Devotees observed fasting until noon on Nityananda Trayodashi. The utsava deities of Sri Sri Gaur Nitai were decorated gorgeously with flowers and tulasi garlands. The beautiful darshan of the brilliantly decorated Gaur Nitai bought joy into the hearts of the assembled devotees, causing a jubilant and enthusiastic kirtan to ensue, thus inspiring everyone to dance in bliss. A grand ceremonial bath was performed for Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai. The Deities were given a sandal oil massage. After the massage the Deities were bathed with panchagavya which is a combination of milk, curd, sweetened water, ghee and honey. The Deities were then bathed with herbal extracts, scented water, exotic fruit juices, flowers, etc. Read more › Devotees observed fasting until noon on Nityananda Trayodashi. The utsava deities of Sri Sri Gaur Nitai were decorated gorgeously with flowers and tulasi garlands. The beautiful darshan of the brilliantly decorated Gaur Nitai bought joy into the hearts of the assembled devotees, causing a jubilant and enthusiastic kirtan to ensue, thus inspiring everyone to dance in bliss. A grand ceremonial bath was performed for Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai. The Deities were given a sandal oil massage. After the massage the Deities were bathed with panchagavya which is a combination of milk, curd, sweetened water, ghee and honey. The Deities were then bathed with herbal extracts, scented water, exotic fruit juices, flowers, etc. Read more ›