New Vrindaban Rebuilds, Sees Bright Future Ahead
New Vrindaban Rebuilds, Sees Bright Future Ahead
Originally posted by Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 9 May 2013
New Vrindaban Board Members with Srila Prabhupada in his Palace of Gold
Established in 1968 in West Virginia, New Vrindaban was ISKCON’s first rural community.
Over the following years, the pioneer community made a series of well-documented mistakes in its early attempts, going through some of ISKCON’s darkest and most difficult times. Resources were affected, but most of all people—many of whom left the community.
Still, a skeleton crew remained through the toughest times, working through the repercussions and doing their best to correct the errors of the past.
In more recent times, there has been renewed energy to rebuild New Vrindaban and to turn it into the exemplary self-sufficient, Krishna conscious community that Srila Prabhupada envisioned.
Second Generation to Share and Inspire at German Kulimela
Second Generation to Share and Inspire at German Kulimela
By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 3 May 2013
Between 300 and 500 gurukulis—members of ISKCON’s second generation—are expected to gather at this year’s Kuli Mela in Germany from August 7th to 11th.
Global Kirtan for Yamuna Gears up Amidst Political Breakthroughs
Global Kirtan for Yamuna Gears up Amidst Political Breakthroughs
Originally posted by Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 15 Feb 2013
Second generation ISKCON devotees working with the Kuli Mela Association
are calling out to friends and ISKCON temples all over the world to join in a Global Kirtan for the Yamuna river on March 1st.
It’s the second time the worldwide prayer will be held for the beleaguered holy river, after the hugely successful January 30th, 2010 kirtan, which saw 130 groups participating along with prominent kirtaniyas Aindra Babaji, Shyamdas Ji, Radhanath Swami, Jai Uttal, Gaura Vani, Karnamrita, and The Mayapuris.
New Zealand’s Kuli Mela Aims for Unity, Love and Devotion
New Zealand’s Kuli Mela Aims for Unity, Love and Devotion
An article written by Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News and originally posted on December 7th, 2012.
Kuli Mela has already hit the US, Europe, Russia and Australia. And now, the festival that aims to unite and inspire those who have grown up in the Hare Krishna movement is coming to New Zealand.
Golden Age – Global Kirtan & Kulimela Association Featured In Bhakti Beat Magazine!
End of the World? Chant Louder. Where’s the Bhav on 12.21.12?
An article written by Brenda Patoine for Bhakti Beat and originally posted on December 20th, 2012.
It’s been the subject of scholarly study, doomsday prophesizing and New Age philosophizing alike for…well, pretty much forever. It’s inspired countless books, millions of articles, a major motion picture, and more than a few good cartoons. Whatever your beliefs are about 12.21.12 — the end of the world, the beginning of a new world, or none of the above – one thing is clear: the occasion is being marked worldwide with consciousness-raising events focused on prayer, meditation, and yes, kirtan. Along with more than a few end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it blow-out bashes.
KulimeLA 2009: Bhima Karma Performs “Turned Around” at the Ford Theater in Hollywood
A 3 minute video of Bhima-Karma Saragrahi‘s dramatic, uplifting and introspective rendition of his poem “Turned Around.” He delivered it during the KM09 Gala Evening at the Ford Theatre in Hollywood.
In the ancient Sanskrit language, “Kuli Mela” is “A Celebration of Community.”
The main theme for KulimeLA 2009 was to “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present & Envision the Future.”
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Gurukuli Reunion, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, was chosen as an ideal location for Kulis to come together to acknowledge their collective history and appreciate the many accomplishments of the pioneer Gurukulis throughout the past two decades.
Dressed in formal and elegant attire, approximately one thousand Vaishnavas gathered to walk the red carpet and participate in an amazing evening that beautifully showcased “A Mosaic of Our Generations.”
CLICK HERE to check out the growing Kuli Mela video and audio selections on Krishna.com.
The Kuli Mela Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to connect our diverse and dynamic global community. We believe that by encouraging each other along our individual paths and by serving together in our shared goals we can make a positive difference in the world.
For more information please visit our KMA Facebook Page.
KulimeLA 2009: Ananta Vrindavan Performing A Capella at the Ford Theater in Hollywood
Video of Ananta Vrindavan singing an a capella combo of “Je Anilo Prema Dhana” & “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” during the KulimeLA 2009 Gala Evening at the Ford Theater in Hollywood. He dedicated his performance to “the memory of loved ones we’ve lost as a way to invoke their presence in our hearts.”
In the ancient Sanskrit language, “Kuli Mela” is “A Celebration of Community.”
The main theme for KulimeLA 2009 was to “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present & Envision the Future.”
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Gurukuli Reunion, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, was chosen as an ideal location for Kulis to come together to acknowledge their collective history and appreciate the many accomplishments of the pioneer Gurukulis throughout the past two decades.
Dressed in formal and elegant attire, approximately one thousand Vaishnavas gathered to walk the red carpet and participate in an amazing evening that beautifully showcased “A Mosaic of Our Generations.”
CLICK HERE to check out the growing Kuli Mela video and audio selections on Krishna.com.
The Kuli Mela Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to connect our diverse and dynamic global community. We believe that by encouraging each other along our individual paths and by serving together in our shared goals we can make a positive difference in the world.
For more information please visit our KMA Facebook Page.
KulimeLA 2009: Mela Video Montage Shown at the Ford Theater
A video montage featuring highlights of KM06 – New Vrindaban, KM07 – Alachua, KM07 – Moscow & KM08 – Radhadesh, shown during the KulimeLA 2009 Gala Evening at the Ford Theater in Hollywood.
In the ancient Sanskrit language, “Kuli Mela” is “A Celebration of Community.”
The main theme for KulimeLA 2009 was to “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present & Envision the Future.”
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Gurukuli Reunion, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, was chosen as an ideal location for Kulis to come together to acknowledge their collective history and appreciate the many accomplishments of the pioneer Gurukulis throughout the past two decades.
Dressed in formal and elegant attire, approximately one thousand Vaishnavas gathered to walk the red carpet and participate in an amazing evening that beautifully showcased “A Mosaic of Our Generations.”
CLICK HERE to check out the growing Kuli Mela video and audio selections on Krishna.com.
The Kuli Mela Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to connect our diverse and dynamic global community. We believe that by encouraging each other along our individual paths and by serving together in our shared goals we can make a positive difference in the world.
For more information please visit our KMA Facebook Page.
KulimeLA 2009: Goura Riggan Performs at the Ford Theater in Hollywood
Goura Riggan performs a Kathak dance during the KulimeLA 2009 Gala Evening at the Ford Theatre in Hollywood, CA.
In the ancient Sanskrit language, “Kuli Mela” is “A Celebration of Community.”
The main theme for KulimeLA 2009 was to “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present & Envision the Future.”
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Gurukuli Reunion, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, was chosen as an ideal location for Kulis to come together to acknowledge their collective history and appreciate the many accomplishments of the pioneer Gurukulis throughout the past two decades.
Dressed in formal and elegant attire, approximately one thousand Vaishnavas gathered to walk the red carpet and participate in an amazing evening that beautifully showcased “A Mosaic of Our Generations.”
CLICK HERE to check out the growing Kuli Mela video and audio selections on Krishna.com.
The Kuli Mela Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to connect our diverse and dynamic global community. We believe that by encouraging each other along our individual paths and by serving together in our shared goals we can make a positive difference in the world.
For more information please visit our KMA Facebook Page.
KulimeLA 2009: Krsangi Davis Performing at the Ford Theater in Hollywood
A newly released video of Krsangi Davis performing her “Spark of the Spirit” Dance during the KulimeLA 2009 Gala Evening at the Ford Theater in Hollywood, CA.
In the ancient Sanskrit language, “Kuli Mela” is “A Celebration of Community.”
The main theme for KulimeLA 2009 was to “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present & Envision the Future.”
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Gurukuli Reunion, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, was chosen as an ideal location for Kulis to come together to acknowledge their collective history and appreciate the many accomplishments of the pioneer Gurukulis throughout the past two decades.
Dressed in formal and elegant attire, approximately one thousand Vaishnavas gathered to walk the red carpet and participate in an amazing evening that beautifully showcased “A Mosaic of Our Generations.”
CLICK HERE to check out the growing Kuli Mela video and audio selections on Krishna.com.
The Kuli Mela Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to connect our diverse and dynamic global community. We believe that by encouraging each other along our individual paths and by serving together in our shared goals we can make a positive difference in the world.
For more information please visit our KMA Facebook Page.
KulimeLA 2009: Chaitanya-Nitai Performing at the Ford Theater in Hollywood
A newly released video of Chaitanya-Nitai performing her original song during the KulimeLA 2009 Gala Evening at the Ford Theater in Hollywood, CA. She dedicated her song to the Pioneer Kulis “who paved the way.”
In the ancient Sanskrit language, “Kuli Mela” is “A Celebration of Community.”
The main theme for KulimeLA 2009 was to “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present & Envision the Future.”
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Gurukuli Reunion, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, was chosen as an ideal location for Kulis to come together to acknowledge their collective history and appreciate the many accomplishments of the pioneer Gurukulis throughout the past two decades.
Dressed in formal and elegant attire, approximately one thousand Vaishnavas gathered to walk the red carpet and participate in an amazing evening that beautifully showcased “A Mosaic of Our Generations.”
CLICK HERE to check out the growing Kuli Mela video and audio selections on Krishna.com.
The Kuli Mela Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to connect our diverse and dynamic global community. We believe that by encouraging each other along our individual paths and by serving together in our shared goals we can make a positive difference in the world.
For more information please visit our KMA Facebook Page.
Australians Ignite Kulimela Fuse
Australians Ignite Kulimela Fuse
Written by Antony Brennan and originally posted at ISKCON News on January, 28, 2011.
The recent Australian Kulimela was a great success. Attended by up to 300 devotees and well wishers from around Australia and across the world, many are still swooning over their memories of the association, the kirtan and the prasadam.
The Kulimela was hosted by New Govardhana Dham, a farm at Eungella near Murwillumbah in northern New South Wales. The festival ran over two weeks from the 27th of December 2010 to the 9th of January, 2011.
Kulimela Australia: Kuli Fest!
Kulimela Australia 2011
KULI FEST: Saturday, January 8th at the Murwillumbah Civic Center
CLICK HERE to view tonight’s evening performances webcast LIVE on Ustream.
Tentative Schedule: 5:00 to 10:00+ pm, Brisbane time.
Invocation (H.H. Mukunda Goswami + Gurukula kids)
Radha devi (NZ – Bharat Natyam)
Natya shakti (AU – Bharat Natyam)
Mayapuris (US – Drumming)
Gaura Vani and As Kindred Spirits (US)
Hari Bhakti (AU)
Madhurastakam (Kuli Mela Supergroup)
Intermission
Fashion Show
Chaitanya
Sudi + Lalita
Chay and Stuntmen
Dovetails (AU – Vedic Rap)
Uncle Crazy (AU)
Ghost Brothers (CA)
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Times are local to Brisbane, Australia.
Some examples of the start time around the world:
Los Angeles: Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:00 pm.
New York: Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 2:00 am.
London: Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 7:00 am.
Mumbai: Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 12:30 pm.
To convert the time difference to your location, CLICK HERE.
Schedule is subject to change.
Please send prayers to Krishna that He instruct the internet gods to provide a good internet connection. 😉
Thanks to Sitapati and his crew for doing their best to make the live video feed happen.
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In the ancient Sanskrit language, “Kuli” refers to a member of a “Community” and “Mela” means “Festive Gathering.” Combined, “Kuli Mela” transforms into “A Celebration of Community.”
Kulimela Australia: First Glimpse At Recorded Video Footage
Kulimela Australia 2011
CLICK HERE to view recorded video footage of Gaura Vani, As Kindred Spirits & the Mayapuris deeply engrossed in a “hip shaking” kirtan.
The video quality is a little grainy, but the sound is awesome.
Catch a 20 minute glimpse into one performance from the wonderful festival evening entertainment.
More to come!
Thanks to Sitapati prabhu for the recording.
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In the ancient Sanskrit language, “Kuli” refers to a member of a “Community” and “Mela” means “Festive Gathering.” Combined, “Kuli Mela” transforms into “A Celebration of Community.”
Kulimela Australia: Friday Night Entertainment Schedule
Kulimela Australia 2011
Friday, January 7th (6:45 pm to 12:00+ am, Brisbane time).
CLICK HERE To view tonight’s evening performances webcast LIVE on Ustream.
Tentative Schedule for Evening Entertainment:
6:45 pm – Junior Natya Shakti – dance performance
7:00 pm: Gitanjali Carmella – bhajans
7:30 pm: Chaytanya Nitai Dasi – bhajans
8:00 pm: Vaiyasaki Dasa – kirtan and bhajans
8:45 pm: Gaura Vani, As Kindred Spirits & the Mayapuris – kirtan and bhajans
9:45 pm: AZitiZ – Hip Hop
10:00 pm till late… – DJ Nimai (UK)
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Times are local to Brisbane, Australia.
To convert the time difference to your location, CLICK HERE.
Schedule is subject to change.
Please send prayers to Krishna that He instruct the internet gods to provide a good internet connection. 😉
Thanks to Sitapati and his crew for doing their best to make the live video feed happen.
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