Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta-svāminn iti nāmine
namas te sārasvate deve gaura-vāṇī-pracāriṇe
nirviśeṣa-śūnyavādi-pāścātya-deśa-tāriṇe
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you struggled so much in Delhi, personally writing, printing, and distributing Back to Godhead in places like Jhandewalan and Connaught Place, thus laying the foundation of your mission with great determination. Carrying the instruction of your spiritual master, Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, you later spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world.
That very legacy in Delhi was powerfully carried forward by your dear disciple, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami, who expanded your mission with profound dedication. By his sincere efforts, ISKCON in Delhi has now grown to nearly twenty temples throughout the NCR region. Now under the inspirational leadership of our GBC His Holiness Guru Prasad Swami, your dear disciple who is firmly aligned with your vision and who is continuing the tireless service rendered by Gopal Krishna Goswami, all the devotees in this region are working together.
His Holiness Gopal Krishna Mahārāja, who often paraphrased your words when you spoke about your own great spiritual master reaffirmed about Your Divine Grace that you are “a true Vaikuṇṭha man.” By your blessings, more than 3,500 devotees participated in last year’s book marathon, during which over half a million mahā-big books were distributed, continuing your glorious mission of spreading transcendental knowledge. We are praying every day for the ability to induct more traveling saṅkīrtana teams and thus participate in more frequent marathons during the year. We seek your blessings for this.
Furthermore, last year a mega youth festival named UDGAAR was held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, drawing more than 15,000 youth participants and creating a Guinness World Record for the most pledges received for an anti-drug campaign within twenty-four hours. In this way, your mission continues to transform lives and uplift society.
Last year, Janmāṣṭamī attracted more than half a million visitors to the East of Kailash temple, and even the government commended the temple management on their remarkable ability to organize such a massive festival so smoothly. In this way, your movement continues to inspire and attract countless souls.
Understanding that saṅkīrtana is your very heart, our bhakta training program has now been renamed saṅkīrtana devotee training, emphasizing the importance of your mission. Every year, nearly twenty-five new dresses are offered to Their Lordships, and forty-nine festivals are celebrated, including fifteen abhiṣekas and eight adhivāsa festivals.
To ensure greater safety for the thousands of visitors who daily throng to your Glory of India Project, advanced cloakroom and baggage scanning systems have been installed, as ISKCON Delhi remains vigilant against unholy elements. Moreover, prominent personalities, such as Mrs. Rekha Gupta (Delhi Chief Minister), Kangana Ranaut (national award-winning actress and Member of Parliament), Bhupinder Yadav (Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change), ambassadors of several other countries, and many other dignitaries, have visited ISKCON East of Kailash, further glorifying your movement.
In the area of outreach and influencing society in Delhi NCR, a significant milestone has been achieved through a recent agreement with All India Institute of Medical Sciences for the ISKCON-AIIMS Wellness Center on three acres of land, reflecting a meaningful synthesis of spirituality and modern science. On the other hand, the Institute of Science and Spirituality (ISS), ISKCON Delhi’s scientific preaching wing (recognized under the Indian Knowledge Systems of the Government of India), engages scientists, academicians, and intellectuals through research-driven outreach, developing innovations like Sakshi Sense, is recognized at IIT Mandi and is conducting programs at premier institutes such as IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, and NIT Warangal.
And lastly, as an offering on the 130th anniversary of your divine appearance, and the 60-50 celebrations, we dedicate the new Vedic Expo, named, Rasa – An Ocean of Nectar, which was inaugurated at the end of April 2026 by the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with the Ambassador of Belgium, Didier Vanderhasselt.
By your mercy, we continue to witness the extraordinary manifestation of Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s prediction, which is becoming true day by day. Our duty now is to remain deeply loyal to you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and to faithfully carry forward your divine mission by sincerely practicing devotional life. Please bless us to become humble and sincere instruments in your service, free from offenses and steady in our sādhana. Kindly forgive our shortcomings and always engage us in your service. Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Your servant,
Mohan Rūpa Dāsa, temple president
On behalf of the devotees of ISKCON Delhi, East of Kailash