Devotees at ISKM Aus had the great fortune of installing the beautiful and merciful new Sri Sri Nitai Gauracandra deities last Friday. Preparations started weeks before the ceremony as the alter underwent an extension and beautification, the temple was fitted out with new full length runner curtains and Srila Prabhupada was offered a new vyasasana.

On the day we were joined by a very dedicated and enthusiastic congregation. With limited brahmanas at ISKM Aus, devotees started cooking in the early hours of the morning, followed by abhishek and a fire Yajna which took us into the early hours of the afternoon for a full maha prasadam feast. The day was a grand success, many were captivated by the beauty of the new deities and left feeling enlivened and uplifted.

Here is just a sneak peak into the ceremony and a short video covering the event.

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With winter in full swing, grass is becoming scarce. Here are some pictures showing the feeding and scratching session with the cows. Anyone interested in helping to buy extra feed for the winter for our beloved Gomata feel free to use the link below to donate.

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https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ISKMAUS

Agriculture and cow protection are the way to become sinless and thus be attracted to devotional service. Those who are sinful cannot be attracted by devotional service.
Srimad Bhagavatam 8.6.12 purport.

Regarding keeping the cows, unless there is sufficient grazing land and cultivation, it is very difficult. But there has been some discussion about having a farm in California. You may write to Ramesvara Maharaja and Satsvarupa Maharaja in this regard. In any case the cows must be protected and cared for. If the farm is gotten then they can shifted there, otherwise continue to care for them as best you can.

Srila Prabhupada letter to Candravali March 28, 1977

ISKM AUS celebrated Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s Disappearance Day with great celebrations and Prasadam.

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