Nityananda Trayodasi is a celebration of the appearance day of Lord Nityananda. Lord Nityananda is the eternal associate of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu cannot be approached or understood without the mercy of Nityananda Prabhu, who is the cardinal guru of all the universes and serves as an intermediary between Mahaprabhu and His Devotees. He is the Lord’s active principle in both creation and lila. He is the second body of the Lord, manifesting as Balaram to Shri Krishna, Lakshman to Shri Ram and Nityananda Prabhu to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. All other forms and expansions of the Lord emanate from this second body. Nityananda Prabhu is thus the source of Sankarshan, all the Vishu’s, and Ananta Shesha. Nityananda prabhu is the most intimate associate of Lord Caitanya. Nitai-Gaura are worshipped together much like Krsna and Balarama.
On this day, devotees fast until noon, being immersed in the pastimes of Nityananda. After performing abhishek for the Gaura Nitai Deities, a lively kirtan and sumptuous feast are offered in Nityananda’s honor, for the Lord’s pleasure.
Schedule for 20th Feb 2016
8.00am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by H.G. Sankirtan Prabhu
9.00am Bhajans
11.00am Seminar by H.G. Gaur Gopal Prabhu on Glories of Lord Nityananda Service – Service: The Heart of Vaishnavism
12.30pm Aarti
1.30pm Lunch Prasadam
3.30pm Seminar by H.G. Gaur Gopal Prabhu on Glories of Lord Nityananda Service – The Mercy Department
5.00pm Abhishek
6.00pm Lecture by H.G. Gaur Gopal Prabhu
7.00pm Gaur Aarti
7.45pm Feast Prasadam
Schedule for 21st Feb 2016
8.00am Srimad Bhagavatam Class by H.G. Gaur Gopal Prabhu
11.00am Seminar by H.G. Gaur Gopal Prabhu on Glories of Lord Nityananda Service – The Original Spiritual Master
12.30pm Aarti
1.10pm Sunday Class
2.00pm Sunday Feast
