New Vrindaban Brijabasi Spirit

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, […]

Srila Prabhupada Encourages Devotees to “Work Cooperatively” to Build New Vrindaban – July 1971. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— July 31, 1971 My Dear Satadhanya, Please accept my blessings. I beg to thank you very much for your kindly letter dated 25th July, […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 04/10/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. From the Holy Scriptures we hear about the sacred nature of all things in Vrindaban, both animate AND inanimate. Here’s a photo of a public pay phone that, for many years, faithfully served the New Vrindaban residents, pilgrims and […]

Video of Agnideva dasa leading New Vrindaban’s 24 Hour Kirtan – June 15th, 2013.

Srila Prabhupada Expresses “Great Hope” & Encourages “Gradual Development” of New Vrindaban – February 1972. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. February 28,1972 My dear Satyabhama, Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of January 24, 1972, and I […]

Early morning on the 14th of March, Shankari, one of the milking cows in the New Vrindaban Goshalla, was found in the milking barn lying in an unusual spot. Lalita Gopi & Venkata Prabhus encouraged her to get up to no avail & knew something must be wrong. They gave her grain & water & […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 04/03/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: There are twelve devotees who faces can be seen in the photo. How many can you identify? Extra Credit: What occasion was being observed and what festival was being celebrated? Post your guesses on the […]

Video of Gaura Mani dasi leading New Vrindaban’s 24 Hour Kirtan – June 15th, 2013.

Srila Prabhupada Expresses “Great Enthusiasm” for Constructing New Vrindaban – August 1968. From a series of letters written by Srila Prabhupada outlining his vision for New Vrindaban. Thanks to Vanipedia for the source material. —————————————————————— August 23rd, 1968. Jaya Om Visnupada Paramahamsa Parivrajakacarya Astottara Sata (108) Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Prabhupada Ki Jaya Namah Om Visnupadaya Krsnapresthaya Bhutale Srimate Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Iti […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental Throwback Thursday – 03/27/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: In addition to the processional forms of Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra, there are six devotees in this photo, five whose faces are recognizable. How many can you identify? Extra Credit: Where are they and […]