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Festival of Inspiration ISKCON 50 Special Packed With Variety


By Madhava Smullen It’s hard to beat Festival of Inspiration for sheer variety. This year’s ISKCON 50 special edition of the Appalachian spiritual retreat in New Vrindaban, West Virginia will overflow with the best Krishna consciousness has to offer: seminars, kirtans, entertainment, and the tastiest prasadam this side of the spiritual world. Hundreds of devotees […]

Winter activities of the Congregational Department


By Abhay Charan dasa The Congregational Development department (the CD team) is taking care of members and pilgrims alike this winter with an array of services. From Go Puja and Parikramas, offered by Venkatachalapati dasa, to outreach programs such as daily phone calls by Venkatash Krsna dasa, or gifts of delicious sweets from our Goshala, […]

Open Invitation: April 15, 16 & 17, 2016


The board members of ISKCON New Vrindaban and ECO-Vrindaban humbly invite all New Vrindaban residents and well-wishers to participate in the upcoming weekend activities. WEEKEND SCHEDULE: Friday, April 15th. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Rama Navami Celebrations & Feast (at Radha Vrindabanchandra’s Temple) Saturday, April 16th. 9:45 am to 1:30 pm: Department Head Presentations for 2016 (under […]

Village Association Inauguration Party on Saturday March 26th (5pm – 8pm)


Dear Community Members, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We would like to invite you to the New Vrindaban Village Association Inauguration Party on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 (5pm – 8pm). There will be great prasadam, great entertainment and great association, and the Village Association participants will receive a very special gift for becoming […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 02/14/2016


ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 02/14/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes Simple Living, Cow Protection, Engaging Oxen, Local Agriculture, and above all, Loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya, and Sri Tulasi Manjari Participating Advisors: Jaya Krsna, Radha-Krishna Participating Managers: Mukunda, Nitaicandra Recording Secretary: Jamuna Jivani (partial attendance) 1. Vraja […]

Kuli Mela in New Vrindaban to Put Family and Community First


By Madhava Smullen The words “Kuli Mela” literally mean “celebrate community!” in Sanskrit. And the tenth anniversary of the very first Kuli Mela – coming back to New Vrindaban from June 15th to 19th –will do exactly that. With its main themes of “celebrating family” and “building community,” the festival will bring around 1,000 people […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 01/31/2016


ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 01/31/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya and Ranaka Recording Secretary: Jamuna Jivani 1. Directorship Renewal Ranaka was re-elected to a three-year term as a Board Member. 2. […]

Nityananda Triyodasi Enlivens Devotees Hearts


Sri Sri Gaur Natai beautifully dressed in multicolored sequin dresses. Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day, also known as Nityananda Triyodasi, is celebrated all over the world by Gaudiya Vaisnavas. Lord Nityanada is the most magnanimous expansion of Lord Sri Krishna, and Who is none different from Lord Balaram. Lord Nityananda is the adi guru, the first […]

ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 01/10/2016


ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 01/10/2016 Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban. Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima, Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya and Ranaka Participating Advisors: Sri Tulasi Manjari Participating Managers: Mukunda, Nitaicandra Recording secretary: Jamuna Jivani 1. 2015 Finalized Operating Budget Approval […]

Gaura Purnima Schedule -Tuesday March 22nd, 2016


Dear Brijabasis, Gaura Purnima Festival is coming soon on Tuesday March 22nd, 2016. Please join us to celebrate this auspicious appearance day of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu! Please invite your friends and family. Gauranga!