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Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Deified)

चैतन्य महाप्रभु
Also known as: Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Gauranga, Krishna Avatar

About

A revered saint and founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Considered an incarnation of Krishna and Radha combined by his followers. Popularized the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. Represents ecstatic devotion (bhakti) and universal love.

Attributes

Gaudiya VaishnavismHare KrishnaEcstatic devotionKrishna avatar

Symbols

SankirtanHare Krishna mantraKirtanTemple at Mayapur

Associated Mantras

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
Sri Chaitanya Stotram
Siksastakam

Festivals

Gaura PurnimaNavadvipa Mandala Parikrama

Scriptures

Chaitanya CharitamritaChaitanya BhagavataSiksastakam

Regions Worshipped

West BengalOdishaWorldwide (ISKCON)

Iconography

Depicted with golden complexion (Gauranga). Often shown in ecstatic kirtan posture, arms raised. Serene yet ecstatic expression.