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Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold Video by Bob Wilkinson


Bob Wilkinson, an independant WV film maker, put together this 5 minute video about Srila Prabhupada’s Palace. It includes commentary about the history of the Palace and New Vrindaban by Soma dasa, Param Dhama dasi and Sankirtan dasa.

Floyd Coffield 1904-1996


Advaita and Madri shared the photo and detailed story below: Follow up on a Throwback Thursday’s picture of two young boys with oxen. Photo supplied by Judy Logsden, Floyd’s daughter. A few weeks after arriving in New Vrndavan at the end of 1973 I was incorporated into what was then referred to as the “plough department.” Although […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 02/13/14


New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 02/13/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: These two devotees look like they are happily engaged in their service. Who are they and what do you think they are working on? Post your guesses on the “who, what, when & where” […]

New Vrindaban Farm Report – BTG Magazine – Oct 1975


New Vrindaban Farm Report – Back To Godhead Magazine – October 1975. Over the past eight years, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has established fourteen successful farming communities in various parts of the world. As national economies founder and cities go bankrupt, ISKCON’s farms flourish and grow, proving that the Krishna consciousness movement is […]

Know more about New Vrindaban–The Palace of gold or America’s Taj Mahal(watch pics)


India TV world desk Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold is a place where you can see the beauty and mystique of the Far East without leaving America. Read more here  

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 01/30/14


New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 01/30/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: Identify the two devotees in the photo. Extra credit: Name the two horses as well. Post your guesses on the “who, what, when & where” in the comment section at the New Vrindaban Facebook […]

Candra and The Fawn


By Gopish das As another manifestation of the temporary nature of this material world weighs heavily in the air, I’m reminded of the unlimited kindness of Krsna’s devotees. At lunch Prasad a couple of days ago, Jaya Govinda Prabhu was relating the story of Kala Krsnadas who was attracted away from Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu by […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 01/23/14


New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 01/23/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: Identify the three devotees in the photo. Extra credit: Name the two young oxen as well. Post your guesses on the “who, what, when & where” in the comment section at the New Vrindaban Facebook […]

Srila Prabhupada on New Vrindaban: Seven Temples on Seven Hills – July 1968


Srila Prabhupada on New Vrindaban: Seven Temples on Seven Hills – July 1968. An Excerpt from The Hare Krishna Explosion. By Hayagriva dasa The Montreal temple is located in a large, grey Gothic building near McGill University. The ground floor is occupied by a commercial printing company. The upstairs bowling alley has been converted into […]

New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 01/09/14


New Vrindaban’s Transcendental “Throwback Thursday” – 01/09/14. Each week we highlight an earlier era of ISKCON New Vrindaban. This week’s challenge: Name the three devotees who can be clearly identified in the photo. Extra credit: With a little patience and determination, you might be able to ID a few more. Post your best guesses on […]