Hampi by Adbhuta Hari Dasa
Cron of the Glorious Empire Mostly in ruins today, this area was the site of scenes from the Ramayana and the jewel of the Vijaynagar kingdom.. Hampi is mentioned in the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and many Puranas as Pampa Kshetra or Kiskhinda. Located in the Indian... read more
Nashik – Lord Rama’s Home in Exile by Adbhuta Hari Dasa
When Lord Rama asked the sage Agastya to suggest an area where He could build a hermitage, Agastya directed Him to this place. As described in Valmiki's Ramayana, at the time of Lord Ramacandra the Nashik area was a peaceful and attractive forest that... read more
The Jolly Swami by Adbhuta Hari Dasa and Kalakantha Dasa
A friend, dear to many, leaves a legacy of humor, grace, and spiritual insight. When His Holiness Sridhara Swami left this world on March 14, 2004, it was on his terms in holy Mayapur, surrounded by loving Vaisnavas, and just after he'd helped install Sri... read more
Somanth – Where Lord Krsna Departed
by Adbhuta Hari Dasa
South along the coast from Lord Krsna's city of Dwarka lies the sacred area where He closed the curtain on His earthly drama. The city of Somnath lies on the west coast of India, in the state of Gujarat. The area was formerly called Prabhasa, and it was here that... read more