Our projects are divided in two: the managed projects, projects we have initiated and that are directly managed by our staff, and the independent projects, undertakings we have chosen to support.
This page features some of our managed projects.
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Bhasa is a forum for studies of Indic languages — such as Bengali, Hindi, Oriya and Sanskrit — in a Vaisnava context. Bhasa is a free resource and a discussion arena for everyone with an interest in becoming familiar with or refining their knowledge of Indic languages. www.bhasa.net
II - Book Publications
Gaudiya Kutir works towards publishing carefully edited and well designed English editions of important theological works. Currently, the bulk of our publications is done in cooperation with Sri Krishna Chaitanya Shastra Mandir.
III - Gaudiya.Com
An overview of Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy, theology, literature and history. Collection of essays, glossary, links and other helpful resources. Online since 2002 with a steady 100-150 daily visitors, recently brought under Gaudiya Kutir management. www.gaudiya.com
IV - Gaudiya Times Portal
When launched, Gaudiya Times will be a portal providing both original and syndicated content, keeping the public informed of important events in the Gaudiya world and providing inspirational and insightful editorials. www.gaudiyatimes.com
V - Gaudiya Kutir Wiki
Gaudiya Kutir Wiki (gkWiki) is an online Gaudiya Vaisnava encyclopedia. The project is built as a community endeavor, block by block, and is steadily growing into a deep treasure-mine of information on all facets of Gaudiya Vaisnavism. wiki.gaudiyakutir.gaudiya.com
VI - Lake of Flowers Productions
Lake of Flowers Productions was founded to collect and make available educational and inspirational media related to Sri Chaitanya's tradition.
Currently hosting over 90 GB of free video and audio downloads, more productions underway. www.lakeofflowers.com
VII - Padavali Database
The Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition is immensely rich in its poetic heritage. The bulk of this treasure is hidden away in old Bengali books, yet to be discovered by the Western audience. (Service to be launched momentarily.) www.padavali.com
VIII - Panjika Project
Raghunath Das Goswami's Vrata-nirnaya-panjika is the Vaishnava calendar of choice, widely popular in Vraja. Unfortunately, it is only localized for Vrindavan. The Panjika project will offer localized calendars with traditional celebrations. (A work in progress.) panjika.gaudiyakutir.gaudiya.com
IX - Project Index
There's much more in works than the projects featured on this page. Please browse the full project index of Madhavananda, the lead Gaudiya Kutir developer, and read about ongoing work in the fifty something open projects and learn of possibilities for participation. www.madhavananda.com
X - Sadhana Diary
Sadhana Diary is a community portal aimed at guiding the public forward on the path of sadhana. The site will have a base section of informational and inspirational tips and tricks, a section for articles by other sadhakas, and a member portal where members of the public can register, keep their diaries and interact with others. (A work in progress.) www.sadhanadiary.com
XI - Vilasa Kunja
Sacred and peaceful corners for conversation are few and far in between on the Internet, the Wild West of communications. Vilasa Kunja is one such oasis, a community-centered arena of religious discussions, also hosting a questions & answers column on Gaudiya Vaishnavism. www.vilasakunja.com