Monday 8 February 2016

New Resource: Deity Photos for Home Altars

Where can I find original or edited Deity photos to print for my home altar?

Go to our new resource page (under the Publications menu): Deity Photos for Home Altars.

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The new page includes a selection of edited darshanas uploaded to Flickr. These shots are suitable for home altars and can be downloaded in original-size JPEGs for printing.

Or explore Hare Krishna Melbourne's Flickr account for the endless variety of all our Daily Darshanas in original size for download.

Thursday 4 February 2016

Nrsimhadeva and Varahadeva: Mahaprabhu Mandir Silas

We have been hearing, in Srimad Bhagavatam class, the drama of Jaya and Vijaya's fall from Vaikuntha in order to inspire the fighting spirit of the Supreme Lord's incarnations - including Nrsimha, Varaha, Rama and Dwaraka. Right now we are hearing of the battle between Varahadeva and Hiranyaksha (Jaya).

If your gaze, like mine, seeks out Their Lordships' forms on the altar, here are pictures of our silas in the positions They occupy - along with Their names.

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By the way, Lord Dwaraka's form is white coral. He sits together with Lords Kurma and Matsya on the far lower left, but is often hidden from view behind His Divine associates.