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Auspicious immersion of Joanne Fried_Sechena’s (Mother of Gopisa & Harinama Cintamani) ashes to Ganges


Hare Krishna: On this most auspicious day, the Appearance Day of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, a portion of Joanne Fried-Sechena, the fortunate mother of Sriman Gopisa dasa and Harinam Cintamani dasi, ashes are entering the Ganges in a ceremony along with Madhavananda dasa, the son of Citrarupini devi dasi (acbsp)of Italy who […]

Memories of Ruci’s father, Al Ianuzzi, and Bhokta das


by Sachimata dd It was always an interesting experience to be in the company of Al Ianuzzi, Ruci’s dad.  He was a delight to say the least.  Being of Italian heritage, and learning that I was also of Italian background gave us lots to talk about.  As it happened, our forefathers came from the same […]

Receptionists Needed


Receptionist Needed — Start Immediately ISKCON New Vrindaban is looking for receptionists for our welcome center. Job Overview The receptionist responsibilities include but are not limited to: Answering phone (incoming and outgoing calls, transferring calls and taking messages) in a professional and pleasant manner Helping guests to make lodge reservations Welcoming and guiding visitors Answering […]

In With the New


Innovation and Expansion of New Vrindavan’s Small Farm Training Center Part 1: Interview with Tapahpunja dasa Brijabasi Spirit recently caught up with Tapahpunja dasa, Project Director for the Small Farm Training Center. He had recently returned to New Vrindaban after a two day visit to ISKCON’s Gita Nagari Farm in central Pennsylvania. We asked him […]

Flowers that will be planted in the Deity Garden


by Rafael We will be starting up most of our seedlings in the Palace greenhouse, beginning of April. We will do 3 consecutive plantings, about a month apart. At the same time, we will be getting an order of lavender, asclepias (butterfly weed) and oregano.Those are germinated in plug flats  before they are shipped, and […]

This Week in the Dhama


MARCH 4 TO MARCH 10, 2013 Thurs. March 7 – Bhajans in the Temple 5:30 PM, followed by Mandakini’s Birthday Celebration Srimad Bhagavatam Speakers for this week Mon. March 4 –  (S.B. 10.84.24-25)   ? Wed. March 6 –   (S.B. 10.84.26)          Devananda Prabhu Thurs. March 7 –    (S.B. 10.84.27-30)    Nityodita Prabhu Fri. March 8 –      Gaura Sakti […]

The Wheels Keep Rolling Along


The Wheels Keep Rolling Along March 2013 It’s winter time, so the land is sleepy, and we’re all trying to stay cozy and warm. Still, the wheels of progress in many aspects of the New Vrindaban community are moving slowly, but persistently, along.  Great improvements are taking place on the second level of the lodge, […]

Very Touching Cow Video


Here is a very human, touching video of 2 loving cows in New Vrindaban, W.V. A picture is worth a thousand words. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKyhHb7GSiA

Sat. Mar. 2 Appearance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Celebration


Appearance  Day Festival for Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sat. March 2, 2013 Schedule: Morning               ½ Day Fast 12:00 PM             Puspanjali (flower offering) 12:30 PM             Kirtan 1:30 PM               Feast

Global Kirtan for the sake of the Yamuna River FRIDAY MAR. 1


There will be a 1 hour, powerful, as-many-devotees-as-possible-present kirtan on Friday for an hour before lunch prasadam. So, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, please attend the GLOBAL KIRTAN FOR THE SAKE OF THE YAMUNA RIVER, in the temple room at New Vrindaban, joining our voices with the worldwide prayer going on for protesting the […]