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I hope the following quotes answer all the recent questions.

 

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(7) One should not circumambulate in front of Sri Krsna. (The process of

circumambulating the temple is that one should begin circumambulating from

the Deity's right-hand side of the temple and come round. Such

circumambulation should be performed outside the temple structure at least

three times daily.)

NoD 8: Offenses to Be Avoided

 

So in the morning, evening, the aratrika should be performed, and this

should be parikrama, circumambulating within this hall three times at least.

These processes should be followed. ...If possible, you can circumambulate

around the temple so that others may see also what they're doing. Yes. If

not, within the temple you can circumambulate.

Initiation Lecture -- Los Angeles, December 19, 1968

 

....in Vaisnava temples there is an arrangement for people to offer their

respects to the Deity and circumambulate the temple at least three times.

SB 3.16.28

 

Now let us discuss the offenses in Deity worship. ...(f) to circumambulate

directly in front of the Deity,

SB 7.5.23-24

 

"One should (17) circumambulate the temple,...

Madhya 22.123

 

(53) One should circumambulate the Deity.

Madhya 24.334

 

(5) One should not circumambulate demigods before the Deities.

Madhya 24.336

 

(7) One should not circumambulate in front of Sri Krsna. (The process of

circumambulating the temple is that one should begin circumambulating from

the Deity's right-hand side of the temple and come round. Such

circumambulation should be performed outside the temple structure at least

three times daily.)

NoD 8: Offenses to Be Avoided

 

Yes, it is respectful to circumambulate the temple, keeping your right side

to the Deities if possible. You may dance around the temple in this way if

you like.

Letter to: Karunamayi -- Los Angeles 25 February, 1968

 

Actually, one should not circumambulate when the Deity is open. It is stated

in the Nectar of Devotion. I think you can close the doors to the Deity room

during Tulasi puja and then open them again afterwards.

Letter to: Kirtanananda -- Honolulu 31 May, 1975

 

In circumambulating you begin from the Deity's right hand side from the back

of the temple. Then you proceed (clockwise) towards the Deities,...

Letters from Srila Prabhupada's Secretaries and ISKCON Officers

Letter to: Madhusudana from Purusottama

October 14, 1969

 

Regarding your dancing in the middle of the kirtana, it is not wrong. It is

completely right. If in your kirtana everyone dances in ecstasy it is

perfectly all right. That is spiritual enthusiasm.

Letter to: Hamsaduta: -- Mayapur 19 October, 1974