Saturday, February 7, 2009

In memory of Govinda Ghosh

Sri Sri Radhagopinath
Residing at Agradweep, Katwa, W.Bengal, India.

They are the personal deities of Sri Govinda Ghosh . They were given to him by Lord Goursundar. When Govinda Ghosh's only child died and he was depressed, the Lord promised to look after him and even perform his last rites. When Govinda Ghosh entered th eternal pastimes, and the people of his village opened the Mandir, they were astonished to find the Lord dressed in 'kaachhaa' and with 'kush' on His finger. This is how a Bengali son about to perform the funeral rites dresses !! Even today, some 500 years later, when the descendents forget their ancestors, Lord Gopinath continues to perform the 'shraaddh' ceremony for His devotee. He goes to the River Ganga and performs the 'puja'. Then a huge colorful fair and feast is held in the memory of Govinda Ghosh.

Bio of Govinda Ghosh