ISKCON Temple, Bangalore ANNUAL REPORT: 2012-13
ISKCON Temple, Bangalore ANNUAL REPORT: 2012-13
ISKCON Temple, Bangalore ANNUAL REPORT: 2012-13
B A N G A L O R E
Brief summary of expenditure of Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Hare Krishna Hill Cultural complex maintenance and upkeep `4,89,93,911/Distribution of prasadam to pilgrims, invitees and others `1,09,21,500/For conducting festivals `71,95,633/Daily Deity Worship Expenses ` 51,55,509/-*
*The Deity worship services are made possible by the support of Sri Radha Gopinatha Seva Trust
Lord Krishna is the Supreme Absolute Truth. When we offer ourselves to Him in a purified state of mind we can experience this causeless mercy. ISKCON temple on Hare Krishna Hill has been attracting millions of devotees towards Krishna bhakti. It has grown to become one of the biggest cultural centers of Bangalore and it has indeed been the origin of many social endeavors like Akshaya Patra. The temple is very beautiful and indeed the place of residence of worshipable Lord Krishna. I am indeed very happy to note that ISKCON Bangalore under the leadership of Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa has grown to be one of the biggest centers and is in the forefront of rendering devotional service to Lord Krishna. The various services of the temple are going on in a very systematic manner and this indeed is proof of Sri Madhu Pandit Dasas sincere efforts for serving Lord Krishna. I am indeed proud to hear that it has been more than 16 years since this temple was inaugurated. I pray to Lord Krishna that ISKCON Bangalore under the able leadership of Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa grows and expands its services unlimitedly. Sri Sri Vidya Vallabha Thirtha Sripadaru
Jagadguru Sri Madhvaacharya Moola Mahasamsthana, Sri Kaniyur Matha, Udupi
The temple is a fantastic piece of holy architecture, elegantly combining an exterior of glass with wood, gold and gems for the insides. The prayer rooms (altars) are overwhelming with their decorations and it cannot be described in words. -Comment from a visiting tourist from Denmark (fromTrip Advisor)
Cultural and Educational programme in schools, total expenditure `77,28,945/Total expenditure of Values Plus education programme in schools `90,74,274/Expenditure towards Youth Development initiatives `1,24,00,637/4
Sri Radha Krishnachandra Deity Installation Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra Deities which will be placed on Vaikuntha Hill were installed in a traditional Deity installation ceremony in the month of August 2013. The Deities have now been placed in a makeshift temple and will be shifted later to a majestic temple to be built in the Krishna Lila Park complex at Kanakapura.
Sri Sudharshana Narasimha Diety Installation In the month of January 2013 the Deities of Sudharshana Narasimha were installed in the temple on Vaikuntha Hill.
Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra Deities Installation In the month of January 2013 the Deities of Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra were installed in the temple on Vaikuntha Hill.
No of visits to sites
www.iskconbangalore.org
facebook.com/ISKCONBangaloreTemple
ISKCON Bangalore has received good support from generous donors. These donors are from various sections of the society. The largest donation received from single donor has been less than 1% of the total donations collected during the year. This fact bears testimony to the wide support base for various activities of the society. We thank all the donors for their whole-hearted support. As it is difficult to list all of them, we list below the top 20 donors.
SRI RAO R N K SMT. DEVASENAMMA K SMT. SHUBHA P NARAYAN M/s DREAMZ INFRA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED M/s PATEL TIMBER CORPORATION SRI RAVI R NARGUNDKAR SRI SANGAMANATH K S SRI CHENGAIAH M M/s CHAMUNDI GOLD HILL ESTATE SRI MANJUNATH BABU P V SRI KRISHNA DUTT P
Ms. THEJASWINI P REDDY M/s BIRDY FASHION PVT LTD M/s SHREE SAI GOLD PALACE SRI BIHARILAL P GANGWANI M/s NEW HORIZON EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL TRUST SMT. NAGAMANI B N SRI MITHUN S SRI VENKATESAN T S SMT. SWATHEE NANJUNDASWAMY POOLAKUNTA
DIGNITARIES' SUPPORT
How do you feel connected to ISKCON? I have been a frequent visitor to this place. I love to be in the main temple hall on Sri Krishna Janmashtami. The Bhagavad-gita is one of my favourite books. Once when I happened to go on a walk near a railway station in Japan, I found Swami Prabhupada's book in an old book store. I purchased it immediately and it has been there with me for the past twenty years, though I've not read it fully. I also read ISKCON's Kannada monthly Bhaktivedanta Darshana. What is your opinion about ISKCON organization as a whole? ISKCON is doing great work to inculcate values in the minds of people. It is the cleanest and most organized among temples. It is moving to see so many bhaktas coming here to seek solace from all walks of life, and forgetting their problems even if only for a while. Comments on the use of technology at ISKCON: It is great that you have so many techies. Adapting to new technologies like you are doing is actually an intellectual activity. With time technology advances and in turn it keeps changing the world. Technology will be the backbone of the world of tomorrow. Your comments on the Akshaya Patra Foundation: -It is a wonderful program and its success is stupendous. Our children should not be dropping out of schools or sleep on an empty stomach. Kudos to all involved in this programme. Suggestions for ISKCON: You can impart social education through documentaries. The new generation needs to imbibe good values at an early age. Show how riches come fast and values, slowly. You have to go to people, as all might not be able to come to you. Perhaps, a mobile ISKCON Temple to spread the message!
Prof. C N R Rao, Chairman, Science Advisory Council to Prime Minister visits the temple during Sri Krishna Janmashtami
ISKCON MANGALORE
No. of visitors to the temple 11,098 Prasadam distribution (donnas) 9,988 Hundi collection `172,346 Revenue Donations `3,901,973 Akshaya Patra Serving mid-day meals to 19,043 children in 145 schools Youth Programmes Around 1,000 youth reaped the benefit of participating in youth intervention programmes.
ISKCON MYSORE
No. of visitors to the temple 3,50,000 Prasadam distribution (donnas) 3,00,400 Hundi collection `892,014 Revenue Donations `6,262,899 Akshaya Patra Serving mid-day meals to 13,835 children in 63 schools Youth Programmes Around 3,500 youth reaped the benefit of participating in youth intervention programmes. Cultural Education Around 6,500 children participated in various events and were familiarized with our glorious tradition. Cultural Events The programmes were performed before the Deities and it opened a gateway for 230 artists to please the Supreme Lord through their musical talents. Year 2013 Highlights Conducted ART OF MIND CONTROL for all the students of Vidya Ashram College comprising of more than 2000 Nos.
Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa & Sri Rajeev Lochana Dasa, President of Hubli ISKCON lay the ceremonial stone during the Bhumi Puja.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Distribution of Books
Educational Programmes
Donations
Cultural Complex Maintenance, Staff Costs, Utilities, Services and other Program costs
COMPOSITION OF INCOME
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Institutional directive on initiation approved by Srila Prabhupada dated July 9th, 1977
Institutional directive on initiation approved by Srila Prabhupada dated July 9th, 1977
ISKCON July 9th, 1977 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS Founder-Acharya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada To All G.B.C., and Temple Presidents Dear Maharajas and Prabhus, Please accept my humble obeisances at your feet. Recently when all of the GBC members were with His Divine Grace in Vrndavana, Srila Prabhupada indicated that soon He would appoint some of His senior disciples to act as rtvikrepresentative of the acarya, for the purpose of performing initiations, both first initiation and second initiation. His Divine Grace has so far given a list of eleven disciples who will act in that capacity: His Holiness Kirtanananda Swami His Holiness Satsvarupa dasa Gosvami His Holiness Jayapataka Swami His Holiness Tamala Krishna Gosvami His Holiness Hrdayananda Gosvami His Holiness Bhavananda Gosvami His Holiness Hamsaduta Swami His Holiness Ramesvara Swami His Holiness Harikesa Swami His Grace Bhagavan dasa Adhikari His Grace Jayatirtha dasa Adhikari In the past Temple Presidents have written to Srila Prabhupada recommending a particular devotees initiation. Now that Srila Prabhupada has named these representatives, Temple Presidents may henceforward send recommendation for first and second initiation to whichever of these eleven representatives are nearest their temple. After considering the recommendation, these representatives may accept the devotee as an initiated disciple of Srila Prabhupada by giving a spiritual name, or in the case of second initiation, by chanting on the Gayatri thread, just as Srila Prabhupada has done. The newly initiated devotees are disciples of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad, the above eleven senior devotees acting as His representative. After the Temple President receives a letter from these representatives giving the spiritual name or the thread, he can perform the fire yajna in the temple as was being done before. The name of a newly initiated disciple should be sent by the representative who has accepted him or her to Srila Prabhupada, to be included in His Divine Graces Initiated Disciples book. Hoping this finds you all well. Approved sd/A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (highlight added) Your servant, sd/Tamala Krishna Gosvami Secretary to Srila Prabhupada