The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), otherwise known as the Hare Krishna movement, includes five hundred major centers, temples, and rural communities, nearly one hundred affiliated vegetarian restaurants, thousands of namahattas or local meeting groups, a wide variety of community projects, and millions of congregational members worldwide.
Although less than fifty years on the global stage, ISKCON has expanded widely since its founding by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda in New York City in 1966.
Phuket temple is located in a naturally beautiful environment between Phuket town and Karon beach. It conducts daily morning and evening programs comprising of aratiks and lectures.
Kartik, also known as the month of Damodara, is a month for deepening one's love for Krishna. It is considered by devotees of Krishna to be the holiest month of the year. During this month, devotees make extra vows, perform extra spiritual activities, and generally worship Krishna in His form as a young boy, Damodara, who was once bound at the waist by His mother, Yashoda, as a punishment for His mischievous childhood pastimes.
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The Nai Harn beach is hidden between green hills and tiny islets in the south of Phuket on the west coast of the island overlooking the Andaman Sea. It includes a protected bay suitable for anchoring sailboats, catamarans and luxury yachts. Sunsets in this place are never repeated. Each time in the morning, afternoon or evening, you can observe a different color palette. Sunlight, clouds and water play the role of the painter and create unforgettable emotional views. In the high dry season or in the low green season, Nai Harn Beach looks different every time. Here is a selection of my photosets and short video moments over the years. You can download all photos in their original size and high quality on Adobe Stock Images or Shutterstock . Inspiring assets are waiting for you!
This year's Maha Shivaratri Festival falls on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. This is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva. Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva. Maha Shivratri literally translates as the great night of Shiva. MahaShivratri happens only once every year, in February or March, which is the end of winter and the beginning of spring and summer. It is considered auspicious as it is supposed to be the night of convergence of Shiva and Shakti - the embodiment of love, power, and oneness. Maha Shivratri is a great festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati got married on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Prayer to Lord Shiva on this night can help a person overcome and let go of their sins and embark on the path of righteousness. It is also believed that fasting on this day brings good luc