Hare Kṛṣṇa, 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
Please accept our most humble obeisances at your lotus feet. All glories to your accomplishments in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. All glories to Your Divine Grace, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we eagerly wait for the most auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā each year. This day provides us an official opportunity to submit an annual report at your lotus feet and seek your blessings and guidance.
On this most auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we, the devotees of ISKCON Noida, offer our humble obeisances at your lotus feet again and again. By your unlimited mercy, even though we are insignificant and full of shortcomings, you have engaged us in your divine service. Whatever little service is happening here is only by your blessings and the inspiration of your teachings.
Many congratulations Śrīla Prabhupāda, on the glorious sixtieth anniversary of our wonderful society, ISKCON, which Your Divine Grace masterfully created and where the entire world can fit in happily.
With great gratitude, we wish to present a small report of the activities taking place in Noida in a humble and prayerful mood, seeking your continued mercy and guidance.
By your mercy, the construction of a new temple project in Noida Sector 151 has begun. This project is very dear to all the devotees, and we are praying that it may progress smoothly and without obstacles. The basement construction work has already started, steel has been procured, and a contractor, along with a dedicated team, is now present onsite. We humbly pray to you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, to bless this project so that it may be completed successfully and become a beautiful place for spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
In Greater Noida West, a dream project named Prabhupāda Village is gradually taking shape. The vision is to create a devotee community where like-minded devotees can live together, serve together, and support one another in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Many devotees have already booked their apartments, villas, and plots with great enthusiasm. At present, we are facing some challenges with the developer, especially regarding the transfer of a portion of land to ISKCON’s name for building a temple. We are hopeful that by your mercy, the developer will soon agree, and we will be able to establish a small temple within the community. This will become a very unique devotee community – an ISKCON township further expanding your mission.
At the Noida temple, the Matchless Gifts shop has been completely renovated. Its size has been doubled, and the entire interior has been redesigned in a modern and attractive way. By your grace, it has now become one of the most grand and well-developed Matchless Gifts stores at ISKCON temples across North India. Devotees and visitors are very inspired to purchase devotional items, books, and gifts, thus increasing their connection with Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Govinda’s restaurant has also been fully refurbished and renovated. With new furniture, improved lighting, and a fresh, welcoming look, it has become a very popular spot for visitors. Many people are coming regularly to honor prasādam, and they deeply appreciate its quality and taste. By your blessings, Govinda’s is not only attracting more people to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, but is also generating good financial support for the temple.
For the first time, we organized a program called Bhajan Clubbing in the temple auditorium. Initially, we thought this would mainly attract the youth, but to our surprise, many families from across the city attended. Through melodious bhajanas and engaging musical presentations, the audience experienced a glimpse of the mood of Braj Vrindavan Dhāma. The response was overwhelming. Our auditorium, with a seating capacity of around six hundred, was completely sold out, and many people could not get tickets. The feedback we received encouraged us to plan for an even bigger venue next year. We are making efforts to connect with the attendees and gradually engage them in structured programs like bhakti-vṛkṣa, IYF, and IGF.
By your mercy, the brahmacārīs have now shifted into their newly constructed two-story ashram facility. They are living happily and peacefully, with better arrangements for their sādhana and service. This has brought great enthusiasm among the brahmacārīs and is helping them remain steady and inspired in their devotional lives.
The land at Jewar has now been officially registered in ISKCON’s name. We performed a small bhūmi-pūjā ceremony, which was presided over by your dear disciple His Holiness Lokanath Swami and attended by local dignitaries and community members. The location has become significant, as the Jewar International Airport has been inaugurated nearby by the Honorable Prime Minister of India. This has made the area prominent, and the value of the land has increased. A small temporary shed has been constructed, where temple programs are being conducted regularly, allowing local people to come and participate. A few dedicated devotees are residing there permanently and carrying out daily temple activities.
By your blessings, the Noida temple is experiencing a large and increasing number of visitors every day. The temple premises are becoming more and more crowded, especially on weekends, when the temple is often completely full. The Bhaktivedanta Academy is also facing a shortage of classrooms during peak times due to the growing number of participants. This increasing footprint is a sign of your mercy, as more and more people are coming in contact with Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
The Bhaktivedanta Academy has successfully completed its sixth batch of Bhakti Śāstrī students, with thirty-seven students graduating this year. These students have studied your books in depth and are now better equipped to understand and share Kṛṣṇa consciousness with others. This steady growth in systematic education is helping strengthen the foundation of the devotee community.
As an expansion of the Prahlad School initiative, we have now started a dedicated program for teenagers called the ISKCON Teenagers Forum (ITF). This weekly program is conducted in the temple by trained and qualified teachers, who guide the teenagers in a structured and engaging way. It is helping teenagers connect with Kṛṣṇa consciousness during a very unsteady phase of their lives.
Overall, Śrīla Prabhupāda, whatever little progress we are witnessing in Noida is simply due to your causeless mercy. We have no qualification, but you have given us the opportunity to serve your mission. We pray that we may remain united, humble, and sincere instruments in your hands, and that we may continue to serve your desire to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness in every town and village.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, please accept this verse composed by your servants from Noida:
prabhupādaḥ prāṇa-dhanaṁ bhaktivinoda-vāñchitam
caitanya-kāryaṁ kurmaḥ sma sarvatra yatnataḥ
rādhā-govinda-nāmāni vahni-vad vyāpnuvantu hi
pāvayantu jagat sarvaṁ prema-bhakti-pravāhataḥ
Śrīla Prabhupāda is our very life and treasure, fulfilling the desire of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. We strive everywhere to carry out Lord Caitanya’s mission. May the holy names of Rādhā-Govinda spread like wildfire. And purify the entire world with a flowing current of divine love and devotion.
We beg for your blessings that we may always remain fixed in your instructions, serve the Vaiṣṇavas, and develop pure devotion to Lord Caitanya – rādhā-kṛṣṇa nāhi anya. Thank you, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Vyāsa-pūjā mahotsava kī jaya.
Your insignificant servants from ISKCON Noida