Srila Prabhupada's Vision

"Our farm projects are an extremely important part of our movement. We must become self-sufficient by growing our own grains and producing our own milk, then there will be no question of poverty. So develop these farm communities as far as possible. more...

Srila Prabhupada's Visit

Pure devotees of the Lord like Srila Prabhupada are holy places personified, because the Supreme Personality of Godhead is always within their hearts. Therefore Srila Prabhupada's 1975 visit to New Talavan elevated it to the status of a tirtha, or holy place of pilgrimage. more...

New Talavan's Ecstatic Deities

Sri-Sri Gaura-Nitai

Sri-Sri Radha-Radhakanta

Temple & Festivals

Temple Schedule • Directions • Festivals

The New Talavan Community's spiritual life revolves around their beautiful temple and beloved Deities. The Deities are offered foodstuffs five times daily, dressed and worshiped at scheduled times according to Vedic scriptural standards.

Guests are always welcome, particularly during scheduled darshan times and at the Sunday Feast, every week at noon. Be sure to plan to arrive early so you can get a parking space and be in the temple to greet Their Lordships at 12 on the dot!

Cow Protection

The Vedic culture of ancient India has a long, honorable tradition of protecting all those who are seen as our mother. New Talavan has been protecting cows for more than 30 years. more...

Agriculture

Currently we are accepting applications for organic gardening and farming volunteers. We have a three-acre garden that needs care and maintenance, as well as working with our resident gardener for planning next season's crops and improvements. more...

Hurricane Katrina

On August 30, 2005, New Talavan and New Orleans temples were hit by Hurricane Katrina, a devastating Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 MPH. The eye of the storm passed within 10 miles of New Talavan. more...

New Talavan Times

This is your invitation to a FREE subscription to New Talavan Times, the weekly online newsletter of the ISKCON New Talavan Farm Community in Carriere, Mississippi. We’re working hard “Protecting the Heart of Vedic Dharma!”