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Taste of Bhakti (Album 12 photos)
Good morning #NYC, it’s #Brunch-TIme! Today is Gluten-Free Day (Ekadasi).
We have vegan & gluten-free buckwheat pancakes, bbq tofu, pan de yuca/queso, herbed potatoes in a creamy cheese-sauce, tofu scrable & much more.
All this along with vegan & gluten-free cupcakes, cheesecakes, cookies, pumpkin pie & carrot cake, available from 11 AM to 3 PM @ 25 1st Ave between 1st and 2nd street.
Hope to see you soon, Hare Krsna. 920-6-BHAKTI (24-2584)
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Gopasthami celebrated in Mayapur (Album 125 photos)
Oh, how glorious are they whose tongues are chanting Your holy name! Even if born in the families of dog-eaters, such persons are worshipable. Persons who chant the holy name of Your Lordship must hav… Read more ›

Jaipur Part 2
Indradyumna Swami: In this album our parikrama party visits the most popular temple in Jaipur where Radha Govinda, the beloved deities of Srila Rupa Goswami, are worshipped. The outstanding feature of this temple is that each day tens of thousands of people visit to have the Lord’s darshan.
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Most Auspicious initiations in the Dham (Album 80 photos)
Indradyumna Swami: One afternnon while in Jaipur we held an initiation for two young Ukrainian girls; Taralaksi dasi and Madhavi-lata dasi. The auspicious ceremony was made even more auspicious … Read more ›

New Govardhana Gopastami Celebration in ISKCON New Govardhana, Australia: Sunday 2 November, 2014 (Album 24 photos)
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Gopasthami in Karachi, Pakistan (Album 165 photos)
All Glories to Glories Gopashtami ….
And Sri Sri Radha Damodar ji……..
On Gopashtami day, Nanda Maharaja performed a ceremony for the cows and Krishna (and His friends) in Vrindavan, as He reached the pauganda age. This was the day Nanda Maharaja sent his children Krishna and Balarama to herd the cows for the first time. It was a celebration meant only for men and boys. As Srimati Radharani and Her friends wanted to enjoy the fun, and because of Her resemblance to Subala-sakha, She put on his dhoti and garments and joined Krishna. The other gopis joined in too.
Devotees remember this sweet pastime on Gopashtami day. This is a very special day at all Radha Krishna temples as we are fortunate to have darshan of the most merciful lotus feet of Srimati Radharani .
Go-puja is also done on this day. Devotees visit the Gosala, bathe and clean the cows and the Gosala. The glories of the cow and her protection are discussed by senior devotees. All of them feed the cows and partake of a feast near the Goshala.

Hari bol…
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Kartik 2014 – Urja Vrata in Vrindavana (Album 110 photos)
Offering lamps whilst the Damodarastakam prayers are being sung…
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A visit to Jayapur (Album 161 photos)
Indradyumna Swami: The city of Jaipur in Rajasthan is a popular tourist destination because of it’s colorful cultural heritage. It is even more fascinating for vaisnava devotees of the Lord, however, because many of the original Vrindavan deities reside there. This 1st of 3 Jaipur photo albums centers around our parikrama party’s visit to the temple of Radha Gopinatha, the beloved deities of Madhu Pandit, a close associate of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
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Today is Gopashtami!
Gopashtami was the day when little Krishna and Balaram entered the Pauganda age, i.e. the age between 6 years to 10 years. They were then made in charge of herding cows.
“The eighth lunar day of the bright fortnight of the month of Karttika is known by authorities as Gopastami. From that day, Lord Vasudeva served as a cowherd, whereas previously He had tended the calves.” (the Karttika-mahatmya section of the Padma Purana).
Another tale states that a young Krishna asked Mother Yashoda if he could herd the cows. Yashoda insisted that Krishna’s father permit Him to do the same. Nanda Maharaja, upon little Krishna’s request, consulted a Holy Brahmin. The Brahmin gave his consent as it was an auspicious day for cow-herding or Go-Chaaran. Hence, on this ashtami Krishna became a gowala and came to be known as Govinda.

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Gopasthami in Vrindavana
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2014 Kartika Puri Retreat with Bhakti Vijnana Goswami (Album 16 photos)
Maharaja’s “sastra retreat” wherein he spoke everyday for two weeks on Srila Visvanath Chakravarti Thakur’s Madhurya Kadambini.
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The Ox Barn in New Vrindavana is coming along nicely. Some “before” and “after shots”.
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Go-puja in Iskcon ISKCON New Govardhana – Sri Sri Radha Govardhanadhari – Australia
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“I’m a dreamer”
I am older than all of you, so I have some old songs in my head. John Lennon is still in my head, “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one!” That is a fact.
We need dreams in this world. We need people who have idealism and who say, “We are going to do something different! We are going to try to do it anyway, in spite of the system!”
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Beautiful Govardhana Puja celebrations in Mayapur dhama
(Album 75 HR photos)
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Bhakti Yoga Club NEWS! So much going on at Bhakti House!
The Bhakti Yoga Club is sponsored by The Bhaktivedanta Center in Nelson County. The Bhakti House is our Charlottesville center, where the club meets. Although the BYC is a Club at the University,… Read more ›

Press conference today to announce the High Court ruled in Iskcon Vrindavan’s favor regarding the disputed land in front of Krishna Hall. Jaya Srila Prabhupada! Jaya Radhika’s Gardens! We have been planning to put in Radhika’s garden there!
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Temple Of Vedic Planetarium in Mayapur. Update November 1, 2014
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Ambarisha prabhu: Here are some recent pics from the site. The dome is closing in creating an absolutely awesome space inside. Already vibrating!
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The final design of Mongolian First Vedic Temple.
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Sri Gopastami in Mayapur (Album 48 photos)
On Gopashtami day, Nanda Maharaja performed a ceremony for the cows and Krishna (and His friends) in Vrindavan, as He reached the pauganda age. This was the day Nanda Maharaja sent his children Krishna and Bal… Read more ›

Mongolian Krishna Mandir Receives Official Religious Status, New Temple on the Way
The names of Krishna are truly being heard in every town and village. This month, after a long waiting period, devotees’ “Krishna Mandir” organization just outside the capital of Mongolia, Ulan Bator, was given official religious status by the government.
According to leader Bhaktivaibhava Swami, that means a beautiful new temple is on the way.
Krishna consciousness first came to Mongolia in 1999 when Lakshmi Narayana, a senior devotee from East Siberia, began holding public programs there.
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Parikrama in Mansarovar, Bhandirvan, Belvan, Vrindavana with HG Deena Bandhu Prabhu on 29-Oct-2014 (Album 103 photos)
If we simply place ourselves at the lotus feet of Krishna by taking to Krishna consciousness and keeping always in touch with Him by c… Read more ›

ISKCON Organizes First Diwali at Rome City Hall
Devotees headed by ISKCON Communications director for Italy Parabhakti Das organized and participated in the Diwali celebrations at Rome’s City Hall on October 23rd, with positive results.
“If Brussels is the diplomatic capital of Europe, Rome is its capital from the religious and cultural point of view,” Parabhakti says. “So it is important that our movement is well represented and clearly visible in this world-famous city.”
While he has pondered this need at various national and international ISKCON meetings over the years, Parabhakti has found it difficult to plan events of major impact due to the small number of devotees in Rome.
“The recommendation of Srila Prabhupada to ‘focus on the big catch’ motivated me to think more broadly and out of the box,” he says.
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Another New E-book from the BBT: Sri Isopanisad in Albanian
BBT Media has announced that Sri Isopanisad by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is now available in Albanian at bbtmedia.com.
The 108 Upanisads are considered the essence of all the Vedas, and Sri Isopanisad is foremost among them. The readers can discover the distilled essence of all knowledge in these eighteen enlightening verses.
For thousands of years, people on a spiritual quest have consulted the mystical, intensely philosophical Upanisads. As the name implies (upa-near; ni-down; sad-to sit), one is advised to sit near a spiritual teacher to learn. To learn what? This Upanisad’s name gives the clue: Isa means “the supreme controller.”
The readers are invited to sit near the spiritual guide to learn about the supreme controller: God.
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Srila Prabhupada Disappearance @ New Vrindavan (Album 56 photos)
Srila Prabhupad residing in the holy Dham of Sri Vrindavan, on Monday November 14th, 1977, at 7:30 pm., which fell upon the Caturthi of the Gaura (Sukla) Paksa, Mula nakshatra, gave up this mortal frame surrounded by loving disciples engaged in ‘Harinam-sankirtan’, the congregational chanting of the Holy Name.
Translating Srimad Bhagavatam up until the very last breath, in a peaceful condition, and with the Holy Name on his tongue, Srila Prabhupada passed from this world in Sri Vrndavana Dhama to rejoin his worshipful Lords Sri Sri Nitai Gaura, Sri Sri Krsna Balarama, and Sri Sri Radhe Syamasundara in Their eternal abode.
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Initiation: A day to remember!
There are ten offenses we should avoid while chanting Hare Krishna. The first offense is to decry persons who try in their lives to broadcast the glories of the Lord. It is the greatest offense. Srimad Bhagavatam 3.15.25 … Read more ›

Into the Villages of Vrindavana – Vraj Padayatra (Album 118 photos)
Dharmatma Das: Sad to say the 22nd was my last day on Padayatra. Returned to Vraj with food poisoning and a bad stomach infection. Spent a day at the Bhaktivedanta Hospital getting rehydrated and pumped full of antibiotics and now recovering. Had my first real meal in 8 days today at MVT, lets see if it stays down. The Padayatra was an incredible experience thanks to Parasuram and his wonderful crew. Who would have thought that at 71 I’d be able last as long as I did. Anyone who wants to experience the real Vraj and interact with villagers and not just take photos of them sign up for next years trip. You should be young, fit and have not lived too cushey of a life style and you’ll do just fine.
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75 photos of beautiful Vrindavana!
The holy name of the Lord and the Lord are nondifferent; therefore when a devotee chants Hare Krishna, Krishna and His internal potency are dancing on the tongue of the devotee. Bhagavad-Gita 12.8 Purport.
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Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance day in Iskcon Kiev, Ukraine (Album 30 photos)
There may be so many impediments for a person who is chanting Hare Krishna. Nonetheless, tolerating all these impediments, one should continue to chant so that at the end of one’s life one can have the full benefit of Krishna consciousness. Bhagavad-Gita 8.5 Purport.
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Award-Winning Flutist Infuses Lessons with Krishna!
“My compositions in my concerts are inspired by Krishna and the philosophy, so I explain their meanings, not only during the concerts but also during TV and radio interviews,” he says.
He grins with his trademark enthusiasm. “I want to preach directly through my music.”
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Humility in Leadership
When we hear the term “leader,” we imagine someone strong, confident, an expert problem-solver, has all the answers, and someone who can lead the charge; someone who goes in and carries out all the injured soldiers from a battlefield.
A Forbes article provides a balanced perspective on the place of humility in leadership.
” A humble leader is secure enough to recognize his or her weaknesses and to seek the input and talents of others. By being receptive to outside ideas and assistance, creative leaders open up new avenues for the organization and for their employees”.
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The future for our community
Projecting 2016 I see a great future for our community of devotees in Poland. The proposed temple will be responsible for much of our current needs (full facilities, accommodation, nationwide center meetings, seminars), and… Read more ›

Govardhan Parikrama with HG Deena Bandhu Prabhu on 28-Oct-2014 (Album 80 photos)
Living entities are in the air, in the water, in the holes, everywhere. And the vibration of this sound is so powerful because it is spiritual that it will act even on the… Read more ›

Oaklawn/Cedar Springs Halloween Block Party Street Kirtan w/ Giriraj Swami (video)
Every year during this time of the year we have a wonderful kirtan with thousands of folks attending the Oaklawn Halloween Block Party. The event has more than 100,000 … Read more ›

Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day in Vrindavan (2014) (Album with 108 beautiful photos)
37th Annual Disappearance Festival of Srila Prabhupada in Vrindavan (27-Oct-2014)
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The Most Sacred Of All (Album 218 photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Scripture says that Vrindavan is the most sacred place within the universe. Within Vrindavan, Govardhana Hill is considered the most holy. And on that transcendental mountain the lake of Radha Kunda is most sacred of all. The photography of Ananta Vrindavan das shows us why …
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Initiation Ceremony in Polonia (Album 120 photos)
This chanting of Hare Krishna is welfare work for all sentient beings, even the worms, the microbes, the cockroaches. So many living entities are in this room and by hearing this vibration of Hare Krish… Read more ›

Scenes from New Vraja Dhama Community in Hungary (64 HR photos)
My dear Lord, when will My eyes be beautified by filling with tears that constantly glide down as I chant Your holy name? When will My voice falter and all the hairs on My body stand erect… Read more ›

Narada Muni, citing a practical example from his own life, established that by associating with devotees and chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, any man in any condition of life can achieve the highest perfection without a doubt. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 7.15.74 Purport) Read more ›

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