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Mayapur Dham- A Sacred Palace for Devotees
Why Visit Mayapur Dham?
Mayapur Dham is a sacred palace where the river Ganga meets the river Jalagni and slows down its flow. It is situated in the Nadia district of West Bengal. Mayapur Dham is popular for the ISKCON Temple, where Vedic rituals are performed every day, and bhajans, kirtans, and lessons about life can be heard all the time. Mayapur is the birthplace of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who was a strong follower of Krishna. You can book a taxi service with Dham Cabs from the airport or railway station for Mayapur Dham.
Apart from the ISKCON Temple, many other sites in Mayapur make it a perfect destination for wanderers.
- Yogapith: This is the actual birthplace of yogi Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, where you can just sit and feel the peace. Your mind gets calm with time here.
- Chand Kazi Samadhi Mandir: This is another site where you can go during your visit to Mayapur Dham, and you will be amazed after reaching there, as the place also belongs to the life of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Chand Kazi was the local Muslim magistrate, and once he attended the kirtan, his thoughts changed. Before that, he tried to quit the moment of chanting, but later he became a strong follower of Krishna.
- Boating in Jalagni & Ganga River: You can have a boat ride across the Jalagni River and visit the smaller ashrams, temples, and other sights of Mayapur. After having this experience, you will feel the life of those who have lived there for centuries.
When to visit Mayapur Dham?
You can visit Mayapur Dham anytime of the year, but the Gaura Purnima festival is the main festival celebrated there in March, and pilgrims from across the globe visit the city. Kirtans go on all the time during this festival because it is celebrated as the appearance day of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
How to visit Mayapur Dham?
Mayapur doesn’t have its own railway station or airport, so you have to go there via Kolkata airport if you are going by air; otherwise, Kolkata railway station if you are traveling by train. After reaching Kolkata, you can book a Dham Cabs taxi service from www.dhamcabs.com, and they will take you to Mayapur Dham via road. You can book for the whole day and visit all the places in Mayapur. DhamCabs drivers are well-experienced and spiritual, which makes your journey more comfortable.
