The Journey of Gaudiya Mission

Srila Prabhupad established ‘Sri Bhaktivinode Asana’ at 1, Ultadingi Junction Road, Calcutta in November of 1918 to preach and propagate the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. On 5^th February 1919, Srila Prabhupad re-established the Viswa Vaishnav Rajsabha at Sri   Bhaktivinode Asana. The formerly Viswa Vaishnav Rajsabha association was founded by Srila Jiva Goswami in 1545 A.D. Circa.

 For a long time, Srila Prabhupad had the desire to build a new temple or math permanently in Calcutta to preach the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu globally. Because the house at 1, Ultadingi Junction Road was rented then. In 1920, Janmashtami Tithi, Srila Prabhupad renamed the Sri Bhaktivinode Asana as Sri Gaudiya Math. The latent desire of Srila Prabhupad became fulfilled by the grace of Sri Mahaprabhu With the financial convenience of His disciple Sri Jagabandhu Dutta of Barishal. The new sizeable ornamental temple of Baghbazar was inaugurated on 5^th October 1930.

Sri Vigrahas (deities) of Gaudiya Math was enshrined in the newly built temple situated in Bagbazar through a huge colorful Nagar Sankirtan procession. In 1940 Sri Gaudiya Math officially registered as Gaudiya Mission.  This center of Sri Gaudiya Math and Mission is identified as the headquarter of all the branches of Gaudiya Math and Mission. All of the centers are being run from this center till now.

Social and Charitable Activities:

The Gaudiya Mission has been involved in various social and charitable activities, including organizing free medical camps in different areas. The organization has been actively working towards the betterment of society and spreading the message of love and compassion.

Books Published by the Gaudiya Mission:

The Gaudiya Mission has published several books, including Srimad Bhagavatam: Part 2, which is an old and rare book. The organization has been actively involved in spreading the teachings of Lord Sri Chaitanya and has published various books on the subject.

Major Activities by Gaudiya Mision:

• Harinam Sankirtan
• Prasad Seva
• Life Lessons
• Spiritual Festivals
• Free Medical Camps
• Free Education
• Free Food Distribution
• Disaster Management 

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the Gaudiya Mission, situated in Baghbazar, Kolkata, has a rich history and has been involved in various social and charitable activities. The Sri Gaudiya Math, established by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, is a significant landmark in Kolkata and is presently under the authority of the Gaudiya Mission. The organization has been registered since March 1940 in Calcutta, British India under the supervision of the then Acharya SrilaAcharyadev. The Gaudiya Mission has been actively spreading Lord Sri Chaitanya’s teachings and has published various books on the subject.