ISKCON* Welcome to the Krsna-Balarama Temple! We hope you have an inspiring visit to Sri Braja-dhama, the sacred land where Lord Sri Krsna manifested His pastimes 5,000 years ago. The Krsna-Balarama Temple was established in 1975 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). It stands at the gateway to the town of Vendavana, which was established in the early 16% century by Sri Rapa Gosvam! and Sri Sanatana Gosvami under the direction of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Vrndavana is now home to more than 5,000 temples of Sri Krsna. The worshipable Deities of the Krsna-Balarama Temple are Sri Sri i Sri Sri Krsna-Balarama, and Sri Sri Radha-Syamasundara accompanied by Srr$r1 Lalita-Visakha. The temple campus also comprises the vamadbi of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, with an adja@@Bpgallery museum of photographs and displays; Srila Prabhupada’s House, the personal quarters and bhajana-kutira of His Divine Grace; a rama; a 43 room Krena Balarama International Guesthouse; the Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula, an international school from grades K tol; and, a short walk away, the Bhaktivedanta Swami Gosala. Gaura- brabmacari dally invited to take part in our temple kirtans, dratia and classes. Please read on for the schedule of temple programs and festivals. Srila Prabhupada has said that anyone who comes to Vendavana will “at once contact an atmosphere of spiritual life and automatically chant the names of Radha and Krsna.” Vrndavana is a transcendental abode. We feel greatly fortunate to be here, and we hope to be able to serve you. Hare Krsna! ;. g Your servant, > ¥ Cte Pafica Gatida dasa President, ISKCON Vindavana esiTey 11 oy ‘sna- Balarama a atta Cy Ya Be ACis Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta. Hess resided in Vrndavana from) the late 1950s through the early 60s. In 1966) ‘on’ the orders of his spiritual master, Orn Visnupada\ Srilx Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada, Srila Prabhupada left India for New York to teach the message of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and the chanting of the Hare Krsna maha-manira. In the next few years, Hare Krsna became a houschold word as the Hare Krsna movement spread rapidly in the U.S.A. and the Western world. In 1971, Stila Prabhupada returned to Vrndavana on a tour with fifty-one of his Western disciples. This amazed and delighted all the residents of Vrndavana, most of whom had never seen a Westerner before, what to speak of a Vaisnava from another country and culture. It was Srila Prabhupada’s desire to establish an international Krsna temple in Vrndavana. At that time, he was offered land by Sri Kashi Prasad Saraf and his wife, Srimati Gita Devi Even though the property was in the Raman Reti area, quite some distance from town, Srila Prabhupada accepted the donation and began construction of the Krsna-Balarama Temple. The grand opening of the temple was on the auspicious occasion of Rama Navami, 20th April, 1975. It was attended by dignitaries, the entire town of Vrndavana,and devotees from all over the world. The inauguration of the Krsna-Balarama Temple was a triumphant proclamation that the message of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is beyond caste and creed: All living entities are eternal servants of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Sri Krsna. The temple has three ornately carved and gold-leafed teakwood altars. From left, the first is the altar of Sr Sri Gaura-Nitai: Deities of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu (Gaura), who is non-different from Krsna Himself, and Srt Nityananda Prabhu (Nitai), who is Balarama. The middle altar is of Srt Sri Krsna and Balarama. Srila Prabhupada explained that because Vrndavana had no prominent temple of Krsna and Balarama, he was hnilding ‘one to make it known that the worship of Gaura-Nitai is the same as that of Krsna and Balarama. The third altar is of Sri Sri Radha-Syamasundara, accompanied by Srt Lalita and Sri Visakha. Srila Prabhupada explained thatalldhomah it % oxteamnelly diiftarih to eater tte the pain: of Radha-Krsna, it is possible by the merey of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. The inside walls of the temple are decorated 1 murals depicting the many pastimes of Lord Sr Krsna PEC RS On ete W Cl rise ont OSes mean To ISKCON temples, 5 no eating of meat, no intoxication, no gambling, and no na-Balarama Temple, as at all ictly follow four regulative principles illicit sex. Brahmacaris, or male renunciants, live in the brahmacéri arama, located on the top floor of the Gurukula nents KIRTAN anv JAPA rennet veryone is welcome to join us in | chanting of the holy names of the Lord. Following TEM ORT tC CRRE Cert AE EM On CROC maT ae tas tee eens FUR en ere CTI mS) Krsna maha-mantra 24 hours a day. There is also kirtan every moruing in Sila Prabhupada’s vamddhé. During the month of Kartika, the Damodaraatakam sung every evening after Sandhya Arati and the temple to glows with the light of hundreds il esa LENE GT GLC of ghee lamps offered to the Lord TOAD Teams ete Japa is soft recitation of the Holy Names. Devotees in the line of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu perform japa meditation of the Hare Krsna mantra:ee ee Japa is usually chanted on a strand of 108 tulasi we Hare nm ae ge eade sida librabhupada: glare Kime ciara Ker inetricredi arise pices Rama Rama dtare Hare. chant a minimum of 16 rounds of japa\deilyPie Krsna-Balarama Temple has a /apa meditation period every morning following Tulasi Arati from 5:15 A.M. to 7:15 A.M. CLASSES Srimad-Bhagavatam class is held every morning from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. in English in the temple hall and in Hindi in the Balarama Hall. Bhagavad-gita classes are held in English every evening from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. in Srila Prabhupada’s House and in Hindi every evening from 7:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the temple hall. A schedule of classes on other books, such as Neetar of Instruction and Nectar of Devotion, is listed on the Welcome Centre or Community Service Centre bulletin boards, or on the ISKCON Vendavana Community Service Facebook Page. Each semester, as part of their degree program, the Vrndavana Institute for Higher Education (VIHE), conducts series of classes on aspects of Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy. VIHE is located on the grounds of the Bhaktivedanta Swami Gosala. For their schedule of classes, see www.VIHE.org.PRASADAM é €. € Poemnee Maha-prausadam The Krsna-Balarama Temple is famous for its sumptuous mahé-prasidam. You are invited to taste these preparations that have been offered directly to the Deities. They are available at a booth near the entrance door of the Krsna- Balarama Temple from 7:30 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. and from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. daily. For box orders of the Raja-bhoga offering, or half an offering plate, please contact the maha-prasddam booth at least one day in advance. Jemple prasadam 9:00 A.M. Breakfast 3:00 P.M. Lunch Delicious temple prasddam is served in the Krsna Hall Coupons can be obtained at the Krsna Hall fifteen minutes before prasadam time. Prasddam is free during special festivals, including the month-long Kartika Festival and the Mayapura-Vrndavana Festival. To sponsor devotee prasadam or to arrange prasadam for groups of ten or more, please inform the Devotee Kitchen +91 7895819323 or the Welcome Centre +91 9897476111 at least one day in advance. Restaurtmts and other Prasadam facilitiesGOVINDA'S RESTAURANT & BAKERY Located on the ground floor of the Krsna-Balarama International Guest House. Indian and international cuisine. Breakfast: 8:00 A.M. — 12:00 Noon Lunch: 12:00 Noon — 2:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 P.M. — 9:30 P.M. Contact Balarama dasa at +91 9627626007 MVT RESTAURANT Located at the M.V-T. Guesthouse. Indian and international cuisine. Breakfast: 8:30 A.M. — 9:30 A.M. (Seasonally) Lunch: 12:30 P.M. — 3:30 P.M. Dinner: 6:30 P.M. — 9:00 P.M. Contact Govinda dasa at+91 997701666 KRSNA-BALARAMA BAKERY Open daily at the Main Entrance Gate from 7:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. ontact Indranilamani dasa at 191 8006080019. seas PARIKRAMA PATHse Bee ee Srila Prabhupada’s Samadhi and Museum Welcome Centre Internet Centre ISKCON Vrndavana Television Centre Srila Prabhupada’s House Krsna-Balarama International Guest House * Balarama Hall + + Community Service Centre, Security Office Brahmacari Agrama and Namahatta Preaching Centre SRILA PRABHUPADA’S SAMADHI1 is Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Hyeesine transcendental body was placed in vamadhi on 14th November, 1977. This samadhi building, constructed of ornate, hand-carved whiteSrila Prabbupada wor “Liberation is the greatest result attainable at other holy places, but devotion to the Lord (bhakti), which is desired by the liberated souls, can be attained at Mathura. Mathura bestows piety (dharma), economic benefit (artha), sense enjoyment (kama) to those who have material desires. It awards liberation (moksa) to those desiring liberation. It awards bhakti to those desiring bhakti. What intelligent person will not take shelter af Mathura? Oh, Mathura is most auspicious and greater than Vaikuntha! By staying only one day in Mathura, bhakti to the Lord appears.” Padma Puranapaueen Ra | © Thakure Sérefiga dice WELCOME CENTRE NTS he Krsna-Balarama Temple Welcome Centre is | located on the temple partkrama path in a building to. the left of the main doorway into the temple. Hours are from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and from 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Devotees will be happy to assist you with the following services: Tours of Vndavana and the Braja area Assisting in Foreign Currency Exchange Listing of Hotels and Guest Houses in Vrndavana Taxi Services Booking of Train and Air Travel Assistance for pda arrangements, Information on how to donate to temple services and programs © Internet availability at the Internet Centre adjacent to the Welcome Centre. Internet Centre hours are 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 P.M, and 4:00 P.M. —8:30PM.-5SRILA PRABHUPADAS HOUSE he residence of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada is located between the temple and the Krsna-Balarama International Guest House. From 1973 to 1977, Srila Prabhupada fived here whenever he visited Vrndavana. It was here in thishouse, on 14th November 1977, that he left thisworld and entered the eternal pastimes of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna Srila Prabhupada’s early writings and numerous personal items are exhibited in his house. On Srila Prabhupada’s desk is a daily updated display of letters drat Srila Prabhupada personally wrote; matching the present month and date. Srila Prabhupada prolifically! translated Vedic, Puranic and Gaudiya literature from Sanskrit and Bengali, including Srimad- Bhagavatam. Téopanisad. Bhagavad- gtta, — Cattanya-caritamrita, and Bhakti-rasimrita-sindbu. The library: attached to his house displays these books and their translations into over 60 languages. An English Bhagavad-gtia class is held every evening in the library. Simply desiring to bathe in the waters of the Yamuna River frees one from his heinous sins. Sri YamunastakamTHE NAMAHATTA PREACHING CENTRE lhe mission of Namahatta is to joyfully distribute the Lord’s holy name to everyone. Daily, over 500 pilgrims visit this department to learn how to chant the holy names, offer and honor pravadam, exclusively worship Visnu-tattva, and study Srimad-Bhagavatam, Bhagavad-gita, and other scriptures. Namahatta arranges programs for VIP's, congregations, Villages, schools and colleges, prisons, and Life Members and donors. It also organizes dhama yatras, Braja daréana tours, Ratha Yatra and Sobha Yatra Festivals in other places, house programs, and special preaching functions. Namahatta also organizes group pilgrimages to holy places. Their hama yatras include: South Indian Temples, Rameswaram, Pagennsthe Pury Badrinathy RishibesheDwaralewrAyedhyer and many more. The Namahatta Preaching Centre is located in the brabmacart asrama building, which is adjacent to the Samadhi Museum. The offices are to the left of the stairs as you enter. For more information, contact Radha Syamasundara dasa at +91 9897876111/ +91 9219444909. Email: vrindavanholyname@gmail.com, harinamyrindavan@gmail.com.F Their wae Rtas aCe GlelICem 1 Ccthe Krsna-Balarama Temple is famous for exemplary | Deity worship. Seven dratis, seven bhoga offerings, honting fenclireveninpearacy arches Uaioe garlands are offered daily. Gorgeous flower outfits are peeeene one Crete eee Tie nem bint eee ra which the Lord is worshipped is outdazzled only by the exquisite sweetness of the mood of worship. Contact Head Pujari Mukunda Datta dasa +91 9837519225, or for flower seva, Govinda dasi +91 9760723594. rsna-Balarama ‘Temple's Community Service kK Centre is next to the Security Office. It organizes ‘ommunity activities, services, and entertainment, and facilitates communication within the community of devotees living in Vrndavana. Activities include: weekly classes on a variety of devotional subjects in English, Hindi and Russian; special seminars on Vedic Arts and Sciences; and a Sunday School for three age groups. Information services include maintaining emergency contact information, a phone directory, an ISKCON Vendavana Flow Chart, and an ISKCON Vrindavan Community Service Facebook Page, which has-a digital bulletin board to advertise goods and services. Also, on Facebook is an ISKCON Vrindavan Community Service Group that has FILES on the menu bar that includemasundara, maps of the area; a local guesthouse and restaurant list; a directory of local goods and services; taxi, rickshaw and motor rickshaw rate lists. For more information, contact KuSa devi dasi at +91 9997011158. | SECURITY OFFICE SKCON Security Office is on the ground floor of the [ose located opposite the Balarama Hall. Hours are from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. You can reach security services at any other time by contacting Nila Madhava dasa at +91 9760412652, or Dwijaraja dasa at +91 9557567040. If you need to speak to the police, call Ravi Lochan dasa, PRO, at +91 9634073844. The “Lost and Found” is located at the ISKCON Security Office.haktivedanta Swami Gosala is an oasis of peace and beauty located on the Vrndavana parikrama path just a fow minutes walling distance from the Krsna-Balarama Temple. More than 150 bulls, 200 cows and 30 calves are cared for and protected there. The cows’ milk is used to make sweets offered daily to our temple Deities. On the property, you will also find the temple gardens, where flowers are grown for making Deity garlands. Everyone is invited to visit the Gosala and watch the milking of the cows, morning and evening. If you would like a tour or would like to offer go-paja, please contact Subha Krsna dasa at +91 9760014118 or Saci Gaurasundara dasa at +91 8859658080 or visit the website at http://www.goshala.com. BHAKTIVEDANTA GURUKULA AND. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (BGIS) Gurukula is where students live and study according Ae the guru's instructions. Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula is an international school, grades K tol2, established by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada to educate generations of young people and train and inspire them in the philosophy of Gaudiya Vaignavism. For more information, see BGIS.org, contact Nirmal.Krishna@pamho.net, +91 8439458656.INTERNET DARSANA CLASSES AND SEMINARS, wenty-four hours a day, dardana goes on from the temple, Balarama Hall, Srila Prabhupada’s Quarters or vamadhi-mandir from website: www.iskconvrindavan.com and www.vrindavan.ty. Classes in Hindi, English and Russian can be heard on the FM radio at 88 for English and 87.5 for Hindi. SAFETY TIPS | Do not allow strangers in your room. Keep your room locked and whenever possible, use your own lock. Keep your passport, money, flight tickets, jewelry, ete. locked. Be careful of pickpockets when you are in a crowded place. Do not leave your camera or belongings unattended. Always drink bottled or reliably filtered water. Filtered water is available at our ISKCON temple. Recycle water bottles or dispose of them responsibly. Be aware (and alert!) that the monkeys in Vrndavana are very mischievous. ‘hey steal glasses and mobile phones, even if you are in a rickshaw. In the event of illness, contact a doctor immediately. Do not bathe alone in the Yamuna River. Go with a group. Even if you are a good swimmer, do not venture into deep water.pedacieplayed Radha-Damodara Jiva Gusvaini that Gosvami, Srila Jiva self in service to the 1a0-Bhagavatam, Bhagavad- | more, he prepared suru, to bring the teachings of West. In 1972, he returned isciples and resided in these yn discourses before thewho loves to live here even more than in the lotus hearts of the saints or in Sri Vaikuntha-dhama. Here in His eternal pastimes, He personally tends all the cows and, playing the eK Cre see gE TTC a Cowen CO UCR increasing their love for the pastimes of rava. A Ce Se ee at eet as Braja-mandala or Mathuri-mandala. Its eminence is such that the whole of Br Pacey] cn refers to Mathura mandala the entirety of the sacred area of Braja. or Mathura is often called Vend Seon eet Tee D) << Sassi AnPRNY ae x WE W322 e 2 eae Nm ENZO Me aeaneemeSenaeT U.P. off the Mathura Road, now National Highway 2, between Delhi and A, tet aren eee matte AY Ctre nero Jayati jayati vrindaranyam etan murare FoR ULL en UL LT ee a PON RR Le LN RR a wartta-madbura-venur vardhayan prema rase All glories! All glories, to Sri Vrndavana, which is Pelereetts aeons (tere eRe teat ee Warn anaes Cece CT ANTE taThe Supreme Personal- ity of Godhead is unborn | and ever-cxisting. How- f ever, the Puranas record that 5,000 years ago in @ this holy land, that same unborn Personality took bith and enjoyed pas- times with His eternal associates. Vrndavana and the 84-square-mile area surrounding it, known as Braja-mandala, is the favorite playground of the Absolute Truth Sti Krsna and His eternal consort Srimati Radharani. Seva Kuaja, Varhgi Vata, Kesi Ghata, Gokula, Nanda Gaon, Varsana, Govardhana, Radha Kunda ~ these are just some of the places of ‘Sri Sri Radha and Krsna’s sweet pastimes. However, 500 yearsago, this wasall but forgotten. Vrndavana was a jungle. F.S. Growse writes, “...exceptin the neighbourhood of the one great thoroughfare, there was only here and there a scattered hamlet in the midst of unclaimed woodland.” To make His. eae abode known to the world, Sa Krsna eee inJiva gosvamins... cannot be overestimated. They created modern Vrindavan, and made it into a centre of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.” One of the most remarkable features of this period in Braja history is its extraordinary literary activity. The works of Ripa Gosvami, in particular, display uncommon beauty and unique brilliance in theological thought. In Bhakti-rasamrta-vindhu, he reworks the language of aesthetics to express the underlying grammar of the soul’s devotion to God. It is estimated that the writings of Rapa’s nephew, Jiva Gosvamt, alone comprise 400,000 Sanskrit verses. An unparalleled philosopher, Jiva Gosvami systematized and comprehensively supported the teachings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, most significantly in his six-volume Bhagavata-sandarbha. The Six Gosvamis' writings to establish the doctrinal foundations of Gaudtya Vaisnavism are even more impressive than the work of the evangelists who wrote the Gospels to establish Christianity. A spiritual renaissance was underway, and the townPo Le Tae) Pee fe cee city of Yama, but achie . the goal of all punya.” ere Jatipura, Govardbana sunrive from Vrndavana to America. In the next twelve years, as he preached around the world and translated Bhagavad-gita and other books of Vedic literature, which his dis iples distributed by the millions, he fulfilled the prediction of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu that every town and village on earth would utter Krsna’s name. In 1971, in accordance with the teachings of Lord Caitanya that caste is no bar to devotion, Srila Prabhupada revolutionized the practice of bhakti by bringing Western acolytes to Vrndavana. In 1975, he opened the now hugely popular Krsna-Balarama Temple. Today, Vrndavana is a bustling, cosmopolitan centre of pilgrimage that caters to millions of visitors every year, thousands of them Krsna devotees from abroad. The temples are packed for dratis and throngs crowd the bazaars. The present revitalization of Vrndavana is directly related to Srila Prabhupada’s tireless activities as unofficial ambassador of Krsna consciousness to the West. Residents, proud that he introduced their Krsna to the world, fondly remember him as the ‘hero of Vrndavana.’ Vrndavana is the place of the eternal“The most auspi 1s of all auspicious places of a's pastimes is the great garden kK; Urndla pure devotees like Srila Prabhupada who reveal this. And itis by their invitation that we are here. Sapta-devalaya, the seven principal Gosvami temples ofKedi Ghata, Vrndévana “The places in the eighty-four-square-mile district of Mathura are so beautifully situated on the banks of the River Yamuna that anyone who goes there will never want to turn to this material world.” Nectar of Devotion “In Vendavana the effulgent ground is fashioned with many very wonderful, colorful céztamani jewels, the trees and vines are full of blissful spiritual fruits and flowers, the birds make a great tumult by reciting the hymns of the Sama Veda, and the lakes and streams are filled with transcendental nectar. May my heart meditate on Vrndavana in this way.” Vendavana Mabimamrta by Sri Prabodhananda SarasvatiTemples: It is appropriate to give donations when visiting temples. If you are harassed by aggressive pandas or guides, ignore them or give a small donation and move on. Do not get into an argument with them. Photography is prohibited in many temples, so always inquire before taking a photo. It is best not to wear shoes when doing partkrama. Never wear shoes in a temple. Some temples do not even permit the wearing of socks. Do not carry your shoes into any temple, even in a bag. §& Dress Code: Women should wear a sari or culturally appropriate, chaste clothing. In this area of India, it is inappropriate for women to expose their legs. Women should wear sufficient clothing while bathing in the Yamuna River or any public place. Men should wear dhotts and kurtas. In this area, it is inappropriate for men to go shirtless, except to bathe. Men should not wear gumuvhas, except to bathe. Moral Code and Behavior: We represent Srila Prabhupada. To preserve and protect the reputation of the temple and our movement, we humbly request men and women nut to loosely associate with each other. Illicit relations are offensive in the dhama. Women especially should be on guard in dealings with local men. Intoxicants: Beware of anyone selling or offering drugs or other forms of intoxication. It is an offense to Guru and Vrndavana dhama to use intoxicants here. Additionally, India as severe drug laws. Legal consequences of drug use include imprisonment and not being allowed to visit India again.© Rickshaws: Always fix the fare in advance. Never fight with the rickshaw driver. In case of dispute, get help from a local devotee. Brabmacaris must never ride with a woman. Women should not ride alone after dark. ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS / DHAMA-SEVA e mindful when disposing of bottles, plastic bags, disposable diapers and other such trash. Whenever possible, recycle. Use cloth bags when buying fruits and vegetables. Let us clean the dhama.i ear May I reside only in Sri Vrndavana-dhama, SER Ett ose ACT EY CU teT Cee RC caora Ta and by whose influence, the happiness of prema a: SRT Ce tees ASTER Mtoe Teen eere aes ong-distance telephone service, known as ISD/STD, is PO US ee tan terse testi as Cota Co The Post Office is located on the ground floor of the Gurukula building. 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