Sadbhuja Das: Hare Krishna everyone!
Please have a look at this short video clip of a progress report of some exterior works, located at the front entrance at the temple. This is quite a monumental piece of embellishment, which I think you all will find very interesting....
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- 8 Nov 2019
A Kartik vow fulfilled!
HG Vaisesika Das: Fulfilled our Kartik vow today at Govardhan by completing our group reading of Krsna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead; as well as Srimad Bhagavatam 8th and 9th Cantos. Hare Krishna!...
- 8 Nov 2019
HG Pippalai das, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada left his body.
Jaya Gouranga Das: My Godbrother Pippalai das left his body Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
- 8 Nov 2019
Mansarovar, Bhandirvan & Belvan Parikrama (1 Nov, 2019) (Album of photos)
Vrindavan is a very mystical place where Srimati Radharani and Sri Krishna perform various pastimes which are beyond our mental perception. When we visited Mansarovar, we were amazed to witness a whole Sarovar that was made by Sri Radha’s tears when she was upset on Krishna. A beautiful Radha Shila is worshiped in that place and we could witness an actual kunja where various pastimes go on. Then when we visited Bhandirvan, we got ...
- 7 Nov 2019
The Governor of Florida, Mr. Ron DeSantis, gets Srila Prabhupada’s books (Album of photos)
Nandini Kishori Nisha: I placed Srimad Bhagavatam at Governor of Florida Mr. Ron DeSantis’s home today! He is a graduate of Yale and Harvard! He is a humble person and kept his promise of hosting first-ever Diwali. The Governor personally helped me carry 50 lb Srimad Bhagavatam box! His wife Casey is a sweetheart. She loved the garland that was offered to Srila Prabhupada on his Vyas Puja ceremony! They are expe...
- 7 Nov 2019
Mukhya devi dasi: Tuesday, November 5, 2019, there was a Panel Discussion with the Bhaktivedanta Institute devotees in the Temple room at 7:00 PM. They gave us an overview of what the BI is working on right now, and they took our questions, everything we always wanted to know about the integration of science and Krishna consciousness.
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- 7 Nov 2019
Tamohara dasa: Many of you are aware of the recent increase in “active shooter” events in many different places and venues. Unfortunately, places of worship have not been immune from these attacks, which have recently occurred in churches, and synagogues. While the chances of such an attack in any one particular location are remote, it is better to be properly prepared for anything, including attacks, natural disasters, or any emergency situation....
- 7 Nov 2019
A Blessed Day (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday our parikrama group visited the pastime place ( Lilasthan) of Brahma Vimohana Lila. In that pastime Lord Brahma steals all of Krsna’s cowherd boys and cows. The sacred ground was deep in the Vrindavan countryside providing a wonderful atmosphere for Krsna katha and kirtan. It was a blessed day for all 350 devotees!
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- 7 Nov 2019
Vraja Mandala parikrama in Mathura (Album of photos)
Bhakti Chaitanya Swami: On harinama in Mathura on our first day of Vraja Mandala parikrama...
- 6 Nov 2019
Parasuram das: Each night the Kartika Moon grows, when the moon becomes full, the Purnima, another 6 days to go, that will be a sad day, as it means the end of the Vraj Mandala Padayatra and the team will be heading back to their respective countries....
- 6 Nov 2019
Darshan of Yamuna and Yamaraja (Album of photos)
Bhakti Chaitanya Swami: Some photos from our parikrama yesterday. It was the first day of our Vraja Mandala parikrama, so we began by taking bath at Vishram Ghat in Mathura, and then had darshan of Yamuna and Yamaraja, and then the two Varaha Deities nearby...
- 5 Nov 2019
Kanak Vrindavan (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: During our Kartika parikrama in Jaipur we visited Kanak Vrindavan where Radha Madhava, the original deities of Jayadeva Goswami, are worshipped. We relished hearing from Mukunda Datta prabhu about the history of Kanak Vrindavan, as well as his comments on the Gita Govinda written by Jayadeva Goswami. We also appreciated the beautiful gardens and old architecture that make Kanak Vrindavan so famous....
- 5 Nov 2019
Future of Cow Care in Iskcon (video)
Syamasundara is the manager of the goshala (cow sanctuary) at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England since 1993. Syamasundar Das arranged with European devotees and founded the Farm Conference circuit which is now on its 3rd year. In this discussion, he expounds on the future of cow protection in North America and the resolutions the GBC is making for the production of offered milk to the deities...
- 4 Nov 2019
The Most Beautiful Radha Gopinath (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Today in Jaipur our Kartika parikrama party visited the temple of Radha Gopinath. The deity of Gopinath was carved over 5,000 years ago and remains a source of great inspiration for all Gaudiya Vaisnavas. Gopinath means, Lord of the Gopis. The temple is famous for it’s groups of women who sit for hours each day in front of the deities singing devotional songs. Our parikrama party also visited the famous Amber Fort, high on a hill on the ...
- 4 Nov 2019
Alachua’s Hare Krishna Social Services. Disability/Accessibility Task Force.
Last week, the first meeting of the Disability /Accessibility Task Force was held. These devotees, in partnership with Don Barnes from the Center for Independent Living, looked at various obstacles facing devotees and guests with mobility or other health issues. The goal is to make the temple property more welcoming for those with varying levels of ability.
- 4 Nov 2019
Mother Cow Dairy News!
Krishnarupa devi dasi: A group of devotees in Melbourne have arrived at an amazing initiative, under the guidance of His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami, to supply ahimsa milk in commercial quantities....
- 4 Nov 2019
A visit to the Bhaktivedanta Manor 20-acre farm.
Karunamayi dasi: On my recent trip back to the UK, I had the opportunity to visit the Bhaktivedanta Manor 20-acre farm. Sanj, who has been on the team for six years, gave me a tour of their pasture. During the excursion, I noticed many similarities to the New Govardhana goshala and its cow protection program.
- 4 Nov 2019
BB Govinda Swami: Dear friends, an old disciple of Srila Prabhupada named Bhagavan dasa is having a kidney transplant operation today. May I request all of my friends to say a prayer to Radhe Shyam for his protection....
- 4 Nov 2019
A Victorious City (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: This weekend our parikrama party is visiting Jaipur, in Rajasthan. Here we find beautiful Sri Sri Radha Govinda, the worshipable Deities of Srila Rupa Goswami. Each morning thousands of citizens literally run to Their mangala arotika and sing Their praises for hours. Many return to the temple in the evening as well. These Deities are literally the center of people’s lives here. And the devotion of the citizens is contagious! We look forward to our 4 day...
- 3 Nov 2019
One of the best decoration resembling Lord Indra’s torrential rains on Govardhana at the Temple of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai (Kharkiv, Ukraine)(4 min. video)
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- 3 Nov 2019
Meet His Grace Alalanatha dasa a long-time devotee and member of the New Govardhana community in Australia.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about yourself. AD: I grew up in Western Australia. I was a keen surfer, traveler and spiritual seeker. In 1972, I visited the Sydney temple on my way overseas and began practicing Krishna consciousness. I was fortunate to be initiated by Srila Prabhupada and afterward I ceased traveling and moved into the temple. I served as a book distributor and fundraiser in Australia, New...
- 3 Nov 2019
ISKCON UK’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The first ISKCON members to enter Britain in 1968 were three young American husband and wife teams, Malati devi and Shyamasundara dasa; Mukunda dasa and Janaki dasi; and Yamuna devi and Garuda dasa. At first, not having any financial support meant life was a struggle. Yet soon they gained the attention of one of The Beatles, George Harrison, who had encountered the Hare Krishna devotees in America. Together with John and Paul, they recorded a single of the maha-mantra, which reach...
- 3 Nov 2019
- 2 Nov 2019
A visit to one of the best restaurants of Iskcon (13 min. video)
Shweta: Indian Food buffet with ALL VEGETARIAN FOOD, and Satvic - no onion no garlic food! Interesting right?! This is the Mahabhog Buffet (Weekend special) at ISKCON temple in Mumbai. Weekdays, its called Rajbhog. The Hare Krishna Temple located in Juhu is an important landmark and a place to visit when in Mumbai. Juhu is a very busy and bustling area - Juhu beach, lots of cafes and of the Iskcon temple are some of the famous areas here....
- 2 Nov 2019