Moundsville ISKCON New Vrindaban Timings, History, Restaurant, Festivals

Moundsville ISKCON New Vrindaban Schedule:

Monday to Friday:

5:00 AM – Mangal Arati
6:45 AM – Go Puja and Milking Cows
7:30 AM – Deity Greetings
7:40 AM – Guru Puja
8:00 AM – Srimad Bhagavatam Class
9:00 AM – Breakfast Prasadam
12:30 PM – Raj Bhog Arati and Kirtan
1:10 PM – Bhagavad Gita Discourse

Altar closed from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

1:30 PM – Lunch Prasadam
4:30 PM – Arati and Kirtan
7:00 PM – Gaura Arati and Kirtan
7:35 PM – Bhagavad Gita Discourse
8:30 PM – Shayan Arati

Saturday:

5:00 AM – Mangal Arati
6:30 AM – Meditation and Yoga
6:45 AM – Go Puja and Milking Cows
7:30 AM – Deity Greetings
7:40 AM – Guru Puja
8:00 AM – Srimad Bhagavatam Class
9:00 AM – Breakfast Prasadam
10:00 AM – Govardhan Parikrama (Meet at Temple Entrance)
12:30 PM – Raj Bhog Arati and Kirtan
1:10 PM – Bhagavad Gita Discourse
1:30 PM – Lunch Prasadam
4:30 PM – Arati and Kirtan
7:00 PM – Gaura Arati and Kirtan
7:35 PM – Bhagavad Gita Discourse
8:30 PM – Shayan Arati

Sunday:

5:00 AM – Mangal Arati
6:30 AM – Meditation and Yoga
6:45 AM – Go Puja and Milking Cows
7:30 AM – Deity Greetings
7:40 AM – Guru Puja
8:00 AM – Srimad Bhagavatam Class
9:00 AM – Breakfast Prasadam
10:00 AM – Govardhan Parikrama (Meet at Temple Entrance)
12:30 PM – Raj Bhog Arati and Kirtan
1:10 PM – Bhagavad Gita Discourse
2:00 PM – Sunday Feast
4:30 PM – Arati and Kirtan
7:00 PM – Gaura Arati and Kirtan
8:30 PM – Shayan Arati

Note: Govinda’s Restaurant will be open for Dinner Prasadam on Fridays and Saturdays

Moundsville ISKCON New Vrindaban New Vrindaban’s History:

One of Srila Prabhupada’s most cherished wishes was to establish the new Vrindaban community in America. He spoke at length about building a replica of Vrindavan India, where there are seven main temples. In 1968, the New Vrindaban Community was founded in West Virginia to fulfill Prabhupada’s dream of an ideal society based on Krishna consciousness or the love of God. When Prabhupada established the first guidelines for such a community, the idea seemed out of reach for the small group of faithful who struggled during a harsh winter in a small dilapidated farmhouse. There was no electricity or running water in their only building, a battered pioneer hut. But when Srila Prabhupada had a vision of “seven temples on the seven hills,” suddenly, all the obstacles seemed insignificant to his followers. By 1972, the community had grown from 100 acres to 500 acres.

The New Vrindaban Holy Dham is located in the beautiful and peaceful Appalachian Mountain, in the rural area of West Virginia Panhandle. This spiritual community has been a place of pilgrimage for many thousands of visitors each year.

Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra Mandir, the main hall of the temple, is the main attraction of many wonderful attractions of the new community of Vrindaban and is usually the first stop for all visitors and pilgrims. Currently, the construction of Radha Gopinath Mandir, the second of seven temples, is underway to complete Srila Prabhupada’s vision of seven temples on seven hills.

Govinda’s / Vegetarian Restaurant Hours:

MONDAY: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TUESDAY: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
THURSDAY: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FRIDAY: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAY: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
SUNDAY: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Hours are subject to change on long weekends/festivals
PHONE NUMBER: (304) 830-4196

Moundsville ISKCON New Vrindaban Festivals Celebrated:

24 Hour Kirtan
Ratha Yatra
Janmastami Festivals
Puspa Abhishek
Festival of Colors
Radhastami
Govardhana Puja
Diwali Festival
Festival of Inspiration
Narasimha Caturdasi
Nityonanda Triodasi
Gaura Purnima

Moundsville ISKCON New Vrindaban Address:

3759 McCrearys Ridge Road.
Moundsville, WV 26041.
Phone: (304) 843-1600 ext. 0
Email: palacelodge108@gmail.com

From North, South, East and West:
1) Enter the following destination into your GPS: “Bethlehem, WV, United States”
2) Take West Virginia Exit 2 on I-470 (“Bethlehem”)
3) Drive 13 miles south on Route 88 and Route 250 till you reach Limestone, here take a left for McCrearys Ridge Road
4) Drive 4 miles to arrive at the Palace of Gold
5) Take a slight left after passing the Palace and drive another 1/4 mile for the Krishna Temple