ISKCON leaders cutting the Nityananda Trayodashi cake.

On February 10th, 2025, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Gita Academy (BGA) Kolkata hosted the world’s largest indoor Nityananda Trayodashi celebrations at the prestigious Nazrul Mancha Indoor Auditorium. The grand event was directed by Bhakti Purushottama Swami and organized by Lakshmi Govinda Das and his team, drawing an overwhelming 4,000+ devotees from across the region. The celebrations lasted the entire day, from 9 AM to 6 PM, marking a spiritually enriching experience dedicated to Lord Nityananda’s divine appearance.

The festival featured soul-stirring kirtans, profound lectures by senior ISKCON leaders, mesmerizing dance performances, and an engaging puppet show by the talented BGA students. Additionally, prize distributions recognized the contributions of book distributors and donors who tirelessly spread the message of Bhagavad-gita and Krishna Consciousness by practicing devotional service.

A festival booth area was set up to accommodate inquisitive newcomers, offering insights into Gaudiya Vaishnavism through book stalls, devotee cultivation booths, an information desk, and a paraphernalia store. The event saw a massive feast prasadam distribution, with over 4,000 plates of prasadam served to devotees and visitors alike.

Adding to the event’s prestige, a Member of the Legislative Assembly, Rashbehari Constituency, Mr. Debashish Kumar, graced the occasion. He commended ISKCON for fostering cultural and spiritual harmony. His address appreciated the organizers and the devotees for upholding Kolkata’s legacy as a center of devotion and spirituality.

The event was further glorified by the presence of ISKCON Leaders including Bhakti Purushottama Swami (Co-GBC & Co-Zonal Secretary), Bhakti Vijaya Bhagavat Swami (EIDC Chairman), Atul Krishna Das (Dean of MIHET), Sachi Kumar Das (Sankirtan Manager & Singer), Ananga Mohan Das (ISKCON Kolkata Vice President), and Acharya Ratna Das (ISKCON New Town President). Their discourses emphasized the need for spiritual education and service to humanity as propagated by Lord Nityananda.

Recognizing the exponential growth in participation, the organizers have ambitious plans to shift the celebrations to the Netaji Indoor Stadium, accommodating 12,000 devotees in the coming years. With an increasing demand for spiritual education, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Gita Academy also showcased its courses such as Correspondence Gita Study Course, Online Scriptural Studies, Bhakti Shastri, Bhakti Vaibhava, The Prahlad Sunday School Program for young children, FIT (First Initiation Training), SIT (Second Initiation Training), and so on ensuring that Lord Nityananda’s mercy reaches every household.

This monumental event set a new benchmark, reaffirming ISKCON’s commitment to preserving and propagating Sanatana Dharma on a grand scale.

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