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Lord Ramachandra

The Supreme Personality of Godhead incarnated Himself as Sri Rama, accepting the sonhood of His pure devotee Maharaja Dasharath, the King of Ayodhya. Lord Rama descended along with His plenary portions, and all of them appeared as His younger brothers. In the month of Caitra on the ninth day of the growing moon in the Treta-yuga, the Lord appeared, as usual, to establish the principles of religion and to annihilate the disturbing elements.

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu

Lord Caitanya is Lord Krishna in the aspect of His own devotee. He appeared in Navadvipa, West Bengal, and inaugurated the congregational chanting of the holy names of the Lord to teach pure love of God by means of sankirtana. Lord Caitanya is understood by Gaudiya Vaisnavas to be Lord Krishna Himself; The Golden Avatara of the Supreme Personality of Godhead who descended into the material world 500 years ago at Sridhama Mayapur.

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura

Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Goswami Maharaja Prabhupada (1874-1937) the spiritual master of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and thus the spiritual grandfather of the present day Krishna consciousness movement. A powerful preacher, he founded sixty four missions in India.

Ekadashi

Ekadashi falls twice in month. First on the eleventh day of the waxing moon and second on the eleventh day of waning moon. Well-known as the day of Lord Hari, this is celebrated as one of the highly auspicious days suitable for fasting.

Makar Sankranti

The festival of Makara Sankranti is a fortunate time to thank the Supreme Lord for providing us with all of our needs. Grains, vegetables, milk, and all the other things we need for a happy existence are available to us by His grace only. India celebrates Makara Sankranti under a variety of names, customs, and traditions. People offer praise and prayers to the Lord.