Lord Advaita Acarya’s Divine Appearance Day
“Lord Advaita Acarya is the incarnation of Maha-Viṣṇu , whose main function is to create the cosmic world through the actions of māyā. Because He is non-different from Hari, the Supreme Lord, He is called Advaita, and because He propagates the cult of devotion, He is called Ācārya. He is the Lord and the incarnation of the Lord’s devotee. Therefore I take shelter of Him.”
- Śrī Caitanya Caritāmṛta, Ādi-līlā 1.12-13<...

First Time in world Live Virtual Reality 360 Flower Festival by ISKCON Chowpatty!
Kindly go to vrdevotee.com and download the app applicable to your phone. This app is created by a company that is going to do live on this app. The special thing is that they are spending Lacs of rupees on this event. This is first time in world where any temple will go live with 360 degrees virtual reality. You can install this app on any mobile and watch it there. Also if you want enhanced experience, you may buy a Virtual reality set available at discount online on the...

Preaching program in school by ISKCON Dwarka New Delhi (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Chanting of the Hare Krishna mantr......

TOVP update: Nrshimha Dev’s wing external walls and staircases (Album of photos)
Sadbhuja Das: As Gaura Purnima approaches fast many preparations and activities are taking place.
There has been a lot of effort to prepare Nrshimha Dev’s wing external walls and staircases.
First, the Jali windows were set in place, followed by the GRC cornices and pillars.
Now, as you can see in the images, the top levels have been reached. The last raw of GRC pillars is being installed as well as the small windows cornices.
This is work will ...

H.H. Jayapataka Swami Official Health Update
January 22, 2018
This message is to report the reason why Jayapataka Swami in the last few weeks has been in-and-out of hospitals. Several devotees from around the world have expressed their valid concerns so we hope to clarify the current situation and emphasize that all efforts are being made for ensuring that Maharaja’s health is maintained to its best possible capacity.
A brief recount of the latest happenings around Maharaja’s health condition: After he attended health check-ups in la...

The devotees of Govardhan Eco village (two hours outside of Mumbai) have re-created the original Vrindavan with duplicates of the seven principal temples. Along with Krishna’s pastimes in the forest and Fields. They are currently constructing a full size 75 foot high duplicate of the Madan Mohan Temple. It is made of solid red sandstone just like the original. Each block weighing over a ton. They also have a large modern crane to help lift the blocks. The blocks were all carved in Rajasthan.

Sivarama Swami promotes religious and racial tolerance amongst children.
A school from Hertfordshire in the UK, which had been experiencing religious and racial intolerance amongst its students, made a very special visit to Bhaktivedanta Manor recently.
The school’s Religious Education teacher had been inspired by Sivarama Swami’s online video blogs and he arranged for the Swami to address the children.
Students were very respectful and listened to Sivarama Swami with rapt attention while he spoke about tolerance, unity and diversity...

New Book release: ‘Bhaktivedanta Manor With Photography’
Sally Hedges Greenwood has visually captured the life and soul of Bhaktivedanta Manor in the UK and those that worshipped, celebrated, worked and lived there in 2004. Thirteen years later, in 2017, a collaboration with Radha Mohan das adds a further dynamic to the previously unpublished photographs, which succeeds in being both intimate and informative.
Sally was a mature student from Amersham College and was assigned to the Manor for her end of year project. Sally was previously t...

Transcendental Diary Vol 1 now available in Spanish.
Hari-sauri das: Dear Maharajas and Prabhus,
Pamho. All glories to Sri......

Is Your Hut on Fire?
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for Krsna to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened –everything was lost. He was stunned with gri...

Tamal Krishna Goswami sannyasa anniversary (video)
Dallas, USA
January 22, 2018
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Oxpower in Krishna Valley (4 min video)
Krishna Valley is the largest and most well organized ecological community in Hungary, and of Central-Europe. It has been established since 1993. In our farm communities like Krishna Valley we offer an alternative toward a more sustainable, carefree, happy and peaceful future.
Krishna Valley’s 110 acres, which used to be pasture land for sheep in the past, is home to a great variety of species. There are more than 950 different species of trees and bushes in its botanical garden, which enables us (b...

‘Finding your purpose’ (Album of photos)
Yesterday evening Sivarama Swami spoke to 120 professionals at Ernst and Young, one of the top four accounting firms in the world, about ‘Finding your purpose’. Our thanks to Veda London for facilitating this wonderful event.
Find them here: https://goo.gl/KMeZaJ

Harinama Sankirtana in Union Square subway station Sunday, January 21st (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: One should not wa......

Baltics Winter Festival 2018, in Lithuania (Album of photos)
Bhakti Chaitanya Swami: We just finished the Baltics Winter Festi......

Rich in Vaisnava Culture - The Town of Bharatpur (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Today we visited the town of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, just on the outskirts of Vrindavan. There we toured the Lohagarh fort built in the 18th century. Inside the fort are many beautiful old sandstone temples of Radha and Krsna, Ganga devi, Laxman ( the brother of Lord Ramacandra ) and numerous other temples with many ancient deities. The Lohagarh fort was built by a staunch Vaisnava King named Suraj Mal in the early 18th century. It is one of the strongest forts ever ...

Bhaktivedanta Academy Alumni: Graduation of Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Dāsa and Kṛṣṇa Candra Dāsa (Album of photos)
Srila Prabhupada: “Go to Vrndavana and chant the Hare Krishna mantra constantly.” This is a solution to all sinful activities. Chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, be freed from all the complexities of life, and realize Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Engage in His devotional service and perfect your life so that you can return home, back to Godhead. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhy...

ISKCON Belgaum Ratha Yatra on 20th Jan 2018 (Album of photos)
Srila Prabhupada: “Haraye namah krsna yadavaya namah, gopala govinda rama sri-mudhusudana. This is another way of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. The meaning is as follows: “I offer my respectful obeisances unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna. He is the descendant of the Yadu family. Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto Gopala, Govinda, Rama and Sri Madhusudana.” (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, 25.64 Purport)
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Fragrant Syrian Milk Pudding (Muhallabeya)
Every Middle Eastern community has its own traditional flavorings and presentation for the ubiquitous Middle Eastern rice flour pudding known as Muhallabeya, some flavoring it with orange blossom water, or rose water, and sprinkling it with chopped almonds or pistachios. The Turkish version uses vanilla or lemon zest, whereas the Iranians prefer cardamom.
Kurma’s recipe: https://goo.gl/Ka1ga3

Bhima meets Hanuman.
Romapada Swami: As the Pandavas made their way from one holy tirtha to another, they finally came to Badrikashrama in the Himalayan Mountains. It was a very scenic spot that could hardly be described in words. The flowers that bloomed there could not be found anywhere else in the world. One day, as Draupadi was gazing on the beautiful scenery, a strong wind arose and blew a thousand-petaled lotus flower into her lap. The flower had a celestial effulgence, a captivating aroma, and its beauty was unearthly. She took the flower to Bhim...

Harinama in New York (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: By the grace of the Lord, if a devotee, at the time of death, can si......

Srimad Bhagavatam Class 11.07.01 By Chandramauli Swami at ISKCON Chowpatty on 19th January 2018 (video)
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Diary of a Traveling Sadhaka by Krishna-kripa das.
Travel Adventures of a Krishna Monk.
I share quotes from Srila Prabhupada’s books and lectures. I share insights from classes by Jayadvaita Swami, Adi Purusa Prabhu, Rama Raya Prabhu, and Jaya Jagannatha Prabhu in New York City. I share notes on lectures by Adikarta, Nagaraja, Ramiya, and Sesa Prabhus of Alachua. I share quotes from Back to Godhead articles by Badrinarayana Swami, Caitanya Carana Prabhu, and Giriraja Govinda Prabhu. I include notes from a conversation with Adi Purusa in which ...