By Atma Tattva Das,
The Recharge Festival 2025–2026, a ticketed residential devotional retreat, brought together members of the New Zealand and wider Australasian Vaishnava community for a structured transition into the new year. Hosted under ISKCON-affiliated leadership at New Gupta Vraja near Ōtaki, the in-person gathering featured daily lectures, kirtan, workshops, and communal service. Senior teacher Devamrita Swami delivered a series of classes during the weeklong program.
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