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Celebrating the lives of great teachers

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur (September 2, 1838 - June 23, 1914) was a prominent figure among the Gaudiya Vaishnavas of Bengal. He was born Kedarnath Datta in the town of Birnagar, Bengal, India. He was the son of Raja Krsnananda Datta. As a married man he had several children, including Bimal Prasad (later known as Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura), the founder of the Gaudiya Math and the spiritual master of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.

Devotees commemorate his life's achievements with a half day fast on Saturday the 14th July 2007 which is celebrated (according to the lunar calendar) as his Appearance day.

To read more of his life please visit http://www.salagram.net/parishad116.htm

How to find us

The Hare Krishna Temple is at 95 Bank Road , Graceville.

Telephone (07) 3379 5455.

By train Take the Ipswich line to Graceville Station (west side). Bank road is opposite the station by the shops. Follow the road to the end, bearing left. Continue to the end of the road to the Temple .