Friday, September 26, 2008

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.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

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.

Friday, September 19, 2008

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 .

Sunday, September 7, 2008

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.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

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

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

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.