I along with my family visited Radha Madhab temple on 2.04.24 and stayed there in the guest house upto 8.04.24.
Radha Madhav Dham is one of the largest Indian temples in Austin and is widely acclaimed for welcoming visitors from different cultural backgrounds to its festivities, religious services, and devotional escapades. The temple is located in the rolling hills, Southwest of Austin and is an intrinsic part of the local interfaith assemblage. The temple collaborates with other faith-based institutions in order to facilitate charitable doings across the community.
Location: 400 Barsana Rd, Austin, TX 78737, USA
Radha Madhav Dham is the largest Hindu temple and ashram complex in the United States. With the Gracious blessing of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj (Shree Maharajji), Radha Madhav Dham was established in 1990 as the main U.S. center of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat.
Radha Madhav Dham is situated on a picturesque 220-acre property in the Hill Country south of Austin, Texas. The rolling land, blanketed by wildflowers in the spring, and beautified by the meandering stream Kalindi, rises to the highest point in Hays County at the top of Barsana Hill. The temple and ashram buildings are surrounded by charming gardens, walking paths, fountains and ponds. The many peacocks add a flourish of iridescent color to the surroundings, and their calls echo across the fields as they announce themselves to all passers-by. The delightful landscape lends itself to leisurely walks and meditation in its secluded holy places.
Designed as a representation of the holy land of Braj in India where Shree Radha Rani and Shree Krishna appeared about 5,000 years ago, all the important holy places of Braj like Govardhan, Radha Kund, Prem Sarovar, Shyam Kuti and Mor Kuti are represented in Radha Madhav Dham, where the natural stream, named Kalindi, represents the Yamuna river of Vrindaban. Anyone who visits Radha Madhav Dham experiences the same Divine serenity that was found in the ancient ashrams of the Saints of Vrindaban. It has become a place of pilgrimage for millions of devotees living in the western world.
The centerpiece of Radha Madhav Dham is Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple. This temple, with its magnificent architecture and exquisitely designed shrine with elegantly decorated Deities of Radha and Krishna, is the only temple in the world that represents the true nikunj darshan of Radha Krishna as described in the Radhikopnishad and the writings of the Great Masters of Vrindaban. Sitting in such a temple, while chanting the names of Radha Krishna during satsang, gives a thrill of bhakti that must be experienced.
Every year, over 50,000 people visit Radha Madhav Dham. There is a unique accommodations where overnight guests stay and take part in the delicious vegetarian meals. Many make use of the rental facilities for family events and private functions. Many come back again and again to enjoy the devotional living experience that Radha Madhav Dham provides.
Radha Madhav Dham (Barsana Dham), was established in 1990, as the main US Center of the International Society of Divine Love, which was founded in the 1970s. Radha Madhav Dham was built to be a representation of the holy land of Braj in India where Radha and Krishna are believed by Hindus to have appeared, around 5,000 years ago. It has been designed as a place of pilgrimage in America.Areas of Radha Madhav Dham have been developed to be the places for meditation. Places of Braj like Govardhan, Radha Kund, Prem Sarovar, Shyam Kuti, etc. are represented in Radha Madhav Dham where a natural stream named Kalindi represents the Yamuna river of Vrindaban.
Visited the City of Austin along with family during 02.04.24 to 8.4.24. Austin is located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, Austin is the capital of the state of Texas, the Lone Star State. The city dates back to the 1830s, when the first Anglo-American settlers arrived in the area, then part of Mexico. In 1837, settlers founded the village of Waterloo on the banks of the Colorado River, the first permanent settlement in the area. By 1839, Waterloo would adopt the name Austin and the frontier town would become the capital of the Republic of Texas. The City is named for Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas.”
The granite Texas statehouse stands as a testament to the history of the Lone Star State. The Texas Capitol is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
Capital can refer interalia as the city that serves as the seat of a country’s or state’s government. A capitol is a building in which the legislative body of government meets. In the United States, the Capitol is a building in Washington in which the US Congress meets. In Austin, the capitol is a building in which the Senators and Representatives are meets.
Also visited the Austin Aquarium which provides children and families access to the excitement and learning opportunities of the ocean without the long trip to the coast. Here we watched jellyfish float and glow, admire the bright and colorful corals, feel the soft ray on their fingertips, interact with tropical birds and reptiles, … all within easy reach of home. Austin Aquarium offers multiple educational programs and events for kids. Popular activities include feeding the animals, Birthday Parties, Private Events, Sleep with the Sharks, and Morning Rounds etc.
Visited Mount Bonnell in Austin. We took the winding drive up Bonnell Road, we found parking for Mount Bonnell, the highest point in the entire city. Climbed the 102 steps to the top of the mount, and there we found a lookout point. We enjoyed the beautiful views in Austin at 775 feet above sea level and enjoyed a romantic moment as the sun sinks into tomorrow. Snapshots of the lake, the excessively expensive lakeside estates, and of course, the 360 bridge.
Finally stayed in Hotel ZaZa during 9.4.24 to 13.9.24 . This is a 5 star luxury boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Austin. The location is great, it’s really central so you can walk anywhere. The rooms are luxurious with some incredible suites. The pool is one of Austin’s best, and the restaurants are all top notch. According to me, You won’t be disappointed at Hotel ZaZa Austin.
by Lokanath Mishra