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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 […]

Gita Nagari Weekly Newsletter – July 4th, 2013


  Click here to read the July 4th, 2013 newsletter from our sister community, the Gita Nagari Farm, in Port Royal PA. Please visit and “like” the Gita Nagari Farm Facebook Page!

New Vrindaban’s Pink Building: The Rise and Fall


Rise and Fall of The Pink Building Before the Palace Lodge, there was the Bahulaban Administration Building, aka the Guest House, known to some as the “Pink Building”. Anyone who knows about New Vrindaban in the early 1980’s knows the “Pink Building”. This structure served many functions.  Upstairs were the guest house rooms and some […]

20th Anniversary of the First New Vrindaban Gurukuli Reunion


It was twenty years ago that the first Gurukuli Reunion was celebrated in New Vrindaban. This was an annual event that brought together second generation devotees who had grown up in and around ISKCON. Between 1993 and 2000 there were eight New Vrindaban Gurukuli Reunions. 2006 marked the inaugural Kulimela festival, held in New Vrindaban. In Sanskrit, “Kuli […]

New Vrindaban’s Festival of Colors – Sept. 14th, 2013


  Please come and celebrate the 2nd annual Festival of Colors in New Vrindaban on Saturday, September 14th, 2013. With a tagline, “Color your life and throw your worries to the wind!” it’s guaranteed to be a fun day filled with live Mantra music, dance, color throwing and delicious vegetarian feasting. Festival of Colors is a modern version […]

ISCOWP Newsletter – June 2013


Click the link to read the June 2013 newsletter from our friends and neighbors at ISCOWP. Visit and “like” the ISCOWP Facebook Page!

New Vrindaban’s Pushpa Abhishek and Swan Boat Festival – Jul 27th, 2013.


What: Pushpa Abhishek and Swan Boat Festival. When: Saturday, July 27th 2013. Where: Sri Sri Radha Vrindabanchandra’s Temple of Understanding. For two years, New Vrindaban has been celebrating Puspa Abhishek, an elaborate & fragrant flower petal bathing ceremony, of Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Vrindabanchandra. We would be very honored if you would join us in serving […]

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 […]