Indian Ambassador in SSDHAM, Thimi

Shri Rakesh Sood, current Indian Ambassador to Nepal, visited Shyama Shyam Dham to have darshan of Shree Maharaj Ji.

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj Gave Speech in Bhairahawa

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj who is currently at Bhairahawa(Nepal) gave speech today. Thousands of people from all over Nepal and India arrived at the pravachan ground hours before the speech began. (They were eager to have darsan of Shree Maharaj Ji).

Live Telecast of SMJ Speech

It gives us much pleasure to write that there will be live telecast of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj Speech from Bhairahawa on NTV, the national television of Nepal and Sanskar Channel. The timing is 4:15 p.m. (Nepali Time)  onwards. Please pass this information to as many people you know so that many of them will get the opportunity to listen to the speech.

To watch LIVE Pravachan on 8th and 9th Log on to Sanskar TV LIVE from the Link below.

http://www.sanskartv.info/live.htm

FNCCI Program

An interaction program was organised at FNCCI in which many renowned insustrialists participated. The topic was 'Bhauticvadi Jeevan Shaili Ra Aadhyatmavad' Shree Haridas Ji spoke over the topic and explained about Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj - how he is the fifth original Jagadguru in the world.

A Darsan Program (of Jagadguru Shreee Kripalu Ji Maharaj) was also announced and many of them were interested to visit Shyama Shyam Dham for darsan of Shree Maharaj ji.

SMJ in SSDHAM...cont

As said, Shree Maharaj Ji came to Sadhana Hall in evening - 7pm. Satsangis were singing Hamaro Dhan Radha Radha Radha Radha Radha... Shree Maharaj Ji explained Radha Nam Mahima. He stayed in Hall till 8 pm and went to Jagadguru Niwas saying good bye to all Satsangis.

SMJ in Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi

Everyone should be eager to listen and see SMJ in Nepal. SMJ arrived in KTM today at around 2 pm. From airport he came directly to SSDHAM, Thimi. Hundreds of satsangis have gathered here to have darsan of SMJ. SMJ came in Sadhana Hall as soon as he came here. He sat in a newly made Jagadguru Simhasan and Satsangis waved Aarati. After around 45 minutes, he came to his room.

A short picnic was arranged in the evening which has just finished. Shree Maharaj Ji is yet to come in Sadhana Hall at night.

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj's Fifth Visit to Nepal

We all have another opportunity to celebrate the joyous and precious moments with Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj in Nepal. Shree Maharaj Ji will arrive Tribhuwan Airport, Kathmandu on 29th November. From there he shall go to Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi, where a devotional satsnag program is being organised. On the next day he shall reach Bhairahawa where a ten days devotional Sadhana Camp will be organised.

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, who is the authority of Sanatan Dharm in the world today, shall give speeches on 8th and 9th December. This is going to the second public speech in Nepal, first at Dasarath Stadium, Kathmandu three years ago.

Shree Maharaj Ji shall again be in SSDHAM, Kathmandu on 10th December. He shall go to Mangarh, his birthplace on 11th.

Bhairahawa is a small city located mid-south of Nepal. One can access there by road(8 hours drive by a public bus from Kathmandu) or by flight (20 minutes from Kathmandu).

For more details, please contact 9841230437 (For Kathmandu Program) and 9851089701 (For Bhairahawa Program)

Gopashtami Celebration

Gopashtami is the day from which Shri Krishn started to take cows to graze. Thus it is celebrated by devotees of Shri Krishn all around and cow is also worshipped. This year, Gopashtami falls on 21 Kartik(Nov 6).
At Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi, a satsang program was organised from 1p.m. to 4p.m and hundreds of people gathered here. There was Mandir Parikrama program as well. At last, there was Gaupujan. All Satsangis worshipped the cow which was beautifully decorated and offered delicious dishes to the cow.

Blood Donation Program

A blood donation program was organised at Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi considering the acute blood sortage throughout the country.

The program was inaugurated by Shree Haridas Ji handing over the bag to a donor. 37 donors participated. Rakta Sanchar Kendra, an organisation in the umbrella of Red Cross, collected the blood.

Its Laxmi Puja Today

Today is Laxmi Puja in which Goddess Laxmi, who is a personal form of Shree Radha, is worshipped.

At Shyama Shyam Dham, devotees celebrated Laxmi Puja with satsang and devotion of Shree Radha. There was Pujan and Aarati of Shree Amma Ji. Delicious prasadi was offered to Amma Ji which was then served to all the satsangis.

At the evening there was a Lakhbatti Program ( burning one lakh jyoti) and also pataka program.

Throughout Tihar whole ashram was decorated with different lights - DEEPAWALI.

Deusi Program in Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi

Tihar is one of the greatest festival in Nepal. It is celebrated for five days worshipping Kag, Kukur, Laxmi, Govardhan and finally Bhaitika. It Tihat there is a widespread culture to sing Deusi songs ( a song of blessing for wellbeing and happiness) going to the houses of relatives, friends and others as well. In return, the house-owner, usually housewife, brings a well decorated nanglo(a typical Nepali tray made of bamboo) with rice, sel roti(a dish made of rice-flour) and some money, as a symbol of Goddess Laxmi. At Shyama Shyam Dham, satsangis gathered together on Kartik 9 (Oct 25) and sang Deusi songs praying for Selfless service of Shri Krishn and Shree Maharaj Ji. After the program there was, of course, delicious prasadi.

Saratpurnima Festival Celebration

Saratpurnima, Ashoj 28(October 14), is not only the day when Shree Krishn had graced souls with the ultimate Bliss and love as Maharaas but also the birthday of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj has descended the earth in Mangarh. The festival is grandly celebrated in Mangarh and also in JKP centers worldwide. At Mangarh Sadhaks are participating in a one month Bhakti Sadhana Program at the divine presence of Shree Maharaj Ji.

Shree Maharaj Ji receiving Abhinandan Patra offered by Satsangis of Nepal.

Shree Maharaj Ji cutting a birthday cake in Mangarh on October 14 evening.

Kirtan Program in Bhakti Mandir on October 15 morning.

Rathyatra Program on October 15 evening.

Arial view of Satsangis waving Aarati in Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi on Saratpurnima.

Vijayadashami Celebration at Shyama Shaym Dham

Vijayadashami is one of the greatest Hindu festival. Dashain festival begins from Ghatasthapana and lasts till Saratpurnima.

At Shyama Shyam Dham, Dashain was celebrated receiving Tika and Jamara from Haridas Ji.

Delicious dishes was offered and there was a special satsang from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj returning Delhi

The thirteen days Bhakri Sadhana Sibir under the divine presence of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj is over at Shyama Shyam Dahm, Thimi and Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj is going Delhi today. He shall reach Mangarh, his birthplace by tomorrow. There one-month Sadhana Sibir is being organised.

Blood Donation Program in Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi

Jagadguru Shree Kriplau Ji Maharaj inaugurated a blood donation camp organised in Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi.

Abhishekh in Bhakti Mandir

On Ashoj 15(October 1) Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj provided yellow dress to Hari Pandey Ji giving him responsibility of Prachar in Nepal. Also he gave him a new name - 'Haridas'.

At 11 am there was Abhisekh Program in Bhakti Mandir, Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj Inaugurated Bhakti Mandir

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj inaugurated Bhakti Mandir today at 6:30 in the morning. He unveiled Udghatan Shilalekh and cut a ribbon uttering Ved Mantra. Then Shree Maharaj Ji lit a lamp, Panas. There was a short program in the temple premises.

Bhakti Mandir is the only temple in Nepal with dieties of Astamahasakhi and Shree Radha Krishn. It is an invaluable gift by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj to all Nepalese.

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj's Arrival in Nepal

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj has arrived Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi today at around nine in the morning. Hundreds of Satsangis are participating in the 10 days Bhakti Sadhana Program that is being organised there. Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, lovingly called Shree Maharaj Ji by Satsangis, graced all satsangis with his Divine Darsan and unparallel Satsang which cannot be explained in words. It can only be experienced.

Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj's Trip to Nepal

The fifth original Jagadguru (World Teacher) Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj is visiting Nepal for the fourth time from B.S. 2065 Ashoj 9 to 2065 Ashoj 17 (25 September to 3 October 2008A.D.) and his satsangis in Nepal are eagerly waiting to warmly welcome him at Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi, Kathmandu. He will arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Ashoj 9 and then proceed towards the Dham which is just 10km from airport. He will stay there for eight days during his visit. At Shyama Shyam Dham, there will be Bhakti Sadhana Sibir throughout these days.

To those who are coming from abroad to attend Bhakti Sadhana Sibir under the Divine guidance by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj, some basic information required may be as follows:

Weather
During the time, the temperature of the valley shall be warm and pleasant whith minimum and maximum temperature to be 11º C and 30 º C respectively. However, slightly cool weather may be felt in the evening and in the morning. Therefore, it is advised to carry a light sweater or jacket with them. There may probably be rainfall.

Travel Guide
One may reach Kathmandu by flight or by road. From India, air service is available from Delhi, Venaras and Calcutta. One may get other details about flight schedule and fare from the local travel agent. From Tribhuvan International Airport, one can come to Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi by a car which may charge around NRs.300.

For others, there are two main boarders to enter Nepal. One is Bhairahawa-Sunaul boarder and the other one is the Birgunj-Raksaul Boarder. Bhairahawa-Sunaul border is about 90km (two hours drive) from Gorakhpur whereas Birgung-Raxaul border is just a few kilometers from Raxaul.

From both these places, there is daily air service as well as bus services to reach Kathmandu. Air fare is about 4000.00 NRs for Indian (About 110 US$ for foreigners) from Bhairahawa and 2000 NRs for Indian (77$ for foreigners) from Birgunj. The time of flight is about 20 to 30 minutes.

Bus fare is around 400.00 NRs. per passenger. Single car or Jeep can also be hired in about 2000 to 3000 NRs. The flight time is about 25 to 30 minutes whereas the bus or car may take 8 to 10 hours to arrive Kathmandu from these both boarders.

After reaching Kathmandu, one may reach Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi by a taxi. The address below is sufficient for a taxi driver to reach Shyama Shyam Dham

Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi (Radhey Radhey)
Hanumante Pul, Bhaktapur
(5km far from Koteshwor Chowk of the Ring Road)

Accommodation
The Shyama Sham Dham Thimi has arranged lodging and fooding facilities for all those participating at the Sadhana Sibit. Breakfast, lunch and dinner shall be provided to them as per routine. For this one has to get an admission card for the Sadhana. Satsangees may also use cafeteria in the Dham. A team of doctor for primary check up is also available at Ashram premises, while there is a hospital just few hundred meters from Ashram. There is also an arrangement for STD, ISTD and Internet facilities at the Ashram.

One may also find a Guest House near the Dham as per one's need.

For further information, please contact Mr. Ramjee Baral at +977-9803046624, or Mr. Jaleshwor Powdel at +977-9841230437 or you can email at ssdham@wlink.com.np .

Radhashtami Celebration in Shyama Shyam Dham

The day when Shree Radha descended the earth planet is celebrated as Radhashtami by all Hindus. At Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi, Radhashtami was celebrated organising a special function from 1p.m. to 5p.m. Baby Radha resided in a beautifully decorated Jhula and devotees swing it singing kirtan.

(Baby Radha dwelling on a Jhula)

They sang the glories of Shree Radha throughout the day asking for the Divine love and Service. There was also a Lutan Pogram in which toffees and toys are distributed to devotees.

Satsangis offered Bhog to Shree Radha and waved Her Aarati.Hundreds of people came to worship Shree Radha Krishn at Bhakti Mandir. There was also Abhisekh program and Shree Bigraha Pujan. At the end delicious Prasadi was given to all devotees.Scriptures say that Radha is the soul of Krishn, so naturally Krishn worships and serves His own Soul Radha.

Rishipanchami Observed at Bhakti Mandir

Rishipanchami is the last day of Teej and on this day women worship Lord Shiva.

At Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi from early morning people came in Bhakti Mandir to worship and offer delicious dishes to Shree Radha Krishn and Lord Shiv. (There is no any difference between different names of God. God Shiv worship Shree Krishn and Shree Krishn worship Shiv.) A devotional satsang program was organised from 1p.m. to 4p.m. in which Kirtan written by Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj was sung.

Satsangis waving Aarati at Bhakti Mandir, Shyama Shyam Dham

Teej Program at Shyama Shyam Dham

Teej is a Hindu Festival in which ladies take fast whole day (some do not even drink water throughout the day) and after Aarati and Lighting in temple at evening they break their fast. Women usually dress in red colour.
Women celebrate Teej for the well being of their spouse. Devi Parbati has said ''Pati parmeshworaya nama'' which literally means that ''pati, the husband, is God''. Here 'pati' means that of soul not of body. Thus the actual meaning is that the master of the soul is God. Those who know this secret do devotion of Lord Shiv this day. Devotees of Shree Radha Krishn also pray Lord Shiv asking for Divine Darsan and Love of Shree Krishn.

At Shyama Shyam Dham, hundreds of people (ladies and gents) gathered today to celebrate Teej. The program started from 1 p.m. and ended with lighting oil lamp in temple at 8:00 p.m. People danced, chanted bhajans, waved Aarati and offered fruits and flowers to Bhagwan Shiv.
In Bhakti Mandir, Shree Radha Krishn were also dressed in Red.

Social Responsibility - Relief Provided to Flood Victims

Along with the mission of revealing the essense of Sanatan Dharm, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat regularly organises philohthropic activities.
Similarly, Shyama Shyam Dham, in addition to devotional sadhana programs, has been actively involved in social activities since its establishment. In this context, the Dham had requested satsangis and other people to help recent flood victims of Nepal. People actively participated in the program and contributed as much as they could. The fund so collected was handovered by the President of Shyama Shyam Dham, Mr. Hari Prasad Pandey, to the Chief District Officer of Bhaktapur District at a program organised in the Ashram on 28 August. The fund amounted Rs. 1,51,000.00

Janmashtami Celebration 2008

Shree Krishn Janmashtmi is the day when our beloved Kanhaiya appeared on this earth 5000 years ago. At Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi, the occasion was celebrated throughout the day with Satsang Program, leela performances and more.

Satsang program started from 8 in the morning throughout the day till midnight. Thousands of devotees came for Darsan of Shree Radha Krishn in the Bhakti Mandir. Leela of Lord Shiva going for Darsan of baby Krishn in the house of Yasoda was performed and there were a few dance and cultural programs. Ram Krishna Dhakal, the famous singer of Nepal, also performed two bhajans of Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj.

Delicious Prasadi was offered to people who came for Darsan.

Meanwhile, a blood donation program was organised at Shyama Shyam Dham, Thimi in which around fifty satsangis donated blood.

At 12 midnight, the time when Shree Krishn descended to this earh planet, a birthday cake was cut by satsangis jointly with a beautifully decorated doll of baby Krishn. After arati the program ended.