India /West Bengal / Nadia / Mayapur
Mayapur, a serene and scenic place at the confluence of the holy river Ganga with the Jalangi, is a renowned holy place. Mayapur is highly attractive, tranquil and picturesque on the banks of the river Hooghly. The Mayapur Dham forms a part of the nine islands of Navadweep near to. Mayapur is one of the renowned Vishnavite pilgrim centre founded by Bakti Vinod Thakur. Devotees of Krishna consider this place at high reverence and Mayapur is comparable with Mathura or Vrindavana. The temples in Mayapur are dedicated to Radha and Krishna.Mayapur is the place where Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, considered as an incarnation of Lord Krishna, was born in 1486 AD. This is an important pilgrim center for the Gaudiya Vaishnaviites. The Mayapur atmosphere reverberates with the chanting of Hare Krishna and Hare Ram all through the days and the devotees dance and sing amazingly. Mayapur is thronged by thousands of devotees during the festival days of Holi (Dol Yatra), Janmashtami and other Vaishnava festivals. There are many attractions in and around Mayapur. Chandrodaya Temple (first temple established by ISKON in Mayapur), Samadhi of Prabhupada (temple dedicated to the founder of ISKON), Shree Chaitanyamath (the birth place of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu), Goswami Maharaj Temple of Dashavatar and Chand Kazi’s Samadhi.Tourists can forget the busy life in the past at this majestic Radha-Krishna haven. Mayapur offers all facilities for tranquility. The ambiance at this place is entertaining and religious. The ambiance and the environment offer rejuvenation to mind and body. Best Season to visit Mayapur October to March. October to March is the ideal time to have all kinds of outings and tourist activities. June to September is fine for short trips and city visits.
Prabhupada Samadhi Mandir, Mayapur
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Category : Pilgrim
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 741313
STD Code: 3472
Info Website: http://www.mayapur.com/
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
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Kolkata International Airport
By Air : The nearest airport to Mayapur is Kolkata International airport and is placed at a distance of about 123 km from Mayapur. Pre-paid taxi services are available from airport to Mayapur city. Taxi fare is about Rs 1,400. Kolkata is well connected to all major airports in India and also major cities abroad.
By Train : Nearest major railheads are at Howrah and Burdwan and are connected from all over the country. From both stations taxi services are available to Mayapur. People coming from Vrindavan by train can get down at Burdwan and use taxi to reach Mayapur. Others can get down at Howrah and avail taxi services to reach Mayapur.
By BUS : Bus services connect Mayapur with other cities in the state. Regular bus services are available from Howrah, Kolkata and Burdwan to Mayapur.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Mayapur is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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