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Sunrise over New Madhuvan farm in Aheloy, Bulgaria
Aheloy · Bulgaria · Near the Black Sea

Welcome toNew Madhuvan

Simple Living, High Thinking

A Krishna conscious farm community set on 13 hectares 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.

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A spiritual farm rooted in the vision of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

New Madhuvan is a Krishna conscious farm community set on 13 hectares 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.

13
Hectares of land — temple, farm & eco-village
Daily
Spiritual program, from before dawn to dusk
Nature
Far from the city, close to the sea
Our guiding principle

Simple Living,High Thinking.

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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.

Devotee caring for a protected cow at the goshala
01 · Cow Protection

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.

02 · Agriculture

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
Fresh tomatoes and peppers from the farm
Pumpkin harvest in crates
03 · Daily Program

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.

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  1. 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.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    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.

04 · Vrajaloka

A spiritual eco-village taking shape.

Vrajaloka is a growing eco-village within New Madhuvan — a wide expanse of land rich in trees, vegetation and open space, with a small stream running through it, far from the noise of civilization.

Houses for devotees are already being built here, and on this same land the new temple will rise — the spiritual heart of the village.

Learn more about Vrajaloka
05 · The New Temple

Building a new home for Krishna.

A significantly larger temple is rising as the spiritual heart of the Vrajaloka eco-village — the planning is complete and the foundations have already begun. It will be a place where devotees, guests and the wider community 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.

Festivals & Events

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.

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  • Weekly

    Weekly Sunday Program

    Kīrtan, class from the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and a full plate of prasādam — every Sunday, for guests and community members.

    Dates vary each year
  • Yearly cycle

    Seasonal Festivals

    Janmāṣṭamī, Gaura Pūrṇimā, Rādhāṣṭamī and other festivals are celebrated on the farm throughout the year.

    Dates vary each year
  • Summer

    Summer Retreats

    Retreats and gatherings are planned for the summer season — please contact the community for confirmed dates.

    Dates vary each year
Visiting Spiritual Teachers

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 teachers

Names and dates are shared as visits are confirmed.

06 · Burgas Outreach

Programs in Burgas, including kīrtan meditation and lectures

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.

Learn about Burgas outreach
  • Weekly kīrtan & class in Burgas
  • Book distribution and Bhagavad-gītā study
  • Meetings for new friends and seekers
  • Prasādam and community gatherings
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Moments from New Madhuvan

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Sunrise over the farm
Cow care
Community life
Plan Your Visit

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.

Location
8217 Aheloy, Burgas Region, Bulgaria — near the Black Sea
Stay in touch

Stay connected with New Madhuvan

For news about upcoming retreats, festivals, visiting teachers, temple construction and life on the farm — please write to us.