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New Vrindaban, West Virginia

Each gathering is a small act of faith — that wisdom shared in good company can change the shape of a life.

New Vrindaban · West Virginia
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Upcoming gatherings.

Gita Fest 2026
Festival
September 25–29, 2026
Gita Fest 2026
New Vrindaban · West Virginia
Upcoming

Guru & Disciple

A five-day festival centered on one of the most essential relationships in spiritual life — that between guru and disciple. Featuring H.G. Mahatma Prabhu and Devakinandana Prabhu, with lectures, japa meditation, kirtan, interactive workshops, and the incomparable atmosphere of New Vrindaban.

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Past events

The archive.

A Heart Without ResentmentRetreat
July 1–5, 2026
A Heart Without Resentment
Gita Nagari Eco Farm · Port Royal, Pennsylvania
A Heart Without ResentmentRetreat

Four days at one of America's most beloved spiritual sanctuaries — Gita Nagari Eco Farm in Pennsylvania — where Patri Prabhu guided a deeply personal exploration of how to release inner heaviness, heal relationships, and rediscover the motivation that sustains daily spiritual life. Morning programs, mantra meditation, prasadam, open skies, and the gentle rhythm of a working farm.

Thanksgiving in AlachuaRetreat
Nov 26 – Dec 1, 2025
Thanksgiving in Alachua
Alachua · Florida
Thanksgiving in AlachuaRetreat

A five-day retreat over Thanksgiving break for students of the Bhagavad-Gita Institute, centered around the Holy Name Festival in Alachua. Temple services, Gita study, the Gita Game, cooking classes, and joint service — with a mineral springs excursion and boat trip. Accommodation in a cozy five-bedroom house with a pool, reserved just for the group.

Gita Day in TorontoFestival
October 5, 2025
Gita Day in Toronto
Mississauga · Ontario, Canada
Gita Day in TorontoFestival

A full day — from sunrise to late evening — at a home in Mississauga, hosted by the Marina Targakova team. Cooking together, Deity greeting, sacred text study, the Gita Game, kirtan, and men's circles alongside sari-draping workshops for women. Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner included; gifts for every participant.

Gita Fest 2025Festival
Sep 10–14, 2025
Gita Fest 2025
New Vrindaban · West Virginia
Gita Fest 2025Festival

Five immersive days dedicated to one question: how do the teachings of the Gita answer the real questions of everyday life? Lectures by Mahatma Prabhu and Vatsala Das, online sessions with Bhakti Vijnana Goswami Maharaj and Mallika-mala Mataji, and the transformational Gita Game — participants left with clarity, inspiration, and practical steps for genuine inner change.

Ignite Your Inner FlameRetreat
Feb 14–17, 2025
Ignite Your Inner Flame
DeLand · Florida
Ignite Your Inner FlameRetreat

A Valentine's weekend at the Veda Foundation Retreat Center — founded by H.H. Bhakti Charu Swami — where Patri Prabhu led intimate sessions on boundless enthusiasm and spiritual vitality. Morning temple programs, kirtan, and harinama outings to Orlando and Daytona Beach gave the retreat a rhythm of both stillness and joyful movement.

Gita ThanksgivingRetreat
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2024
Gita Thanksgiving
Hampton · Florida
Gita ThanksgivingRetreat

Four days at a lakeside home in Florida — gratitude practices, kirtan, the Gita Game, and the Holy Name Festival in nearby Alachua. Morning mist on the water, kayaks, and evening workshops on forgiveness and inner change made this a quiet landmark in many participants' spiritual lives.

Razum Life
Family FestivalFestival
August 7–11, 2024
Razum Life Family Festival
New Vrindaban · West Virginia
Razum Life Family FestivalFestival

A five-day family festival in the hills of West Virginia — daily workshops, yoga, and Vedic wisdom led by Marina Targakova and her team. Topics ranged from conscious parenting and relationships to life purpose and healthy living, woven with vegetarian feasts, children's programs, and evenings of laughter and community.

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