Maha-prasādam The Krsna-Balarāma Temple is famous for its sumptuous mahā-prasādam. You are invited to taste these preparations that have been offered directly to the Deities. They are available at a booth near the entrance door of the Krsna-Balarāma Temple from 7:30 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. and from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. daily. For box orders of the Raja-bhoga offering, or half an offering plate, please contact the mahā-prasādam booth at least one day in advance. Temple prasādam 9:00 A.M. Breakfast 3:00 P.M. Lunch Delicious temple prasādam is served in the Krsna Hall. Coupons can be obtained at the Krsna Hall fifteen minutes before prasādam time. Prasādam is free during special festivals, including the month-long Kārtika Festival and the Māyāpura-Vrndāvana Festival. To sponsor devotee prasādam or to arrange prasādam for groups of ten or more, please inform the Devotee Kitchen +91 7895819323 or the Welcome Centre +91 9897476111 at least one day in advance. Restaurants and other Prasādam facilities GOVINDA'S RESTAURANT & BAKERY Located on the ground floor of the Krsna-Balarāma International Guest House. Indian and international cuisine. Breakfast: 8:00 Α.Μ. 12:00 Noon Lunch: 12:00 Noon 2:30 P.M. Dinner: 6:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. Contact Balarama dasa at +91 9627626007 MVT RESTAURANT Located at the M.V.T. Guesthouse. Indian and international cuisine. Breakfast: 8:30 Α.Μ. – 9:30 Α.Μ. (Seasonally) Lunch: 12:30 R.M. – 3:30 A.M. Dinner: 6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Contact Govinda dāsa at+91 997701666 KRSNA-BALARĀMA BAKERY Open daily at the Main Entrance Gate from 7:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 4:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. Contact Indranīlamāni dāsa at +91 8006080019.

WELCOME CENTRE The Krsna-Balarāma Temple Welcome Centre is located on the temple parikramā path in a building to the left of the main doorway into the temple. Hours are from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00P.M. and from 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Devotees will be happy to assist you with the following services: Tours of Vrndāvana and the Braja area Assisting in Foreign Currency Exchange Listing of Hotels and Guest Houses in Vrndāvana Taxi Services Booking of Train and Air Travel Assistance for pūja arrangements Information on how to donate to temple services and programs. Internet availability at the Internet Centre adjacent to the Welcome Centre. Internet Centre hours are 10:00 Α.Μ. 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 Р.М. – 8:30 Р.М. For more information, contact the Centre at +91 9897476111; wc.vrindavana@gmail.com.

Śrīla Prabhupāda's Samadhi He is Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda's transcendental body in samādhi was placed on 14th November, 1977. This samādhi building, constructed of ornate, hand-carved white marble, was designed and funded by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples from all over the world. Worship is performed all day, beginning with the Guruvastakam prayers at 4:10 A.M., and continuing, following the temple schedule until 8:30 P.M. Women of the temple perform kirtan daily for the pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda from 10:30 A.M. until 12:30 NOON. The upstairs balcony has a japa path of 108 lotus flowers, equalling one round of japa performed in circumambulation of Śrīla Prabhupāda. A museum of Śrīla Prabhupāda's life and teachings can be found in the gallery directly opposite his samādhi. Śrīla Prabhupāda worshipped in his Samādhi Mandir "Liberation is the greatest result attainable at other holy places, but devotion to the Lord (bhakti), which is desired by the liberated souls, can be attained at Mathurā. Mathurā bestows piety (dharma), economic benefit (artha), sense enjoyment (kāma) to those who have material desires. It awards liberation (moksa) to those desiring liberation. It awards bhakti to those desiring bhakti. What intelligent person will not take shelter of Mathura? Oh, Mathurā is most auspicious and greater than Vaikuntha! By staying only one day in Mathurā, bhakti to the Lord appears."

WELCOME CENTRE The Krsna-Balarāma Temple Welcome Centre is located on the temple parikramā path in a building to the left of the main doorway into the temple. Hours are from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00P.M. and from 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Devotees will be happy to assist you with the following services: Tours of Vrndāvana and the Braja area Assisting in Foreign Currency Exchange Listing of Hotels and Guest Houses in Vrndāvana Taxi Services Assistance for pūja arrangements Information on how to donate to temple services and programs. Internet availability at the Internet Centre adjacent to the Welcome Centre. Internet Centre hours are 10:00 Α.Μ. 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 Р.М. – 8:30 Р.М. For more information, contact the Centre at +91 9897476111; wc.vrindavana@gmail.com.

Śrīla Prabhupāda's Samadhi He is Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda's transcendental body in samādhi was placed on 14th November, 1977. This samādhi building, constructed of ornate, hand-carved white marble, was designed and funded by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples from all over the world. Worship is performed all day, beginning with the Guruvastakam prayers at 4:10 A.M., and continuing, following the temple schedule until 8:30 P.M. Women of the temple perform kirtan daily for the pleasure of Śrīla Prabhupāda from 10:30 A.M. until 12:30 NOON. The upstairs balcony has a japa path of 108 lotus flowers, equalling one round of japa performed in circumambulation of Śrīla Prabhupāda. A museum of Śrīla Prabhupāda's life and teachings can be found in the gallery directly opposite his samādhi. Śrīla Prabhupāda worshipped in his Samādhi Mandir "Liberation is the greatest result attainable at other holy places, but devotion to the Lord (bhakti), which is desired by the liberated souls, can be attained at Mathurā. Mathurā bestows piety (dharma), economic benefit (artha), sense enjoyment (kāma) to those who have material desires. It awards liberation (moksa) to those desiring liberation. It awards bhakti to those desiring bhakti. What intelligent person will not take shelter of Mathura? Oh, Mathurā is most auspicious and greater than Vaikuntha! By staying only one day in Mathurā, bhakti to the Lord appears."

BHAKTIVEDANTA SWAMI GOŠĀLĀ Geeta Govinda dasa haktivedanta Swami Gofal is an oasis of peace and beauty located on the Vendāvana parikrama path just a few minutes walking distance from the Krsna-Balarama Temple. More than 150 bulls, 200 cows and 30 calves are cared for and protected there. The cows' milk is used to make sweets offered daily to our temple Deities. On the property, you will also find the temple gardens, where flowers are grown for making Deity garlands. Everyone is invited to visit the Gośālā and watch the milking of the cows, morning and evening. If you would like a tour or would like to offer go-pūja, please contact Subha Krsņa dāsa at +91 9760014118 or Saci Gaurasundara dāsa at +91 8859658080 or visit the website at http://www.goshala.com. BHAKTIVEDANTA GURUKULA AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (BGIS) A Gurukula is where students live and study according to the guru's instructions. Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula is an international school, grades K to12, established by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda to educate generations of young people and train and inspire them in the philosophy of Gaudiya Vaisnavism. For more information, see BGIS.org, contact Nirmal.Krishna@pamho.net, +91 8439458656.

SAFETY TIPS 1. Do not allow strangers in your room. 2. Keep your room locked and whenever possible, use your own lock. 3. Keep your passport, money, flight tickets, jewelry, etc. locked. 4. Be careful of pickpockets when you are in a crowded place. 5. Do not leave your camera or belongings unattended. 6. Always drink bottled or reliably filtered water. Filtered water is available at our ISKCON temple. Recycle water bottles or dispose of them responsibly. 7. Be aware (and alert!) that the monkeys in Vrndāvana are very mischievous. They steal glasses and mobile phones, even if you are in a rickshaw. 8. In the event of illness, contact a doctor immediately. 9. Do not bathe alone in the Yamuna River. Go with a group. Even if you are a good swimmer, do not venture into deep water.