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Madhava Gosh Recalls Srila Prabhupada Reuniting with Kaliya, New Vrindaban’s First Cow – 1976


Madhava Gosh Recalls Srila Prabhupada Reuniting with Kaliya, New Vrindaban’s First Cow. Originally published in Volume 3 #9 of the Brijabasi Spirit 1976. We waited at the gate on the Vrindaban road the morning Srila Prabhupada took darshan at the tem­ple of Radha Vrindaban Natha. He arrived surrounded by two busloads of prabhus from Radha […]

New Vrindaban: Back to Godhead Magazine Article – February 1969


New Vrindaban Back to Godhead Magazine article – February 1969 by Hayagriva Dasa A spritual concept of community life One practical aspect of the Krishna Consciousness Movement is now taking form in the hills of West Virginia. This is a report on the development and the philosophical background of that important project. “You have New York, […]

Radhanath Swami Recalls Srila Prabhupada’s Visit to the Original New Vrindaban Farmhouse – June 1976


  “That’s the First Cow of New Vrindaban, Srila Prabhupada.” Radhanatha Swami recalls a 1976 visit Srila Prabhupada made to the old farm quarters in New Vrindaban. Prabhupada had lived in that primitive woodland setting for a month in 1969 when it was the entire New Vrindaban. Although he had frequently visited the growing New […]

Down With Affluenza? ECOV’s Got the Cure


    Down With Affluenza? ECOV’s Got the Cure. by Madhava Smullen Contrary to what advertisers would have us believe, stuff doesn’t make us happy. In fact, it could be just the opposite. According to a study of Commerce Department data cited in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. consumers are set to spend $1.2 trillion […]

Parts & Parcels: BTG Article – July 1968


The very first mention of New Vrindaban in the Back to Godhead Magazine! Parts & Parcels Back To Godhead Article – July 1968 by Nayana Bhirama Dasa Site Of New Vrindaban, West Virginia In September, 1965, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami a holy man in the renounced order of life landed in New York and introduced the […]

Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold in West Virginia – One small religious community and one huge wonder of a Hindu palace


Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold in West Virginia – One small religious community and one huge wonder of a Hindu palace by Jason M. on his Long Strange Trip Blog, posted 06-19-13 For those that wish to see the amazing landmarks of India but simply can’t afford that expensive plane ticket, there’s a discount substitute right […]

Dham Seva in New Vrindaban


Highlights of an ongoing project in New Vrindaban: From the website introduction: “Srila Prabhupada envisioned seven temples on seven hills. Varsana Swami, inspired by those instructions, has taken steps to develop one of these temples. In April of 2012, Dham Seva began construction of a temple for the residence of Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Gopinath. […]

Srila Prabhupada Meets with New Vrindaban Devotees — June 9, 1969


Srila Prabhupada Meets with New Vrindaban Devotees — June 9, 1969 Much thanks to the Vanipedia website for the transcript. Prabhupada: In the Caitanya-caritamrta it is said, ekale isvara krsna ara saba bhrtya CC Adi 5.142 . (baby making noises) (aside:) He will disturb. Isvara. Isvara means master or the controller. Actually only Krsna is […]

New Vrindaban’s Monthly Joint Boards’ Meeting Minutes – June 20th, 2013


  Monthly Meeting of the Boards of Directors for ISKCON New Vrindaban & ECOV – June 20th, 2013. Present from INV: Jaya Krsna, Dayavira, Chaitanya Mangala, Jamuna, Gopisa, HH Varsana Swami (Emeritus) Present from ECOV: Anuttama, Madhava Gosh, Kripamaya, Chaitanya Mangala, INV Secretary: Laxmi Honest Item 1: Increasing Transparency Chaitanya Mangala proposed that the joint […]

New Vrindaban’s Ratha Yatra – July 20th, 2013


  New Vrindaban’s Country Style Ratha Yatra Festival will be celebrated Saturday, July 20th, 2013. The RVC Temple Morning Programs will be same as usual; mangala arati, greeting, class, etc. Lord Balarama, Subhadra, and Jaganatha will leave the RVC Temple at 10.30 am and proceed to Their Cart, (next to Rupanuga & Vanis’ house & across the […]