Barsana Dham in the News


News articles about Barsana Dham and Swami Prakashanand Saraswati.

Barsana DhamBarsana Dham - a magical place for worshippers
Bihar relief campaign by Barsana Dham
Barsana Dham helps Hurricane Ike Victims
Ecstatic Janmashtami celebrations at Barasana Dham
Barsana Dham houses evacuees
Swami Prakashanand Saraswati & Barsana Dham Slideshow

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Barsana Dham - a magical place for worshippers


American-Stateman: Saturday, September 27, 2008

Barsana Dham Temple

On a recent Sunday morning, cars began rolling into Barsana Dham - through the dramatic stone entryway, under an arch wrapped in purple streamers and toward the 35,000-square-foot marble temple. Sunlight danced off the blue waters of the lotus-shaped pool. Peals of children's laughter rang out as kids tore around the manicured lawns. Brilliantly colored beds of flowers dotted the grounds. (Read more...)

Bihar relief campaign by Barsana Dham in Austin


The Indian Star: September 15, 2008

Barsana Dham Bihar Campaign

Moved by the plight of millions in recent Bihar floods, and to provide immediate humanitarian aid to the flood-hit people, JKP Foundation at Barsana Dham, Austin, TX has begun the “ Bihar Relief Campaign.” (Read more...)

Hindus of Greater Houston Are Ready To Help Hurricane Ike Victims

Hindu Press International: September 17, 2008

Hurricane evacuees at Barsana

Barsana Dham in Austin has been providing lodging to over 200 people, continuing to welcome 15 to 20 new arrivals from Houston each day. Most say they are coming because their power may not be restored for a week or longer. (Read more...)

Ecstatic Janmashtami celebrations at Barasana Dham


India Post: Sept 2nd

Barsana Dham Janmashtmi Celebration

AUSTIN, TX: For more than 5000 years, Hindus all over the world have been celebrating Shree Krishna Janmashtami, from simplest festivities with families and friends to large gatherings with thousands in attendance. Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple, Barsana Dham in Austin, Texas, USA is unique among them all. Barsana Dham, founded in 1995 by HD Swami Prakashanand Saraswati, has offered truly exceptional and ecstatic Janmashtami celebrations for the past 13 years. This year, families from all over Texas and beyond came to Barsana Dham. (Read more...)

Barsana Dham Center houses evacuees


News 8 Austin: September 15, 2008

Shelters for Hurricane Ike evacuees have come in all forms -- schools, the Convention Center, homes of friends and relatives. Another one is the Barsana Dham Center in Hays County. It may look like a simple room , but it's just one part of the Barsana Dham temple. The Joshi's are just five of the 200 evacuees who have spent the weekend at the Barsana Dham Temple. Whether it?s arts and crafts or prayer, the children say their time at the temple helped them deal with Hurricane Ike. (Read more...)

Swami Prakashanand Saraswati & the Barsana Dham Temple


American-Stateman, September 27, 2008

Swami Prakashanand Saraswati at Barsana Dham

Slideshow of Swami Prakashanand Saraswati & Barsana Dham

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