Nityananda Trayodashi

Sri Nityananda Prabhu (expansion of Lord Balarama)

ISKCON / Gaudiya Vaishnava

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Nityananda Trayodashi celebrates the appearance of Sri Nityananda Prabhu on Magh Shukla Trayodashi. He is the expansion of Lord Balarama and the closest associate of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu — known as the embodiment of unconditional divine mercy who freely distributes Krishna-bhakti to all, regardless of qualification

Dates 2026–2027

January 31, 2026February 19, 2027

Mantra

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Maha-mantra

O Hare! O Krishna! O Rama! — chanted in honour of Sri Nityananda Prabhu, the embodiment of divine mercy

How to recite

Chant the maha-mantra in kirtan on this joyful day. Recite the Nityananda Pranama ('Srimad Nityananda Raya, Avadhutagraghanya…'). Nityananda Prabhu is especially merciful — chanting his name with joy is particularly powerful.

Benefits

Sri Nityananda Prabhu is the embodiment of unconditional divine compassion. He gives the gift of Krishna-bhakti to even the most fallen. Chanting on his appearance day is said to remove all spiritual obstacles and grant swift progress in devotional life.

✦ Special Note

ISKCON devotees fast until moonrise on Nityananda Trayodashi, then celebrate with a joyful prasadam feast. This is one of the most festive days in the Vaishnava calendar. 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, nutsFruits of all kindsMilk, yogurt, gheeSabudana (tapioca pearls)Dry fruits and nutsFull prasadam feast after moonrise

Foods to Avoid

Grains — fast until moonriseOnion and garlic — never used in ISKCON prasadamMeat, fish, eggsAlcohol and intoxicants

Meal Idea

A joyful grain-free feast until moonrise — sabudana khichdi, fruit salad, milk sweets — then a full celebratory prasadam feast in the evening honouring the merciful Sri Nityananda Prabhu

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