Gaudiya Vaishnava — observances and vrat guides

Gaudiya Vaishnava devotion centres on Radha and Krishna and the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Gaura Purnima, Ekadashi and Purushottam Maas invite different forms of hearing, chanting and devotional service. Temple calendars use Vaishnava observance rules, so a date copied from another tradition may not describe the same fasting day. Grain-free food, offerings made before eating and the correct parana interval are important practical distinctions. Some festivals are joyful appearance celebrations, while others are sober remembrance days. The linked guides preserve those differences and place a named observance alongside its devotional purpose.

The catalog currently includes 8 distinct entries in this collection. Examples are Ekadashi (Vaishnava); Gaura Purnima; Nityananda Trayodashi; Janmashtami; Purushottam Adhik Maas Purnima. Their recorded devotional focus includes Sri Vishnu / Sri Krishna; Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (Gauranga); Sri Nityananda Prabhu (expansion of Lord Balarama); Sri Krishna (Bhagavan Vasudeva — Supreme Personality of Godhead); Lord Purushottam (Sri Krishna). Follow the individual links below for the full description, calendar dates, mantra and allowed or avoided foods; each link leads to a dedicated observance page rather than a search result.

Calendar dates are references, not a substitute for the observance rules of your chosen city and community. Lunar days can cross civil-date boundaries, and regional practice can change which day is kept. Meal suggestions are optional ideas for an allowed meal, not instructions to eat during a complete fast. Children, pregnant people and anyone with a medical condition should seek appropriate advice before fasting. Compare the linked guides with your family or temple's practice and choose a discipline suited to your health.

All 8 observances in this collection