Vraja Vilasa: I take shelter of the Sangam
I take shelter of the saṅgam, the place where Radhakuṇḍ and Śyāmakuṇḍ meet. It is Shri Radha-Mādhav’s dearmost playground, which is charmingly surrounded by kadamb trees, champak vines, excellent aśoka...
View ArticleUnbridled construction erodes Vrindavan’s ecology
2017.02.15, Vrindavan (IANS): Once famous for its 12 dense forests and hundreds of water bodies, Vrindavan, the “leela-bhoomi”, sacred land, of Sri Krishna and his consort Radha, Hinduism’s popular...
View ArticleActivists rejoice as new law bans any construction on floodplains
Vrindavan, 2017.02.15 (VT): Environmental activists of Braj are rejoicing over a new law against any construction on flood plains of the Ganga and its tributaries. The notification issued by the Union...
View ArticleGrand centennial ceremony of Jaipur Mandir to be held in this year
Vrindavan, 2017.02.14 (VT): Shri Rajkumar Rinwa, the Minister for the department of Devasthan, Government of Rajasthan visited Vrindavan on Tuesday. He visited the Radha Kant Mandir, situated on the...
View ArticleAvirbhav Mahotsava of Prabhupada Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati celebrated
Vrindavan, 2017.02. 15 (VT): Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur’s appearance day was celebrated in on Wednesday in Vrindavan. The Gaudiya Vaishnavas assembled at Shri Chaitanya Gaudiya Math to celebrate...
View ArticleCataract surgery to be conducted in free eye camp at Vatsalya Gram
Vrindavan, 2017.02.19 (VT): In a pioneering effort, eye surgeons from Mumbai will conduct eye surgery at Vatsalya Gram from 23rd February to 26th February 2017. The surgery will be conducted under the...
View ArticleThe Life of Tinkadi Baba, Shri Kishori-Kishorananda Goswami
Vrindavan, 2017.02.20 (Vishakha Dasi for VT): Today is the disappearance day of Prabhupad Kishori-Kishorananda Goswami (Tinkadi Baba – also spelled Tinkudi Baba). Maharaj passed into the nitya lila in...
View ArticleSri Gusainji Bestows Mercy on a Hunter
This is the continuing serialization of 252 Vaishnavan ki varta, the lives of the saints following Vitthalnath, son of Vallabhacharya. It has been translated from the original Braj Bhasha by Krishnaa...
View ArticleVraja Vilasa: I take shelter of Sri Radhakund
The delightful forest of Vrindavan, beautiful Govardhan Hill, and the ambrosial arena of the Raas dance what to speak of other places – are not equal to even a single particle of one of the atoms of...
View ArticleHow to behave with cows, according to the Mahabharat
Vrindavan, 2017.02.22 (Raseshwari Dasi for VT) “Behaviour with Cows” – From Mahabharata, Anusasana parva 69, 73,74,78,126) The scriptures give directions on how to behave with cows. It is very...
View Article“I teach them art, they teach me life”
I made workbooks for the Yamuna kids so they could color, draw, and practice their abc’s. I have noticed that the community doesn’t really believe in them because they dont take school seriously. When...
View ArticleHe lives in Kabul, but his heart is in Vraj
This is the continuing serialization of 252 Vaishnavan ki varta, the lives of the saints following Vitthalnath, son of Vallabhacharya. It has been translated from the original Braj Bhasha by Krishnaa...
View ArticleNGT says “No” to project on Vrindavan’s Yamuna riverfront
New Delhi, 2017.02.23: (New Indian Express): The National Green Tribunal today refused to allow construction activity on the Yamuna riverfront in the temple town of Vrindavan. The Uttar Pradesh...
View ArticleVraja Vilasa: I worship the brilliant Maha Kunj
I always worship the brilliant Mahā Kuñj on the bank of Radhakuṇḍ, where, rejecting a broad platform beautifully made of gold, jewels and pearls, Radha and Krishna take shelter. There they make Cupid...
View ArticleStuti Parmananda wore the crown of ‘Miss Samvid’
Vrindavan, 2017.02.22 (VT): A farewell party was organized at Samvid Gurukulam for the class 12th students on Wednesday. The event, planned by the junior students of Samvid for their seniors was a fun...
View ArticleA Child Sings of Shri Acharyaji’s Birth
This is the continuing serialization of 252 Vaishnavan ki varta, the lives of the saints following Vitthalnath, son of Vallabhacharya. It has been translated from the original Braj Bhasha by Krishnaa...
View ArticleVraj gripped by Shiva fervor on Maha Shivratri
Mathura, 2017.02.24 (VT): Shiva Temples across Vraj became the centre of attraction as thousands of people stood in long queues since early in the morning to offer prayers to Lord Shiva on Maha...
View ArticleMore than 100,000 litres of petrol stolen from Mathura Refinery pipeline
Discovery of theft of a massive amount of petrol from a pipeline of the Mathura Refinery has sparked investigation into what police said was a highly organised racket. 2017.02.25, Agra (TNN): Discovery...
View ArticleWhen will I worship the Radha lightining with the Shyam cloud?
When will I worship my most beloved lightning-fair Radha and deep cloud-blue Shyam, whose splendid lustre is reflected on the surface of each other’s hearts, who passionately wear each other in their...
View ArticleBeadwork by Vrindavan widows showcased in Chennai
Linda Mandrayar of The White Rainbow Project and Laura Eastman Malcolm’s Pearls of Hope, on show at MAALGAADi on February 24, bring cheer to disadvantaged women. Chennai, 2017.02.25 (The Hindu): By...
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