Articles tagged as Christchurch
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ISKCON New Zealand Returns to Normal As Country Lifts All Restrictions
New Zealand has been widely praised for its aggressive response to COVID-19, aiming for an elimination strategy early on that many thought would not work. On March 25th, when the country only had 205 COVID-19 cases and no deaths, the government announced Alert Level 4 and implemented one of the strictest lockdowns in the world.
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ISKCON Community’s Response to the Massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand
The horrific massacre that unfolded in Christchurch New Zealand on Friday 15th March, in which to date 50 human beings have lost their lives, is truly a very dark moment in history, not only for Muslims but for all who treasure the gift of life.
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New Christchurch Temple Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Back in February 2011, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake had completely destroyed the temple they had called home since 1986, the 130-year-old Bealy Manor. Even more heartbreakingly, during the quake the devotees’ beloved Deities, Sri Sri Nitai Gaurachandra had fallen and shattered to pieces.
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New Zealand Temple Reborn After 2011 Earthquake
There are going to be a lot of tears and smiles in Christchurch, New Zealand from March 3rd to 5th. During what’s set to be an emotional three-day festival, devotees will see their brand new temple open after their old one was destroyed in a devastating 2011 earthquake. And they’ll see their beloved deities, Nitai Gaurachandra, reappear after being smashed to pieces in the disaster. Devotees first purchased Bealy Manor in 1983, and opened it as a temple in January 1986.
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Christchurch Devotees Stay Positive, Help Others
After a 6.3 magnitude earthquake completely destroyed their Deities and temple building on February 22nd Christchurch devotees are trying to stay positive during one of the most difficult times in their lives. They’ve made a temporary home for forms of Srila Prabhupada, Giriraja, and their small Gaura Nitai Deities, who survived the earthquake, in one devotee’s house. -
Christchurch Quake Destroys Deities and Temple Beyond Repair
ISKCON Devotees in Christchurch, New Zealand are still in shock after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck on February 22nd, destroying their temple building and shattering the Deities of Nitai-Gaurachandra beyond repair. Incredibly, no one was seriously injured.
