Godrumadvipa (Kirtanam)
The word Godrumadvipa comprises of following words: Go (meaning cow), Druma (tree) and Dvipa (meaning island). Surabhi cow had performed penances under a banyan tree. Hence the island derives its name from this incident. This island represents the Kirtanam (chanting the holy names of the Lord) aspect of devotional service. This place is also called Gadigacha by the localites. Read More…
Route: Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir to Harihara-ksetra
- Total Distance to cover: 12 km
- Starts at: 6.00 a.m.
- Transportation: Boat from Taranpur Ghat to Pancanan Tala
- Breakfast: at Pancanan Tala
- Overnight: at Harihara-ksetra
- Route subject to change
Holy places to visit:
- Am-ghata: Here Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu planted a mango seed which immediately developed into a tree bearing ripe fruits. Read More…
- Suvarna Vihar: Site of the capital city of King Suvarna Sena, who later appeared as Buddhimanta Khan, an associate of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Read More…
- Narsimhapalli: Sri Narasimhadeva rested here after killing Hiranyakasipu. Read More…
- Devapalli: Sri Narasimhadeva was worshiped by the devas here. Read More…
- Mandakini Lake: In this lake, Sri Narasimhadeva washed his nails which were tainted by Hiranyakasipu’s blood.
- Alakananda River. Read More…
- Harihara-ksetra: Half Visnu, half Siva deity will be seen here. Read More…