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Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day Schedule


On Wednesday, we will be observing the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance. If you’d like to cook an offering for Srila Prabhupada or offer an homage at the evening program, please contact Ananda Tirtha Prabhu at 843.1409. The schedule for the day is as follows: Mangala-arati lead by Srila Prabhupada @ RVC Temple 5:00 am […]

Lessons of Govardhana Puja


Lessons of Govardhana Puja. Govardhana Puja is one of the most cherished holy days at New Vrindavan. Every culture has its thanksgiving festival. This is only proper. Thousands of years ago, when the residents of Vrindaban were making preparations for their festival, child Krishna inquired from His father Nanda Maharaja about the nature of the […]

Govardhana Puja Schedule


Sri Govardhan Puja—Sunday Oct. 22 5:00 AM: Mangal Arati, Nrsimha Arati & Tulasi Puja 5:50 AM: Japa Meditation 7:30 AM: Darshan Arati, Guru Puja & Damodarastakam with offering of lamps 8:15 AM: Class: Pastimes under Govardhan Hill, by Vrindavan Prabhu 9:15 AM: Breakfast 10:30 AM: Seminar: Krsna-centered Community, by Caitanya Das 12:00 PM: Go-puja—worship of […]

Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day


Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day Observance Wednesday, October 25th At Sri Sri Radha-Vrindaban Candra Temple Homages, Kirtan, & Feast From 6:00 pm

New Song for Govardhana Puja


I’m sending a link to a new song called “Krishna! Krishna!” It’s based on the Surabhi cow’s prayers at the conclusion of Govardhana Lila. The link below has the lyrics and song. Happy Govardhana Puja, ys, Yamini dd

Giriraja Abhiseka


Dear Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! On Sunday afternoon, we will be having an abhiseka for Giriraja in celebration of Govardhana Puja. All twice initiated Vaisnavas who would like to take part should please contact Gauranga Kisore Prabhu at gaurangakishore@gmail.com by Sunday morning. Please come prepared in clean, devotional […]

School Meeting


Dear Prabhus, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Today at 4 pm a meeting was held in the conference room under the lodge regarding the Gopal’s Garden school. Members present: Mother Ruci, Mother Harinam,Mother Carolyn,Mother Gokula,Mother Lalita Gopi,Shyamsundar Prabhu, Ranaka Prabhu, Shankaranand Prabhu and Govindapriya devi dasi. Items discussed: Parent commitment […]

Bhakta Seva’s Family


This is a picture of Bhakta Seva with his family taken at the temple sometime in the late Eighties, I would guess. He is second from the left in the back row. The whole family was initiated together, as can be seen by the post fire sacrifice ash mark on their foreheads. His father spent […]

In Honor of Bhakta Seva


After learning of the passing of a great devotee, Bhakta Seva, Mother Malati called and asked me if I would like to attend the cremation in Moundsville on Wednesday. I quickly showered and drove down to the Funeral Home. There already were Malati, Nityodita prabhu, Rukmavati, Bhaktin Evelyn, Bhaktin Alicia, and Prema Bhakti. Bhakta Seva […]

Govardhana Puja Celebration Starts at Noon


This Sunday is Govardhana Puja! The hill is up and being redecorated by Santendriya Mataji and Alysia in time for Sunday’s celebrations. Caitanya Prabhu has organized seminars for both Saturday and Sunday from morning to evening (schedule to follow). On Sunday, the Govardhana Puja program will begin at noon. The schedule is as follows: Go-puja […]