Author Archives: New Vrndavan, USA

New Vrindaban to Host 2017 ISKCON North America Farm Conference
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New Vrindaban to Host 2017 ISKCON North America Farm Conference By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON New Vrindaban Communications Sunflowers grown in New Vrindaban gardens New Vrindaban is set to host the second annual ISKCON North America Farm Conference from October 13th to 15th this year. The GBC Ministry for Cow Protection and Agriculture, which organized conferences on […]

Introducing Dr. Vignesh Ramanathan
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This is to introduce Dr. Vignesh Ramanathan who has very kindly agreed to visit New Vrindaban on a regular basis to take care of the residents’ health care needs. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and currently works at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV where he has been on their Hospitalist staff since 2011. […]

Department Head Reports
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Department Reports in New Vrindaban Show Continued Progress Towards Prabhupada’s Vision By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON New Vrindaban Communications Kicking off ECO-Vrindaban and ISKCON New Vrindaban’s end-of-year Joint Board Meetings, their Department Head Reports on Saturday November 12th were uplifting to members of the community who attended the open event. Showing steady progress towards Prabhupada’s vision, the […]

New Vrindaban Elects Its First Village Council
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New Vrindaban Elects Its First Village Council By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON New Vrindaban Communications On Saturday November 12th, New Vrindaban’s first elected Village Council introduced itself to the community, inaugurating a new more democratic method of community governance. Advaitacarya Das and Mukunda Das, members of the Steering Committee that guided the Council’s formation, began by giving a […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 12/16/2016
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 12/16/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima (Chair), Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari Participating Advisors: Jaya Krsna, Vraja Participating Managers: Nitaicandra Recording […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 11/27/2016
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 11/27/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima (Chair), Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari Participating Advisors: Vraja Participating Managers: Nitaicandra Recording Secretary: Jamuna […]

Appreciation Ceremony Honors Over 700 Years of Collective Service
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By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON New Vrindaban Communications New Vrindaban’s fifth Service Appreciation Ceremony, held on Sunday November 13th, began with some impressive statistics. The semi-annual ceremony, launched in November 2014, has so far honored 22 individuals for their unique contributions to the development of New Vrindaban. And it has recognized over 700 years of […]

Srila Prabhupada in New Vrindaban – 1969
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Excerpted from an article written by Cintamani Dasi and previously published in the Brijabasi Spirit, October 1985. It was May 9th, 1969. Before coming to New Vrindaban, Srila Prabhupada visited the Columbus, Ohio center. By some inconceivable good fortune I met him and was initiated. After breaking open the storehouse of love of God in […]

Prabhupada’s Palace Launches Campaign to Support Restoration
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By Madhava Smullen Devotees at ISKCON New Vrindaban, West Virginia are in the midst of major renovations on Srila Prabhupada’s Palace. And they’re launching a campaign to help them continue restoring the renowned Smriti Samadhi, or memorial shrine to ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya, to its full glory. The effort is a labor of love, just as it […]

New Vrindaban Recipes: Ice Cream and Sweet Rice Straight From Krishna’s Cows
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By Madhava Smullen Few prasadam stories from New Vrindaban’s history are as legendary as those of the late Amburish Dasa’s sweet rice and Pitambar Dasi’s ice cream. Straight from the cow barn and prepared by the cowherd couple with deep love and devotion, they were much-craved treats in the austere lives of New Vrindaban’s early […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 10/16/2016
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 10/16/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Chaitanya Mangala (chair), Kripamaya, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari (secretary). Participating Advisors: Jaya Krsna, Vraja Participating Managers: Mukunda, Nitaicandra […]

Open Invitation Reminder: November 11, 12 & 13, 2016
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      OPEN INVITATION: The board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban & ECO-Vrindaban humbly invite all New Vrindaban residents, neighbors and well-wishers to participate in the upcoming weekend activities. NOVEMBER 11th, 12th & 13th WEEKEND SCHEDULE: Friday, November 11th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Dinner Prasad with member of the Village Council, Steering Committee, […]

ECO-Vrindaban Offers Opportunity for New Maintenance Person
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By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON New Vrindaban Communications ECO-Vrindaban (ECO-V) – which strives to fulfill Srila Prabhupada’s mandates for simple living and cow-protection at New Vrindaban in West Virginia, USA – is on the lookout for a new construction and maintenance person for its ongoing operations. The ideal candidate would be a journeyman level carpenter […]

Open Invitation to the 5th Service Appreciation Ceremony in New Vrindaban
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The INV & ECO-V board members humbly invite you to a service appreciation ceremony. Honorees: Pitambar & Amburish, Gopalasyapriya & Damodara, & Varsana Swami. When: Sunday November 13th, 2016 Time:  3:30 PM, immediately following the Sunday Feast Where: Community Hall, under the Palace Lodge Please come and celebrate their many years of exceptional service in […]

New Vrindaban Devotees Serve Prabhupada at His Palace With Renewed Enthusiasm
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By Madhava Smullen Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold Since its construction, Srila Prabhupada’s Palace has been the heart and soul of the New Vrindaban community in West Virginia. A sacred Smriti Samadhi, it is the greatest memorial to ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya in the Western World. What’s more, it was beloved by Prabhupada himself, who wanted to retire […]

ISKCON New Vrindaban Open Invitation: November 11, 12 & 13, 2016
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         The board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban & ECO-Vrindaban humbly invite all New Vrindaban residents, neighbors and well-wishers to participate in the upcoming weekend activities. WEEKEND SCHEDULE: Friday, November 11th 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Dinner Prasadam with Board Members & GBCs (at Radha Vrindaban Chandra’s Temple) Saturday, November 12th 9:00 am […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 09/11/2016
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 09/11/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari Participating Advisors: Jaya Krsna & Vraja Participating Manager: Mukunda Recording Secretary: […]

New Vrindaban to Attract Western Visitors With New Yoga Pavilion
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By Madhava Smullen A new Yoga Pavilion currently being built by ISKCON New Vrindaban’s own devotee construction crew, and aiming to be open next year, is expected to draw a large Western audience. “We have been highly focused on reaching out to Indians living in the USA,” says temple president Jaya Krsna Das. “But Srila […]

New Vrindaban Prabhupada Festival to Awaken Sweet Service Mood
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By Madhava Smullen ISKCON New Vrindaban is warmly inviting everyone to attend its Srila Prabhupada Festival this September 30th to October 2nd. As an offering of love and appreciation for their service and sacrifices, current and previous New Vrindaban residents, as well as all Prabhupada disciples, will have their lodging and prasadam for the weekend […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 08/27/2016
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 08/27/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari Participating Advisors: Jaya Krsna, Vraja Participating Managers: Mukunda, Nitaicandra Recording Secretary: Jamuna […]

Prabhupada’s Palace Launches Campaign to Support Restoration
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By Madhava Smullen Devotees at ISKCON New Vrindaban, West Virginia are in the midst of major renovations on Srila Prabhupada’s Palace. And they’re launching a campaign to help them continue restoring the renowned Smriti Samadhi, or memorial shrine to ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya, to its full glory. The effort is a labor of love, just as it […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 07/24/2016
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Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari Advisors: Radha-Krishna, Vraja Managers: Mukunda, Nitaicandra 1. Mukunda’s Monthly Report The greenhouse that was outside the new boundaries of the […]

Radhastami Schedule
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Dear devotees, Radhastami in New Vrindaban is coming Friday, September 9th, 2016!  Please don’t miss this very special festival. See the below schedule and article for further details. Radhastami in New Vrindaban On September 9th, ISKCON New Vrindaban is planning exuberant festivities for the auspicious appearance day of Srimati Radharani. Radharani is the chief associate […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 07/24/2016
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  ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 07/24/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari Advisors: Radha-Krishna, Vraja Managers: Mukunda, Nitaicandra 1. Mukunda’s Monthly Report […]

Village Association Liaison Selected
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Dear devotees,­­­­ The Steering Committee is happy to announce it has selected Sudha Krsna prabhu as the liaison for the Village Association. The committee took this decision after publicly advertizing the position for 10 days, and after duly considering all submitted applications. We hope this will be a first of many effective ways for your future […]

Kulimela Blends Service, Fun, Family and Community
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Kulimela Blends Service, Fun, Family and Community Written by Madhava Smullen. Published on ISKCON News June 24, 2016. See original article here. The first Kulimela, held in New Vrindaban, West Virginia in 2006, was an effort by ISKCON’s second generation to move away from party-style gurukuli reunions and explore their identity and what they could accomplish […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 06/26/2016
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 06/26/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari Participating Advisors: Jaya Krsna, Navin Shyam, Radha-Krishna, Vraja Participating Managers: Mukunda, […]

ISKCON New Vrindaban Takes Rathayatra to Wheeling for ISKCON’s 50th
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By Madhava Smullen   Devotees from the East Coast of the U.S. and beyond are warmly invited to attend the first ever Rathayatra festival in the city of Wheeling near New Vrindaban, West Virginia on Saturday July 16th. Previously, since 1973, New Vrindaban residents held their own local, rural Rathayatra, a sweet and bonding tradition […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 05/15/2016
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ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 05/15/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari. Participating Advisors: Jaya Krsna, Radha-Krishna, Vraja Participating Managers: Mukunda, Nitaicandra […]

Service Appreciation Reaches New Depths in Fourth Ceremony
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By Madhava Smullen “People aren’t showing up with prepared speeches just yet,” jokes Chaitanya Mangala, MC of New Vrindaban’s fourth service appreciation ceremony since 2014. “But you can tell that what they’re sharing is much more thought-out.” His quip illuminates just how much the ceremony has grown to mean to New Vrindaban residents, who are […]

ECO-Vrindaban Launches an Array of Exciting Efforts for ISKCON’s 50th
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By Madhava Smullen Evo-Vrindaban members Krsna Nama das, Nitai Chandra das, Lila, and Chaitanya Bhagavat das begin planting this year’s strawberry patch in New Vrindaban’s Community garden. With ISKCON celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2016, ECO-Vrindaban – New Vrindaban’s self-sufficiency wing – is making many special efforts to honor Srila Prabhupada’s desires for the community. […]

New Vrindaban Celebrates 30th Anniversary of U.S.A’s Only Full-Size Nrsimha
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By Madhava Smullen For thirty years, a very special Lord Nrsimhadeva Deity has protected the devotees of New Vrindaban and all of North America, and received their love and service. Now, residents of the West Virginia village want to invite people from all over North America to come celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of His installation, […]