You are welcome at New Madhuvan
Whether you would like to attend the morning program, visit the cows, volunteer, participate in an event, or stay with us for a few days, please contact us before travelling. Devotees are welcome to live in the ashrams and take part in daily service.
Stay with us
Guests and visiting devotees can stay in simple ashram rooms. Life here follows the rhythm of temple service, cow care, and community meals.
- Simple, clean accommodation in the ashram
- Prasādam served daily after morning and noon programs
- Quiet countryside setting ideal for sādhana and rest
- Please arrange your stay in advance by phone or email
Living in the ashram
Serious practitioners are welcome to reside in the ashram, share in the community schedule, and render devotional service according to their capacity.
- Join the full morning program and daily services
- Help with cow protection, gardening, cooking, or temple maintenance
- Live with like-minded devotees in a peaceful farm atmosphere
- Long-term stays are possible after mutual agreement
Volunteering & day visits
Visitors can spend a day or more helping with practical service while experiencing Krishna conscious farm life.
- Morning program, kīrtan and Bhāgavatam class
- Caring for the cows, calves and pasture
- Assisting in the garden, kitchen or construction
- Festivals, harinām and outreach programs
How to find us
New Madhuvan is in the countryside near Aheloy, Burgas Region — close to the Black Sea coast and about 30 minutes from Burgas city.
The pin shows the centre of Aheloy. For exact directions to the farm, please call or write before your journey.
How to reach the farm
New Madhuvan sits in the countryside just outside Aheloy on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Here are the simplest routes from the nearest landmarks. Please call ahead — we are glad to guide you the last kilometre.
From Burgas (≈ 30 min by car)
Take road E87 north toward Nesebar / Varna. After ~25 km take the Aheloy exit and follow signs into the village. From the centre of Aheloy continue toward the fields on the western side; call us when you reach the village and we will meet you at the turn-off.
From Aheloy centre (≈ 5 min by car)
From the centre of Aheloy head inland (west), away from the sea. Follow the small country road toward the fields for about 2 km. The farm gate is on the right — please call for the final turn.
From Burgas Airport (BOJ) (≈ 35 min)
Take a taxi or rental car north on E87 toward Nesebar / Varna, then follow the Aheloy exit. Buses run regularly from Burgas bus station to Aheloy; from Aheloy a short taxi ride brings you to the farm.
Ashram rules & guest etiquette
The ashram is a spiritual home. A few simple practices help everyone — residents and guests alike — keep the atmosphere clean, peaceful and devotional.
Quiet hours & daily rhythm
Please observe silence from 21:30 until after Maṅgala-ārati (04:30). Rise early, participate in the morning program when possible, and keep phones and conversations quiet inside the temple room and around the deities.
Dress code
Modest, clean clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Traditional dhotī or sāri is welcomed but not required. Please remove shoes before entering the temple, prasādam hall and ashram rooms.
Etiquette & conduct
No meat, fish, eggs, onion, garlic, alcohol, tobacco or other intoxicants anywhere on the property. Please respect the cows and do not enter the goshala without a resident. Photography is welcome outdoors; ask before photographing the deities or devotees.
Contacts on site
For anything you need during your stay — schedule, service, meals, or questions — call +359 88 689 3534 or write to nitai.candra.sda@gmail.com. A resident devotee will be happy to help.