Over
the weekend we took a field trip to a local curiosity the Palace of Gold. It is
the crowning achievement of the West Virginia New Vrindaben International Society for Krishna Consciousness
(commonly called the Hare Krishna movement) community. New Vrindaben in located
near Moundsville, WV The palace was built by dedicated devotees as a residence for
Srila Prabhupada. The community was
established in 1968, in 1973 his disciples decided to build Prabhupada a
residence where he could work on his translation work. The entire building and
grounds were built be people who learned as they went. The undertaking tool 7
years to complete. Truly, the building and surrounding grounds are magnificent.
The care and devotion of the devotees is apparent in every detail. The whole
visit left us awestruck and humbled. If you want to learn more visit the
website http://palaceofgold.com.
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| Anthony, Sarah, Sam and our local friend Cindy went on the trip. |
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| Eave detail. |
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| The Hare Karishna chant |
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| overall view |
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| Rose garden. |
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| View of fountain and rose garden. |
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| Wall detail. |
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| Window detail for exterior wall. |
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| They have three live peacocks that live at the site, they have been there for multiple generations. |
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