Gaura Purnima was also celebrated this year by the devotees from Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha in Italy with the opening of the Srila Prabhupada Seva Ashram in Como, along the foothills of the snow clad Alps. Opening ceremonies included the installation of the Deity of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Krishna-kirtan, bhajans, discourses on the life and precepts of Sri Chaitanya and a grand feast of Maha-prasadam.
On the main altar Sri Giriraja Govardhan was also worshipped along with Mahaprabhu and on the side altar the Deity of Sri Narasimha-deva was present, inspiring and protecting the sankirtan movement.
Srila Prabhupada Seva Ashram is now officially open and all devotees are invited to come for darshan and classes when they are in the area.
Please also visit the website of the Srila Prabhupada Seva Ashram - Como, Italy