Our dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine Grace.
On this most auspicious occasion of your 130th Vyāsa-pūjā, we, your insignificant servants at ISKCON Pandharpur, gather with hearts filled with gratitude to offer our humble homage unto your lotus feet. By your causeless mercy, we are able to engage in your divine mission, and it is only by your inspiration that even our smallest efforts bear fruit.
With great joy and humility, we present a brief report of your mission’s progress in the holy land of Śrī Pandharpur Dhāma.
Transcendental book distribution: During this year’s marathon, your dedicated devotees distributed 18,259 transcendental books, along with two complete sets of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Your vāṇī continues to transform lives, illuminating countless hearts with Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Bhūvaikuṇṭha temple construction: The construction of the grand ISKCON Bhūvaikuṇṭha Pandharpur temple is steadily progressing by your blessings. We are pleased to report that the ground floor has now been completed, marking a significant milestone in manifesting this divine project. For the promotion of Śrīdhāma Pandharpur, and especially the Bhūvaikuṇṭha temple project, we hosted a convention of press reporters from Maharashtra State – counting around 1,200 reporters.
Bhūvaikuṇṭha Sevā Nidhi (BSN): To expand participation in your mission, we have launched the Bhūvaikuṇṭha Sevā Nidhi scheme, encouraging mass involvement through small hundi collections, allowing everyone to render service according to their capacity.
Chandrabhaga guest house development: By your mercy, this facility has expanded significantly and now accommodates 110 rooms, along with enhanced service quality, offering devotees a peaceful and spiritually uplifting stay. Also, we were successful in getting drainage and the road sanctioned by the government, and the work is now almost completed.
Jagannath mandir guest house: Additional rooms have been added, bringing the total to eleven rooms, further supporting the growing number of visiting devotees.
A flourishing brahmacārī ashram: Our ashram is now home to more than fifty sincere brahmacārīs, who are dedicated to a life of discipline, study, and devotional service, strengthening the spiritual backbone of the temple.
Daily harināma-saṅkīrtana: Devotees go out for harināma-saṅkīrtana daily at various places to distribute the choicest gift of hari-nāma to countless souls. Also, all brahmacārīs come together and read your books.
New bhakta training: We are blessed to have six new devotees undergoing structured training, preparing them for a life of committed devotional service under your shelter.
Youth preaching expansion: Along with ongoing youth initiatives, we have now started preaching at MIT Alandi, reaching new young minds and inspiring them in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Congregation preaching growth: To bring devotees closer to the temple and enhance their engagement, several new nāma-haṭṭa (satsang) centers have been established in nearby areas, including Degaon, Bhose, Takali, Manisha Nagar, and Akluj, strengthening the local devotional community.
These offerings are but a tiny attempt to serve your unlimited mission, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Every step forward is a reflection of your mercy and vision, and we remain ever dependent on your guidance.
On this sacred day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we sincerely pray that we may continue to serve your instructions with sincerity, unity, and determination. May we always remain instruments in your hands, dedicated to spreading the holy names and teachings of Śrī Kṛṣṇa to every town and village. Jaya Śrīla Prabhupāda!
Your insignificant servants at ISKCON Pandharpur