Alumni Sanga #5 | HG Ananda Lila Devi Dasi | Concept to Darshan

🌸 Mayapur Academy Online Alumni Sanga 🌸

Topic: From Concept to Darshan – The Journey from Conceptualizing a Dress to Dressing the Lord
Speaker: Her Grace Ananda Lila Devi Dasi
Date: Saturday, 27th SeptemberTime: 6:00 – 7:00 PM ISTOnline on Zoom
This is an enriching session where HG Ananda Lila Devi Dasi takes us behind the scenes of deity dress designing—from the spark of a concept to the blissful moment of offering the outfit to Their Lordships.

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Ananda Lila Devi Dasi has been practicing Krishna Consciousness for over three decades. She serves as a faculty member at Mayapur Academy, specializing in deity worship, while also contributing her expertise in deity dress designing, festival arrangements, temple worship, and cooking. She was instrumental in developing specialized units at the Academy, including Jewellery Making and Deity Worship for Children.

A graduate of Delhi University and a holder of the Bhakti Sastri degree, she also teaches various śāstric courses. In her role as the Creative Director at Mayapur Divine Threads, she has designed exquisite deity outfits for deities around the world.

Her personal devotion is equally inspiring—she maintains a beautiful altar at her home, serving her deities daily with deep sincerity. A wonderful cook, talented kīrtanīyā, teacher, administrator, and guide, she embodies many Vaisnava qualities, making her an inspiring example for the devotee community.