f you’re looking for food in New Vrindaban — the Hare Krishna community founded in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle in the late 1960s — chances are your GPS will point you toward Govinda’s . It’s a happening spot: an Indian-inspired vegetarian restaurant in the middle-of-nowhere West Virginia, just beside the community’s temple and a few miles from the opulent Palace of Gold. But a trip to Govinda’s doesn’t offer a complete picture of the food traditions here in New Vrindab

Srila Prabhupada's fourth (and final) pilgrimage to New Vrindaban: June 21 – July 2, 1976. Srila Prabhupada visited the cows at the Bahulaban barn: June 25, 1976. Srila Prabhupada toured his under-construction Palace: June 28, 1976. Srila Prabhupada watched the film The Spiritual Frontier. He enjoyed it so much that he watched it twice! June 28, 1976. The Spiritual Frontier - a documentary about New Vrindaban produced by ISKCON Cinema - was released in 1976 by Yadubara and Vi

Bahulaban — one of the sacred forests of New Vrindaban — carries within its name and spirit the memory of Bala, the beautiful cow whose sacrifice, honesty, and purity continue to inspire generations. Just as her story reminds us of truth and devotion, Bahulaban stands as a living testament to the integrity and sincerity that built New Vrindaban. It was in these forests that so many foundational memories were made — memories of the early devotees who lived simply, cared for co