Govardhan · Vraja
An ashram at the foot of Govardhan
A place where Vaishnavas live a simple and beautiful spiritual life. Hover over the words of our name — each has its own meaning.
Sriश्रीbeauty
The grounds and buildings, the lectures and kirtans, our service and our relationships — everything should reflect the original beauty of the spiritual world.
Rupaरूपform
Bhakti embodied in those we wish to serve: our acharyas, Rupa Goswami and Srila Prabhupada, and the beautiful Sri Sri Radha-Govinda.
Sevaसेवाservice
Both the perfection of life and the way to approach it. Everything that happens at the ashram happens in a spirit of service.
Kunjकुञ्जgrove
An intimate space, sheltered from the bustle and from prying eyes, where you can immerse yourself in a simple, beautiful spiritual life.
Our retreats
9–18March 2027Retreat · Sri Rupa Seva KunjLila Kirtan RetreatSrila Bhakti Vijnana Goswami, together with musicians, immerses you in Krishna’s pastimes.Register
9–27August 2027Retreat · Sri Rupa Seva KunjBhagavatam RetreatThree weeks with the Srimad-Bhagavatam at the foot of Govardhan.Register
30August – 12 September 2027Retreat · Sri Rupa Seva KunjSri Sri Radha-Govinda FestivalThe temple opens as Radha-Govinda come to the ashram on Radhashtami.Register
The Temple of Sri Sri Radha-Govinda
Radha-Govinda are coming to us
We are building a beautiful temple for Radha-Govinda, with airy arches, stone lattices, domes and paintings in the traditions of Jaipur and Vrindavan.
8 September 2027
Artists’ retreat
The whole temple will be painted by hand
Vaishnava artists come on retreat and create paintings for the temple’s interior. Each painting is an offering to Radha and Govinda.
About the temple →
Sri Sri Radha-Govinda
The Deities are waiting for Their temple
Radha-Govinda will enter Their temple on Radhashtami 2027. Come and join us for the opening festival.
About the temple →Ashram
Vrindavan
within Vrindavan
Here we are recreating the original Vraja: Giriraj at the heart of the ashram, kutirs for the Goswamis, the Kunj, the native forest, and even the soil itself, which we have healed without chemicals.
Sri GirirajThe heart of the KunjSri GirirajA large Govardhan shila and about a hundred smaller shilas once found their way to our land on their own. The ashram began with Giriraj.
Goswamis of VrindavanSix kutirsThe Goswamis of VrindavanWe built six kutirs from the earth of Vraja and invited one of the Goswamis, in murti form, to reside in each. They are served every day.
The KunjA secluded groveThe KunjA place to meditate on the Lord’s pastimes. A stone gateway leads into Vrindadevi’s forest, already more than 10,000 trees strong.
Vraja Forest36 native speciesThe Forest of VrajaGuided by the shastras, we plant the trees and shrubs that grew here in the time of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Land of VrajaCaring for the landThe Land of VrajaWe have healed a field worn out by years of chemicals, following the principle of ahimsa: no fertilizers, no poisons.The guesthouse
Accommodation
and prasadam
Everything is arranged so that daily life doesn’t get in the way of your sadhana: a quiet house at the foot of Govardhan, and prasadam offered to Giriraj.
AccommodationA palace built for VaishnavasA guesthouse in the old Jaipur style: arches, carving and domes outside, familiar European comfort inside.- No more than 72 guests: the house is kept small on purpose
- Air conditioning in every room, hot water all day
- Filtered water, even in the shower
- Wi-Fi, reception, laundry and a backup generator
PrasadamPrasadam from our kitchenOur prasadam is cooked by initiated Vaishnavas and offered to Sri Giriraj.- A new menu every day
- Strictly vegetarian: no meat, fish, eggs, onion or garlic
- Mildly spiced, to suit your taste
- In the evening, a café: herbal teas, fresh juices, cakes
Join us
Become part
of the team
We welcome all Vaishnavas who share the mood of Sri Rupa Seva Kunj. You can start by volunteering — it’s how we get to know each other.
Prayers and blessings, joining our retreats, helping plant trees and feed the cows.
How to helpCome and serve for a while: construction, planting, the kitchen and the café. Experienced volunteers receive accommodation and prasadam.
Message us on TelegramMove to Govardhan and serve year-round. We are currently looking for a cook, a gardener and a builder.
Message us on TelegramFor organizers
Host
your retreat
with us
We take care of everything except your program: accommodation, prasadam, halls, transfers and day-to-day needs.
- The entire guesthouse30 rooms, up to 72 guests
- Pure vegetarian kitchenno meat, fish, eggs, onion or garlic
- Halls, rooftop and kutirsbooked around your schedule
- At the foot of Govardhan400 meters from the parikrama path
- A coordinatorwho speaks Russian, English and Hindi
Everything organizers need to know is on these sites:
Visit the site for organizers
Visit the site for organizersComing soon · for Vaishnavas only
Your home
by Giriraj
A settlement for Vaishnavas will soon rise next to the ashram, with apartments for those who wish to live in Vraja permanently, in a spiritual atmosphere and close to the temple.
01Built to VastuEvery apartment is designed according to Vastu principles
02Next to the ashramThe morning program, arati and kirtans, prasadam and the Radha-Govinda temple — just a few steps away
03Among VaishnavasNeighbors who share your practice: residents are selected through an interview
04At the foot of GirirajGovardhan, the parikrama path and the Kunj — part of every day
We’ll tell you about the project and send you a presentation once the main details are settled.
Ask about the projectOur seva
Serving Vraja
and the Vaishnavas
- 01BrajCareHelping you serve Vraja
Seva - 02VedaramaA Vaishnava digital library
App - 03BhajanamritaBhajans with translations and melodies
Website and app - 04SlokamritaLearning shlokas by heartSWebsite and app
- 05VrajapediaAn encyclopedia of VrajaVWebsite
- 06Shad GoswamiA film series about the Goswamis of Vrindavan
Film