Trip to Ucchagaon and the Bhajana-kuṭīra of Lokanātha Gosvāmī
Flood Recovery and Plans for the FutureTwo New Hindi Books Published…
We have just printed 2 new Hindi books for mass distribution – Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā, and Gītā Sāra (The Essence of Bhagavad-gītā) by Swami B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. We also reprinted Divya-nāma kā Avataraṇa (The Descent of the Holy Name) and Śri Caitanya Mahāprabhu – Unke Camatkāra Aur Upadeśa (Śri Caitanya Mahāprabhu – His Miracles and Teachings). These books are meant for mass distribution, and we have already distributed over 5000 in the last couple of years to pilgrims, devotees, local schools and colleges. On the first ekādaśī of the month of Kārttika, we had hari-nāma saṅkīrtana on the parikramā-mārga here in Vṛndāvana and many pilgrims and devotees already began purchasing these books.
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Flood Recovery and Plans for the Future
Rupanuga Bhajan Ashram in Vṛndāvana was inundated by severe flooding in late August 2025, with water levels rising higher than the 2023 flood. Cleanup and restoration are now in progress, and plans are being made to strengthen the āśrama against future floods.
New Hindi Books!
We have just printed 2 new Hindi books for mass distribution -Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā, and Gītā Sāra (The Essence of Bhagavad-gītā) by Swami B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. We also reprinted Divya-nāma kā Avataraṇa (The Descent of the Holy Name) and Śri Caitanya Mahāprabhu - Unke Camatkāra Aur Upadeśa (Śri Caitanya Mahāprabhu - His Miracles and Teachings). These books are meant for mass distribution, and we have already distributed over 5000 in the last couple of years to pilgrims, devotees, local schools and colleges. On the first Ekādaśī of the month of Kārttika, we had hari-nāma saṅkīrtana on the parikramā-mārga here in Vṛndāvana and many pilgrims and devotees already began purchasing these books.
Trip to Ucchagaon and the Bhajana-kuṭīra of Lokanātha Gosvāmī
Today, on the eve of Lalitā Saptamī, we went with Śrīpāda Araṇya Mahārāja to visit Ucchgaon, the birthplace of Lalitā Devī, Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’s dearmost associate. After offering respects to Śrī Lalitā, we went to Khaira (Khadiravana) and took darśana of the bhajana-kuṭīra of Śrīla Lokanātha Gosvāmī, the dear associate of Mahāprabhu.
Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja Vyāsa Pūjā 2025
Yesterday we had a beautiful Vyāsa Pūjā remembrance program of Śrīla Bhakti Gaurava Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. Everyone shared their memories and realisations after which we offered puṣpañjalī, āratī and a bhoga offering.
Śrī Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī 2025
Yesterday we had a sweet Janmāṣṭamī gathering here at Rupanuga Bhajan Ashram. A new flag was raised on the temple dome, there was reading and kīrtan through the day, the Deities were dressed beautifully, Girirāja was bathed, and we finished with a bhoga offering, āratī and feast together.
New Research Library and Art Studio
The new research library and art studio was completed recently as a workspace to continue creating spiritual content for our websites and channels as well as the publication of books and artwork.