Nityananda Trayodashi

Sri Nityananda Prabhu (expansion of Lord Balarama)

Gaudiya Vaishnava

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Nityananda Trayodashi celebrates the appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu on Magh Shukla Trayodashi. Expansion of Lord Balarama and closest associate of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu — known as the embodiment of unconditional divine mercy.

Dates 2026–2027

January 31, 2026February 19, 2027

Mantra

Nitai Gaura Hari Bol / Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Nitai-Gaura kirtan and Hare Krishna Maha-mantra

Chant the names of Nitai and Gaura, then the maha-mantra — Sri Nityananda Prabhu is the embodiment of unconditional divine mercy.

How to recite

Sing 'Nitai-Gaura Hari Bol' kirtan all day; chant the Nityananda Pranama ('Srimad Nityananda Raya, Avadhutagra-ganya…'); read from Chaitanya-bhagavata; fast until moonrise; break with a celebratory feast.

Benefits

Sri Nityananda Prabhu freely distributes Krishna-bhakti to even the most fallen. Chanting His name on His appearance day removes all spiritual obstacles and grants swift progress on the path of devotion.

✦ Special Note

Fast until moonrise, then celebrate with a joyful prasadam feast. Sri Nityananda Prabhu is especially merciful and accessible — even a sincere prayer to Him can transform a devotee's spiritual life.

Foods Allowed

Grain-free foods until moonrise — fruits, dairy, nutsSabudana (tapioca)Milk sweetsFull prasadam feast after moonrise

Foods to Avoid

Grains — fast until moonriseOnion and garlicMeat, fish, eggsAlcohol and intoxicants

Meal Idea

Joyful grain-free feast until moonrise — sabudana khichdi, fruit salad, milk sweets — then a full celebratory prasadam feast in the evening.

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