When God's eye opens (the sun), our eyes should be open to see it. That red sun rising here in the foothills of the Appalachians is a sight to see and I'm getting a perfect view this morning through the window of the Radha Damodar Temple.
That eye (Surya) reveals the green, rabbits, groundhogs, and of course the cows, bulls and all the other features of Gita Nagari. There is such a phenomenal facility here. But with this fine weather you would think more traffic of pilgrims would be here. Oh,
By Bhava Prabha Dasi
On June 27-29, 2025, Gita Nagari Farm in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, hosted a weekend-long 20th Tirobhava of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami. The event drew many devotees from around the world for three days of ecstatic kirtan, absorbing classes, heartfelt reflections, and more to celebrate the life, teachings, and lasting influence of a spiritual master known for his fearless service and deep dedication to Srila Prabhupada’s mission.
Friday’s program began with the first
Join us for Camp Spark! at Gita Nagari, an immersive overnight summer camp experience for youth ages 10-17 in the idyllic mountains of Pennsylvania. Campers experience the splendor of Krishna’s creation and make memories with other Vaishnava youth through seven days of outdoor fun carefully planned to spark friendship, adventure, and bhakti. The Camp will be held from June 22nd through June 29th at Gita Nagari Eco Farm in Port Royal, PA.
In the Camp’s inaugural year, 2023, 50
By Madhava Smullen
The Gita Nagari farm in Port Royal, Pennsylvania has launched the Bhakti Immersion Experience, a Krishna conscious residency for new and experienced bhakti practitioners aged 18 to 28 with three, six or nine-month options.
The program is tailored towards both second generation devotees looking to get some formalized ashram training and experience in full-time temple/farm service, and young people who are relatively new to bhakti and would like to learn more.
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