Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine
Grace, whose boundless mercy continues to inspire and guide us.
By your unlimited compassion and blessings, the ISKCON BCEC community is experiencing
a remarkable period of growth and spiritual enrichment. In the past twelve months, we have been
privileged to achieve significant milestones in our humble efforts to serve your glorious mission of
spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness:
• Book marathon success: By your divine inspiration, our devotees distributed 35,000 of your
transcendental books during the book marathons, touching countless lives and spread-
ing the message of Lord Kṛṣṇa to eager souls across the region. We also distributed 175
Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam sets during the Bhadra Pūrṇimā campaign, and 50 Caitanya-caritāmṛta
sets during Gaura-Pūrṇimā. This incredible service earned us the second rank in the small
temple category, and we humbly dedicate this offering to your lotus feet.
• Śrīmad-Bhāgavata Saptāha: Our third annual Śrīmad-Bhāgavata Saptāha was a divine suc-
cess, immersing hundreds of devotees in the nectar of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes and deepening
their love and devotion for Him. We are ever grateful for your guidance, which allows us to
share such transcendental joy with others.
• New temple construction: By your causeless mercy, we have made significant progress in the
excavation and construction of a new temple in the heart of the city. This magnificent
temple will not only serve as a beacon of spiritual nourishment but also provide a sanctuary
for 100 devotee families to live together in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, creating a vibrant and spiri-
tually uplifting community.
• Sunday Feast attendance: Our Sunday Feast program has flourished, with weekly attendance
increasing from 400 to 500 devotees. The joy of serving sumptuous kṛṣṇa-prasādam and
hearing transcendental discourses have reached many more souls, bringing them closer to
the Divine.
• Home programs: Inspired by your vision, we have expanded our outreach, now holding over
20 home programs, in addition to the regular Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam classes at the temple.
These gatherings, attended by an average of 30 participants each, bring spiritual enlighten-
ment and Kṛṣṇa’s message into the homes and hearts of many.
• Festival participation: The enthusiasm for our festivals has reached new heights, with the aver-
age attendance increasing from 600 to 900 devotees. These joyous celebrations bring the
community together to glorify the Lord and relish His divine association.
• Janmāṣṭamī celebration: Our 2024 Janmāṣṭamī festival, the largest ever in our region, wel-
comed over 15,000 visitors. Through this grand event, we were able to share the bliss of
Kṛṣṇa consciousness with an unprecedented number of souls.
• Prabhupāda Granthamrit program: Your divine books are the lifeblood of our spiritual nour-
ishment. Last year, over 50 devotees successfully completed the Prabhupāda Granthamrit
program, where they systematically read, discussed, and internalized your teachings. This
initiative has deepened our collective understanding and love for your divine instructions.
• Online outreach growth: Your divine mission is flourishing in the digital world, as our You-
Tube channel grew from 6,000 to 62,000 subscribers. By your mercy we are able to reach a
global audience and share the timeless wisdom of Kṛṣṇa consciousness far and wide.
• Food-for-Life expansion: Following your compassionate vision, our Food-for-Life program now
distributes 100 sanctified prasādam meals daily, ensuring that many more people are touched
by the mercy of Lord Kṛṣṇa through the sanctity of His food.
• Spiritual yātrās: Our annual spiritual yātrās to the holy dhāmas are a cherished offering to
you, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Last year, 400 devotees participated in these pilgrimages, finding
spiritual upliftment and forming deeper bonds of devotion and friendship.
• Summer camps for kids: Inspired by your desire to imbue spiritual values in the next genera-
tion, we conducted summer camps for children in nine locations. Over 450 children joyfully
participated, learning the timeless principles of the Bhagavad-gītā and beginning their spiri-
tual journey at an early age.
• Vaiṣṇavī Sanga program: Our Vaiṣṇavī Sanga has been a blessing for girls and women aged
12–30, providing them with spiritual guidance from senior devotee mātājīs. Last year, 30
young Vaiṣṇavīs participated in this program, which featured seven inspiring Chetana lec-
tures and spiritual camps to nurture their devotion and character.
We fall at your lotus feet, praying for your continued mercy and guidance so that we may serve
your mission with ever-increasing sincerity and devotion. Your unwavering compassion and
instructions are our eternal inspiration, and we remain your humble servants, striving to spread
the glories of Lord Kṛṣṇa and fulfill your cherished desire for a Kṛṣṇa conscious world.
Your servants,
ISKCON BCEC Community, Pune

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