Gaura Purnima is the appearance day of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a full-moon day when the most merciful incarnation of the Lord appeared 500 years ago to initiate and propagate the chanting of the holy names of the Lord.

Gaura Purnima is the appearance day of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a full-moon day when the most merciful incarnation of the Lord appeared 500 years ago to initiate and propagate the chanting of the holy names of the Lord.