By Mona Garimella
Sunday, September 1st, ISKCON of Richmond, located in the heart of Virginia, USA, celebrated its grand temple opening with a commemorative yajna, kirtan, cultural performances, and encouraging talks from devotees from all over the country.
There has been a strong ISKCON initiative in Richmond for over a decade. It was incorporated in 2012 under the guidance of former GBC member Bir Krishna Goswami and now Anuttama Dasa, the current GBC leader. ISKCON Richmond holds a unique place as Virginia’s first and only registered ISKCON center, under the expert guidance of Radhika Ramana Das and the leadership of Divyanam Das, who has been the Temple President since its inception.
The current ISKCON Richmond property, where the devotees celebrated the temple opening, is located in Montpelier, Hanover County, only about a 20-minute drive from Richmond center. The site includes 20 acres of lush green farmland with a beautiful farmhouse. The temple building is designed in a yoga studio style, and there’s a huge cow barn, a beautiful garden area with outdoor seating, and a children’s play area.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/a-planted-seed-iskcon-of-richmond-hosts-a-grand-opening/
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