New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 07/03/14


New Vrindaban Gurukuli Reunion 1993

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 07/03/14.

Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban.

This week’s challenge: There are more than 50 devotees in this photo. How many can you identify?

Extra credit: What’s the celebration?

What to do: Post your guesses on the “who, what, when, where & why” in the comment section at the New Vrindaban Facebook Page.

Technical stuff: We share a photo Thursday and confirm known details Sunday. Let’s keep it light and have a bit of fun!

Special request: If you have a photo showing New Vrindaban devotees in action, share it with us and we’ll use it in a future posting.

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Follow Up For New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 07/03/14.

Here’s the info we have:

Who (from left to right):

Back Row: Indra, Suta, Dhruva, Samba, Bhimasena, Caitanya, Suddha Sattva, Bahulasva, Dhira Lalita, Govinda Gosh, Chaitanya Mangala.

Fifth Row: Vasudeva Gosh, Krsna Balaram, Nanda, Giri, Sudarsana, Shyamantaka, Hanuman, Narayan, Kiba Jaya, Hanuman, Garbhodakshayi.

Fourth Row: Keval, Lila, Kesi Damana, Ambika, Sarathi, Rati Manjari, Nimai, Sunita, Rama Lila, Unknown, Unknown, Radhikaika, Makara, Kalindi.

Third Row: Allison, Veena, Hladini, Prema, Sukadevi, Giridhari, Tapasvini.

Second Row: Vaisnava, Karnamrita, Yamuna, Varsha, Laksmi, Yasoda, Visnu Rati, Nityananda, Vishaka, Visnupriya, Gaura Vani, Manjari, Laksmi, Hari Vamsa, Hari Venu.

Front Row: Acintya, Ahimsa, Krishna, Vraja, Saci, Kitri, Abhay, Garuda, Malini & Siddhanta.

What: Group photo from the inaugural New Vrindaban Gurukuli Reunion.

When: Summer, 1993.

Where: In Front of the RVC Temple, New Vrindaban, West Virginia.

Special request: If you have a photo showcasing New Vrindaban residents in action, from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s, please send it to us and we can share it in a future posting.