Nityananda Trayodashi
ISKCONAlso known as: Nityananda Jayanti
Nityananda Trayodashi
About Nityananda Trayodashi
Nityananda Trayodashi celebrates the appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu, the first expansion of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the combined form of Balarama and Krishna.
He is the embodiment of mercy and the Adi-guru of the Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage.
In ISKCON, this day is observed with fasting until noon, kirtan, and distribution of prasad.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is observed with fasting until noon, kirtan, and distribution of prasad in honour of Sri Nityananda Prabhu.
- Observe a fast until midday.
- Chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra with emphasis on Nityananda's glories.
- Read from Chaitanya Charitamrita about Nityananda's pastimes.
- Distribute Mahaprasadam after the midday feast.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The first expansion of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, worshipped as the combined form of Balarama and Krishna.
He freely distributed the Holy Name to everyone, even the most fallen and sinful.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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