Deepavali Fair - 3.10.05 To 31.10.05

Sri Krishna Mandir wishes all its members a very happy Deepavali.In anticipation of this up coming festival it has taken a stall opposite the Mustaffa Center where a yearly fair is organised.We are inviting devotees to help us to distribute Srila Prabhupad's books,Cds,paintings , calenders,incense and many more items.This would be a chance to participate in Srila Prabhupad's service, a service of preaching that is so dear to him.This would be a very special way to celebrate by pleasing Srila Prabhupad.The fair would start on the 3rd of October to the 31st of October from 3.00pm to 10.00pm.Those interested in this transcendental service kindly contact the temple.

Mass Prasadam Distribution Program

Sri Krishna Mandir has just launched a new prasadam feeding program for the foreign workers Some 1,000 people were fed on Sunday the 18th of september with free food comprising of rice, Dahl and vegetables.

This program is aimed mainly at the 100,000 workers who are gathered in the Little India area on Sunday. Anyone interested in helping in this prasadam feeding program kindly contact us for your valuable support

Inter-Religious Harmony

Members of the Meranti Home recently paid a visit to our temple to foster inter-religious harmony.They were mainly Muslim gentlemen coming for the first time to our temple to learn about our religion.They were then treated to a delicious full course meal of rice, dahl, subjis, pratas, thosas, chapatis, noodles and many more.
They were very please with the visit and hope to return again.

Transcendental Boat Ride

Their Lordships are beginning Their boat ride,all the devotees are circumbulating the pool, singing and chanting in ecstasy moving along with Their Lordships.

The arrival of our Special Guest Of Honour,Mr.Eric Low, BBM Advisor to the Hougang Grassroot leaders.

Mr. Eric Low inspiring everyone with his speech.He was speaking about the story of the Swan.He was very impressed with the swan Boat.

All the Devotees are very attentively listening to the talk.

The dignitaries are praying to Sri Sri Radha Madhana Mohan by offering floating lights.

Chanting and dancing along the way, all the devotees are circumbulating the pool along with the Swan Boat.The ecstatic kirtan and the swan boat simply transported everyone to the Spiritual world.

The floating lights offered by everyone along with the Lotus flowers all created a very pleasant and soothing atmosphere for Their lordship's transcendental boat ride.

Remembering the pastimes of the Lord,devotees seen jumping into the pool and splashing water at each other just as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu had done in the Chaitanya Lila.

Finally all the assembled devotees honouring Mahaprasada,comprising of a full meal of Rice, Dahl, Sabjis and halvah.

Radhasthami 05

Seen beautifully dressed ,
Srimate Radharani is glancing auspiciously at everyone.

She is in absolute control,being the internal pleasure potency, She makes all arrangement for the supreme pleasure of Lord Sri Krishna.It is again amazing to hear, how the dress was done in a matter of only less than 2 weeks.We only said that we wanted a pink dress,something beautiful.At first the tailors thought that it would not be possible but finally they relented to try and make it.We had not ask for any particular design just pink.Without our knowledge She chose a swan design, just to suit the swan boat that She and Lord Krishna would take a ride later in the evening. It is simply all Her divine workings. If you were to click on the picture you would be able to see all the swans stitched on the dresses.

Srila Prabhupad's desire of books in the libraries.

We are very glad to announce that Yishnu Junior College has taken a set of Srila Prabhupad's books for their library and are planning to take more sets.The teachers of the college were very impressed with srila Prabhupad's books.This is due to the humble efforts of Bhakta Ranjit Prabhu, who is heading the program.He is currently visiting all secondary schools,colleges, polytechnics,libraries and Universities to put Srila Prabhupad books there.This is the earnest desire of Srila Prabhupad to see His books in all libraries.We have many others waiting to confirm their orders.If you are keen to have these books in your library please contact Bhakta Ranjit Prabhu at 90705411 or the temple for assistances.

The Transcendental Swan Boat has arrived.

The divine Swan boat for Their lordship Sri Sri Radha Madhana Mohan has arrived and is being decorated for festival on Sunday.It is the work of Mr.Richard Tang of Rich-Art.As a kind gesture towards Srimate Radharani on a Transcendental appearance day,He has donated the entire swan boat to Her.It is believe to cost some $5,000 to $10,000.We members of Sri Krishna Mandir thank him unlimitedly for this kind gesture.

To make the occasion a further success, we have the blessing of His Honour Mr.Eric Low Siak Meng,BBM. Advisor to Hougang Grassroot Leaders as our esteem Guest of Honour.We, would like to thank him for this.

Kindly do come along this Sunday to the Jalan Besar Swimming Complex for a great time beginning at 6.00pm.All are welcome.

Radhastami Cum Boat Festival on 11.9.05

Come September 11, it will be the most auspicious appearance day of Srimate Radharani the pleasure potency of Lord Krishna.She is very dear to lord Krishna.Anyone who approaches Her,She will immediately take him or her to Lord krishna, as She being a uttama adhikary sees everyone as more advance and more devoted than Herself.This is her supreme compassion on fallen souls like us.Kindly not miss this opportunity in receiving Her divine mercy.Devotees are expected to fast till 12 noon.Program to start on the 11.9.05 from 12 noon for puspanjali,Arati and prasadam.In the evening, the Boat festival will begin from 6pm to 9pm at the Jalan Besar Swimming Complex.For more information please contact the Temple at 6250 2280.

Jalan Besar Swimming Complex

This is located beside the Jalan Besar Stadium.It is easy to reach via Jalan Besar road on the way to Little India.If you are coming through Victoria Street it is best to embark at the Kallang Immigration Building and take a short walk to the pool.

The inside view of the pool where the boat festival will be taking place.It is free entrance since we have booked the usage for the 11th of Sept from 6pm to 9pm.Please feel free to contact the temple for more details at 6250 2280.

Srila Prabhupad's Vyasa Puja 05

This is the first time that Srila Prabhupad is worshipped outside the temple in the tent by the temple's street.It was the biggest Vyasa puja ever with some 400 devotees attending.

The abhisekha for Srila Prabhupad being conducted by our pujaris.Everyone was invited to come and participate in the ceremony by offering some milk to Srila Prabhupad.

Devotees chanting esctatically performing kirtan.Everyone then came up the stage to glorify Srila Prabhupad individually , describing how He has touched and changed their lives.Afterwhich a sumptuous feast was served to all. In the evening we had another cultural show with drama performed both in Bengali and Tamil.It was well received by our Sunday crowd.