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New “Bhakti Sastri” E-Course begins Feb. 2, 2013


Bhakti Sastri Course We would like to invite all of you for the New Vrindaban Bhakti Sastri E-course in cooperation with Bhaktivedanta College, Radhadesh, Belgium. Courses start the first weekend of Feb. 2013. Bhaktivedanta College is ISKCON’s university, offering a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies. You can check out the website for their Bhakti Sastri […]

ECOV Board Meeting – Minutes 12-29-2012


Participating Members of the Board of Directors (constituting a quorum for said meeting to be held): Anuttama, Chaitanya Mangala, Krpamaya, Madhava Gosh, Navin Shyam Advisors present: Jaya Krsna 1. Approve agenda Approved 2. Review and approve previous meeting minutes – Completed over e-mail 3. E-mail approvals completed Bulldozer purchase WHEREAS: Both ECOV and INV have […]

Beware The Marble Hearted Fiend – an appreciation


Beware The Marble Hearted Fiend By Abhay Das of D.C.  On January 15, 2013 I have just returned from a sabbatical at New Vrindaban (if you were wondering where my blog had gone), and quite enjoyed my visit. What really struck me was the incredible beauty of Prabhupada’s Palace and the main temple. It is […]

Mark Your Calendars:New Vrindaban Festival of Colors Sept. 14, 2013


The 2nd Annual New Vrindaban Festival of Colors is coming!! Sat. Sept. 14, 2013 is the date to mark on your calendars. You won’t want to miss this amazing event. Last year’s Festival of Colors, (Sept. 15, 2012)  New Vrindaban’s first ever, was a great success, with over 1,000 leaping, dancing, color throwing  and singing […]

Jobs Available in New Vrindaban


Open Services at New Vrindaban, ISKCON’s FIRST FARM COMMUNITY ISKCON New Vrindaban is looking for devotees to help fulfill Srila Prabhupada’s instruction and to serve the many devotees and pilgrims visiting: Congregational Preacher Bhakta Leader Head Cook Devotee Kitchen Assistant Cook Devotee Kitchen Assistant Cook Restaurant Cleaning Personnel for Restaurant Cleaning Personnel for Lodge Cleaning […]

New Vrindaban Festival of Colors


See original article here Words and Photos by Ryan Neeley When it comes to unrestrained celebration, the devotees at New Vrindaban’s Palace of Gold in the hills of northern West Virginia really know how to throw a party. About 1,000 people attended the Festival of Colors, also known as Holi, a festival celebrated by Hindus […]

At W.Va.’s Palace of Gold, Hare Krishnas move to restore their community


See a photo essay about New Vrindaban in the Washington Post here.  See the related article here. At.Va.’s Palace of Gold, Hare Krishnas move to restore their community. Tarnished by scandal and corruption, a community moves to rebuild. – Washington Post Can Hare Krishnas at Palace of Gold in W.Va. rebuild its tarnished community? By […]

Dear Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati


Here is an inspiring, transcendentally creative letter sparked by the recent Disappearance Day of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati. This was done as a writing assignment by a 10 year old student who is a member of the New Vrindaban Home School Co-op. Dear Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati: I humbly offer my obeisances to your lotus feet.  You have […]

Thursday Night Bhajan Bliss – 1st and 3rd Thursdays!


The Thursday night Bhajans in the temple were very much appreciated by all who attended last Thursday Jan. 3. There were even a couple of new bhajans that totally enlivened the crowd. Everyone is welcome to attend on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 5:30 PM in the temple. There can never be too many […]

Former New Vrindavan Resident Writes Book


Former New Vrindavan resident, Narasingha das, wrote and published a book. It is an ebook, initially, and is the  first of a series of three volumes. The first book is entitled “The War Between Science and Common Sense” and the information is below, if you would like to see more. An introductory promotion is available […]