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The six goswamis of Vrindavan left an invaluable legacy of knowledge of all things within vaishnava culture which has made them relevant for over 500 years. Even today, we have the unique opportunity to honor them by following their example. These saints established the seven principal temples of Vrindavan, and you can establish the same kind of temple within your own home by purchasing one of the many artfully designed altars we have for you here at New Vrindaban. 

First, let’s take a look at the life of Gopa Bhatta Goswami, who lived centuries ago, but remains an inspiration within the realms of deity worship and vaishnavaetiquette. 

January 14th, 2020 marked the appearance anniversary of Gopal Bhatta Goswami, one of the six goswami saints who, upon the order of Lord Caitanya, dedicated their lives to serving and telling others about the glories of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna in Vrindavan. Born in the year 1503, Gopal Bhatta first developed a strong attraction to serving Lord Caitanya as a young boy when the Lord stayed in the house of Vyenkatta Bhatta, Gopal Bhatta’s father. Lord Caitanya would stay with their family for four months during the rainy season. The Lord was taking a tour of South India and when He arrived in SriRangam, Vyenkatta Bhatta requested that Lord Caitanya stay at his house since traveling was nearly impossible at that time of year. 

In a divine vision, Lord Caitanya revealed to Gopal Bhatta Goswami that He was none other than Lord Krishna himself. He told the young boy that one day Gopal Bhatta would travel to Vrindavan where he would meet the two saints Rupa and Sanatana who would explain and outline the details of his life’s service. After that moment, Gopal Bhatta served Lord Caitanya faithfully every day.

When Lord Caitanya wanted to resume His travels, Gopal Bhatta Goswami had developed such a deep attachment that he wanted to follow Lord Caitanya and fulfill the Lord’s prophecy that he would travel to Vrindavan to perform seva. Lord Caitanya, advised that the boy who was no older than seven or eight years old at the time, should stay home and serve his parents. Lord Caitanya promised that once he was older and his parents no longer needed him, Gopal Bhatta would be able to travel and do important service for the entire Vaishnava community. 

Gopal Bhatta Goswami served his parents lovingly and dutifully, but the day eventually came when they passed from this world. Gopal Bhatta gathered his few belongings and journeyed from SriRangam to Vrindavan. Hearing that Gopal Bhatta had made the trek to Vrindavan and had arrived safely, Lord Caitanya was overcome with joy. He sent a few of His own belongings to Gopal Bhatta and a letter instructing him to help Rupa and Sanatana with their writings of vaishnava literature. 

Taking the Lord’s words as his life and soul, Gopal Bhatta worked with Sanatana Goswami to compile the great work Hari Bhakti Vilasa, which discusses, at length, the many topics of vaishnava life, behavior, and deity worship. 

Gopal Bhatta Goswami used to worship 12 shalagram-shilas which he would often wear in a cloth sack around his neck. As much as he loved his shila worship, within his heart, he yearned to worship the full deity form of Lord Krishna. One day, a rich merchant came traveling through the area and presented Gopal Bhatta with beautifully opulent cloth and ornaments for his worship. The goswami gratefully accepted the gifts on behalf of his Lord, but tearfully spoke to his shilas wishing and praying that he could lovingly dress and adorn the Lord’s fully manifested form. 

Gopal Bhatta went to sleep with thoughts of devotion in his head and heart. When he awoke, he rose to perform his morning puja and to his amazement, he saw only 11 shalagram-shilas, and one beautifully formed, small deity of Lord Krishna. Stunned at the gorgeous form that the Lord had taken simply to answer his most heartfelt prayers, Gopal Bhatta began worshipping this deity as Sri Radha Ramana, whose name means, the delightful beloved of Sri Radha. 

In 1542, Gopal Bhatta established the temple of Sri Radha Ramana along with its standard of worship which has become a symbol of excellence and prestige among the global community of Gaudiya Vaishnavas. This temple is considered one of the seven principal temples of Vrindavan, India along with the temples to Sri Sri Radha Madan-mohana, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath and Sri Sri Radha-Govindadev among others.

Srila Prabhupada advised that we should turn each home into a temple and an abode of spirituality. Taking his advice, we urge you to purchase an altar from our selection and keep the tradition of deity worship alive everyday within your own home.

“In one’s home or in a temple, the Deity is considered the proprietor of everything, and everyone is considered the Deity’s eternal servant.”

–SrimadBhagavatam 4.22.51, Purport.

In order to serve the Supreme Person who is the controller and owner of everything, it is an important part of our loving, devotional service to usher Him into our lives with as much opulence as we are able. We have hundreds of altars in a variety of sizes, shapes, and prices to fit both the Lord of your home and your budget so that you can give thanks to the Lord for the abundant blessings and miracles that you receive, and you can do it in the heartfelt style of the Goswamis. 

If you don’t have deities at this time we encourage you to purchase an altar anyway. Make the intention to plan and pray for Krishna to bless your home and just as He manifested for Gopal Bhatta Goswami, you will see for yourself the miracles that will unfold in your life to bring Him to you!

You can find all of the details for purchasing these altars by contacting our preachers here.

We wish you and your family all the best in your blissful devotional service.

Sri Rupa Das
Minister of Religion

304-312-7110
srirupa@newvrindaban.com

Nikunja Ras Das
Minister of Religion

304-312-1416
nikunjarasdas@newvrindaban.com

Shyama Rasika Devi Dasi
Minister of Religion

304-312-6339
shyamarasika@newvrindaban.com

Devotee Care Course 17-19 April 2020
Bhakti Sastri Nectar of Instruction 25/26 April
Bhakti Sastri Sri Isopanishad 1/2 May

Registration cost: $108 per person with accommodation (see details below)

Children under 6 are free.Children ages 6-16: reduced price $51.

Childcare for children ages 5-13 is included.

Registration includes: Lodging accommodation for 2 nights (Fri & Sat), 6 prasadam meals (starting with a dinner on Friday night and ending with a lunch on Sunday), all seminars.We will do our best to accommodate all guests comfortably in our Palace Lodge, Temple Guest Wing and cabins. Rooms will be assigned according to the size of a party, special needs, etc. All the rooms in the Palace Lodge have shared bathrooms. Ground floor and temple guest wing rooms have private bathrooms. Most rooms in the Palace Lodge are located on the second floor and require walking up two flights of stairs. There is no elevator. If you have special needs or comments please write them in the registration form and we will do our best to accommodate you, although we cannot guarantee it. It is possible to book a private room with attached bathroom, however there is an extra charge for this. Please include this need in your registration and we will contact you with details. Extra night one day before or one day after the retreat is $30/person. Additional nights at regular rate.

Please contact the Palace Lodge directly to book extra nights at:
(304) 843-1600 or palacelodge108@gmail.com.

Cancellation Policy:
March 15: Last date for cancellation with full refund
April 1: Last date for cancellation with 50% refund
No refunds given after April 1

Devotee Care Course 

The Devotee Care Course [DCC] was recently initiated by ISKCON GBC with the aim to embed the culture of care in devotee communities. It was designed to help devotees to identify themselves with ISKCON as a caring devotee community and to remain active in Krishna Consciousness to the end of their lives. Temple presidents, management and devotees committed to devotee care are invited to attend the course. At least two devotees of each temple are asked to attend the course. The aim is to establish devotee care in each community, region and nationally.

Date: 17-19 April 2020
Time: Friday 6:00pm–9:00pm
Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm; 3pm-7pm
Sunday 9:30am–2:30pm

Venue: Yogashala
More information: festivals@newvrindaban.com

About the facilitator:
Bal Govind Das, is the vice-president of ISKCON’s Pune project and the co-director of LOTUS VOICE which is an educational forum of ISKCON specializing at training and education of children, teachers, corporate and businessmen community. He graduated from Pune University and then joined Tata Technologies Ltd. as a software engineer. He is a certified Bhakti Shastri teacher, facilitator and conducts Teacher’s Training courses. He is one of the course supervisors and teachers of the GBC training.

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Bhakti Sastri 2020

What does Bhakti Sastri mean?

The term bhakti means “devotion” or “love”, and the term sastri refers to a person who is conversant with ancient sacred texts of spiritual knowledge and wisdom, known as sastra in the Sanskrit language. The title Bhakti Sastri is traditionally offered to accomplished students of the theology and philosophy of the Vedas. According to the Bhagavad-gita, texts that teach how to develop bhakti, love of God, the Supreme Soul Krishna, are the best.

Systematically study Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, and Sri Isopanisad – 4 of the most important bhakti-texts.

Nectar of Instruction
Date: Saturday / Sunday, April 25/ 26
Time: Saturday 9:30am-1:30pm; 3pm.-6:30pm.
Sunday 9:30am-2pm. 

Register here

Sri Isopanisad

Date: Saturday and Sunday May 2/3
Time: Saturday 9:30am-1:30 pm.; 3pm.-6:30pm.
Sunday 9:30am-2pm.

Facilitator: His Grace Adi Purusha Das

Adi Purusha Das is a disciple of His Holiness Gopal Krsna Goswami. He joined in 1990 in West Ukraine. He distributed books and then joined the Ukrainian BBT. He served for 10 years as a translator, translating the Caitanya-caritamrita, parts of the Srimad Bhagavatam and other books.
In 1993 he studied Bhakti-sastri with Purnacandra Das and with Bhanu Swami in 1998. Since 1999 he has been living in Vrindavan, India where he studies and teaches sastra.

Registration details to be provided soon. Cost of course that includes accommodations, prasadam, course materials is $108 per person.

More information: festivals@newvrindaban.com

Register here

A Magical Family Event

Saturday, July 11

The fifth annual Festival of India is being planned to intrigue and inspire many visitors on July 11 in Wheeling this year with its theme of “Culturally Many Spiritually One.”

Also known as the Festival of Chariots or Ratha-yatra, this event has its roots in ancient India in the city of Jagannath Puri in Orissa, India, and has been observed for over 3,000 years, making it the world’s longest-running street festival. Since the late 1960s, the Festival of Chariots has been celebrated in many city centers throughout the world, from New York’s Fifth Avenue to London’s Piccadilly Circus, making it a vibrant universal event.

We bring the rich spiritual heritage of ancient India to Heritage Port—join us for a day of fun entertainment, exciting activities, and spiritual awakening—a magical event for the whole family.

For more details, please visit:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/festivalofindiawv

Find encouragement, guidance, and innovation at this year’s Festival of Inspiration!

Mother’s Day weekend, from May 8 to 10, 2020, marks the return of the once famous New Vrindaban Festival of Inspiration with the theme: Celebrating Vaishnava Arts. The three-day event will explore the hallmarks of Vaishnava art, theater, music, and speech and how they can enrich our lives, strengthen our communities, and assist us in spreading the wealth of the Krishna consciousness movement. 

With devotees in all genres showcasing their talent and skills and presenting workshops, this is sure to be a transformative and inspirational weekend both for your creative and spiritual yearning. 

The retreat begins on Friday morning at 8am with a Srimad-Bhagavatam class by Bhakti Charu Swami. 

Thereafter, we will present a range of seminars and creative offerings by qualified devotees in their fields of expertise:

HH Bhaktimarga Swami (The Art of Drama and Theater)

HH Bhakti Charu Swami (The Art of Speech)

Kalakantha Das (The Art of Music/Spiritual Leadership) 

Krishna Bhava Dasi (The Art of Color )

Ananda Vrindavaneswari Dasi (The Art of Association)

Ananda Vardhana Das (The Art of Music)

Prabhupada Priya Dasi (The Art of Study)

Gopi Manjari Dasi (The Art of Yoga) 

And many others!

We look forward to serving you and celebrating with you!

Registration cost: $245 per person with accommodation (see details below).

Registration cost without accommodation: $155 per person. Children under 6 are free.

Children ages 6–16: Reduced price $108. A kids’ camp for children ages 5–13 is included.

Registration includes accommodation for 3 nights (Thurs, Fri, and Sat), 9 prasadam meals (starting with a dinner on Thursday and ending with lunch on Sunday), and all seminars.

Accommodation

Guests will be accommodated in our comfortable Palace Lodge, temple guest wing, and cabins. Rooms will be assigned according to the size of a party, special needs, etc. All rooms in the Palace Lodge have shared bathrooms. Ground floor and temple guest wing rooms have private bathrooms. Most rooms in the Palace Lodge are located on the second floor and require walking up two flights of stairs. There is no elevator. 

If you have special needs or comments, please write them in the registration form below and we will do our best to accommodate you, although we cannot guarantee it. You may book a private room with attached bathroom for an extra charge. Please include this request in your registration, and we will contact you with details. 

An extra night one day before or one day after the festival is $30/person. Additional nights are at the regular rate. Please contact the Palace Lodge to book extra nights at (304) 843-1600 ext. 0, or palacelodge108@gmail.com.

Cancellation Policy:

March 30: Last date for cancellation with full refund

April 10: Last date for cancellation with 50% refund

No refunds given after April 11. 

May 8–10

Mother’s Day weekend, from May 8 to 10, 2020, marks the return of the once famous New Vrindaban Festival of Inspiration with the theme: Celebrating Vaishnava Arts. The three-day event will explore the hallmarks of Vaishnava art, theater, music, and speech and how they can enrich our lives, strengthen our communities, and assist us in spreading the wealth of the Krishna consciousness movement. 

With devotees in all genres showcasing their talent and skills and presenting workshops, this is sure to be a transformative and inspirational weekend both for your creative and spiritual yearning. 

Here are the highlights:

The Dramatic Arts

His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami, known for his dramatic and spiritually enlivening theater performances, will present seminar sessions focusing on Vaishnava theater. Attendees will delve deeper into the nuances of dramatic theater and the place it holds in Vaishnava culture, following in the footsteps of great Vaishnava writers and poets like the Six Goswamis and many of Lord Chaitanya’s other prominent associates.

Lord Chaitanya would request His companions to recite their dramatic works, which were filled with spiritual rasas or emotions, giving solace to the heart and chasing away all lamentation. Because of these plays and poetic offerings, we have many important poetic verses that enrich our devotional lives today. 

“I do not know how much nectar the two syllables “Krish-na” have produced. When the holy name of Krishna is chanted, it appears to dance within the mouth. We then desire many, many mouths. When that name enters the holes of the ears, we desire many millions of ears. And when the holy name dances in the courtyard of the heart, it conquers the activities of the mind, and therefore all the senses become inert.”

–From the dramatic writings of Rupa Goswami
Sri Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 1.120

The Art of Speech

His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami, known for his flexible understanding and inspiring realizations of Srila Prabhupada’s books and purports, will present seminars and lectures aimed at uncovering the art of speech. 

The art of speech is essential within ISKCON. Srila Prabhupada was such an eloquent speaker that he was able to evoke feelings and inspire actions simply with his words, which were empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Srimad-Bhagavatam elaborates:

 “A speech should be composed of selected words, very sweet to hear, and appropriate to the situation. Such speech is called meaningful. It is said, “for one who has unflinching devotional faith in the Supreme Personality of Godhead and is engaged in His service, all good qualities become manifest in his person.” 

–Srimad-Bhagavatam 4.22.17

This was especially true with Srila Prabhupada, and following in his footsteps, we can practice and perfect the art of eloquent speech by studying his books, lectures, and conversations, which contain the exemplary context and mood with which to speak as a preacher and as a devotee of Sri Krishna. 

The Art of Study

Two special seminar sessions will be offered on studying strategies facilitated by Prabhupada Priya Dasi, Bhakti Academy Director at Krishna House in Gainesville, Florida, and former instructor at the Sri Mayapur International School in India. Prabhupada Priya is widely praised for her ability to preach and teach with practicality. 

The study of Srila Prabhupada’s books are being offered worldwide in different ISKCON faculties of learning, from elementary to advanced courses, so it is imperative that devotees are taught efficient tools to assimilate this knowledge and apply it to everyday life.

Visual Art

New Vrindaban’s beautiful Kusum Sarovara lake will become the site of a two-hour session of watercolor painting led by Krishna Bhava Dasi, a long-time resident of New Vrindaban who is expert in various areas of painting. With her guidance, and assisted by other devotees with artistic skill, we are sure that you will begin to understand the full import of Srila Prabhupada’s words when he remarked: “Please go on with this painting work with all enthusiasm. Our Krishna consciousness is so nice. By painting, your love of Krishna will become mature.” 

We hope that you will leave this lesson with the ripened fruit of affection for Krishna blooming within your heart. 

The Musical Arts

What would an exploration of Vaishnava arts be without music? Ananda
Vardhana Prabhu, a trained and talented singer and mrdanga player, aided by Kalakantha Prabhu and other skilled and knowledgeable devotee musicians, will facilitate classes and workshop designed to give an overview of Vaishnava music and focused training on kartalas, mrdanga, harmonium and voice. Experts, please come and help mentor beginners! This celebration of devotional music will leave you
educated, rejuvenated and re-energized.

The Art of Association 

Not only do the arts focus on creativity, but it was originally aimed to inform and unify communities and villages. Through sharing the life lessons and expertise of senior devotees, we aim to unite the community of devotees and derive new ways to serve one another.

With this aim, we will also offer a seminar on sanga, how to build a community founded on strong devotee association. This enlivening seminar will be facilitated by Ananda Vrindavaneswari Dasi from Potomac, Maryland, and Kalakantha Das. 

In Krishna Book, commenting on Krishna and Balarama’s stay at gurukula, Srila Prabhupada emphasized that these arts are necessary for human society. 

We hope to imbibe and expand Srila Prabhupada’s ideas and vision on Vaishnava art in this year’s Festival of Inspiration, which will act as a springboard for more celebrations like these. These festivals add sweetness and joy to our spiritual practice and bring us closer to spiritual perfection in innovative ways. 

We look forward to hosting you and celebrating with you this Mother’s Day Weekend.

We can’t wait to show you all that we have in store for you! 

Register here.

A group of about 17 devotees gathered within the confines of the temple during the mystical, brahma-muhurta, pre-dawn hours to inaugurate the first Japa Ashraya program. The intention to take full shelter of the holy name was taken seriously by all who attended and that mood was felt by everyone who entered into that sacred space. It was an honor and a point of pride to see how so many devotees left their distractions aside and really came to the temple room in order to fully engage themselves in the chanting of the Holy Name of Krishna. 

Like the sun cresting, gently, over the horizon, the bendicting rays of the Holy Name began to seep into every heart and as the numbers swelled during the day to upwards of 50 devotees, the chanting became intense and packed with affection and emotion. Tulasi Devi offered constant protection, blessings, and guidance to all the chanters present and each dedicated individual gained support and encouragement from seeing others who sat, hour after hour in the association of the Holy Name. 

Some of the stalwart community leaders of New Vrindaban like Jaya Krsna Das, one of our directors, stayed for the entire nine and a half hours, taking the opportunity to dive as deeply into the ocean of the Holy Name as possible, and showing, by their example, their commitment to serving the community through the bonding effects that chanting together can have. 

After a nama-yajna like the Japa Ashraya program, it was especially nice to share realizations with all those who attended. About 20 devotees stayed through to the end of the program to share their thoughts with one another, and to gain clarity from the hours spent in prayerful contemplation and meditation. The key point felt by all who attended was that this chanting, and these types of programs have the power to seal a community with an unbreakable bond. No matter what struggles or obstacles are being faced, either past or present, when devotees come and sit with each other and chant together for four, five, six, seven, or even eight hours, something magical begins to happen. The Holy Name has such purifying, healing powers that all differences begin to fade away, and the Holy Name creates an atmosphere of love and devotion which is able to fix, solve, or overcome anything. 

Once, in a room conversation, Srila Prabhupada shed light on this very point. 

“Everyone is thinking, ‘Oh, there are so many problems I have to solve. I have to make this, that, this, so many.’ But he has no problem. He has no problem. His only problem is to…, how to accept Krishna. That’s all. And Krishna is so kind. He says, ‘Yes, you accept Me. Simply chant ‘Krisna,’ I am yours. That’s all.’ But my…, I am so misfortunate that I cannot chant even. All problems are solved simply by chanting “Krishna.”

Riding the wave of positivity felt by this first undertaking, and hoping to bask in the glow of even more good fortune, we hope to present these Japa Ashraya programs at least once a month irrespective of any and all challenges that may try to arise. If we do the work to simply endeavor with dedication and patience, then Krishna will do the rest to make these gatherings possible. 

The next Japa Ashraya program will be held on 18th February, 2020 on the occasion of Vijaya Ekadashi with the same schedule from 3:30am-1pm. The benefits of chanting together are already high, but the benefits of coming together to perform such a nama-yajna on Ekadashi are inestimable. Please come and take full advantage of such spiritually uplifting activities. 

Sri Nrsimha Chaturdasi

May 6, 2020

Appearance Anniversary of Lord Nrsimhadeva

New dress for Lord Nrsimhadeva and Prahlad Maharaja $2,501.00 USD Flower decoration for Nrsimhadeva Chaturdasi $1,251.00 USD Nrsimhadeva Abhishek and Sudarshan Chakra Suraksha Maha Yajna $1,001.00 USD Festival feast sponsorship (Annadana) $751.00 USD Nrsimhadeva Pavitra and Kavacha Puja $501.00 USD Raj-bhoga offering $351.00 USD Mangala-arati Bhoga offering $251.00 USD Go-puja on Nrsimhadeva Chaturdasi $108.00 USD Donate A Cow $3,501.00 USD Adopt A Cow $1,501.00 USD

It is often difficult to traverse the stormy ocean of life and sometimes even harder to overcome the turbulent mind. We often need a greater strength to help us face our inner weaknesses and to keep us afloat amid external disturbances.

The presence and grace of Lord Nrsimhadeva can carry us further than we expect. He is the powerful half-man-half-lion incarnation of the Lord who appeared to protect His pure devotee Prahlada. Amid the life-threatening dangers that Prahlada faced, Lord Nrsimhadeva was his constant companion and savior, and thus Prahlada emerged victorious.

 Similarly, Lord Nrsimhadeva offers His protection, guidance, and strength to anyone who takes shelter of Him.

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Please join us this year ONLINE on Nrsimha Chaturdasi to celebrate the glorious appearance anniversary of Lord Nrsimhadeva and to take shelter of His divine power and grace.

New Vrindaban is home to a larger-than-life Nrsimhadeva Deity, which is rare to the western world. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Deity in His fierce Ugra-Nrsimha form in a special evening darshan and arati. A sacred fire ceremony (Nrsimha maha-yajna) will also be held to invoke the blessings of Lord Nrsimhadeva, and a sumptuous feast (annadana) will be served in His honor—which will be packed and delivered to the residents of New Vrindaban.

Please take note of the following schedule of festivities, so you don’t miss out on any of the special events. Everything is ONLINE, so clear your calendar, choose a special chair in your living room and stream the events on the largest screen you have in your home! It will be a virtual festival! 

Wednesday, May 6

• 5:00am Mangala Arati
• 5:45am Japa • Maha-mantra Meditation
• 7:30am Guru Puja to Srila Prabhupada
• 8:00am Darshan Arati • Greeting the Deities
• 8:15am Srimad Bhagavatam Class
• 10am Lord Nrsimhadeva Maha Sudarshan Chakra Suraksha Yajna with Nrsimha-kavacha recitation
• 5:00pm Lord Nrsimhadeva Abhisheka
• 6:00pm Lecture on Lord Nrsimhadeva
• 7:00pm Gaura Arati
• 7:25pm Lord Nrsimhadeva Maha-Arati and Ugra-Nrsimha Darshan
• 8:15pm Delivery of Special Feast

Make an Exclusive Offering to Lord Nrsimhadeva

Serve and glorify the Lord on this grand occasion with any of the offerings in the table below. All donors will receive wonderful gifts, and donors who contribute towards the sponsorship of $1008 and above will receive a Nrsimha-kavacha pendant. The intricately designed pure silver pendant of Lord Nrsimhadeva’s face has a special lens with the inscription of the Nrsimha-kavacha (protection mantras).

• $2,501 New dress for Lord Nrsimhadeva and Prahlad Maharaja
• $1,251 Flower decoration for Nrsimhadeva Chaturdasi
• $1,001 Nrsimhadeva Abhishek and Sudarshan Chakra Suraksha Maha Yajna
• $751 Festival feast sponsorship (Annadana)
• $501 Nrsimhadeva Pavitra and Kavacha Puja
• $351 Raj-bhoga offering
• $251 Mangala-arati Bhoga offering
• $108 Go-puja on Nrsimhadeva Chaturdasi
• $3,501 Donate a Cow
• $1,501 Adopt a Cow

Nrsimha Chaturdasi

New dress for Lord Nrsimhadeva and Prahlad Maharaja $2,501.00 USD Flower decoration for Nrsimhadeva Chaturdasi $1,251.00 USD Nrsimhadeva Abhishek and Sudarshan Chakra Suraksha Maha Yajna $1,001.00 USD Festival feast sponsorship (Annadana) $751.00 USD Nrsimhadeva Pavitra and Kavacha Puja $501.00 USD Raj-bhoga offering $351.00 USD Mangala-arati Bhoga offering $251.00 USD Go-puja on Nrsimhadeva Chaturdasi $108.00 USD Donate A Cow $3,501.00 USD Adopt A Cow $1,501.00 USD

Sri Rupa Das
Minister of Religion

304-312-7110
srirupa@newvrindaban.com

Nikunja Ras Das
Minister of Religion

304-312-6539
nikunjarasdas@newvrindaban.com

Shyama Rasika Devi Dasi
Minister of Religion

304-312-6339
shyamarasika@newvrindaban.com

For more information, please contact:
pilgrims@newvrindaban.com
+1 304 312 6359

The New Vrindaban Temple is now open to the public.

Wear masks (provided in the lobby).

Keep social distancing (floors are marked—one square, one person).

Sanitize your hands (soap and sanitizer provided).

If you are sick or at risk, stay home until you are healthy.

We still have not determined opening dates for Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold, Palace Lodge and Govinda’s Restaurant. In the meantime, please feel free to walk our beautiful grounds and visit the peacocks. 

We look forward to seeing you.

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Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Sri Krishna Janmashtami – the celebration of the transcendental birthday of Lord Krishna – is fast approaching, and we invite you to come celebrate with us at New Vrindaban.

Now more than ever, amid the global pandemic and riots, we need to invoke the blessings of Lord Krishna. When Krishna appeared in this world over 5,000 years ago, He eliminated the evil influences on the planet, and He promises to do the same for anyone who celebrates His divine appearance.

As stated in the Hari-bhakti-vilasa (Texts 283-284, 289-292) “By observing Sri Krishna Janmashtami one becomes free from the sinful reactions committed in seven lives. One gets good children, good health, and great wealth…. One will not have to fear enemies and will get sufficient rainfall and never have to suffer from drought. One will not have to fear natural calamities, hellish conditions, snakes, disease, or the attacks of rogues and thieves…”

So, let us come together to satisfy Lord Krishna on His birthday and spread auspiciousness throughout the world in these dire times!  

For your safety, we will be allowing only 40 families to stay overnight on any given day of the festival, and we ask everyone to wear masks and observe social distancing while you are here. But to enable as many of you as possible to experience this great celebration, we will be holding two separate Janmashtami festivals!

Tuesday, August 11 is the actual appearance anniversary of the Lord. This most auspicious day gives you the opportunity to:

• Enjoy enacted pastimes of Lord Krishna around the lake (the Janmashtami Journey)
• Benefit from chanting Krishna’s holy names
• Relish a sumptuous evening dinner
• Witness a special midnight arati
• Be enamored by Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra in their splendid new outfit
• Join in the Maha-yajna (fire-sacrifice ceremony) to invoke Lord Krishna’s sublime blessings
• Participate in a Kalash Abhisheka – bathing the deities with sacred liquids

Saturday, August 15 will also be packed with Janmashtami festivities including Kalash Abhisheka, fun children’s activities, yoga, worship of the cows, a Swan Boat festival, and a sumptuous feast for all.

Please take advantage of the many wonderful opportunities to serve Sri Krishna on His birthday!

You can sponsor the festivities:

• Annadan (Janmashtami feast sponsorship) – $11,000
• Dresses for all deities – $7,501
• Maha-bhog offering (108 items) – $5,001
• Midnight dress/flower outfit – $2,501
• Maha Prasadam (108-preparation offerings) – $1,001
• Maha Kalash Abhishek (with gold plated bathing pot)- $1,501
• Kalash Abhishek – $751
• Maha-yajna (sacred fire-sacrifice ceremony) – $501

You can serve the cows, which are dear to Sri Krishna

• Lifetime care for a cow – $ 6,501
• Go-daan (general cow donation) – $3,501
• Annual cow adoption – $1,501
• Feed a cow for year – $365
• Worship the cows (Go-puja) – $108

Kalash Abhisheka – August 11^th & 15^th 2020

Imagine helping to bathe Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra, the presiding deities of New Vrindaban, from gold plated Kalash (bathing pot)

This is how you can get involved:

To sponsor a gift or to participate in Kalash Abhishek please contact Nikunjaras Das for more details at: +1 304 312 6539 or pilgrims@newvrindaban.com.

Thank you. Hare Krishna!