On 31st of March morning, I was thinking to call to Vrindavan and find out the condition of our wonderful letter Dadu who had suddenly taken sick just before I left for Ahmedabad ISKCON. Then a call came from Vrindavan that at 4 AM Dadu had left this world. I’m extremely sorry that I was not able to be there for Dadu’s last rites. (more…)

The glorious departure of H.G. Dhiren Sen lovingly known to everyone as “Letter Dadu”

”DADU” The most loved and respected devotee in the whole of Vraja. Dadu does not have a single enemy. He loved everybody and everybody loved him, from the sweepers to Sanyasis. He Left his body today morning (31/03/09)at 4:00am. (more…)

March 21st, the first day of Spring, dawned with a threat to rain. Quickly passing, those morning clouds cooled things down and made it a perfect Spring day. Just perfect for Radha Shyamsundar’s Boat Festival in the Yamuna! (more…)

On Sunday we had the ecstatic grand finale of the 6th anniversary of Vrinda Kunda Temple. All the devotees gathered beside Pavana Sarovar and after a nice hot breakfast of kichari, we began the preparations for the famous Kalash Yatra. All the ladies picked a nice clay pot and put some water inside from Pavana Sarovar, then a small clay cover over the mouth of the pot, bright yellow cloth with silver trim, and finally a coconut. (more…)

In honor of the Sixth Anniverary of Vrinda Kunda Temple Opening, we have planned out and ecstatic program of parikramas and festivals from Feb. 10th to 22nd. This is one of the best times of the year as the weather is very pleasant and it is not so hot like after Mayapur Festival. (more…)