Pictures, captions and layout by Vaidehi Devi Dasi
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It was a Saturday evening and the temple looked beautiful as the sun went down. The devotees engaged themselves in their service.

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But before I went inside the temple, I noticed how beautiful the gardens outside were. Vrindavan Chandra Prabhu and several devotees work hard to keep the land beautiful.

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Flower beds


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Gurudev's porch

Eucalyptus trees

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Roses for the Lord

Lavender


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Jasmines everywhere!

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Behind the Prasadam hall

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Sitting area

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Inside the temple room:

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Flower vases made by devotees

Sri Sri Guru Gauranga Gandharvika

Giridhari-jiu, ki jai!


In the kitchen:

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Above left: Sureshvari ddthe Soquel cook, always busy in Gurudev's kitchen.

Above right: Ramai our Pujari, engaging in Seva 24 hours a day.

To the left: Krsna Priya dd's night to cook. She made delicious strawberry shortcake that night.

     
 
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