Mayapur Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in West Bengal, India
About Mayapur
Mayapur (MAEH-ah-poor) is on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi River. It's approximately130km (81mi)north ofKolkataand across the Bhagirathi from the city ofNabadwip, the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. His followers believed he was an incarnation of Krishna, and he was the one who started the Hare Krishna movement; he was the first to teach widespread mass chanting and singing of the Hare Krishna mantra. Although the movement began in the 15th century, it was not until the 1960s and 70s when the movement spread worldwide under the leadership of Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON in Mayapur.
Top Attractions in Mayapur
Explore the best things to see and do in Mayapur:
- ★Ballal Dhipi
- ★Goshala
- ★Mangal Arati
- ★Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir
- ★Sri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir
Where to Eat in Mayapur
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Prasadam
Where to Stay in Mayapur
- 🏨Baba Loknath Guest House
- 🏨Chaitnaya Bhavan
- 🏨Guesthouse
- 🏨Jahnabi Tirtha Hotel
Mayapur Travel Guide Sections
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