Prema Padayatra

HH Bhakti Vikāsa Swami recalls his earliest visits to ISKCON Bhubaneswar, beginning around 1977, when the center consisted of little more than a few huts—including the kuti where Śrīla Prabhupāda had stayed. Maharaja shares memories of traveling through Odisha on saṅkīrtana, the early devotees of Bhubaneswar, his association with HH Gour Govinda Swami, and a memorable Padayatra welcome that profoundly influenced the direction of his own preaching in India. From those humble beginnings to the flourishing center and widespread preaching seen today, these personal recollections offer a fascinating glimpse into the early history of ISKCON Bhubaneswar. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the devotees who have dedicated their lives to spreading Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mission to every town, village, home, and heart. #ISKCONBhubaneswar #SrilaPrabhupada #BhaktiVikasaSwami #GourGovindaSwami #ISKCON #KrishnaConsciousness #HareKrishna #ISKCONHistory