NV Improvements
Coming back to New Vrindaban after being away since August, we (that’s Ananda Tirtha and family) were pleasantly surprised to notice many improvements:
Revamped Deity Paraphernalia Room
This one was a long time in the works but the end result is a vast improvement on the previous cluttered room.
Expanded Snack Bar
While it’s sad that Jamuna’s Health Food store is no longer, this has given the snack bar a much-needed chance to expand.
New Washing Machines & Dryers
Even the laundry looks great!
Lights around the lake
And finally, we have lights all around the lake, another much-needed and long-time-in-the-making project! Not only do they look pretty, but an evening stroll around the lake is much safer now, especially for those unfamiliar with the area.
In the last two weeks the trees have suddenly burst forth with greenery, flowers are a-blooming and the pre-festival cleanup and preparations are going on in full swing!
Perfect preparation for the Festival of Inspiration in a few days, TP-GBC meetings the week after, 24 Hour Kirtan on June 20-21, etc! Now all we need is for you all to attend. . . . And of course, the main reason to come is, as always:
The Ever-Attractive Ones
I was there at the FOI. Yes, the improvements are great. Now they need one more: a first-class ventilation system (even a second-class one would help a lot) in the temple room and adjoining presentation rooms. When they fill up, it gets “close” and hard to breathe, especially for us old-timers with reduced lung capacity. One friend told me devotees were nodding off at his seminar because of a lack of air. Especially when the temple is filled with dancers and chanters during the main kirtans, there’s a good chance of having some devotees fainting — it won’t be from ecstasy, though, but from a lack of oxygen.