Hare Krishna! Mayapur Academy, founded in 2007, is a premier institution dedicated to equipping devotees with comprehensive training in the sacred science of deity worship. As a joint educational initiative of the ISKCON Mayapur Deity Department and the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry, the Academy faithfully fulfills His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s profound desire for the development of deity worship and brahminical culture within our society. Our mission is to provide high-quality, systematic education in the principles and practices of deity worship, ensuring the preservation and transmission of these sacred traditions to create a global community of well-trained pujaris.

Hindi Deity Worship Course 
To expand this vital training, we are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated on-site Hindi Deity Worship Archan Course, specifically designed for our Hindi-speaking pujaris and aspiring sevaks. Running this September and October, the course focuses on two essential units: 
* Deity Dressing (September 21st – October 2nd, 2026), where students learn the intricate art of creating structured turbans and dressing 3-4 feet Radha Krishna deities, 
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* Temple Worship (October 5th – October 23rd, 2026), providing a deep understanding of purity, basic rituals, and precise ceremonies like Şodaśopacāra Pūjā. We warmly invite all initiated devotees in good standing—both first and second initiated—to apply via our registration form (https://forms.gle/QdS7orkM9RrdJdsk8) and elevate their altar service to bring immense pleasure to Sri Sri Radha Madhava.

International Diploma in Arcana 
For those seeking a fully immersive and extensive experience, Mayapur Academy also proudly offers its renowned International Diploma in Deity Worship. This four-month intensive on-site educational program is meticulously designed to train students in every aspect of temple service over a full 16-week schedule. The comprehensive curriculum comprises five core units—Brahminical Culture & Ethics, Temple Worship, Cooking, Deity Dressing, and Mantras—alongside diverse electives such as Samskaras, Festivals & Abhishek, and Tulasi Care. By earning 52 credit points, which includes hands-on temple service (Practicum) and mandatory morning sadhana attendance, students internalize the appropriate mood, values, skills, and knowledge required to serve as expert pujaris in any ISKCON community worldwide.

Please register on:
https://forms.gle/c7ebfV8xg71Hd48m6

For more details, please visit:
https://mayapuracademy.org/prospectus/