Hare Krishna,
This is the first temple in Kerala completely dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The three siblings Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladev and Subhadra Devi are the exact replicas of the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The temple is the major attraction of the community welfare program envisaged by Hare Krishna Prasthanam, Thrissur. Taking inspiration from His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, who sought to bring back the daiva-varnashrama system which existed in the vedic times.
In those days, people lived in the vicinity of a temple pursuing the noble life of going back to godhead. At the same time, living in harmony with society engaged in one’s profession.
The temple is designed by Sri C. S. Menon, the senior most architect in Kerala who has designed more than 30 temples in Kerala. Jagannath Puri is renowned as Moksha Dham meaning He gives liberation to anyone who surrenders to Him. Of all the forms of Supreme Lord Krishna, Lord Jagannath is considered to be the most merciful and magnanimous. The unique form of Jagannath, not exhibited elsewhere attracts thousands of devotees.
The devotees of Thrissur are very fortunate that they can take the darshan of the primal Lord once the temple comes up in Thrissur. We are offering a lot of service opportunities to devotees of Thrissur. They can become members of the community project by paying a token amount of ₹1000. They will receive a certificate for having contributed for purchasing one square feet of land. A copy of Bhagavad Gita As-It-Is by Srila Prabhupada comes as a compliment. Once the temple construction starts, the devotees will have opportunities to contribute towards the temple. The Vamana Purana states that ‘Whoever constructs or helps to construct a Vishnu temple will protect generations of fathers, grandfathers and forefathers from falling to hell. Devotees can contribute ₹6000 per square feet. Payments in instalments are also possible. A copy of Bhagavad Gita As-It-Is by Srila Prabhupada comes as a compliment.
Those devotees who want to be part of the community project and serve the Lord everyday can purchase a flat in the apartment tower we propose to construct along with the temple. Devotees can buy either 1 BHK or 2 BHK or 3BHK as per their choice. We are offering these flats at ₹4300 per square feet for the early bird investors. This project, once completed, will go a long way in enhancing the devotional life of the people of Thrissur. It will provide a unique opportunity for the sublime spiritual development previously not experienced. They will get a variety of services in the temple such as garland making, temple maintenance, participating in Sunday love feast program, activities involving major festivals like Janmashtami and Jagannath Ratha Yatra, book distribution and nagar sankirtan. The devotional activities of Hare Krishna temples are meticulously programmed by Srila Prabhupada so that all devotees will get opportunities to constantly engage in loving devotional service.
Hence, we invite all the good-hearted people of Thrissur and people from all parts of the world to join this project and render all support for the successful culmination of this project.
Hare Krishhna!
President,
Dakshin Puri Temple , Thrissur