ISKCON News | Prabhupada’s Palace Restoration With New Roof and Domes
Situated at New Vrindaban, West Virginia is Srila Prabhupada’s smriti shrine or memorial shrine – Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold. The beautiful palace that was constructed by the disciples of Srila Prabhupada in 1973 as an offering of love to their spiritual master.
Over time, large parts of the concrete domes, outer wall, balustrade railing, and steps started to deteriorate, sections of wrought iron rusted irreparably, and the roof sustained leaks.
In 2009, a Palace Restoration Committee was established. Deciding to patch up the roof until they were ready to embark on a full fix, the Committee began with more visible, smaller projects that would allow devotees and visitors to see the progress.
Palace Restoration Manager Gopisa Das describes the significance and urgency of the restoration. He states, “We needed to do something to revitalize Prabhupada’s Palace as the palace is the heart of New Vrindavan. It was built out of love by Srila Prabhupada’s disciples. There would never be another place like it anywhere in the world”
Gopisa Das came to New Vrindavan for the first time in 1979 for the palace opening and to help finish the Palace’s wrought iron gates. He shares how he came into Krishna Consciousness and reveals his journey in the Palace restoration work. He also leads us into the future plans of ISKCON New Vrindaban.
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