Sri Damodara Katha (History of Sri Radha Damodara Temple)

The holiest abode on the earth is Śri Vrndavana-dhäma and the most sacred temple in Vrndavana is the Sri Sri Rädhä Damodara Mandira. Crores of devotees visit the Radha Dämodara temple every year to have a darśana of Radha and Krsna's transcendentally beautiful forms such a darsana charms the heart and gives one the perfection of life.

Throughout the centuries many saints have resided at the Rädhä-Damodara temple, most notably Śri Rūpa Gosvāmi, Sri Jiva Gosvami and Srila A.C. Bhaktivedänta Svāmi Prabhupäda.

The purpose of this small book is to place before the devotees and pilgrims some of the histories of Sri Sri Rädha-Dämodara and Their illustrious devotees. The book contains histories with reference to very old documents and verses, along with recollections, letters and interviews.

We pray at the lotus feet of Sri Sri Rådhā-Dāmodara, Śrī Rūpa Gosvami, Śri Jiva Gosvami, Śrila A.C. Bhaktivedānta Svami Prabhupada and all the assembled Vaisnavas to kindly bestow their mercy upon us and to accept our humble service offering. Jayate Sri Sri Radha-Damodara Jeu!

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