Sri Navadvipa-dhama Mahatmya, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu would personally perform the Panchakrosha Parikrama every Ekadasi, joyfully walking the sacred paths of Antardvipa with His associates, immersed in nama-sankirtana.
Now, you too can walk in His divine footsteps—wherever you are—through this immersive online experience, rooted in sastra and guided by the vision of our Acaryas.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Sri Navadvipa dhama Virtual Parikrama Team
Jaya Sri Navadvipa-dhama ki jaya!
Jaya Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu ki jaya!