March 2024
March 2024 Newsletter and Report
March 2024 was a very busy month for Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat as the 11-day Holi Sadhana Shivir took place with thousands of Sadhaks attending. Special Philanthropic activities took place including a Medical Skin Camp, Eye Surgeries Camp, Blood Donation Camp and Distribution of Summer necessities to 7000 Children. Do read the details below and click on the links to view the related posts/videos.
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 24 | 12th Anniversary of Prem Mandir | Prem Mandir |
| 8 March 24 | Maha Shivratri | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 13 Mar 24 | Inauguration of JKC Mangarh Emergency and Injection rooms | JKC, Mangarh |
| 16-17 Mar 24 | Skin Medical Camp | JKC, Mangarh |
| 17-27 Mar 24 | Holi Sadhana Shivir | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 20 Mar 24 | Rangbhari Ekadashi | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 20 Mar 24 | Distribution to 1800 villagers for Holi | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 21-22 Mar 24 | Eye Surgery Camp-Cataract surgeries(127 cases) | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 23 Mar 24 | Blood Donation Camp | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 23 Mar 24 | Distribution of food items to 1200 villagers | Jagadguru Dham, Vrindavan |
| 24 Mar 24 | 3rd Anniversary of Guru Dham Mandir | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 24 Mar 24 | Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 25 Mar 24 | Holi Celebrations | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 27 Mar 24 | Jagdamba Mahaprayan Day/Final Day of Holi Sadhana 2024 | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 28 Mar 24 | Distribution of essential items(towel,bucket,soap,glass,jug,etc) to 7000 school kids | Shri Kripalu Dham |
| 29 Mar 24 | Rang Panchami | Shri Kripalu Dham |
6 March 2024 – 12th Anniversary of Prem Mandir – Vrindavan Dham
This day marked the 12th Anniversary of the inauguration of Prem Mandir – a magnificent temple dedicated to the divine love of Radha and Krishna by our Shri Gurudev, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj. Prem Mandir stands as a beacon of love, unity, and spirituality, inviting all who visit to experience the divine grace and eternal love of Radha and Krishna.
Special sankirtan, Abhishek of Shri Radha Krishna and Aarti took place on this day to mark the occasion.
Photos of events:
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Video of Special Prem Mandir Rath Yatra:
8 March 2024 – Mahashivratri – Shri Kripalu Dham
Shri Kripalu Dham, Jagadguru Kripalu Dham and Rangeeli Mahal – all celebrated the auspicious occasion of Maha-Shivratri. Here at Shri Kripalu Dham, our Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Presidents, H.H. Sushri Dr. Vishakha Tripathi Ji, H.H. Sushri Dr. Shyama Tripathi Ji and H.H. Sushri Dr. Krishna Tripathi Ji performed Aarti as well as Abhishek, a ceremonial bath of Lord Shiva. During the Abhishek ceremony, special chantings and kirtans dedicated to Lord Shiva were sung which created a spiritually charged atmosphere.
Photos of events:
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Video highlights:
13 March 2024 – Inauguration of NEW JKC Mangarh Emergency and Injection rooms
The Presidents of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat visited Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, Mangarh, Pratapgarh on 13th March 2024 to inaugurate the new Injection and Emergency rooms there. These emergency rooms serve as a critical entry point for individuals seeking urgent medical care, providing prompt assessment, stabilisation, and treatment to those in need, regardless of the time of day or the severity of their condition.
Beautiful pictures of Shri Krishna adorn the walls which definitely would help to bring more smiles instead of stress for the patients.
Photos of events:
Facebook Pictures link: https://www.facebook.com/100064742947532/posts/815869237247834/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
Video highlights:
16 to 17 Mar 24 – Skin Medical Camp
A special Skin Medical Camp took place at Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, Mangarh, Pratapgarh. This important camp has been taking place regularly due to the many numbers of skin issues being diagnosed in the community here. Our medical experts in dermatology were once again at JKC Mangarh to help these patients get the best possible treatment as soon as possible.
We met some patients and spoke to them. A little boy (aged 7) named Abhay came to see the doctors with vitiligo vulgaris. His mother told us that he cannot sleep well at night due to extreme itching. She brought the child to one of our Doctors. His mother was pleased that he got free treatment at our camp and would soon find relief from his itch.
A total of 487 patients were given specialised medical care during this camp.
Photos of events:
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Video highlights:
Abhay Case highlights (in SHORTS format):
17to 27 March 2024 – Holi Sadhana Shivir and Holi Celebrations at Shri Kripalu Dham
Holi symbolises the arrival of Spring and the victory of good over evil. Thousands of Sadhaks from all over India and the world came to Shri Kripalu Dham to attend this special Holi Sadhana Shivir 2024. The programme consisted of daily Artis, devotional chantings (kirtans), video speeches of Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj and much more.
Photos of events:
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Special spiritual picnics were also organised to various places like Meerapur, a farmhouse, etc. for devotees to immerse themselves in the love of Shri Radha Krishna through kirtans and special videos of Shri Maharaji; thereby experiencing a profound sense of connection, fulfilment, and joy alongside the divine presence of our three Didis.
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On 20 March, Rangbhari Ekadasi was celebrated. Sadhaks had a lot of fun this morning as Holi was celebrated on the divine ground of Bhakti Mandir.
The auspicious main day of Holi was celebrated on 25 March in a grand way. Devotees gathered in the early morning on the divine ground of the Bhakti Mandir and Guru Mandir as our three Presidents, H.H. Sushri Dr. Vishakha Tripathi Ji, H.H. Sushri Dr. Shyama Tripathi Ji and H.H. Sushri Dr. Krishna Tripathi Ji showered one and all with flower petals of roses and marigolds of various hues and colours. This was followed by showers from water jets spraying rose water on all devotees. Everyone was soaked to the skin and had a spiritually charged devotional experience of their lifetimes.
Chandan tika was also applied on the foreheads of each one by our beloved Didis to commemorate this occasion. Being adorned with Chandan Tika during Holi evoked feelings of joy, gratitude, and spiritual fulfilment among devotees, enhancing their celebration of the festival. Devotees were overjoyed by this traditional ritual.
Photos of main Holi Events:
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https://www.facebook.com/JKPIndia/posts/pfbid0cBhzBkADixuk3JGx8yqYauoWafPQ4759eWEkjrEzuTMsaShqnRsB58cmae77jC8Gl
https://www.facebook.com/JKPIndia/posts/pfbid05aVp8cakv2RZuJaudsDmzR8Zkv4fauEd3HE1LVV5ADjktxZi6CChLmUAmWwhjuAxl
Holi Highlights Video:
20 March 2024 – Distribution of essential food items to vilagers – Shri Kripalu Dham
Essential food items were distributed to 1800 needy villagers on this day to assist them in overcoming their financial difficulties. This kind of assistance is crucial in helping communities cope with economic challenges, particularly in rural areas where access to resources may be limited. The villagers were very grateful to JKP for this charitable endeavour and eagerly look forward to such events.
Photos of events:
Facebook Pictures link: https://www.facebook.com/100064846502257/posts/812570814247795/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
Video Highlights:
21 to 22 March 2024 – Eye Camp – Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya – Pratapgarh
Over 2 days, 127 patients were given vision saving surgeries at Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya Mangarh, Pratapgarh. Dr Vaijwade and Dr Lapam performed the cataract surgeries. Although eye surgeries are performed regularly at our JKC hospitals, this was planned so that the two doctors can focus on the many cases at once to help as many patients as possible.
Most patients were older and came from financially challenged parts of society. This important charitable endeavour is very critical for their lives as otherwise with blurry vision they are unable to take care of themselves.
Photos of events:
Facebook Pictures link: https://www.facebook.com/100064742947532/posts/821627310005360/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
Video Highlights:
23 March 2024 – Blood Donation Camp – Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalya, Pratapgarh
A blood donation camp was held on this day at Jagadguru Kripalu Chikitsalaya, Mangarh as hundreds of sadhaks (who were attending the Holi Sadhana Shivir at Shri Kripalu Dham) gave blood. A total of 160 Units of Blood were donated.
Our Shri Gurudev, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj always reminded us that giving blood is the biggest donation you can make as it saves lives.
Photos of events:
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Video highlights:
23 March 2024 – Distribution of food items – Shri Vrindavan Dham
There was a Distribution of food items to 1200 villagers at Jagadguru Kripalu Dham Vrindavan. The food items consisted of a 5 Litre mustard oil container, 2kg sugar, 5kg rice, 10kg chana dal and 250g Tea. The above items were given to everyone. This donation makes a significant difference to their lives, especially in times of difficulty.
Photos of events:
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24 March 2024 – 3rd Anniversary of Guru Dham Mandir and Mahaprabhu Jayanti
The 3rd Anniversary of Guru Dham Mandir was celebrated by all devotees in Kripalu Dham. A special cultural show depicting the Divine Maharas of Shri Radha Krishna was performed at Guru Dham. This was followed by a cake cutting ceremony, Aarti and Abhishek of Shri Radha Krishna. A parikrama of Guru Dham Mandir was also held with the three Presidents of JKP leading the parikrama. All the devotees participated enthusiastically wearing their yellow clothes.
Photos of events:
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Video of Maharas dance, Aarti and Abhishek (shown LIVE):
24 March 2024 – Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti
Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti is an auspicious occasion which is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna in the form of a devotee.
Celebrations included a special Darshan, cake-cutting, Aarti and Poojan in the divine presence of our beloved Didis. Special discourses and kirtans based on His teachings were also held for the benefit of all devotees.
Photos of events:
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Video highlights (Holi and Mahaprabhu Jayanti Abhishek and Parikrama):
27 March 2024 – Final Day of Holi Sadhana Shivir and Jagdamba Mahaprayan Day
The last day of the Holi Sadhana Shivir took place today and sadhaks also marked Jagdamba Mahaprayan Day (our beloved Amma Ji (Guru Ma) left her mortal body for Golok). A special Abhishek, Pranam and prayers were held today to commemorate this occasion. Devotees remembered her specially for her love, graciousness and her motherly nature towards all the devotees of Shri Maharaji.
Pictures:
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28 March 2024 – Distribution of Summer essentials to school kids
A large-scale charitable distribution took place on 28 March 2024 at Shri Kripalu Dham as 7000 children were given important summer necessities such as soaps, bucket, towel, jug, glass etc. During the summer these are important items for children to use to have a bath with the soaps, bucket and towel. Many of these children live in very unhygienic environments and these items prove to be useful in ensuring they keep clean and healthy.
The Presidents of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, personally choose the items to be given out for all distributions. They were seen also guiding the sadhaks and themselves helped to give the items to the children. Through this, they are continuously reminding us of Shri Maharaj Ji’s practices and teachings through their example.
Photos of events:
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Video highlights:
Shorts video:
30 March 2024 – Rang Panchami
At the end of the amazing month of March 2024, Rang Panchami was celebrated as sadhaks at Shri Kripalu Dham put tika on Shri Gurudev’s charan. Aarti and special sankirtan also took place on this day.
Photos of events:
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We end our March report with a beautiful quote by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj.
नर तनु भववारिधि कहँ बेरो ।
सनमुख मरुत अनुग्रह मेरो ।
कर्णधार सद्गुरु दृढ़ नावा ।
दुर्लभ साज सुलभ करि पावा ॥
(Ramayana)
“The human form is a veritable raft to take one across the ocean of material existence. God’s grace is the favourable wind, and a worthy preceptor is the helmsman to steer this mighty raft. This combination, which though difficult to secure, has been made easily available.”
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