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The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology


FOOD, FAITH AND FARMING The Emerging Alliance of Religion and Ecology Sunday, July 12th 11:00 a.m. to 2: 00 pm Organic teaching garden directly across the street from Palace Lodge New Vrindaban Community, Moundsville What role does religion and spirituality play in shaping a socially just and sustainable food system? Join us for a fast […]

I Wish Everyone Could Experience It


by Bhaktin Rita Recently, the devotees organized a large kirtan in a public park in Pittsburgh. Almost right at the beginning of the festival, I saw a young lady, Elizabeth, standing in one corner of the tent. She was listening and watching, and seemed to be enjoying the festival. She was very pretty, dressed in […]

Vaishnavi Retreat 09 Announcement


The annual Vaishnavi Retreat will begin Friday, Oct. 2 nd through Sunday, Oct. 4th in New Vrindaban. It is for women and by women and both women and children are welcome. Plan on elevating your Krishna consciousness and reviving your spirits in the enchanting atmosphere of New Vrindaban, located in the Appalachian foothills of West […]

Prabhupada Letter Feb.22, 1971


CAMP: ISKCON; Akash-Ganga Bldg., flat 7; 89 Bhulabhai Desai Rd. Bombay-26, INDIA February 22nd, 1971 My Dear Kirtanananda Maharaj, Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated 12th January, 1971 and have noted the contents carefully. Just recently I have written you one letter and I hope you have received […]

Snayanyatra and Preparation


Lord Jaganatha’s Snayanyatra will take place on Sunday, June 28th at 10:30 a.m. Please come and celebrate the wonderful bathing ceremony of Their Lordships. Also, anyone who would like to serve Their Lordships for this festival could meet at 7 p.m. in the temple room (or around Vani’s store) to make preparations of garlands and […]

As Steaks Mount, Hare Krishnas Beef Up Appeals to Save Cows


From: The Wall Street Journal By SUDEEP REDDY NEW VRINDABAN, W.Va. — Saving cows, the Hare Krishnas in this village have learned, is a lot easier in India. Created four decades ago, New Vrindaban was the first cattle sanctuary in the U.S. At its peak, it had 434 bovine refugees. Today, the cattle population is […]

Fasting From The Internet


Dear devotees, We will be broadcasting live video and sound for the 24hr Kirtan and thus we will be requiring every bit of bandwidth we can get. In order to facilitate proper and uninterrupted live webcast, we will be blocking the internet connectivity in RVC temple from  Saturday June 20th starting at 6 am to […]

New Vrindaban Ratha Yatra Saturday July 11th


STARTING FROM RUPANUGA’S AND VANI’S HOUSE 12 NOON It is getting closer to that magical time of the year when Their Lordships disappear for a few days and then triumphantly return to grace Their Rathyatra Chariot. Not to be outdone by last year’s performance, the Rath cart has been revamped since last year. Gaura Nitai, […]

From The Temple Lobby Hostess


Hare Krishna! My name is Rita, and I am a new resident of New Vrindaban Dham. My service is to be the Temple Lobby Hostess. I enjoy this service very much. I greet guests when they arrive and give informal tours of the temple room. I point out some of the beautiful features of the […]

24 Hour Kirtan Reminder


June 20th 2009 The event we’ve all been waiting for. The third annual 24 Hour Kirtan in New Vrindaban. This year promises to be even bigger and better than before. What is the 24 Hour Kirtan Festival? The New Vrindaban 24 Hour Kirtan Festival started in 2007. The idea is to chant the Hare Krishna […]

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Inevitable loser in the Battle With The False Ego, with the scars to prove.