By Ambarish Maharaj Das
For decades, ISKCON Wellington has lovingly served the community through vibrant kīrtana, enlightening spiritual discourse, free vegetarian prasādam, youth programs, festivals, and heartfelt devotional gatherings.
In June 2024, however, due to structural and legal challenges, our previous temple premises were closed. Since then, devotees have been without a sacred space for darśana, without the joy of standing before the Deities, without the sacred sound of kīrtana resonating through the temple hall. The silence has been deeply felt.
Yet Krishna’s mercy never abandons His devotees. Through tireless effort, faith, and divine arrangement, a new property has been secured and granted a resource consent to operate as a place of worship. By the generosity of many well-wishers, $2.5 million has already been contributed toward the March 2026 settlement.
Now we stand at the most critical and most inspiring phase of this sacred journey. We are raising $750,000 to complete essential renovations, including:
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Establishing the altar and sacred Deity rooms
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Preparing the temple assembly hall
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Building a proper kitchen for the deities and the devotees
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Creating facilities for kīrtana, festivals, youth programs, and spiritual education
Every contribution, large or small, brings us closer to reopening Krishna’s doors, where His mercy can once again flow freely for all.
As Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad-gītā 9.27:
“Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away, and whatever austerities you perform – do that, O son of Kuntī, as an offering to Me.”
This is our opportunity to live with Krishna forever.
📢 Donate today and help bring Krishna back home to Wellington:
👉 https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/iskcon-wellington-new-temple
We are also deeply grateful to senior Vaishnava leaders and Maharajas worldwide for their heartfelt blessings and encouragement:
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His Holiness Ramai Swami Maharaj – GBC for ISKCON New Zealand
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His Holiness Devamrita Swami Maharaj – GBC for ISKCON New Zealand
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His Holiness Vedavyasapriya Swami Maharaj – Disciple of Srila Prabhupada
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His Holiness Janananda Goswami Maharaj – Disciple of Srila Prabhupada
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His Grace Gokuleshwar Prabhuji – Vice President, ISKCON Juhu
One temple. Infinite blessings. Be part of it.