Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Mathura/Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, India


The above photo of Iskcon Vrindavan Temple is an old photo before the Samadhi tomb of Prabhupada was built as well as other adjacent construction. Presently you cannot get a clear view of the temple like this.
This is a more recent photo of the Temple.
Srila Prabhupada's Samadhi tomb. His holy body rests here.
The legendary 24 hour kirtana.
The beautiful Manasi Ganga lake in Vrindavan
Govardhana Hill, Vrindavan
Pancha Gauda Das, ISKCON Vrindavan Temple president
Lots of cows in Vrindavan.
And monkeys!
Shopping in Vrindavan.
Condo boom in Vrindavan. New Apartment /condo buildings going up at fever pitch.
MVT building next to ISKCON Temple. Apartments, guesthouse/hotel  and restaurant.
Madan-mohan Temple one of many ancient temples in Vrindavan. Many including this one were damaged or destroyed when King Aurangzeb's soldiers attacked Vrindavan in 1670.
The Yamuna River.