NKD Community's Mayapur Yatra 2025: A Journey of Devotion, Unity, and Spiritual Transformation.
The Sacred Yatra was organised between 22nd and 29th March 2025.
NKD Community, also known as the Nitya Krishna Das Community, recently undertook a deeply enriching spiritual pilgrimage to various holy sites where Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu performed his Pastimes especially Sri Mayapur Dham, the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
The pilgrimage brought together over 250 devotees—children, youths, grihasthas (householders), and elders—from different walks of life, all united by a single desire: to deepen their relationship with Lord Krishna and immerse themselves in the holy atmosphere of Mayapur, the spiritual headquarters of ISKCON.
At the heart of this yatra was the vision of HG Rukmini Jeevan Prabhuji. Under his direction, the yatra was not merely a touristic or cultural event but a transformative journey of inner purification and spiritual awakening.
The focus was on immersive devotional service, group chanting of the Holy Names (Harinam Sankirtan), and strengthening Vaishnava relationships through shared experiences and service. Over 5 days devotees visited multiple holy places with enthusiasm and devotion.
Day 1: Kannai Natshala
On the 1st day NKD Devotees visited Kannai Natshala the holy site in Jharkhand.
This is the place where Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu danced in ecstasy ,filling the holy river of Ganges with Krishna prema.
Devotees danced together and bathed in the holy waters with the prayers for bhakti.
Day 2: Ramkeli
On the 2nd day we visited Ramkeli , a town near Malda Town in Bengal which was once a thriving political centre during 15th century.
It is the most auspicious place where Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu met Sri Rupa and Sri Sanatan Goswami. They are the two most prominent Acharyas among six Goswamis. Their life is an epitome of surrender and love towards Godhead
Day 3: Ekchakra Dham
Ekachakra Dham is the most auspicious appearance place of Sri Nityanand Prabhu, who is non different from Lord Balarama.
Sri Nityanand Prabhu is Servant Godhead.
Devotees visited multiple holy pastime sites where Sri Nityanand Prabhu performed his childhood pastimes.
Without the mercy of Sri Nityanand Prabhu there is no hope to achive spiritual consciousness.
Day 4: Mayapur Dham
Sri Dham Mayapur was the most awaited destination. It is the holy Dham where the Supreme Lord appeared as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to distribute love of Godhead.
Devotees performed ecstatic kirtan at Yoga Pith, Srivas Angan and took a breathtaking tour of TOVP (Temple of Vedic Planetarium)
*Day 5: Shantipur
Shantipur is Sri Advait Acharya's home. The place from where pure prayers reached Krishna and forced him to appear as Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.Devotees immersed in ecstatic Krishna katha and kirtan.
A Glimpse Into the Daily Schedule :
Each day of the yatra was meticulously planned to offer a blend of sadhana (spiritual practice), seva (service), and pilgrimage.
Morning Mangala Aratis and Japa Sessions:
The day began as early as 4:30 AM with mangala arati in the Mayapur temple followed by collective chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.
Inspirational Classes: HG Rukmini Jeevan Prabhuji delivered soul-stirring lectures focused on bhakti-yoga and practical Krishna consciousness.
Parikrama (Holy Tours): The yatra included visits to sacred places like Yoga Pitha (birthplace of Mahaprabhu),Ramkeli, Kannai Natshala, Ekachakra Dham etc Srivas Angan, Temple of Vedic Planetarium TOVP.
Cultural Evenings and Youth Sessions: Engaging kirtans, dramas by Gauranga Gurukul kids were held , allowing creativity to be offered in service to Krishna.
This yatra was not just an individual pilgrimage, but a collective spiritual family experience. Devotees supported one another during travel, room sharing, and seva duties.
Youngsters helped elderly members, while seniors shared wisdom and stories from earlier yatra experiences.
The NKD Community plans to continue such Yatras to revive the spirit of pure Krishna consciousness.
This yatra left a lasting impact in the hearts of devotees. Memory of love and devotion will be cherished forever!!