Our Virtual Ashram

[Aupmanyav]

I don't think I would even consider 'ashram life'. Too regimented. Food, too sattvic. But I understand it cannot be like a hotel.

However, food at Hare-Krishna, Juhu Beach, Mumbai was not like that. They use their large terrace as community eating area. It was a delight to see people from all over India at one place. Not all Hare-Krishnas, but surely with love of Lord Krishna in their heart. But that is not an 'ashram'.
https://www.google.co.in/search?q=I...ow=1&tbm=isch&q=hare+krishna+land+juhu+mumbai

 

[Kirran]

I painted the doors, radiators and ceilings in the men's bathroom. Dug some trenches ready for the new rabbit fences. Mixed cement. Helped make a wall. Emptied bins. Went to lots of pujas. Ate. Talked to people.

 

[Aupmanyav]

I am sure they asked you to come back for another session at the ashram (who would not like a hard-working help?).

 

[Kirran]

I am sure they asked you to come back for another session at the ashram (who would not like a hard-working help?).

Haha, one can come back when one wishes, no asking!

 

[Aupmanyav]

Aupmanyav and family, with the newly weds (my nephew and his wife), two daughters, their husbands (Official group photo).
(missing one grand daughter who is away in a college) the four generations.

 

[Terese]

Where are you in this picture?

 

[Aupmanyav]

Make a guess.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Terese, I am behind the mustachioed man on the right (my son-in-law). At this age one does not need to be in the lime-light (I am the second oldest in the group after my mother).

 

[Aupmanyav]

Children off to Goa. Home alone. (Not really, wife is there and my mother). Peace, all-around.

 

[Kirran]

Three members of family at home, that's a crowd by my standards Only child.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Crowd is when we gather for Rakshabandhan and Bhai Dooj - 50 people/4-5 generations, do not remember exactly.

 

[StarryNightshade]

This past week, a friend and I visited New York City. Here are some pics from the Bhakti Center in Manhattan.

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[Terese]

This past week, a friend and I visited New York City. Here are some pics from the Bhakti Center in Manhattan.

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Hope something like that is in Sydney!

 

[Aupmanyav]

I am sure there is. Check here: http://www.iskcon.com.au/
Hare-Krishnas are hot, though not my way.

 

[Kirran]

Nice, thanks for sharing Starry. Om Radhakrishnay Namah.

This is run by ISKCON?

 

[Aupmanyav]

Yes. See the images, clearly ISKCON. And an idol of Prabhupada too.

 

[StarryNightshade]

This is run by ISKCON?

Sure is.

 

[Vinidra]

Nice pics, Starry!

Random question: Has anyone here ever been to this temple? Hindu Cultural Center of North Alabama

I'm thinking of making a trip there at some point in the hopefully near-ish future when my finances are feeling more cooperative.

The website doesn't have a whole lot of pics on it. There's more information about it (and way more pics!) in this article: Sarvajana Mandir. It's the only place I know of in the whole state that has Mother Saraswati inside!

 

[atanu]

Happy Holi to everyone. May we all be very very happy, burning up all dross born of our ignorance and desires.

Happy Holi.

 

[Aupmanyav]

It has been a slow climb (I am an old person), but my 'liked' percentage in posts has crossed 25%. It is sort of satisfying, like you feel after a nice meal.