Chaitanya Mela 2023
Chaitanya Mela is a religious festival held annually in the Hindu month of Chaitra in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. The festival marks the appearance of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a 16th-century saint who is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Krishna and one of the founders of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. The event has immense significance for followers of the Gaudiya Mission and Vaishnavism as it celebrates the life and teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm by devotees who come together to chant, sing, dance, and perform other forms of devotion in honor of their beloved Lord.
Chaitanya Mela is a religious festival celebrated by the followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, an offshoot of Hinduism. The festival marks the appearance day of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the founder of Gaudiya Mission. Chaitanya Mela has been celebrated for over 500 years and is one of the biggest religious festivals in India.
Specialty:
The occasion is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by Vaishnavites all over India as it commemorates a significant milestone in the growth and development of Vaishnavism. During this annual event, Vaishnavites from various parts of India come together to celebrate and pay homage to their spiritual leader, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Devotees sing kirtans (devotional songs), perform special rituals, light lamps and distribute prasad (sacred food). This sacred event is also marked by processions and other festivities which attract thousands of devotees every year.
During this annual event, Vaishnavites from various parts of India come together to celebrate and pay homage to their spiritual leader, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Devotees sing kirtans (devotional songs), perform special rituals, light lamps and distribute prasad (sacred food). This sacred event is also marked by processions and other festivities which attract thousands of devotees every year.
Invitation
Respected Sir/Madam,
It is a great pleasure for us to invite you to the seven-day celebration of Sri Chaitanya Janmotsava and Mela of Gaudiya Mission on the occasion of the
537th Birth Anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, to be held at Bagbazar Sarbojanin Durgotsab Ground, Bagbazar from 6th February to
12th February 2023.
His Divine Grace Om Vishnupada Paramahansa 108 Sri Srimad Bhakti Sundar Sanyasi Goswami Maharaj, Acharya and President of Gaudiya Mission, will preside over this glorious function comprising International Seminar, Conference as well as the Dharma Sammelan. A galaxy of dignitaries, including academicians, ministers of the state government, and representatives of other sociocultural organizations will participate in the programs. Your kind presence in these programs, given overleaf, is earnestly solicited.
Always in the Service of the Supreme Lord,
Yours Sincerely,
B. P. Puri Maharaj
Secretary, Gaudiya Mission