About Mayapur

If sweet chime of ringing bells, the mystic sound of conch shells, echoes of cooing birds at Sunrise, exotic flowers & fruits, a culture woven with divinity, sublime touch of pure Ganges water, the very village environs untouched by modernity is what enthuses you, then mark Mayapur in the list of your topmost favorite places. Visit Mayapur- Where every step is dance & every Word a song.

Overview:

The Magical Mayapur….
Located on the banks of Ganges, 130 Km North of Kolkata across the Ganga River from the city of Navadvipa, amidst the rich paddy fields & lush greenery, Mayapur is situated in central whorl of nine islands of Navadvipa, which is of the form of nine petaled golden lotus.

History:

Mayapur- The Land of Golden Avatar
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the incarnation of Lord for this age , appeared in a golden form, adding glory to Mayapur as the Land of Golden Avatar. Historically, Navadvipa is the seat of learning, where scholars regularly meet and a place of Vedic culture. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu started his Sankirtan movement, the essence of which is to chant, dance and sing the glories of holy names, as the joyful & easiest way to attain the love of Godhead. He extensively traversed through this tract of land, thereby making it a holy Tirtha. visit with rich history and spiritual heritage. See Places of Interest to know more…

In the past hundred years, the reputation of Mayapur and appreciation of Lord Chaitanya’s teachings have grown steadily.It is now well understood and recognized that Lord Chaitanya was the most significant figure in the bhakti tradition. Lord Chaitnaya’s birthplace, and home of His early pastimes in Mayapur have immense significance for devotees, Hindus, Scholars and spiritually minded people throughout the world. Now, this is easily accessible to everyone as the International Society of Krishna Consciousness established its spiritual headquarters in Sri Mayapur.

Spiritual & eco-tourism destination.
Now, Mayapur is well known as one of major Spiritual Tourist destination with over a million visitors walk in through this spiritual city’s gates ,obsessed by the ambiance of the surroundings, marvelous temple structure, elaborate deity worship, divine music & enjoying a soulful experience.

Mayapur is a retreat for nature lovers and the center maintains 90% eco-friendly to go green. No plastics and polythene bags are permitted in the shops and promotes hand woven fabrics.

A destination of Exotic Festivals and Celebrations, in this land of harmony, one can witness different nationalities, living in oneness with the principle of ‘simple living & high thinking’. They all come together to add a distinct flavor to festivals. Festivals are real retreat for the eyes.

So come over to this land, to relive the timeless wisdom of India, that holds promises of leaving you mesmerized and gifting you one of the best holidays you have ever had…..

Facilities Available in Mayapur:

ATM center: 24 – hour Axis Bank ATM counter is located in Chakra Bhavan.

Money Exchange: Gaura Desa Money exchange offers best rates for money exchange. Location : Chakra Building

Purified Mineral Water: At all the outlets in the temple, Mineral water bottles are available.

Restaurant: Apart from 2 big dining halls, You can also dine at Govinda’s restaurant which is open until 9 p.m.

Shopping: Handloom Shops, books, Mayapur gifts shop & other accessories are conveniently located inside the campus.

Studio: Kodak Photo Studio outlet is located opp. to Samadhi Mandir. Make Instant photos & colorful Albums of your travel or order for Mayapur Special Picture Albums.

Travel Seva: Book your train / flight tickets with Mayapur Travel Seva at Chakra building.