child's birth. On March 9th, we will observe that festival with a delicious prasadam feast. On behalf of Sri Jagannatha Misra and mother Saci-devi, who have made all arrangements, Srila Gurudeva is inviting us to participate. The festival will be held at our temple, Sri Kesavaji Gaudiya Matha.Sri Kesavaji Gaudiya MathaAccording to Srila Gurudeva's desire, the construction of a beautiful lake-side temple is almost completed. Furnished with two large prasadam halls, a massive kirtana hall, and three guesthouses, this grand temple complex is very impressive and beautiful. Now plans are underway to construct a most beautiful Samadhi and Samadhi Mandir for Srila Gurudeva.Included within the festival feesA traditional Bengali-style tent camp of bamboo sticks, canvas, and straw mats will be set up on a strong foundation. There is adequate toilet and shower facility. If you prefer to bring your own tent, sleeping mat, and mosquito net, you are most welcome. Such simplicity helps to remind us how Sri Navadvipa Parikrama was performed in earlier times.CostA minimum contribution of Indian Rs. 2,500, US$ 50, or EU 40 per person is requested in order to cover the most basic expenses of the festival. This payment covers prasadam, electricity and water, the rental of the pandal and sound system, payment for various workers, cleaning costs, and facilitation of the many poor pilgrims from India.We humbly request you to remember that this fee is a wonderful opportunity to facilitate the inconceivable benefit of hearing the harikatha of elevated Vaisnavas, and performing parikrama under their guidance. All this is offered to us by the causeless mercy of Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga. In fact, we would not be able to repay this in countless lifetimes.For an extra costThe minimum contribution described above provides devotees with camp-style accommodations on the temple grounds and use of the common bathrooms with the Indian pilgrims. Devotees arriving from the West may find it easier to stay in a room. There are two choices for room accommodations.First, there are hotel rooms at varying distances from the Matha. Their charges also vary.Second, there are also simple rooms available for rent in the houses of the local residents. The average charge is between 150 and 200 rupees per room per day, depending on the facilities offered. If you desire take advantace of these facilities please communicate with Sulata didi ( sistersulata@gmail.com) and Savitri didi ( savitridasi1@yahoo.com). They will do their best to help you.RegistrationTo register for this festival, submit a completed participation form and give your contribution (in rupees, dollars, or euros) to Akhilesh prabhu at the entrance of the temple gate. There you will find Sulata dasi, Savitri dasi, Vrinda-devi dasi, and other devotees responsible for accommodating you inside or outside the temple complex.The facilities on Sri Kesavaji Gaudiya Matha grounds will only be available from February 29th onward. If you decide to arrive in Navadvipa-dhama before this date, you will need to make your own arrangements for accommodation and prasadam. We trust that all of you will cooperate with the festival managers in this regard.Please visit the Gaura Purnima 2012 Festival web