Celebrate
Gaura Purnima
"Celebrate Gaura Purnima with the Widows of Vrindavan. Join us in honoring Lord Chaitanya’s mercy by supporting those who care for Radha Kund daily. Your gift brings joy and sacred festivities to their lives."
Celebrate Lord Chaitanya's appearance with the widows of Radha Kunda.
$20 a month will change the life of a widowed woman.
200 women are waiting to be sponsored today.
Light Up a Widowed Woman's Life for Gaura Purnima
The widows of Vrindavan live a life of deep devotion, dedicating themselves to kirtan and seva at Radha Kunda—the most sacred bathing pool in Vraja, personally revealed by Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu himself.
Lord Chaitanya is Radha and Krishna combined, descending to distribute the highest love—pure devotion. During his pilgrimage in Vrindavan, he rediscovered Radha Kunda and revealed it as the holiest place of worship, as the liquid love of Srimati Radharani. Today, these widows carry forward that legacy by caring for these very same waters, every single day.
For this Gaura Purnima, the widows will be celebrating with a beautiful feast, kirtan, and flower abhishek of Radha Madan Mohan on the banks of Radha Kunda.
Help them celebrate on this most auspicious occasion, by sponsoring their seva.
Support a widowed woman's life for Gaura Purnima.
Meet Purnima, a widow of Radha Kunda in Vrindavan.
During this auspicious time of Gaura Purnima, a time of honoring Lord Sri Caitanya's appearance as the embodiment of mercy, and the combined form of Sri Sri Radha and Krishan - you will receive the unlimited mercy available by Sri Caitanya by supporting the seva of Purnima and widowed mothers like her, who maintain Sri Radha Kunda every day - while caring for the women in their widowed community.
Purnima has suffered extreme difficulties, and still, she is an incredible example of pure loving devotion. Purnima was married as a young girl without the opportunity for an education, and her young husband died while they were still teenagers. Her mother had already left for Vrindavan, as a widowed woman, and Purnima decided to follow her, instead of getting remarried. As a Caitanya Bhakti, living previously in West Bengal, she wanted to live a renounced life in Braj, following the example of Lord Caitanya.
Like many widowed women of India, she traveled thousands of miles alone to reach Vrindavan. Once she arrived she began to take care of Radha Kunda with her mother out of spontaneous love, until she met us at RadhaSeva where she became part of a much larger family. Today she is an incredible example, and lovingly cares for Radha Kunda each morning and evening.
Your generous monthly gift will provide:
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Sustained Care: Provides consistent essential living care, including housing, meals, clothing, medical, and all basic needs.
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Empowerment Projects: Supports initiatives that empower these women to become self-reliant and respected community members while providing support for other widowed women in more vulnerable conditions.
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Community Support: Offers strong community support for long-term well-being, including communal living, events, gatherings, and sustainable community service.
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Cultural Preservation: Helps maintain widows' dignity and cultural practices vital to their identities, and the overall cultural and spiritual environment of Vrindavan.
OUR COMMITMENT
Every dollar you commit multiplies in value through the comprehensive support systems we build around each widow. Your $20 a month brings not just basic necessities but a transformation that uplifts entire communities, offering charitable returns on investment that fundamentally change lives. The empowerment and security you provide are worth infinitely more than the monetary value of your gift.
Our commitment to you is that we will provide you with:
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Monthly proof of your contribution with our Monthly Impact Reports. -
Consistent updates on our social media pages from the field so you can see your gift in action in real-time.
The invaluable opportunity to visit us and volunteer on the ground. -
Personal and timely communication with our team to answer questions and make genuine connections.
Celebrate Gaura Purnima with Us!
You can help us celebrate with the widows of Vrindavan by:
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SPONSORING A PUJA $150
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SPONSORING WIDOWS SWEETS $250
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SPONSORING FLOWERS $300
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SPONSORING A FEAST $500
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SPONSOR A FEAST & DECORATIONS $750
Help us make this Gaura Purnima extra special for the widows of Vrindavan.
*please be sure to click "one-time" for a one-time festival donation in the donation box.
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SPONSOR A WIDOWS FEAST
Sponsor a widow's feast in honor or memory of a loved one, to ask for blessings, or to celebrate the Kartik Season. Sponsoring a widow's feast brings joy and celebration to the widows of Radha Kunda.
General Feast: $500 USD
provides eight preps for
200 widows
Maha Feast: $750 USD
provides twelve preps for
200 widows
The Significance of Gaura Purnima in Vrindavan.
Gaura Purnima, the divine appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, is one of the most beloved festivals in Vrindavan—a land deeply connected to his mission of spreading nama-sankirtan (congregational chanting of the holy names).
For the widows of Vrindavan, this day holds profound significance, as Lord Chaitanya himself revealed the glories of Radha Kunda, where they now offer daily seva. He is the embodiment of compassion and devotion, embracing the most humble souls and uplifting them in Krishna’s love.
On this auspicious day, the widows gather at Radha Kunda, singing the maha-mantra, offering lamps, and praying for the mercy of Gauranga, who promised that pure devotion is available to all, regardless of status.
By supporting their celebration, you become a participant in His mission of divine loving devotional service in His most beloved land of Vrindavan, serving these most incredible widowed women.
See what our RadhaSeva giving community has to say...
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Simakumar
So happy to have found this. Finally an organization whose mission resonates with my values.
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C. John Gardiner
A wonderful Divine service beneficial to the whole universe. A gateway to Radha Krsna's Eternal Paradise.
Hannah Rose
I have to say I am utterly inspired and grateful for this organization and the work you are doing.
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Jugal Krishna Das
This devotional service is very nice! Hare Krishna! I love Radha Seva!
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Srimati Devi Dasi
Wonderful essential service! My dandavats to you all!
Sunita Parke
Radha Seva is a very special sweet rare opportunity.
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Subodh Sangar
Great service by all of you. We will spread the word.
Brajasundari (Jill Tabler)
Thank you for not letting me down as a charity! Thank you for sharing the results of your work! Thank you, thank you.
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About Us
RadhaSeva is a devoted non-profit charitable organization committed to the empowerment of widows and the vibrant local Brajavasi community in Vrindavan, India. Our mission is to protect and preserve the sacred land and its rich history while uplifting and nourishing the well-being of its inhabitants, ensuring a sustainable and thriving future for all.
RADHA SEVA
RadhaSeva Inc. A USA 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit. Tax-Exempt EIN 85-3203982 RadhaSeva is a dual-qualified charity in USA and India with Padma Charitable Trust..
This service is dedicated to and in honor of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada and his International Society for Krishna Consciousness