Welcome toNew Madhuvan
Simple Living, High Thinking
A Krishna conscious farm community set on 60 decares of nature near the Black Sea, in Aheloy, Bulgaria — dedicated to cow protection, sustainable agriculture, devotional service and the development of the Vrajaloka spiritual eco-village.
A spiritual farm rooted in the vision of Śrīla Prabhupāda.
New Madhuvan is a Krishna conscious farm community set on 60 decares of land — a single sanctuary that holds the temple, the goshala, the gardens and the Vrajaloka eco-village. It lies deep in the Bulgarian countryside, wrapped in nature and far from the noise of the city.
Inspired by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, Founder-Ācārya of ISKCON, the community brings together cow protection, agriculture, devotional service, spiritual education and a natural way of life centered on Krishna — the timeless principle of simple living and high thinking.
Simple Living,High Thinking.
Simple living means choosing a natural, balanced way of life that allows us to care for the earth, the cows, our community and our spiritual purpose.
High thinking means keeping Krishna at the center of everything — through service, study, prayer, chanting and compassionate relationships with all living beings.
Simple living, high thinking, that is our policy, and as long as Kṛṣṇa remains in the center of all these activities, then you are actually in Vṛndāvana.
Every cow deserves care, shelter and lifelong protection.
The cow is honoured as a mother — she gives nourishment and asks only to be protected in return.
Cow protection is one of the central services of New Madhuvan. The cows are not treated as production units — they are cared for as living beings who deserve safety, affection and full lifelong protection.
Their milk is used respectfully in the service of Krishna and the community, while their presence helps create a peaceful, natural and compassionate way of life.
Food cultivated with care, offered with love.
New Madhuvan grows a variety of fruits, vegetables and other plant foods on the farm, and receives milk and dairy from the protected cows.
The long-term vision is greater self-sufficiency — food grown with devotion, offered to Krishna, and shared as prasādam with the community and guests.
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Milk
- Dairy
- Prasādam
- Seasonal harvest
If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it.
A day shaped by service and remembrance of Krishna.
From the first light of dawn until the evening rest, life at New Madhuvan is a continuous flow of sādhana, sevā and community. Guests are welcome to take part in any part of the day.
View the Daily Program- 01
Morning sādhana
The day begins before sunrise with maṅgala-ārati, japa meditation, Tulasī-ārati, Guru-pūjā and a class from the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam — the spiritual foundation of everything we do.
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Sevā across the farm
After morning prasādam, the community shares practical service: caring for the cows in the goshala, working in the gardens and greenhouses, kitchen preparations, temple cleaning, construction and maintenance.
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Study, seminars and outreach
The afternoon is filled with deeper study of Śrīla Prabhupāda's books, philosophy seminars, Sanskrit, book distribution and harināma in nearby villages or the Burgas outreach.
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Evening ārati and kīrtan
As the sun sets, we gather for Sandhyā-ārati, followed by Śrī Gaura-ārati — singing Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's 'Jaya Jaya Gorācāṅder Ārati' — and full community kīrtan.
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Evening prasādam and rest
The day closes with light prasādam, warm association and quiet reading, before the community retires early to be ready for maṅgala-ārati again before dawn.
“Man-manā bhava mad-bhakto mad-yājī māṁ namaskuru.”
Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me and offer your homage unto Me.
A spiritual eco-village taking shape.
Vrajaloka is a growing eco-village within New Madhuvan — a quiet area of orchards, gardens and a small stream, where devotees will live in harmony with nature and the land.
Plans include devotee houses, gathering spaces and infrastructure that supports a natural, Krishna-centered way of life.
Wherever there is Kṛṣṇa, the master of all mystics, and wherever there is Arjuna, the supreme archer, there will also certainly be opulence, victory, extraordinary power and morality.
Building a new home for Krishna.
A significantly larger temple is being planned as the spiritual heart of the Vrajaloka eco-village — a place where devotees, guests and the wider community can gather for daily worship, festivals and spiritual education.
The project will grow step by step, supported by the service and generosity of devotees around the world.
For one who builds a temple for Kṛṣṇa, the results are a thousand times greater than for one who performs sacrifices.
Come and celebrate with the community
Throughout the year, New Madhuvan hosts festivals, retreats and gatherings. Please contact us to confirm upcoming dates before travelling.
- Weekly
Weekly Sunday Program
Kīrtan, class from the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and a full plate of prasādam — every Sunday, for guests and community members.
Dates by arrangement - Yearly cycle
Seasonal Festivals
Janmāṣṭamī, Gaura Pūrṇimā, Rādhāṣṭamī and other festivals are celebrated on the farm throughout the year.
Dates by arrangement - Summer
Summer Retreats
Retreats and gatherings are planned for the summer season — please contact the community for confirmed dates.
Dates by arrangement
Learning from ISKCON's spiritual tradition.
From time to time, New Madhuvan is honoured to receive senior devotees and spiritual teachers from ISKCON, who offer classes, kīrtans and personal guidance.
See visiting teachersNames and dates are shared as visits are confirmed.
Sharing Krishna consciousness in the city.
Alongside life on the farm, the community holds regular kīrtans, classes, book distribution and meetings with new friends in the city of Burgas.
The outreach is a bridge between the quiet of the countryside and the search of the modern city — an invitation to hear about Krishna and share in the joy of the holy names.
In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy the only means of deliverance is the chanting of the holy names of the Lord. There is no other way. There is no other way. There is no other way.
- Weekly kīrtan & class in Burgas
- Book distribution and Bhagavad-gītā study
- Meetings for new friends and seekers
- Prasādam and community gatherings
Moments from New Madhuvan
You are warmly welcome at New Madhuvan.
Whether you would like to attend the morning program, visit the cows, volunteer, take part in an event or learn more about devotional life, please contact us before travelling so we can welcome you properly.
Help New Madhuvan grow.
Your support can help care for the cows, cultivate the land, develop the Vrajaloka eco-village, continue spiritual outreach and build the new temple.
Every contribution, large or small, can become part of a lasting spiritual service.
Charity given out of duty, without expectation of return, at the proper time and place, and to a worthy person, is considered to be in the mode of goodness.
Please confirm bank details with the community before making a larger contribution.
Stay connected with New Madhuvan
For news about upcoming retreats, festivals, visiting teachers, temple construction and life on the farm — please write to us.