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Jagadguru Kripalu ParishatJagadguru Kripalu ParishatBarsana DhamBarsana Dham
Austin, TXAustin, TX
Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj5th Original Jagadguru
His Divinity Swami Prakashanand SaraswatiFounder, JKP Barsana Dham
Bhakti Dham, Mangarh
Prem MandirPrem Mandir, Vrindaban
Rangeeli Mahal, Barsana
Barsana Dham
Vedic TemplesMaking Them More Effective
Topics
1. A Holy Experience
2. Seva
3. Engaging Our Youth
4. Beyond Our Walls
5. Raising Funds
A holy experience
Temple staff/volunteers create a pious atmosphere and welcoming attitude
“Cleanliness is next to Godliness.”
Provide more than a place to seek material blessings.
Seva
Bhaja Sevayam
Bhakti
Seva
People have a desire to contribute in a meaningful way
Temple staff’s duty to make seva a rewarding experience
Seva
Seva
Empower your sevaks
Makes a person invested in your temple
Quickest way to purify the heart
Engaging Our Youth
Engaging Our Youth
Family CampTeaching same topic for all age groups
Engaging Our Youth
Basics of HinduismFor Children and Their Parents
Youth are bringing their parents to Temple
Engaging Our Youth
Don’t understand basics of Hinduism
Qualified youth instructors
Answers to questions
Beyond Our Walls
Local community involvement• Strengthens Hindu identity
• Brings prominence to your temple
• Attend as a Hindu representative
Beyond Our Walls
Hindu community cooperation• Umbrella organizations
• Spirit of cooperation
Fund Raising
Development Team
Take help and training of professionals
Benefit by the research
Cultivate donors
Manu Smriti provides the guideline
10% of earnings to charity
We are helping people feel better about themselves