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Deity Stories


Dearest Brijabasis, I am greatly enlivened by Mother Rupa’s excellent reminisces about the deities of New Vrindaban, and I wish to make a humble contribution of some small bits of information from my research to supplement her inspiring account. Sincerely Your Servant, Hrishikesh (Henry Doktorski) Oakdale, PA ————– Kirtanananda sees his spiritual master again After […]

No Sunday School This Week


Since Govardhan Puja is Sat. evening and I will have ongoing art projects to do in the Sunday School Room for any interested children.   We will also be finishing our projects from last Sunday which are carts for the Hill to fill with sweets. Thank you,  Rama Lila

Govardhana Puja festival schedule


Saturday 10th of November is Govardhana Puja! We’ll be celebrating Dipavali (Festival of Lights) and Govardhana Puja with a series of seminars, kirtans, and feasts all day long. Stay tuned for a detailed schedule and mark your calendar for the celebration of New Vrindaban’s favorite community festival, Govardhana Puja, on Saturday afternoon! On Saturday November […]

Scheduled Power Outage Saturday


AEP has announced that electrical power will be turned off Sat November 10th from approximately 9 am to 10 am and again at 3 pm to 4 pm. The outage will affect the Limestone area which includes New Vrindaban.

Deity Lore Part 3


by mrupa I’m afraid I do not remember too much about the coming of Saligram Sila to New Vrindavana. I do recall when Srila Prabhupad was deciding to begin the introduction of worshiping Saligram Sila in ISKCON, He first entrusted this highly delicate and demanding service to two long proven and highly devoted pujaris: Jananivas […]

Get Your Questions Answered


Hare Krishna Devotees are approaching various individuals at the temple with questions. As an advisor to New Vrindavan for the last 2 years, I may be able to offer information that you find helpful. Below is a reserved schedule for your use and consideration. Your servant, Kuladri das Kuladridas@aol.com Every Wednesday 1:30 – 4:30 PM […]

Two Sides of Kasyapa (Now known better as Varsana Swami)


As Taken from the Oct. 1978 Issue of the Brijabasi Spirit:            The following was compiled from an interview with Kasyapa dasa wherein we talked about how he came to Krsna Consciousness and about his two major engagements-dressing Lord Jagannatha and driving a bulldozer.           I was always real attached to animals because that […]

November Festivals In New Vrindaban


Saturday 10th of November is Govardhana Puja! We’ll be celebrating Dipavali (Festival of Lights) and Govardhana Puja with a series of seminars, kirtans, and feasts all day long. Stay tuned for a detailed schedule and mark your calendar for the celebration of New Vrindaban’s favorite community festival, Govardhana Puja, on Saturday afternoon! On Saturday November […]

Poetry (Unnamed)


From March 16, 1975 issue of the Brijabasi Spirit I must write this down now As I awaken from my dream There was Krsna calling me Through the sunlight’s golden stream You are back in My Home now Back in My arms I am the God you sought The relief from all harm It is […]

Sunday School


Haribol everyone, Last week Sunday school started and this Sunday for all those who come bring an empty shoe box for our Govardhana Puja project. Hope to see y’all there! Your servant, Rama Lila dd