- Nov 15, 2025
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Monthly Blessings -September Seva Updates from the Heart of Vrindavan
The monsoon lingered throughout September in Vrindavan, and the month arrived with rising waters, flooded roads, and soaked village paths. It was a month of resilience.
This Month in Vrindavan Though our seva was challenged by weather and flooding, it never stopped. The widows of Radha Kunda continued their daily service, cooking, cleaning, chanting, distributing meals, and so much more, all while navigating mud-soaked alleys and waterlogged courtyards. Their determination and love carried them forward.
Our Brajavasi team pressed on through the rain, clearing trash and managing water runoff to protect sacred spaces around Govardhan and Radha Kunda. Even with obstacles, devotion flowed as steadily as the monsoon rains.
Widows’ Daily Meals
Despite flooded lanes and heavy skies, our daily prasadam distribution fortunately never stopped. Our team of widows rose early each morning, navigating the waterlogged village paths of Radha Kunda to cook and serve fresh, nourishing meals to over 150 women every day.
The kitchen fire was kept alive even as the rains poured outside. Each plate included hand-rolled chapattis, hot dhal, local vegetables, and spices that warmed from within were absolutely a lifeline during a month where many women were unable to cook due to unsafe living conditions, lack of resources, and more.
Some women came barefoot through ankle-deep water to receive their meals, which we kept dry under the little doorway arch of our Mandan Mohan courtyard. Others sent sisters to collect for them. In every case, no one went hungry. The resilience and care among the women were extraordinary. This was community in its truest form, and we were so grateful to be at the heart of it all in Radha Kunda.
Cleaning Around Radha Kunda
Monsoon in Vrindavan brings not only rain, but muddy paths, slippery steps, and dangerous conditions all around Radha Kunda, especially for elderly widows and sadhus who do their best to keep up their usual ceremonies and prayers. So, the sacred kundas must remain clean, and the widows of Radha Kunda showed unwavering commitment to that service.
With shawls wrapped tightly, brooms in hand, and steady feet on slippery stones, they cleaned the ghats and temple courtyards surrounding Radha Kunda and Shyama Kunda every morning and evening with loving dedication and determination, despite how overflooded Radha Kunda has become.
The rains may have been relentless, but so was their devotion. “If Radha Kunda is clean, our hearts are full,” one of the ladies told us. Their seva truly keeps the spiritual heartbeat of Radha Kunda alive.
Trash Removal Around Govardhan Clearing the Overflow With flooding comes overflow and not just of water, but of waste. The Brajavasi men on our RadhaSeva team worked tirelessly to keep the sacred spaces around Govardhan clear of washed-up debris, plastic, and overflowing trash bins.
In Uddhava Kunda and Sakhi Kunda, piles of soaked garbage threatened the beauty and sanctity of these sacred spaces. But our men dug in to make sure the walkways and parikrama paths remained usable and serene for pilgrims and locals alike.
Gardening and Land Restoration: Monsoon Maintenance
While the rain gives life to Vrindavan's soil, it also brings overgrowth. Our team continued with essential gardening and restoration in September, trimming excess foliage, removing dangerous plants, and ensuring the gardens at Uddhava Kunda, Sakhi Kunda, and along the Govardhan forests remained well-maintained. Flooding also caused many plants to die, so our team tallied the damage and prepared for replanting for the next month.
This month’s work was about preservation and care, clearing space for the sun to return, keeping temple views open, and ensuring flowers and trees continue to thrive when the rains subside.
Their work reminds us that restoration is about nurturing — rain or shine.
Month after month, your support brings light into the lives of those who have often been forgotten. You help ensure that the widows of Radha Kunda are not only fed and clothed, but also honored. That the land of Vrindavan is not only walked upon, but cherished.
Thank you,
RadhaSeva Team.