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Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Temple Form)

चैतन्य महाप्रभु
Also known as: Caitanya Mahāprabhu, Gauranga, Mayapur Deity

About

The deified form of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, worshipped at the ISKCON temple in Mayapur, West Bengal. Considered an incarnation of Krishna and Radha combined. Represents the ideal of sankirtan (congregational chanting) and universal love.

Attributes

SankirtanGaudiya VaishnavismKrishna avatarMayapur

Symbols

KirtanHare Krishna mantraLotusSaffron robe

Associated Mantras

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
Sri Chaitanya Stotram

Festivals

Gaura PurnimaNavadvipa Mandala Parikrama

Scriptures

Chaitanya CharitamritaChaitanya Bhagavata

Regions Worshipped

MayapurWest BengalWorldwide (ISKCON)

Iconography

Depicted with golden complexion (Gauranga). Often in kirtan posture, arms raised. Ecstatic, blissful expression.