Testimonials

Ramachandra Kaviraja das: Alachua, Florida USA - "I came to Mayapur to become a Temple pujari but I did know that there was a course that actually taught that. I was excited to hear of the Mayapur Academy and enrolled immediately. Jananivasa and Pankajanghri prabhu’s were extremely merciful in encouraging me to take the course."

Rasarani Priya dasi: Mayapur, India - "I have always wanted to be a pujari, but I did know how that was possible. Then I heard about this course the day it was due to start and I told my Mother that I had to do it. I am so glad that I did enrol as the course has been wonderful."

Rucira Rudanti dasi: Ghana, West Africa - "I particularly enjoyed the deity worship course. It has given me the opportunity to learn and upgrade my skills and knowledge of the deity worship process. I am hoping this will with help with my puja standard back at our temple back in Accra."

Caitanya Cintamani devi dasi: Mayapur, India - "My Mother told me of the course some time ago and I really wanted to do it. I have really enjoyed the course and I have began to practically apply skills I have learnt at home."

Shyamasundarananda das: Mayapur, India - "I appreciated the course very much, I have been living in Mayapur for 22 years and I never had a chance to learn all this nice cooking and deity worship. The course is very practical. I think everyone should take the opportunity to attend this course."

Shyamango das: Mayapur, India - "The course has a very wonderful teaching system that I have never experienced before."

Anuradha Kesavi dasi: Atlanta, USA - "Every tiny bit, every moment is so much fun, from staying late to finishing sewing to hearing the wonderful realizations of Pankajanghri and Jananivasa Prabhus. In this course you not only learn so many wonderful things but also get so much opportunity to do seva in Mayapur dham. I am fortunate to be here learning how to serve Krishna under the guidance of all the wonderful Mayapur bhasis."

Saci Kumar Das: South Africa - "Before the course began, I was expecting it to deal exclusively with the worship of the Deity and different elements directly related to Deity worship. However I was surprised to see that it's actually aimed at developing all aspects of brahminical life. Particularly inspiring was the aspect of the cultivation of community through brahminical activity which is a much needed function in our ISKCON communities worldwide. Also striking was to get a glimpse into the vastness of brahminical culture.

"For me the highlight of the Mayapur Academy is the wonderful association we receive daily of Jananivas and Pankajanghri Prabhus. They have selflessly for so many years served in Sridham Mayapur and to be a recipient of their realizations and experience is very powerful."

Gitamrta dasi: Sao Paulo, Brazil – "Deity worship isn’t cheap and it’s truly uplifting but it has to be done properly to please Krishna. That’s why I’m doing the course and it has been really enthusing and effective."

Kavi Karnapura das: Lagos, Nigeria – "Wonderful! How wonderful the Mayapur Academy is cannot be expressed in words. You just have to come and experience it for yourself. Allowing devotees to learn from the most advanced and experienced pujaris in ISKCON. It is also wonderful as I am now fulfilling the order of my spiritual master to learn puja."