In September of 2023, Kesava Dasa and Kesava Priya Dasi arrived in Ghana, West Africa, at the invitation of Srivas Vanacari Maharaja, the Zonal Secretary for West Africa, to assist with college preaching as well as book and prasadam distribution.
Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana is located on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. It is known for its rich history and diverse cultural heritage. It gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957 and has since become a stable democracy with a growing economy, renowned for its cocoa production and vibrant traditional festivals.
Hare Krishna devotees first arrived in Ghana in 1981. Under the instruction and guidance of Bhakti Tirtha Swami, his disciple Srivas Vanacari established the temple and a school in Medie, a rural village about a 45-minute drive from the capital city of Accra. The area was uninhabited at the time, and the devotees were the first to settle there.
The “Kesavas” rented a house in Medie, a brisk five-minute walk from the temple. “The response we have received from the local people has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Kesava Dasa, “We have been granted a one-year missionary visa/residence permit for Ghana, with an option to renew it for an additional three years.”
Kesava Dasa first came to Africa in 1969 as a small child with his parents. He spent nine years living in different African countries, as his father was working for the United Nations. He first came into contact with the Hare Krishna movement in Toronto in 1983, and again, in 2012, he returned to serve with the East Africa Festival Tour headed up by Mahavishnu Swami.
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