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Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple & Cultural Center
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e-Newsletter
2019 Edition, Volume 1, Akshaya Tritiya 7th May 2019.
ISKCON Of Central NJ, 1020 W 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063.
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In this newsletter we take a moment to reflect on the recent events and festivals we celebrated as a community. Please find our 2018 financial statement. Newsletter is incomplete without Sunday school activities which showcases our commitment to the new generation.
As the spring and summer spreads its wings, the outdoor preaching of ISKCON of Central NJ (ICNJ) gathers momentum. Hari naam on the streets and book distribution in community events becomes a part of parcel of our weekly routine.
His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada said - "Sri-Jagannath Rath Yatra is our biggest preaching festival". There is a lot in store for us including Rath Yatras as we look forward to the summer of 2019.
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Community Building Seminar May 11th 2019
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A vibrant community needs training for the members to usher and thrive in this material world where care for the fellow devotees is topmost in our agenda. Certified trainer and coach will provide community building workshop on Saturday 11th May 2019.
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Narasimha Chaturdashi 2019
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Narasimha Chaturdashi, the appearance of Half Lion Half Human incarnation of the supreme Lord will be celebrated on Friday 17th May 2019 followed by extended celebration on Sunday 19th May 2019. Devotees can participate in Narasimha Yagna on Friday 17th May 2019.
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Sri Rama Navami was celebrated with sincere devotion on 13th Apr 2019 followed by extended celebration on 14th Apr 2019. A report of the event can be found
here
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Gaura Purnima was celebrated on 20th March 2019 followed by extended celebration on 24th March 2019. A report of the event can be found
here.
Nityananda Trayodashi was celebrated with Abhishek, Katha, Kirtan and Mahaprasad feast on Sunday 17th February 2019. To view the pictures of the Nityananda Trayodashi festival, please click
here.
Advaita Acharya's appearance day was celebrated on 11th Feb 2019. To view the pictures of Advaita Acharya appearance day, please click
here.
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New Year Govinda Buffet 2019
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Around 300 guests took the opportunity to relish Jagannath-Puri style Govinda Buffet on the New Year's Day, 1st Jan 2019. The "all you can eat buffet" is open every Saturday's noon to 3PM at temple community hall. We provide varieties of vegetarian delicacies prepared by certified food handlers.
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Gita Jayanti Sankirtan Marathon 2018
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Around $42,000 worth of small, medium and book-sets were distributed during the Gita Jayanti 2018 marathon.
The team led by HG Sudhakar Krishna Dasa and HG Srimati Devi Dasi won the trophy for maximum book distributed within ICNJ.
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Sunday School's Gita Jayanti 2018 Presentation
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“How do you teach a subject like Bhagavad Gita to such a large group of children, ranging from age 3 to 16 in your Sunday School?”, a curious newcomer once asked me.
“Well, just like a subject like Mathematics is taught from kindergarten to masters! Why don’t you stop by at our Gita Jayanti celebration and see it yourself”, I offered her.
Yes, at ISKCON CNJ Sunday School, when we celebrated Gita Jayanti, presentations by our 5 classes divided into various age groups, ranging from age 3 to 16, reflected upon their different levels of study and realization of Bhagavad Gita As It Is. There were recitations, discussion on the Gita lessons learned and the musical skits to cover the whole range of various teachings/learnings that happen at our Sunday School in the temple every Sunday, rain or shine.
All glories to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada for being the driving force behind our Sunday School project. In addition, we cannot thank enough to all the teachers, assistant teachers, and administrators for their selfless service to run the Sunday School with nearly 130 registered students and of course the parents, who are the backbone of the School!
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By HG Govindanandini Devi Dasi
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Sri-Jagannath Snan Yatra, Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra 2018
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ISKCON Plainfield celebrated Snan Yatra on 24th June 2018 attended by around 500 devotees and Netrotsava on 13th July 2018. On Saturday 14th July 2018 - the actual day of Rath Yatra, around 1,200 devotees celebrated the festival in the temple along with "A Day in Jagannath-Puri" event - transporting devotees to Jagannath-Puri dham by recreating Ananda Bazar, Garuda Stambha, Flag hoisting in Jagannath-Puri Sikhar etc.. Bahuda Yatra was celebrated on Saturday 21st July 2018. A report of Lord Jagannath festivals can be found
here. ICNJ Celebrated Rath Yatra in Atlantic City and Edison Oak Tree Road in 2018.
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Around 6,000 devotees attended the appearance of Lord Krishna on 2nd September 2018 and 3rd September 2018. Several dioramas depicting different temples of Vrindavan were setup in temple courtyard. The
matki-phod
event caught everyone's attention. The drama and cultural programs captivated the audience. The abhishek of the lordships were performed and devotees sponsored kalash.
Radhastami - the appearance day of Srimati Radharani was celebrated on Sunday 16th September 2018.
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ICNJ is a vibrant community with talented individuals and bright children. They cherish spending their time and energy in helping out community members by imparting training. Thru their advancement in Krishna consciousness they inspire others to join the Yatra.
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Weekly "Sunday Love Feast" festival, introduced by Srila Prabhupada more than 50 years ago, is celebrated in ISKCON temples all over the world. At ICNJ, attendees celebrate Sunday Love Feast and enjoy Bhakti Yoga, chant and dance in Kirtan-Arati, hear what Krishna spoke in Bhagavad Gita and honor delicious vegetarian feast!
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Julian Prabhuji is an accomplished violin instructor. He has been teaching youth and guiding them in understanding the fundamentals of this amazing instrument since several years. Please reach out to him in this
email if you wish to learn Violin.
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Our temple takes utmost care in using your hard earned donations in the service of the Lordships. Our financial team comprise of professional accountants who work voluntarily to provide clarity in our balance sheets. Please find our 2018 financial statement summary.
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Swacha Temple Abhiyan Team (STAT)
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Temple is the abode of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. We encourage everyone to keep the temple crystal clean. It's your temple. Dedicate your summer volunteer hours at temple by contacting
here.
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Our ICNJ Library is dedicated to providing access to spiritual knowledge, wisdom and information through studying books, listening to media and other materials. We have established a procedure to use library's facilities, materials, programs and services for our members in a secure and comfortable environment.
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We offer a cultural & community hall rental for all occasions and ceremonies, such as Weddings, Birthdays, Pujas, and more. Our community hall offers a seating capacity of 300 guests and we offer an optional catering service as well.
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We offer various Vedic Samskara (life event) and Yagna (fire sacrament) services. All services are performed by qualified & trained Brahmin initiated priests, in a prayerful mood, to invoke the blessings of the Lord.
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Our Bhagavad Gita study groups explore practical applications of philosophical and theological principles. We gain a deeper understanding of the scriptures and learn to apply them for spiritual and material success..
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- Serve the Supreme Lord by serving the community.
- Volunteer and participate to teach your loved ones thru your example.
- "Give to Live" - give your time, energy or funds.
- Have ideas to help? Connect with temple volunteers.
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Please continue to participate in various devotional services available to you from temple by attending Sankirtan events, Festivals, Govinda's buffet, Sunday School, Library and serving the supreme in large numbers. Please invite your friend and families to our temple.
Sincerely,
Temple Newsletter Team
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ISKCON Of Central New Jersey
1020 W. 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(732) 582-4265
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