GOVINDA'S of Vrindavan : A Restaurant with a Philosophy

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GOVINDA'S: A Restaurant with a Philosophy

 

 

Are you looking for fresh pure vegetarian food with a difference?

Looking for higher taste in tranquil surroundings? Looking for an ambience

with a spiritual touch?

 

GOVINDA'S multicuisine restaurant ,located inside the

ISKCON temple complex,Raman Reti ,Vrindavan,Distt.Mathura - is the place.

 

GOVINDA'S is the only pure vegetarian serving prasadam or

satvik pure vegetarian food without onion or garlic.The cooked food is first

offered to the supreme lord with devotion and then served as Prasadam.The

food becomes "karma-free food"as the food helps in creating an awareness of

the presence of Sri Krishna.The guests are welcomed with folded hands and

ladies are addressed as "mataji",men folk as "prabhuji" as a mark of

servitude and respect.The restaurant is unique for its ambience and

style.The ambience in Govinda's is very aesthetic.A visitor to the

restaurant is mesmerised by soul lifting bhajans and the fragrance of

incense.The cooks chant "Hare Krishna" while cooking the meals,the waiters

sport vaishnav tilak on their foreheads and do not indulge in any kind of

intoxication.Any caffeine oriented drinks are not served .The sublime

Krishna bhajans echoing in the background with the beautiful paintings

portraying Krishna leela creates an amazing spiritual ambience engulfing one

and all.

 

The new look menu is indeed multi cuisine suited for every

palate ranging from Italian, Chinese and Continental to Indian including

both north and south indian delicacies.Everything from Italian pizza and veg

manchurian to Mexican bean salad, puri bhaji, malai paneer and spinach

masala dosa is also available.In addition are also many types of soups and

beverages and also the world famous herbal tea.

 

There are about 80 restaurants on the same principle spread inside and

outside ISKCON temple all over the world.Srila Prabhupada,the founder

Acharya of ISKCON suggested opening of such restaurants by the followers as

early as 1965 and desired people to be not only vegetarian but encouraged

taking Prasadam which is automatically vegetarian.Govinda's is known for

organising very popular and special food festivals worldwide and for the

first time in India, dishes from various regions in the tradition of

"Chappan Bhog" buffet style food festival was celebrated during

Feb./Mar.2003. The food comprised of 56 delectable dishes and promises a

treat for the connoisseurs of good vegetarian food.The festival was well

attended by one and all including people in high offices and

celebrities.This is now a regular feature of our activities owing to its

growing popularity.

 

Historically speaking the tradition of "Chappan Bhog"

started 5,017 years ago when a 56 dish offering was made to Lord Krishna for

the first time by the Brijwasis(residents of Mathura/Vrindavan and

peripheral areas).This was done to show their gratitude for the shelter and

protection the Lord provided by lifting mount Govardhan to save them from

incessant rains and floods,since then such elaborate offering is called

"Chappan Bhog".

 

 

For further information please write or telephone at address below:

 

SUBODH DALAL

Govinda's restaurant

ISKCON Temple Complex

Bhakti Vedanta Swami Marg

RamanReti ,Vrindavan

Distt:Mathura.

Phone no : 91-565-2540033,

 

email id : subodhd (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

subodh.dalal (AT) pamho (DOT) net

website : www.govindasrestaurant.com