Ahovalam – Revisited by Dhruva Dasa
A young Krsna devotee sets off on a dangerous journey to ancient temples of his lifelong deity. In 1980 I was born to devotee parents in the large Hare Krsna community of New Vrindavan, West Virginia. From my infancy my parents brought me to the temple each day.... read more
Introducing My Children to Vrndavana by Kalakantha Dasa
A family takes a pilgrimage to the land where Krsna appeared. Completely out of season for Vrndavana, a storm announces itself with crackling lightening and booming thunder. Chilly north winds hurl bluish-black clouds across the afternoon sky. Suddenly rain pours... read more
Lord Alarnath: Four Arms or Two?
WHEN LORD CAITANYA would come before Lord Alarnath, He would see Him not as Visnu, or Narayana, but as Krsna, playing a flute. Therefore devotees in the line of Lord Caitanya consider Lord Alarnath to be two-armed Krsna. Sri Caitanya's ecstasy of seeing Lord... read more
Alarnath – Abode of Spiritual Longing by Bhakti Vikasa Swami
This small, remote temple can inspire appreciation for the highest devotional sentiments. ALTHOUGH ALARNATH is a little known holy place, I had always been fascinated with the idea of going there. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would stay at Alarnath... read more