Daily Life
A day in the life of New Madhuvan
Life on the farm is a gentle rhythm of sādhana (spiritual practice), sevā (service) and simple community life — always centered on Krishna.
Simple living, high thinking — this phrase from Śrīla Prabhupāda shapes every part of daily life here. The environment is intentionally quiet: fewer distractions, less noise, more space for reading, chanting, service and honest conversation.
A person is said to be established in self-realization and is called a yogī when he is fully satisfied by virtue of acquired knowledge and realization.
Sample daily schedule
From maṅgala-ārati to rest
04:30
Rising & morning bath
The day begins gently, before dawn, with a cold-water bath and simple preparation for sādhana.
05:00
Maṅgala-ārati
The first offering to Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Krishna — kīrtan, incense, lamps and flowers.
05:30
Japa meditation
Chanting sixteen rounds of the Hare Krishna mahā-mantra on tulasī beads.
07:00
Tulasī-ārati
Honoring Tulasī Devī with kīrtan and offerings.
07:30
Deity greeting, Guru-pūjā & Bhāgavatam class
Morning darśana of the Deities, offerings to Śrīla Prabhupāda, then a class from the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
08:30
Morning prasādam
A light breakfast of fruits, milk, cereals and offerings from the altar.
09:00
Service in the goshala, gardens and kitchen
The community shares the practical work of running the farm.
12:30
Rāja-bhoga & main prasādam
The main offering of the day, followed by lunch together in silence and gratitude.
16:00
Afternoon activities
Seminars, Sanskrit and philosophy study, book distribution, harināma in nearby villages or the Burgas outreach.
18:30
Sandhyā-ārati
The evening ārati at sunset — quiet lamps and incense before the Deities.
19:00
Śrī Gaura-ārati & kīrtan
The beloved evening ārati to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, followed by full community kīrtan.
19:45
Evening prasādam & association
Light prasādam together, informal conversation, questions and answers.
20:30
Rest
The community retires early to be ready for the next day's sādhana.
What guests love most
Small things, deeply felt
The morning ārati
Standing before the Deities as the first light comes through the temple windows.
Milking the cows
The quiet warmth of the goshala at dawn — one of the most beloved sevās for guests.
Eating together
Sitting on the floor, eating prasādam from banana leaves or steel plates, in gratitude.
Guests are warmly welcome to join the program. Please contact us before travelling so we can prepare for your visit.