SRILA GOUR GOVINDA SWAMI MAHARAJA
Janma Sthan Temple
Jagannath Pur, Orissa
SRILA GOUR GOVINDA SWAMI MAHARAJA
Janma Sthan Temple
Preserving the sacred birthplace of Srila Gurudeva as a living place of worship, Hari-katha, pilmgrimage and seva for generations to come.
PLACE OF WORSHIP
Temple for Sri Sri Radha-Krishna & Gouranga Mahaprabhu and murtis of Srila Prabhupada & Srila Gour Govinda Maharaja
REMEMBRANCE
View exhibits depicting Maharaja’s early life & personal history. Hear Maharaja’s teachings and be inspired by his life & Hari-katha.
GURU-SEVA
Serve, associate, and grow in Krishna consciousness. Chant the Holy names and pray for his mercy in this sacred place.
PILGRIMAGE SITE
Preserve this birthplace for future generations to glorify Maharaja’s extraordinary contribution to Srila Prabhupada’s mission..
Sacred Opportunity to Serve Srila Gurudeva
For those whose lives have been touched by His Divine Grace Srila Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja, his birthplace is not simply a piece of land. It is the sacred place where our beloved Gurudeva appeared in this world—the place from which began a life of full dedication to Sri Guru and Gauranga, to the service of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and giving Krishna consciousness to the world.
Today, we have a rare and precious opportunity to preserve that sacred birthplace for generations to come In our Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, the birthplace of the Supreme Lord and His pure devotees is regarded with great reverence. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself visited the birthplace of His spiritual master, Sri Isvara Puri, accepted the dust of that holy place, and glorified its spiritual significance.
Following in that same mood, we wish to establish Srila Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja’s Janma Sthan as a permanent place of worship, remembrance, Hari-katha, pilgrimage, and spiritual shelter.
Building a Living Place of Bhakti
For Srila Gurudeva’s disciples and followers, this opportunity is especially personal, Gurudeva gave us so much-his powerful Hari-katha, his uncompromising presentation of siddhanta, his tireless service to Srila Prabhupada, and his personal example of complete surrender to Sri Guru and Gauranga.
This temple will not simply be a memorial. It will be a living place of bhakti, where devotees can come to remember Gurudeva, hear about his life and teachings, take darshan, perform seva, associate with Vaishnavas, and become inspired to carry his message forward.
Building a Living Place of Bhakti
For Srila Gurudeva’s disciples and followers, this opportunity is especially personal, Gurudeva gave us so much-his powerful Hari-katha, his uncompromising presentation of siddhanta, his tireless service to Srila Prabhupada, and his personal example of complete surrender to Sri Guru and Gauranga.
This temple will not simply be a memorial. It will be a living place of bhakti, where devotees can come to remember Gurudeva, hear about his life and teachings, take darshan, perform seva, associate with Vaishnavas, and become inspired to carry his message forward.
The Vision for the Janma Sthan Temple
- Temple hall for Deities
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Deity dress and storage facilities
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Deity kitchen
- Murti of Srila Gurudeva
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Museum presenting Gurudeva’s life, history, photographs, and sacred paraphernalia
- Prasadam Hall
- General devotees’ kitchen
- Residential quarters & storage
- Guest rooms for visiting devotees
Hear About the Vision
Watch this short message about the significance and vision for Srila Gurudeva’s birthplace.
H.H. Bhakti pran Gopinath Swami Maharaja • Chairman of Srila Gour Govinda Swami Mahashaya Poorvaashrama Trust
Sripad Upendra Mishra Das Prabhu • President, ISKCON Bhubaneswar
Help preserve Srila Gurudeva’s birthplace and establish his Janma Sthan as a beautiful, enduring offering at his lotus feet.
• Major contributors over $1,000 will be acknowledged with commemorative bricks.
• Contributors over $5,000 USD will be acknowledged on plaques at the temple site.