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Leadership, historical service, community contributions and meaningful projects.
Leadership, historical service and projects that illustrate the diversity of the Vaisnava community.
Past leaders and teachers
Historical spiritual leaders and teachers whose service has influenced Vaisnava communities.
Srila Bhakti Vilas Tirtha Maharaj
First Acharya of Sri Caitanya Math.
Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Maharaj was personally recommended by Srila Prabhupada for spiritual advice, who called him "my own siksa guru." He authored numerous books and inspired the opening of many temples worldwide. His teachings continue to inspire numerous missions today.
Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Maharaj, the first president of the World Vaishnava Association (WVA), humbly accepted the role at 95 years old, stating, "Until now, I have done nothing for the Western devotees!" He authored significant books and established many temples, including the renowned Keshi Ghat and Dauji Mandir in Vrindavan. His mission is known as Gopinath Gaudiya Math.
Srila Bhakti Vaibhava Puri Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Vaibhava Puri Maharaj circled the globe many times and at the advanced age of 90, he gave his full support to the Vishva Vaishnava Raj Sabha, attending many meetings, including one at his own Math in Mayapur. Many devotees from Italy, Austria, and Spain took shelter of him. Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada participated in the inauguration of the temple in Visakhapatnam. He also participated in laying the foundation stone of the ISKCON temple in Mayapur.
Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the life and soul of Vanipedia
Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhava Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhava Maharaj, President and founder of Sri Caitanya Gaudiya Math and disciple of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur Prabhupada
Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Maharaj, the subsequent WVA president and Acharya of the Sri Caitanya Gaudiya Math, also penned numerous books and traveled extensively to visit his disciples.
Srila B.V. Narayan Maharaj
Srila B.V. Narayan Maharaj, a friend of Srila B.V. Prabhupada, performed his samadhi rites. Initially a staunch supporter of ISKCON, he later provided shelter to many devotees who had lost theirs. He authored numerous books and circled the globe over 20 times.
Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Maharaj, president of the Sri Chaitanya Sarasvat Math, preached globally and authored many books.
Srila Bhakti Vijnana Bharati Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Vijnana Bharati Maharaj, a beloved preacher of divine love, provided spiritual shelter to many Western devotees.
Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Maharaj, President of Sri Caitanya Gaudiya Math and president of the World Vaishnava Association
Outstanding contributors
Devotees, teachers and supporters featured in the original collection. Inclusion does not itself establish current constitutional WVA membership.
Swarup Damodara Prabhu and his brothers
Swarup Damodara Prabhu and his brothers who opened the temple of Sri Caitanya Gaudiya Math in Paharganj.
Srila Bhakti Sadhak Muni Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Sadhak Muni Maharaj – Acharya of Sri Radha Govinda Mandir of Vienna. Host of WVA Europe Meeting 2009 in Vienna
Sripad Tusta Krishna das
Sripad Tusta Krishna das, who as a representative of the WVA saved the mission of the Vaishnavas in Poland.
Ravanari Prabhu
Ravanari Prabhu, a pioneer of Krishna consciousness in the Middle East. Born in Palestine, he is renowned for his translation of the Bhagavad-Gita As It Is into Arabic; Download Arabic Bhagavad Gita as PDF-Book
Sripad Vishnu Murti Prabhu
Sripad Vishnu Murti prabhu is one of the most enthusiastic distributors of Srila Prabhupada’s messages, including through Vanipedia, where one can find every lecture by Srila Prabhupada in any language. He established the largest online Krishna temple.
Srila Bhakti Sundar Sannyasi Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Sundar Sannyasi Maharaj, Acharya of the Gaudiya Mission and founder of the Chaitanya Mela, established the new Sri Chaitanya Museum and organized the 150-year celebration of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur Prabhupada.
Sripad Srinivas Prabhu and Sripad Ramdas Prabhu
Sripad Srinivas Prabhu and Sripad Ramdas Prabhu. Ramdas is the founder of Mandala media and is supporting Gopinath Gaudiya Math, including developing a Gaudiya Museum at Keshi Ghat.
Outstanding projects and places
Temples, museums, festivals, heritage sites and educational initiatives featured in the original collection.
Sri Radha Govinda deities of Vienna
Sri Radha Govinda deities of Vienna
Vishva Vaishnava Raj Sabha mela: archival photograph
An archival photograph accompanying the account of the Vishva Vaishnava Raj Sabha mela held at Triveni Ghat, Mayapur, in 1998.
Vishva Vaishnava Raj Sabha mela, 1998
The Vishva Vaishnava Raj Sabha mela of 1998 in Mayapur was held at the Triveni Ghat.
Harmony School of Conscious Art
Dedicated to all artists inspired by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, who are dedicated to distributing prema-bhakti throughout the world with their diverse arts.
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Museum
Museum dedicated to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu has been built and is now inaugurated by the prestigious Gaudiya Mission.
Historic Ratha Yatra in Puri
1965, a single Rasa Yatra in Puri in the world
Ratha Yatra festivals worldwide
2024, more than 150 Rasa Yatras around the world led by many different missions. Jay Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Birthplace of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur
The birthplace of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur Prabhupada recovered and transformed into a beautiful sanctuary by Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Maharaj in the service to Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhava Maharaj
Yogapith, Mayapur
We congratulate the Caitanya Math, its Acharyas, and devotees for maintaining the beautiful and important temple at the site of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s appearance, a sanctuary for the entire Gaudiya Sampradaya.
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