Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2025
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our respectful obeisances at your lotus feet! On this auspicious occasion of Śrī
Vyāsa-pūjā, we come together to express our deepest gratitude and reverence for you.
Your unparalleled dedication and tireless efforts have illuminated the path of Kṛṣṇa conscious-
ness for countless souls around the world. You bestowed upon us this invaluable gift. You made
this fortune for us. The Bhagavad-gītā says that after millions of births, one may get the opportu-
nity, but by your mercy, we are actively participating in the mission of Lord Gaurāṅga.
Through your extensive writings, enlightening lectures, and exemplary personal conduct, you
have shown us how to live a life of devotion, compassion, and humility. Your teachings continue
to inspire and guide us, providing a beacon of hope and spiritual strength in our lives. Your tire-
less travels and unwavering commitment to spreading the message of Lord Caitanya have left an
indelible mark on the world. Your compassion knows no bounds, and your love for all living enti-
ties is evident in every aspect of your mission.
At ISKCON Niagara we have a growing congregation. Our congregation has grown since last
year, which is very promising. We have more devotees taking up the process seriously. People
are looking forward to visiting us and actively participating in our programs. We hope to have
a temple soon, as we are currently renting. There are limitations to what we can do, but we have
seen that anything is possible by Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.
On this auspicious day, we pledge to honor your teachings and strive to serve you with sincer-
ity and devotion. May we always remember your instructions and remain steadfast in our commit-
ment to spreading the glories of the holy name.
Your servants at ISKCON Niagara
Canada & USA, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
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 my humble obeisance unto your lotus feet. All glories to you on this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā.
Regardless of our situation, we are protected by the power of the divine name, which, by your great efforts and mercy, has grown to fill more than eight hundred centers worldwide and will keep on increasing. ISKCON Niagara is one of these centers. Though I lack the knowledge and ability to properly glorify you, still, by your unconditional mercy, you have blessed us beyond what we deserve.
oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
As you stated, you are still dissipating the darkness of ignorance in the world of māyā through your books. If not for these words that are available to us via the technological medium, those of us who have not seen you physically would not have an opportunity to hear and chant with you.
We at Niagara present the knowledge through your books to all the new devotees visiting our center for the first time. Our book distribution team has been placing smart boxes in various retail outlets in order to pass out the transcendental treasure of knowledge to all.
Inspired by your childhood Ratha-yātrā, we at Niagara, as a growing center, by your mercy have taken steps to organize a children’s Ratha-yātrā. It was a great event, by your blessings. This year we intend to perform it again so that kids get connected to the Lord with a smile. In the future, we aspire to hold a massive Ratha-yātrā along Niagara Falls.
Our Sunday school teachers are making sure that our little devotees grow up to be happy, intelligent, self-disciplined, and absorbed in a spirit of devotion to Kṛṣṇa. Śrīla Prabhupāda, you taught us how childhood education determines the future of both the individual and the society. Please bless us so that we may train the children properly. We want that they become the strongest hope for a spiritually progressive society.
Our cultural team has been delivering the pastimes of the Supreme through dramas and classical dance performances. In this way they reach those who neither read nor hear about the Supreme and His love for His devotees.
What would have happened if you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, had not come? This line holds so true in our lives. If you had not been there, then the life of fallen souls like us would have been wasted without Kṛṣṇa consciousness. You have truly been a senāpati-bhakta, as mentioned by Caitanya Mahāprabhu. You have saved so many souls and are still doing so by training them to fight against māyā by handing them the word of hari-nāma, especially for jīvas like us, who are far away from the holy dhāma.
yadi pāpi chāḍi dharma dūre deśe yāya
mora senāpati-bhakta yāibe tathāya
(Śrī Caitanya-maṅgala)
We have been organizing our annual retreats, where we visit other ISKCON centers. These visits have been loved by the devotees, as they get a chance to glorify the Lord with other devotees and even improve their sādhana while they are away from their regular duties.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you established ISKCON by engaging the youth. We at ISKCON Niagara have been working on our youth by involving them in various services. An exclusive bhakti-vṛkṣa is being conducted for them so they can be trained in the line of devotional service. It gives me immense pleasure to share with you that the youth of Niagara are leading kirtans, doing book distribution, performing saṅkīrtana, and decorating for festivals.
Our prasādam team has been serving everyone enthusiastically during the regular programs, festivals, and events. Our team firmly believes consuming prasādam becomes a vehicle for the soul’s purification and a way of receiving Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.
The merciful month of Dāmodara is celebrated with great enthusiasm at Niagara by reaching out to new families and organizing deepdan at their homes. By your blessings, we have reached out to many new souls.
Not to forget our Vaiṣṇavi Saṅga, where our mātājīs get together to share and learn about gṛhastha rules and upbringing of our little bhaktas into great devotees. Various arts and crafts activities are conducted, which are used for service at our center.
How fortunate are we to have you as our eternal father! Let us, as your spiritual children, boldly prove to the world that you are truly the Lord’s senāpati, a merciful rain cloud who came to extinguish the blazing fire of birth and death that engulfs the material world. Please let the desire to set an example and serve your mission awaken deeply in our hearts. Bless us to learn and follow the time management skills so we execute our spiritual duties efficiently and build a beautiful temple at Niagara that will serve the society on both sides of the river.
Your aspiring fallen servant,
Rajeshwari Devī Dāsī
On behalf of ISKCON Niagara
Europe & Russia, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept the humble obeisances of your followers from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. All glories to Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi! All glories to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa!
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, thank you so much for coming to Moscow and, in just a few days, magically creating Vaṣṇavas who spread the saṅkīrtana movement of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu throughout the former Soviet Union! This is a true miracle that never ceases to amaze us.
Over time, your books and followers appeared in Nizhny Novgorod and arranged the meeting of your faithful disciple, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami as well as the city’s mayor. As a result of this meeting, we got a building for the temple in 1990. A couple of years later, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami established the worship of Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi here and inspired local devotees to preach. Since then, the temple has held daily worship of Śrī Śrī Gaura-Nitāi according to ISKCON standards, with twenty to thirty people participating weekly. Morning and sometimes evening programs are also held, prasādam is distributed in the temple and through the Hare Krishna Food for Life program, and educational courses are held.
Last year, three harināma groups of six people each took to the streets weekly, even in freezing winter weather. Festival and Sunday programs with kirtans and prasādam distribution are held. Śravaṇam-kīrtanam festivals are held twice a year, and before the pandemic, Ratha-yātrās were held annually. Friday kirtans are held weekly at the temple, and on Saturdays, about ten people go out to the Weekend Saṅkīrtana program. Throughout the year, several people went out daily to distribute your books, and several dozen devotees participated in the December book distribution marathon.
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda! We continue to draw inspiration from reading your books and the entire spiritual process you have given us in the wonderful spiritual organization you founded, ISKCON, which has become a close-knit family for us all! Please continue to lead us along the path of pure devotional service, engaging us in this wonderful saṅkīrtana movement of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu so that we can all join you in the eternal līlā of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa!
Your servants,
The devotees at ISKCON Nizhniy Novgorod
Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2025
Hare Kṛṣṇa, dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble obeisances at your lotus feet. Happy Vyāsa-pūjā, Śrīla
Prabhupāda.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, the most auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā provides us an opportunity to
reflect back on what we have achieved and where we have fallen short in the past twelve months
so that an accurate and meaningful report can be submitted at your lotus feet to seek your bless-
ings and guidance.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, by your blessings and teachings, ISKCON Noida has evolved into a healthy
mother temple, from which quite a few successful preaching outlets, land for new temples, and
new devotee communities have manifested. The Deities here at ISKCON Noida have mesmerized
the hearts of everyone. People in huge numbers visit us daily, and the temple is full of life all year
long.
Recently, we performed an installation of Ananta Śeṣa and held a bhūmi-pūjā to commence the
construction work of a new temple at Noida, which will be the second regular ISKCON temple
in the town. We have a vibrant Greater Noida preaching center, with its own sizable community.
We have paid in full the amount owed for the large piece of land on the Yamuna Expressway –
Jewar – for another regular temple, with a farm community and goshala coming soon. We have
just finalized a joint venture with our devotee families to come up with Prabhupāda Village in
Greater Noida West, where devotees will live in the vicinity of a temple and build a new temple
there. They will then serve there and take and give association to one another.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you always took very nice care of devotees who had completely dedicated
their lives to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness by joining the temple ashram. Recently, on our elev-
enth Brahmotsava, we inaugurated a new brahmacārī ashram, comprising two floors to be used by
our full-time devotees. This facility has a new kitchen, dedicated for use by the brahmacārīs.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, by your blessings, our temple’s different areas where we get more visitors,
opportunities for preaching, and revenue are going great. The foot traffic and sales in our Match-
less Giftshop, Govinda’s Restaurant, auditorium, guesthouse, and Krishna Expo have scaled new
heights.
The Bhaktivedanta Academy has successfully graduated five Bhakti-śāstrī batches, and thou-
sands of students have passed the short-term courses as they progress on their devotional paths.
By your mercy, Śrīla Prabhupāda, to some extent we have been able to maintain a high standard
of education, delivered here along with focus on the overall spiritual personality development of
each and every student. Also, we have a Prahlada School, educating young children about Kṛṣṇa
consciousness and inspiring families to begin Kṛṣṇa consciousness as early as possible.
On weekends, we face a shortage of classrooms, as we have ISKCON Youth Forum (IYF) and
ISKCON Girls Forum (IGF) seminars and classes. The objective of these forums is to encourage
the youth to take up Kṛṣṇa consciousness seriously and strike a balance between bhakti and their
material endeavors. We constantly develop innovative ideas to attract the youth, like dramas, con-
certs, japa sessions, philosophical talks, quizzes, and debates.
The roots of our congregation are firmly grounded in our vibrant bhakti-vriksha programs. All
our festivals are happily managed by our bhakti-vriksha members. Hence, they form an integral
and necessary part of the temple.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you have given us a wonderful movement, a platform where anyone can
avail the opportunity to become Kṛṣṇa’s favorite. Prabhupāda, you gave us many powerful but
selfless leaders, who ensure steady growth, prosperity, and ISKCON’s existence in each nook and
corner of the planet. Your true leadership, foresightedness, investment of your energy in training,
and delegation of responsibility is now bearing fruit in spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness faster than
ever. Your personally trained disciples, in spite of their old age and medical conditions, are creat-
ing magic in spreading the message of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to the suffering souls.
Your disciples are so sincere and loyal to Your Divine Grace that they take extra trouble in
carrying out the mission you kindly assigned them. The sad thing is, they are leaving this planet
one by one. Śrīla Prabhupāda, we have a genuine fear of how we will manage ISKCON once
we are not protected and guided by your spiritually enriched and charismatic disciples. Please
bless us, Śrīla Prabhupāda, so that for your pleasure we can develop the highest level of sincerity
and a mood of cooperation and surrender toward our current spiritual masters so that we may
become expert in our dealings and exemplary in our personal sādhana. Please empower us, Śrīla
Prabhupāda, so that we may successfully develop, on the basis of your books and teachings, the
next generation of leaders to carry on the baton of your spiritual revolution.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, many times, out of your utmost humility, not taking any credit for your suc-
cess, you mentioned, “I am simply trying to execute the order of my Guru Mahārāja. That is my
qualification.” But we, your disciples, followers, and well-wishers, know for a fact that your quali-
fication is far beyond our comprehension. Your tireless efforts, your transcendental compassion,
and your unshakable faith in the holy name has rescued millions from the ocean of nescience. By
giving us the ultimate shelter of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, you have given us the greatest gift.
In a room conversation in Māyāpur, dated February 16, 1977, Śrīla Prabhupāda, you confidently
said “This movement will go on. There is no doubt about it. It is Kṛṣṇa’s movement. He will take
care.” And by your grace it has – and it will. We beg you to always keep us engaged in your divine
service, to protect us from the distractions of māyā, and to bless us with unwavering faith in your
instructions.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we pray that we may truly imbibe the mood of unalloyed devotion that you
so perfectly exemplified. May we serve in your mission with purity, determination, and humility.
May we never forget your instruction that the foundation of all success is hearing and chanting
about Kṛṣṇa.
Just as the only way to pay respects to Mother Ganges is by offering her her own water, so the
best tribute we can offer at your lotus feet is to further Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission.
Last, but not least, we once again offer our humblest obeisances at your lotus feet by offering
this verse, composed by our limited intelligence:
śrīla-prabhupāda-caritāmṛta-vāridheḥ
bhaktyāmbudheḥ pāraguṇārṇavasya
lokaṁ samuddhṛtya kṛpāmburāśe
namo namaste gurudeva tubhyam
Ocean of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s divine pastimes, vast like the nectar of immortality,
Boundless reservoir of devotion, filled with transcendental virtues,
Lifting the fallen souls across the world by the waves of your mercy,
O revered spiritual master, again and again, we offer you our obeisances!
Thank you, Śrīla Prabhupāda. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Vyāsa-pūjā mahotsava kī jaya.
Your insignificant servants at ISKCON Noida
Asia-Eurasia, Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2026
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
Homages ISKCON Centers, VP2025
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to you on this most auspicious day of your
appearance.
Your Divine Grace has written the most amazing books that are to be found on this planet.
These books are the lifesaving mercy of so many devotees. By reading them regularly we become
enthused with spiritual energy, intelligence, faith, love and hope. Your purports are brilliantly
clear, always to the point and wonderfully interesting and relevant. These books are gradually
attracting the whole world.
The other wonderful thing about your books is that we can distribute them. And this is a very
wonderful thing for the devotees. By distributing these books, we are engaging in charity by
giving people the most valuable thing for a small donation; austerity by endeavoring to not give
into the pushings of the mind and senses; and sacrifice because these books are glorifying the
Supreme Lord and His name and qualities. So this is saṅkīrtana.
What better way is there for us to preach than distributing these books? We have by good
fortune come under the shelter of Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s wings, and Caitanya Mahāprabhu is
ordering us to preach, but being products of Kali-yuga, we have practically no intelligence or
strength of mind, so how can we preach effectively? What effect will our preaching have? But
because of the books, we can be great preachers! We can induce people to buy the books, and the
books will preach to them.
We are extremely grateful to you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, for performing the sacrifice of coming here
to the material world to spread Lord Caitanya’s message in the West and for writing your books.
I cannot think there will be anyone dearer to the Lord than Your Divine Grace, ever.
So long as we preach, we are doing the essential work of this mission. Then we see things
developing. We see new people coming and taking up the process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. We
see happy devotees, pure devotees – devotees willing to cooperate. We see money coming in and
projects amazingly develop. We see standards maintained and etiquettes followed.
We pray for your mercy so that all the devotees here in Norway may act in such a way that we
will have the strength to preach the message of Lord Caitanya throughout this country. Then by
your divine mercy we can all go back to Godhead, hand in hand.
Your servant,
Mahābhāvi Dāsa, Regional Supervisor
