New Vrindaban started the New Year with a colorful, lively, family-friendly Nityananda Trayodasi celebration on Sunday Feb. 1. Snow covered the ground all over New Vrindaban, but that didn’t stop many devotees from bundling up and carefully driving down to the temple for bhajans at 10:30 Sunday morning. The sweet sounds of Nityananda bhajans – […]
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New Vrindaban Celebrates Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day
SB 6.3.29 – 3rd February, 2015
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Morning Temple lecture on 3rd February, 2015 was given by HH Bhakti Visrambha Madhava Swami. Text SB 6.3.29 was discussed. Transcription of the lecture: There was a devotee of Caitanya Mahaprabhu named Satyaraja Khan. And he asked Caitanya Mahaprabhu in Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya Lila Chapter 15, verse 103, grhastha visayi ami, ki mora sadhane, “I am […]
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Nityananda Trayodasi
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Please view the following galleries: Darshan Abhishek jaya jaya sri-caitanya jaya nityananda jayadvaita-candra jaya gaura-bhakta-vrnda Lord Nityananda, an incarnation of Lord Balarama is one of principal associates of Lord Caitanya. Like Lord Balarama, He is regarded as the original spiritual master whose mercy is essential to attain love of Radha and Krsna. ISKCON Mayapur […]
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HH Indradyumna Swami visits Mayapur
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January 28, 2015: I am in Mayapur to pay my respects and say goodbye to Manorupa dasi, the wife of Prahlada Nrsimha dasa and mother of Sri Nama Vanamali dasa and Sri Paramahamsa Gaura dasa. Manorupa has terminal cancer and only a few days to live. Her and her family have served for many years […]
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Day of flowers in Mayapur
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Please view the following galleries: Darshan Abhishek Preperation Jananivasa Prabhu said that he was instructed by Srila Prabhupada to celebrate festivals related to the pastimes of the Sri Sri Radha-Krishna in a grand way in Sri Mayapur. These pastimes are going on eternally in the spiritual world. By celebrating these festivals, we can engage ourselves […]
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Mayapur Local Preaching Picnic
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For the pleasure of their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Madhav, Pancatattva, Prahlad-Nrisimhadev and Srila Prabhupada, Mayapur Local Preaching held its annual picnic festival on 28th December, 2014. We had 350 participants, namely, Bhakti Vriksha members, and well wishers. The program was held at Sri Rajapur Jagannath Temple (ISKCON). This years picnic program was focused on the […]
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Navadwip Mandal Parikrama 2015
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With great pleasure, we are very happy to invite devotees worldwide to the most auspicious Sri Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama 2015, from 22nd to 28th February. In 2015 we are celebrating the 500th anniversary of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu visit to Sri Vrindavan Dham. O the way to Sri Vrindavan the Lord was immersed in the deepest […]
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ISKCON Tribal Care
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By: Madhava Smullen ISKCON News on Dec. 24, 2014 Devotees make their way through the forest The recently formed ISKCON Tribal Care Initiative, headed by GBC Bhakti Purusottama Swami and chief coordinator Sridham Govinda Das, is reaching out to the numerous tribal communities located in forests and remote areas of East and Northeast India. The […]
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New Year’s Bhakti Retreat in New Vrindaban Dham
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Everyone is invited! We would be honored to have your association at New Vrindaban’s New Year’s Bhakti Retreat starting the evening of Wed. Dec. 31, 2014 through Sun. Jan. 3, 2015. Spend this New Year’s Eve along with your whole family in the scenic, rolling hills of West Virginia, getting spiritually re-charged. Associate with experienced […]
Gaura Purnima Sponsorships
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On the 2nd of March devotees will arrive for Sravana Utsava & Kirtan Mela, followed by festival inauguration, various festivities, Navadwipa Mandala Parikrama, and the grand celebration of Gaura Purnima on the 25th of March. Click here for: GAURA P…
Discussions at the New Vrindaban Community Dialog – Fall Board Meetings
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New Vrindaban Fall Board Meetings 2014: Community Dialogue Discusses Palace Wall and Succession By Madhava Smullen The recent Fall Board Meetings at New Vrindaban included a community dialogue on November 1st that brought up some lively discussion on pressing issues. Community President Jaya Krsna Das and Palace Restoration Manager Gopisa Das first presented a proposal […]
Srila Prabhupada Envisions a “New” Vrindaban
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Srila Prabhupada Envisions a “New” Vrindaban Written by Madhava Smullen. Archival Research by Chaitanya Mangala. “You have New York, New England, and so many ‘New’ duplicates of European countries in the USA, why not import New Vrindaban in your country?” –Srila Prabhupada, Letter, 3/17/68 In the spring of 2013, board members for ISKCON New Vrindaban […]
New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 11/13/2014
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This week’s challenge: There are five devotees visible in the photo. One is clearly identifiable. Who are they, what are they doing and where & when was this photo taken? What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the Brijabasi Spirit website.
2014 Radhastami – 3 – Festival of Flowers
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Festival of Flowers — 50,000 flowers showered on Sri Sri Radha Kalachandji in celebration of Radhastami.
2014-09-02
Dallas, TX
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2014 Radhastami – 2 – TKG Academy Bhajan – Radhika Stava
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TKG Academy Students sing the Bhajan “Radhika Stava” in glory of Srimati Radharani.
2014-09-02
Dallas, TX
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2014 Radhastami – 1 – Bhakti Sundar Goswami – Lecture
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Lecture by Bhakti Sundar Goswami given during the Radhastami festival.
2014-09-02
Dallas, TX
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Vyasa Puja in New Vrindaban – A Picture Story
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Cooking Prabhupada’s Feast Accompanied by a Kirtan and Parade through kitchen
Kitchen Maestro Advaita at work
Srila Prabhupada gets a special cake offering.
The devotees are about to offer Puspanjali-flowers to Srila Prabhupada.
Devotees read or …
New Vrindaban’s 44th Janmastami Festival- A Mood of Teamwork
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Team Work – Janmastami 2014 by Lilasuka dasi The days leading up to a Janmastami festival are often exciting and energy-charged. This year, some specific pre-Janmastami preparations held a special fascination for many. Doing service together in co-operation with other devotees and friends towards a common goal is truly the key to surcharging both the […]
New Vrindaban’s Janmastami and Prabhupada Appearance Day Delights
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Here is a picture story of New Vrindaban’s 44th Janmastami and Prabhupada’s Appearance Day festivals. Hare Krsna!
New Vrindaban Celebrates 4th Pushpa Abhishek Flower Bathing Ceremony
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Quickly becoming a favorite New Vrindaban festival, the Fourth Annual Pushpa Abhishek will be celebrated Sat. July 26, 2014. Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra will be showered with thousands of fragrant flower petals of all colors and descriptions in the evening, accompanied by ecstatic Hare Krsna kirtan. Please join us if you’d like. […]
Upcoming New Vrindaban Summer Festivals
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Spiritual Fun Coming Up This Summer in New Vrindaban: Two Festivals and A Seminar: 1. Lord Jagannatha’s Ratha Yatra/Festival of the Chariots on Sat. July 19, 2014. 2. Then, the 4th Annual Pushpa Abhishek on Sat. July 26, 2014. 3. On Pushpa Abhishek weekend July 26/27, our esteemed guest His Grace Gauranga prabhu from ISKCON […]
Fourteen Years of Inspiration at New Vrindaban
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Fourteen Years of Inspiration at New Vrindaban May 9th- 11th, 2014 By Madhava Smullen “Aha! I’ve got a name for our festival!” Citralekha Dasi called to ISKCON Communications Director Anuttama Das from her office across the hall. And she told him what it was. He grinned. “It’s perfect.” The first annual Festival of Inspiration, held […]
New Vrindaban’s first Pittsburgh FOC – “Good day, good vibes, good people”
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The first Pittsburgh Festival of Colors on Sat. April 19, 2014 was fabulous! This family-friendly event was a big hit in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. It was the first time that the Festival of Colors had come to Pittsburgh, and we heard from many that Pittsburgh wants to do it again next year! Pittsburgh is a […]
362. Festival of Colours tomorrow
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Can’t wait any longer for this Sunday In colours of red, blue and green, I will play Friends, family and strangers, meet I will It’s all happening on the 27th of April Will you be there, o will you be there? So happy you will be, with our love and care The valley has cows, […]
New Vrindaban’s Pittsburgh Festival of Colors: a Colorful Day of Peace and Fun
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New Vrindaban and the Palace of Gold would like to offer a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped at the Festival of Colors in Pittsburgh this weekend Sat. April 19, 2014, and to everyone who participated, from the color throwers to the dancers to the T-shirt wearers to the bands to the staff and […]
New Vrindaban Festivals Inspire and Build Relationships
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by Madhava Smullen The Vaishnava tradition is famous for its festivals. And within ISKCON, the New Vrindaban community in West Virginia has become one of the most renowned places to celebrate — both because of its rustic beauty, and because of its unique Krishna-centered events. As New Vrindaban finds a fresh start and rebuilds itself, […]
Deity Darshan: Rama Navami
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Click below for more Darshanpictures from Rama Navami Celebrations on Tuesday, April 8th:
Post by ISKCON Toronto: The Hare Krishna Centre.
Post by ISKCON Toronto: The Hare Krishna Centre.
New Vrindaban Grows Through Care & Communication
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by Madhava Smullen Since moving back to New Vrindaban three years ago, Lilasuka Dasi has used her people skills to inspire residents to care for each other and communicate positively with one another. This, she feels, is the key to the community’s recent attempt at rebuilding and growth. Originally from Toronto, Lilasuka first lived in […]
New Vrindaban’s BlueHome Artworks Gift Shop looking for new owner
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The current owners of New Vrindaban’s exclusive gift shop for hand-crafted items, BlueHome Artworks , are looking for new caring people (or a person) to take it over. Lilasuka and Jesse will be in their third year running BlueHome Artworks, which is beautiful and is becoming known, but, due to personal reasons, must give it up. […]
New Vrindaban Celebrates Gaura Purnima 2014
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Gaura Purnima is coming up in less than two weeks and everyone is invited! Here is the schedule, below, for the celebrations on Sunday March 16, 2014: 5:00 AM MANGAL ARATI 5:30 AM NRSIMHA PRAYERS 5:45 AM TULASI PRAYERS 6:00 AM JAPA 7:30 AM […]
Prerna (Youth Forum) Festival With Guru Maharaja
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The photos below are from Prerna Festival (Youth Forum), India, 2 February 2014. After a drama performance Guru Mahārāja gave a class. The program ended with an ecstatic kirtan led by Guru Mahārāja. Guru Mahārāja also danced with the students. Guru Mahārāja mentioned at the end how he had a very wonderful evening with the(…)
A Picture (of New Vrindaban) is Worth a Thousand Words
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“Know More About New Vrindaban”- a picture story Please click on the link below for a very favorable picture story with captions of New Vrindaban, very informatively entitled by the author “Know More About New Vrindaban”. Know More About New Vrindaban Hare Krsna.
TKG Academy – Govardhan Puja Festival
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TKG Academy and Kalachandji’s Sunday School hosted the entire community for a wonderful afternoon of Bhajans (songs), Dance and Presentations. Please consider donating to TKG Academy at http://tkgacademy.com/giving/.
2013-11-03
Dallas, TX
New Vrindaban’s Govardhan Puja a grand celebration
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At this year’s Govardhan Puja, and Gopuja Celebration, on Nov. 4, 2013, everyone had a chance to sing the Govardhan Puja song to Giri Govardhan while His Lordship was having His abhishek. The Brijbasis also got to help milk the cows, and circumambulate Govardhan Hill! It was a grand Govardhan Puja celebration!
Celebrating the month of Damodara & Diwali in New Vrindaban
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Please hear the glories of offering a lamp to Lord Damodara Krsna during this auspicious month of Damodara in Kartik, an offering that is very pleasing to Lord, starting Oct 18 and ending Nov. 17, 2013. “Krishna. O’ King of brahmanas, a person who offers a lamp in this way will not take birth again […]
Clouds of Bright Colors Seen Floating above New Vrindaban
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Over 3,000 participants came to the very successful second annual Festival of Colors in New Vrindaban on Sat. Sept. 14. There was a vegetarian feast, vendors, chanting, dancing and color-throwing, all in a peaceful, loving, accepting atmosphere.
Deity Darshan: Radhastami 2013
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Radhastami Festival in New Vrindaban
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RADHASTAMI FULL DAY SCHEDULE Thurs Sept 9 2013 Everyone is invited to come and celebrate Radhastami either morning, noon or evening, or all three! Jaya Radhe! MORNING AT THE TEMPLE: 5.00am Mangala Artika 5:45am Japa session 7:30am Sringar Darshan of Radha Vrindaban Candra in Their Radhastami outfit 7:40 am Guru Puja 8:00 […]
New Vrindaban hosts its fall 24 hr kirtan Sat. Oct. 19, 2013
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The fall 24 Hour Kirtan is coming up in just 6 weeks in New Vrindaban!! Sat. Oct. 19 2013 from 11 AM Sat. to 11 AM Sun. Haribol! Everyone is invited!!
New Vrindaban Celebrates its 43rd Annual Janmastami Festival
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The first ever New Vrindaban Janmastami celebration was in 1970 at the original New Vrindaban farmhouse. Celebrate New Vrindaban’s 43rd Annual Janmastami Event, in honor of Lord Krishna’s birth. We will celebrate on 4 separate dates, in order to accommodate all guests and devotees, namely: Saturday Aug. 24th Wednesday, Aug. 28th (Actual Date) Saturday, Aug. […]