Archive for Sri Govinda Mela

Sri Govinda Mela 2022 July 19th – July 26th

Posted by Hasyapriya Das on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 in Events, Uncategorized

We are very happy to announce that the registration is now open for the Govinda Mela festival and retreat.

Govinda Mela 2022 will be held here at the Soquel Seva Ashram for 8 days starting Tuesday, July 19th through Tuesday, July 26th.
This schedule will allow two days (July 19th & 20th) for arriving and getting tents set up and two days (July 25th & 26th) for packing up and departure. The main programs will be held from Thursday through Sunday (July 21st to 24th).

The programs will include the morning mangal aratis and kirtans, bhajans and Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita class. Afternoon and evening programs will include the temple programs and special classes given by Srila Janardan Maharaj, Sripad Devashis Prabhu, Vishakha Devi, Sripad Sudarshan Prabhu and other devotees from our Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math family. Harinam sankirtan will be organized and of course the famous Santa Cruz beach bonfire! And we will again honor Sri Giriraj with His abhisheka (bathing ceremony) at the Sri Girirajraj mandir with chanting and dancing parikrama along the Via Govinda path to the top of the hill. Special programs will also be organized for the children.

We ask that everyone who is planning on coming to please register with us to help us better plan for the events. Also, we humbly request that each participant donate $25 to help cover the costs of the event. But please do not hesitate to register and come even if you cannot afford to give a donation!

Donations can be made on our website at http://SevaAshram.net/donate/ Please enter Govinda Mela in the comments field and the names of the devotees who will be attending. (This site works much better from a computer rather than a phone.)

Cli c k here to register to Govinda Mela 2022.

If you have any difficulty accessing the registration form, please, contact us by sending an email at GovindaMela2022@gmail.com or contacting our team via text (WhatsApp) +1 (236) 818-3740. We will be happy to assist you to make this process fast and easy!

We will publish more information as it becomes available. And we value your comments and suggestions.

Photos and Videos from Sri Govinda Mela 2019

Posted by Sripad Bhakti Kamal Tyagi Maharaj on Sunday, August 4th, 2019 in 2019 Photo Gallery

Dear devotees and friends,

Please accept my humble obeisances and kind regards in remembrance of our beloved Srila Gurudev.

I believe I speak for all in attendance at this year’s Sri Govinda Mela in saying that I am overjoyed by the heart-touching experience we all had together. The warm atmosphere reminiscent of Srila Gurudev’s world tours, the fulfillment of Srila Gurudev’s desire through the building the Sri Giriraja Raja Mandira, the excellent delivery of Hari-katha by our distinguished speakers, and the abundance of service energy offered by so many participants in preparation for and throughout the Mela, amongst many other qualities of the gathering, have greatly delighted us all. I pray all the momentum created by this year’s Mela will inspire the community to make a concerted effort to continue the event annually for years to come.

I’d like to invite anyone who would like to offer suggestions as to how the Mela could be improved next year to kindly fill out the form linked here: Sri Govinda Mela 2019 Review

You can still watch videos of most of the talks and programs held during the festival on the Seva Ashram’s Facebook page.

Lastly, I would also like to share here a series of Google Photos albums surveying the event being prepared by Ajay Krishna Prabhu:

Photos from day 1, Photos from day 2, Photos from day 3, Photos from day 4, Photos from day 5

Yours in service,

Bhakti Kamal Tyagi

Welcome to Sri Govinda Mela

Posted by Sushila Devi Dasi on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 in Events

Welcome to Sri Govinda Mela 2019!

On behalf of Srila Janardan Maharaj and the senior devotees in our community, thanks for coming to the second annual Sri Govinda Mela. We hope your spirit will be nourished. If you have any questions or needs please reach out for help. We want you to be very comfortable and happy. Please take some time to look around this site and read a few articles on the Seva Ashram Post. Many of your questions will be answered. Be sure to check out the official Sri Govinda Mela site and Prema Dharma as well.

-Sushila Devi Dasi

Donations

If you’re looking for the donation page, click here… Remember to type a note about what you’re donating for like “Govinda Mela registration” or “books.”

Schedule

To use the Google calendar above, click the small +Google Calendar icon in the bottom right corner. You need Gmail for full benefit. Use it to set reminders, invite guests, and access it from your mobile device. For the iCal format click here…

Sri Govinda Mela is just around the corner

Posted by Sushila Devi Dasi on Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 in Events

With the Bhakti Yoga Retreat this weekend and Sri Govinda Mela just around the corner the Seva Ashram is buzzing with activity.

Sripad Madhusudhan Maharaj, Sripad Nyasi Maharaj and Sri Vishakha Devi Dasi have arrived and are giving classes.

Something magnificent is manifesting on the hilltop after months of hard work on the part of Sripad Hasyapriya Prabhu and a hardworking crew.

Check Facebook for more frequent updates. Click here…

Add our Google Calendar with a comprehensive schedule for the next two weeks. Click here…

Evening Classes this week: 7:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday, July 10th: Rajaram Prabhu
Thursday, July 11th: Vishakha didi
Friday, July 12th: Vishakha didi

Sri Govinda Mela and Bhakti Yoga Retreat Registration

Posted by Sushila Devi Dasi on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 in Events

Bhakti Yoga Retreat July 12-14

Sri Govinda Mela July 17-21

Click on the links above to register or learn more about our upcoming retreats at the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Seva Ashram.

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