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Vaishnava and Hare Krishna Links

We went through a bunch of links and categorized them to bring you some of the best Vaishnava and Hare Krishna links on the Internet. If you have a site on vegetarianism, spiritual or alternative subjects please feel free to submit to me.

Below are several other good sources of links

Krishna.com Link (http://www.krishna.com/links/) - Has a good set of links with over 350 listings.
Vaishnava and Spiritual Links
(http://htmlgear.lycos.com/link/control.link?u=gauranga1&i=2&a=render&style=list) - Has over 100 links on this site.
Sri Nandanandana Dasa (Stephen Knapp's_ (http://www.stephen-knapp.com/links_to_other_websites.htm) - Has a good set of links with a description of the sites.
Devotees' Web sites ISKCON-Lite (http://www.surrealist.org/links/devotees.html)

Major Gaudiya Vaishnava Sites
These sites are well-presented, professionally done detailed sites with plently of useful infromation.

Krishna.com (http://www.krishna.com) - Has information on Krishna Consciousness, a list of ISKCON temples and restaurants, articles and books online. They also have a well laid-out and organized site. This is the official Bhaktivedanta Book Trust and BTG site. Has a copy of the Bhagavad-gita online (www.krishna.com/gita/main/book)
ISKCON.com (http://www.iskcon.com) - Official web site of ISKCON (International Society of Krishna Consciousness, The Hare Krishna Movement) - Has information about ISKCON, holy places, festival information. Has a list of vegetarian cookbooks with sample menus and Vaishnava songs and prayers that can be downloaded. Professionally done, well-presented site. Worth checking out.
ISKCON.org (http://iskcon.org) - Detailed ISKCON (Hare Krishna) site with interesting articles and books online. Has a list of Hare Krishna temples and restaurants.
Hare Krishna World (http://www.harekrishnaworld.com) - Newspaper of the Hare Krishna Movement. Has a wide selection of articles and links.
Chakra (http://www.chakra.org) - This is the most popular ISKCON newsletter with a wide amount of articles. Often has some interesting and breaking news articles.
Vaishnava News Network - VNN (http://www.vnn.org) - This is a Gaudiya Vaisnava site with a wide selection of articles submitted by devotees of the Gaudiya mission. Articles come from a variety of people with a variety of opinions, often presenting both side of a subject. They state that they are the most hit Vaishnava site on the Internet.
Krishna.org - Prabhupada Hare Krishna News Network (http://www.krishna.org/) - Well presented site with a good selection of articles. An excellent news source. Has links such as 150 unpublished photos of Srila Prabhupada, Srimad Bhagavatam lectures via email and a store that sells the original (unedited) books of Srila Prabhupada. Recommended.
ISKCON Centers, Vegetarian Restaurants and Gatherings Worldwide (http://www.krishna.com/newsite/main.php?id=31)
Hare Krishna Temple.com (http://harekrishnatemple.com) - Hare Krishna and Srila Prabhupada web site. Has discussion forums, articles, surveys, Web links and other interesting subjects.
Hare Krishna.com (http://www.harekrsna.com) - Has a good set of links (many are out of date) and some interesting articles.
Founder Acharya of ISKCON Srila Prabhupada (http://www.webcom.com/~ara/col/founder/0) Biographical and general information about Srila Prabhupada.

Gaudiya Vaishnava

DHARMA (http://japa-mala.org, http://www.geocities.com/suci123) - DHARMA is a religious organization dedicated to eternal religious principles. DHARMA is a religious and educational organization. DHARMA is not a political organization. Online public forums have been established on the basis of eternal religious principles as far as we are able to understand them. These DHARMA mailing lists are free online public forums where people can share postings and information.

ISKCON World Wide Address and Vegetarian Restaurants Directory (http://www.iskcon.org/address/) - There are over 300 listing from around the world on this site.
Links to Vaisnava Site (http://www.users.qwest.net/~ejgould/lvs.htm) - Good set of Vaisnava Links including Gaudiya Math sites, Vaisnava books, Vaisnava magazines, holy places and several other subjects.
New Zealand Hare Krishna Spiritual Resource Network (http://www.hknet.org.nz/index.htm) - Has a great set of spiritual, general vegetarian, New Zealand Vegetarian, Hare Krishna and general links. A good site.
Supersoul.com (http://www.supersoul.com) - This is the Web site of the New Goloka Hare Krishna community in Hillsborough, NC. It is a well-presented site.
VINA (Vaishnava Internet News Agency) (http://www.wva-vvrs.org, http://www.vina.cc) - VINA is the official news site of the World Vaishnava Association.and the WVA (World Vaishnava Association). The World Vaishnava Association is an umbrella organization of the
Vaishnava faith.
Global Varnasrama Educational Social and Cultural Organization (GLOVESCO)
(http://www.glovesco.org/) - Their goals are to help promote the universal concepts and principles of Varnasrama Dharma. Have some farming tips and philosophical discussions.
Hare Krishna Rural Life (http://hkrl.com/menu2.html) - Has articles about cow protection, gardening, grain production (crop rotations and weed indicators), pasture management and other rural subjects.
Hare Krishna E-Card and Wallpaper (http://www.krishna.com/newsite/main.php?id=61)
Krishna Gallery (http://krsna.com/seva/ifolio/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Krishna_Gallery) - Selection of Krishna conscious pictures.
Gaudiya Vaishnava Library (http://gauranga1.tripod.com/library/id25.html) - Has a wide selection of Vaishnavas books including by Prabodhananda Saraswati Thakur, Bhaktivinod Thakura, Jiva Goswami, Sanatana Goswami and Rupa Goswami. Also has a selection of paintings and Deities.
VEDA - Vedic Knowledge Online (http://www.veda.harekrsna.cz.htm) - Email: info@veda.harekrsna.cz Has a Vedic encyclopedia and Vedic library with a wide selection of subjects covered. Has a good set of links. Well laid out site. Has a set of Vaisnava books that can be downloaded (http://www.veda.harekrsna.cz/library/index.htm).
Stephen Knapp and his Book on Spirituality and Vedic Culture (http://www.stephen-knapp.com) - This is an excellent Web site with some interesting articles and pictures. Kumbha Mela articles with pictures, Krishna Deities from around the world, and a vegetarian section. Has a directory of major ashrams in India and temples all over the world. Friendly, well-presented altitude. Stephen Knapp has produced an interesting book about the origin of the Taj Mahal. Has an excellent set of links
Hare Krishna Temple Deity Darshan (http://www.iskcon.net/darshan) - Has picture of Hare Krishna temple Deities throughout the world.
Vaishnava and Spiritual Links
(http://htmlgear.lycos.com/link/control.link?u=gauranga1&i=2&a=render&style=list) - Has a wide selection of Vaishnava and spiritual sites. Not organized but the links are very good.
Vaishnava Visions (http://www.geocities.com/radhakrishna108/) - Has good amount of interesting Vaishnava pictures and paintings on this site.
Hare Krishna RealAudio (http://chantandbehappy.com/) - Krishna's Internet Radio Station. Features spiritual lectures and music in RealAudio and Mp3.
Introduction of Hinduism (http://www.spiritualguides.net/Indiastate/religion/ReligionR.htm)
This site defines many of the basic concepts and terms used in Hinduism. One of the main points is that the religion known as Hinduism is actually called Sanatana Dharma. Describes karma, reincarnation, the positions of the various Gods, OM, temple worship and more. An easy to understand site.
Hare Krishna Radio (http://chantandbehappy.com/hare_krishna_radio.htm)
EHaribol Hare Krishna Wallpapers and Downloads (http://www.eharibol.com/) - Has the largest collection of Krishna and Srila Prabhupada images on the web.
Vaisnavi.com (http://www.vaisnavi.com) - A site for Krishna conscious women.
ISKCON Devotee List (http://devotee.s5.com/) - This is a list of thousands of devotees. It says you can email the host and get more information about particular devotees if you want to get in touch with them.
Krishna and Devotional Games and Cartoons (http://www.readhakrsna.co.uk)
Woodworks - Krishna Conscious Games For Kids (http://www.geocities.com/krsnagames/) - Puzzles and games.
The International Society for Cow Protection - ISCOWP (http://www.iscowp.com/) - This is program to imbibe the practices and benefits, both spiritual and material of cow protection. I know the people involved in this program and they are dedicated to this important project.
Pratyatosa's Home Page (http://www.pratyatosa.com/) - Has a list of Srila Prabhupada idioms, proverbs and slogans.
ISKCON Bangalore (http://www.iskconbangalore.org/) - This is a well-laid out informative site. Has pictures of this impressive South Indian-style temple.
Hare Krishna Dham (http://www.iskconhouston.org/) - Houston ISKCON with a good amount of information.
The Vaishnava Intelligencer (http://www.geocities.com/visoka123/visoka/VCN/VNC.htm) - Online magazine with some interesting articles.
Hare Krishna Nama Hatta (http://www.iskcon.net/namahatta/) - Has information about forming a Nama Hatta program.
Palace of Gold (http://www.palaceofgold.com/virtualtour.htm) - Has an interesting Virtual Tour of the Palace of Gold. Well-done site.
London Rathayatra (http://www.iskcon.org.uk/rathayatra/archive/02_lon/index.html) - Well laid out site on London Rathayatra with a nice collection of pictures.
Krishna Screen Saver and Wallpaper (http://www.gouranga1.co.uk) - Has several options to choose from.
Black Peacock Indian Miniatures & Gaudiya-Vedanta Philosophy (http://www.goloka.com/) - Has some interesting miniature devotional paintings.
Festival of India in Poland (http://www.festivalofindia.org.pl/) - Has pictures and information.
PAMHO (http://www.pamho.net) - ISKCON email service.
ISKCON UK and Ireland (http://www.iskcon.org.uk/index.html)
Florida Vedic College (http://www.floridavediccollege.edu/) - Has courses on the Vedic Arts, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology and more.
The Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology (http://www.ifast.net/) - Its mission is to conduct seminars wherein members of our communities can support and assist each other's spiritual development. Under direction of Bhakti Tirtha Swami.
Mayapur Institute of Higher Education (http://www.mayapur.org/mihe/) - Seminars of a wide assortment of Vaishnava subjects. Tells what courses they offer and when.
VIHE (http://www.iskcon.net/vihe/) - Site for Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education in Vrindavan.
Saranagati - The Indispensable Necessity of the True Devotees (http://www.gosai.com/chaitanya/saranagati/) - Interesting devotional magazines.
ISKCON Revival Movement (http://farsight.members.beeb.net/) - Has a wide selection of articles meant to help restore the original Hare Krishna movement.
ISKCON Reform (http://privat.schlund.de/g/gaura-nitai/#titanic) - Has an assortment of devotees' opinion on how to save ISKCON.
Shri Chaitanya Saraswat Math Site (http://www.scsmath.com) - Shri Chaitanya Saraswat Math site. Has a list of their centers all over the world.
Gaudiya.net (http://gaudiya.net/index.htm) - Talks about Gaudiya Vaisnavaism. Has articles, books and lectures.
Welcome to the World of Gaudiya Vaishnavas (http://sevakunj.com) - This is a Shri Keshav Ji Gaudiya Math site. It has pictures of the Math, schedules and a Vaishnava Calendar.

Vaishnava Calendar and Ekadasi

Hare Krishna Vaishnava Calendar (http://www.iskcon.org/calendar/)
Vishuddha Sarasvata (http://www.angelfire.com/va/vaishnavism/clndr.html) - This is a well organized easy-to-use calendar.
Vaishnava Calendar (http://www.scsmath.com/events/calendar/) - This calendar is presented by the Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math.
Vaishnava Calendar Program (http://harekrsna.org/vcal401.zip) - Program to download and calculate Vaishnava calendars.
Vaishnava Calendar for Boston (http://www.iskconboston.org/html/schedule/calendar/calendar2002.htm)
Ekadashi (http://www.ekadasi.com/) - Explain what is Ekadashi, how to observe Ekadashi and the glories of Ekadashi.
Janmashtami Greeting Cards (http://www.bharathgreetings.com/html/janmashtami.html) - Animated Janmashtami greeting cards.

Publishers, Booksellers and Videos

Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (http://www.webcom.com/~ara/col/books/) - Publishers of His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's books. Has online books on this site and facilities to purchase the books online.
Krishna Culture (http://www.krishnaculture.com/cgi) - A good online buying site for Vaisnava and Indian products. They have posters, books, clothing, incenses, essential oils, beads, music, musical instruments and more.
The Bhaktivedanta Archives (http://www.prabhupada.com) - The direct sellers of various items of Srila Prabhupada's extended teachings including his lectures, conversations and all his books and teaching on a online computer program. Has an excellent selection of pictures of Srila Prabhupada and BBT pictures of Krishna. Has a good set of links and a list of ISKCON devotees.
The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase (http://www.vedabase.com) - This is the site of Bhaktivedanta Archives that promotes The Bhaktivedanta VedaBase which is computer software with all of Srila Prabhupada's teachings on it and other Vaishnava books.
Mandala Publishing (http://www.mandala.org/) - Publishes some excellent high-quality Vaishnava and spiritual books, art prints, cards and more.
BBL Distribution Services (http://www.mlbdbooksuk.com) - site of BBL Distribution Services, PO Box 324, Borehamwood, Herts, England, WD6 1NB, / Phone- + 44-208-905-1108, / Email: info@mlbdbooksuk.com / The England distributor for Motilal Banarsidass and other books.
ISKCON Gopaljiu Publications (http://www.gopaljiu.org) - Homesite for Gopaljiu Publications and the publisher of the books of Sri Gour Govinda Swami.
Iskcon TeleVision Production - ITV (http://www.itvproductions.net) - Videos on the Hare Krishna Movement, its activities, Srila Prabhupada, temples, holy places, cooking classes, etc.
Illuminated Television (http://www.prabhupada.tv) - Videos of Srila Prabhupada and various stories told by his followers about their experiences and realizations about him.
North European BBT (http://www.tattva.com) - The official site of the North European BBT Web site.
The Jayananda Web Site (http://www.geocities.com/visoka123/visoka/Jayananda/Jayananda_Website.htm) - About Jayananda, a devotee who helped arrange Ratha-yatras in America and set an excellent example of how a saintly person should act. A truly saintly person.
16 Rounds Online Store (http://books.16rounds.com/) - An online book store selling books, videos, posters and other items on spiritual and yoga subjects. Has a selection of Spanish books on these subjects. Has some vegetarian cookbooks.
Torchlight Publishing (http://www.torchlight.com) - Publishes a good selection of alternative books on subjects such as vegetarianism, reincarnation, karma, health, spiritual, science & evolution, UFOs & paranormal and the wisdom of India. They are the publisher and distributor for our book USA Vegetarian Restaurants and Natural Food Stores. Has an interesting selection of books that are worth checking out.
Bhaktivedanta Library Services (http://www.blservices.com) - Sells a wide selection of spiritual books, CDs, tapes and videos. Is a distributor of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada books, tapes and archives goods. Located at: B. L. Services, Petite Somme 2, 6940 Durbuy, Belgium / Phone: +3286323280 / Email: visnu.murti@bbt.se.
Motilal Banarsi Dass (www.mlbdbooks.com) - Publisher and distributor of a large selection of Indian spiritual and religious books. Honest trust worthy people who distribute some of my books in India.
Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers (http://www.mrmlbooks.com/) - - Publisher and distributor of a large selection of Indian spiritual and religious books, Ideology and Humanities. Honest trust worthy people who distribute some of my books in India. Excellent source for shipping of books out of India.
American Institute of Vedic Studies (http://www.vedanet.com/Publishers.htm) - Has a list of Vedic and India publishers.
Krishna Software Inc (http://www.krishnasoft.com/) - Has some interesting devotional software.
Govardhana Hill Publishing (http://nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu/~ghi/) - Published primarily Krishna conscious scientific books. Some books they publish are Forbidden Archeology, Alien Identities and Vedic Cosmography and Astronomy.
Narayana Maharaja's Books (http://www.angelfire.com/in/goudiyabooks/)
Krishna Books Inc (http://krishnabooks.org/sys-tmpl/door/) - Place to get the original edition of some pre-1978 versions of Srila Prabhupada's books such Easy Journey to Other Planets, Reservoir of Pleasure and Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Offers wholesale and retail prices.

ISKCON's Second Generation

ISKCON Youth Ministry (http://youth.iskcon.net/) - Discusses bus tour that they do.
Children of Krishna (http://www.childrenofkrishna.com/) - A newsletter about the children of the Hare Krishna movement.
Gurukuli (http://www.gurukuli.com) - A Web site for gurukulis. Has some interesting articles. A well-done site.
Latest on the ISKCON Child Abuse Lawsuit (http://www.surrealist.org/gurukula/lawsuit.html)
Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School (http://www.bgis.org) - Vrindavana gurukula site.
Vaisnava Academy for Girls (http://www.iskcon.net/alachua/vag/index.html)
Krishna's Kids (http://www.krishnaskids.com/) - Sells handmade dolls, wooden puzzles, games and books.
Hare Krishna Fun (http://www.bongozebedee.com) - Games, cartoons and
Hindu Kids Universe (http://hindukids.org)
Ramayana (http://www.ramayana.com/) - Has games, comics, books, music and information.
Kid Stacy (www.kidstacy.com) - Has a good amount of games and stories for kid 7 to 12.

Vaishnava Sampradayas

Shri Vaishnavas Site (http://www.ramanuja.org) - Interesting site of the Shri Vaishnavas sampradaya. Has a list of their temples, with pictures.
All-Embracing Yoga Directory (http://www.self-realization.com/yoga_directory.htm) - A guide to yoga centers, yoga teachers, yoga studios, yoga ashrams and yoga links from around the world.
Sri Madhvacharya Site (http://www.madhva.org) - Site about Madhvacharya and his teachings.
Aspects of Vaishnava Theory and Practice (http://www.kundalidasa.org/) - By Kundali Dasa. Krishna conscious philosophy and its application within contemporary ISKCON.
Planetindia.net (http://www.planetindia.net) - Site about India with an assortment of links.

Individuals

Tribhuvannatha (http://tribhuvannatha.cjb.net/) - This site is dedicated to Tribhuvannatha Dasa, who did Krishna festivals in many places around the world.
The Jayananda Website (http://www.geocities.com/visoka123/visoka/Jayananda/Jayananda_Website.htm)
Sri Caitanya Sridhar Govinda Mission (http://krsna.cc/)
Gour-Govinda Swami Site
(http://www.srilagourgovindaswami.org/)
Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha
(http://www.gosai.com/chaitanya/indexh.html)
The Site of Swami B.V.Tripurari
(http://www.swami.org/)
Indradyumna Swami (http://www.traveling-preacher.com/) - Discusses the travels of Indradyumna Swami. Has pictures.

Vedic Scriptures

Audio Bhagavad-gita (http://www.bhagavad-gita.org) - This is an audio version of the Bhagavad-gita in a wide selection of languages.
Krishna Book Online (http://www.krsnabook.com/index.html) - Krsna Book, summary of the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam, by Srila Prabhupada.
Srimad Bhagavatam Online (http://www.srimadbhagavatam.org)
Srimad Bhagavatam Treasury (http://srimad-bhagavatam.virtualave.net) - Brings you to a downloadable version of the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Srimad Bhagavatam Treasury (http://www.srimadbhagavatam.org/treasury/links.html) - Brings you to many links to download the Vedic scriptures including all of Srila Prabhupada's books. An impressive site for this subject.
Bhagavad-gita As It Is and Brahma Samhita (http://www.iskcon.org/sastra/) - Online Vedic scriptures.
Bhagavad-gita (http://www.asitis.com) - The Bhagavad-gita online.
Hare Krishna selection of Srila Prabhupada Books (http://harekrishnatemple.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid+3) - Place to download books by Srila Prabhupada.
The Complete Works of Srila Prabhupada (http://wald.heim.at/sherwood/530002/)
Site to download Srila Prabhupada's books in RTF Format.
Downloadable Book 4Free - (http://www.hknet.org.nz/DDB.htm)
Srila Prabhupada MP3 Library (http://www.prabhupada.cc/library.html) - Has most of Srila Prabhupada's book online.
Gaudiya Vaishnava Library (http://gauranga1.tripod.com/library/id25.html) -- Downloadable books by Bhaktivinod Thakur, Narottama dasa Thakura, Sanatana Gosvami, Jiva Gosvami, Raghunatha das Gosvami and others Vaishnava acaryas.
Gaudiya Vaishnava Books (http://www.philosophy.ru/library/asiatica/indica/authors/)
Brahma-Samhita (http://www.iskcon.org/sastra/bs.html) - Online version of Brahma Samhita with commentary by Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur.
Vaishnava Songs (http://www.iskcon.org/sastra/vs.html) - Songs of Bhaktivinod Thakur, Narottama dasa Thakur and others.
Vaishnava Songs (http://web.tiscali.it/gopala/Vaishnava-Songs/index.html) - Songs of Vaishnava Acaryas.
Vedabase.net (http://www.vedabase.net) - Has a good list of online Vedic scriptures.
Srila Prabhupada's Lectures (http://www.prabhupadavani.org/) - A wide selection of lectures.
Hare Krishna Audio Library (http://www.harekrishna.asn.au/)
Vedic Literature (http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/index.htm) - A selection of Vedic scriptures including: the four Vedas, Upanishads, Mahabharata, Ramayana and other literatures.
Vaishnava Library (http://wwwwispernet.com/wi) (http://146.145.176.132/alt1/wi/) - Online books, Mp3 and lectures.
Vedic Music (http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Screen/6245/music.htm) (www.eastsib.ru/~bpchk/music.htm) - Has music, bhajans, Mridanga lessons and contemporary music. Has over 70 options to choose from.
Srila Prabhupada's Book in German Online (http://www.prabhupada.de/) - Has a wide selection of books and Back to Godhead magazines.
Sanskrit-English online Dictionary (http://www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak/indologie/tamil/mwd_search.html)

Sites for Indian Groceries

Delicious India
(http://www.deliciousindia.com) - This is an Indian cooking mall with various links to Indian cookbooks, appliances, cookware, tableware and Indian food site.
Bhojan (http://www.Bhojan.org) - Has list of Indian grocery stores, Indian vegetarian restaurants, vegetarian Indian recipes and more.

Ayurveda and Health

The Ayurvedic Institute (http://www.ayurveda.com) - The Ayurveda Institute, which is one of the leading Ayurveda schools and Ayurvedic health spas outside of India. Doctor Vasant Lad instructs here. It is in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dr Chopra's Center (http://www.chopra.com/) - This site has a list of books by Deepak Chopra and lists programs with him.
Vaishnavas C.A.R.E. Inc. (http://www.vaisnavascare.com) - A Vaishnavas network that offers counseling, assistance, resources and education for the terminally ill and their family.
Dr Mukesh B Paneri Ayurvedic Doctor (http://www.drpaneri.com/index.htm) drpaneri@icenet.net Dr Paneri is an excellent Ayurvedic who has helped me greatly in the past.
Ayurveda on Holistic.com (http://www.holistic-online.com/ayurveda/ayv_home.htm) - Basics of the science of Ayurveda.
Ayurvedic Remedies (http://www.ayurveda-herbs.com) - Source of around 40 Ayurvedic medicines.
Natural Healers (http://www.naturalhealers.com/) - Has list of alternative medicine schools such as massage therapy schools, chiropractic colleges, acupuncture schools and school that teach Ayurvedic medicine.
Travel Health Online (http://www.tripprep.com) - Has health information for world travelers.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian and Beyond (http://turn.to/vegetarianism) - Very well done, up-to-date site with some really good links to different articles and outside links. Has some good Hare Krishna explanations of vegetarianism. Interesting reading. Definitely worth checking out.
McSpolight (http://www.mcspotlight.org/issues/) - Great site highlighting the truth about one of America's favorite fast food restaurants. Humorous look at the facts. Cool site.
Vegetarianaism - Compassion In Action (http://www.puripada.com/vegndx.htm) - Has some interesting sections, such Quotes from Famous Vegetarian, Meat Production Equals Pollution and How Meat Eating Causes Hunger.
Why Be Vegetarian According to Hindu Beliefs (http://www.karamsad.com/vegetarianism.htm)
Vegetarianism in India (http://www.indianchild.com/vegeterianism_in_india.htm)
Rennetless Cheeses by Brand (http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/cheesebybrand.htm) - This information comes from the Vegetarian Resource Group.

Vedic Astrology, Eastern Gemology

Vedic Astrology for the Beginner
(http://www.spiritualguides.net/Astrology/astrolgyR.htm)
Excellent information for a person interested in understanding the basic concepts of Vedic astrology. Has a good set of definitions of the term used by Vedic astrologers.
Vedic Astrologer Shyamasundara Dasa (http://www.shyamasundaradasa.com) - This astrologer has over 20 years of experience. The site has some articles on Vedic astrology.
Astrology of India by Nalini (http://www.tomhopke.com) - Has a list of prediction on present news issues and a list of seminar that he is doung across the US.
Goravani Jyotish (http://www.goravani.com) - Vedic Astrology Program to do charts. I have been told by an astrologer friend of mine that this is an excellent product and worth getting. Has a discussion group.
Baliji Natural Gems (http://www.planetaryjewels.com) -- Has some information about Vedic gemology. Websites of Howard Beckman (Hamsavatar das) a certified gemologist and Vedic astrologer. The Vedic Cultural Fellowship (http://www.vedicworld.org) is another site on much the same subjects plus some information on Ayurveda. Has links.
Eastern Gemology for the Beginner (http://www.spiritualguides.net/gemology/gemology.htm) - Excellent definition of the science of Eastern gemology. It describes where the gems originate from, what their benefits are, what is a gem that is suitable for astrological uses, faults of gems and why faulty gems should be totally avoided and much more.
Astral Gemstone Talisman (http://www.agt-gems.com/index.html) - This is a site to get an interesting book on gemstones and also a source to get astrological gemstones.
Astrology of India by Nalini Kanta (http://www.tomhopke.com) - Nalini Kanta is a recommended Eastern astrologer with over 15 years of experience. PO Box 2362, Alachua, FL 32616. Email: nalinikant@aol.com.

Vastu Sastra

Vastu Sastra Basic Guide (http://www.spiritualguides.net/VastuSastra/VastuSastra.htm) - An easy to understand detailed information on Vastu Sastra.
Vastu Sastra, Art of Ancient Indian Architecture (http://www.top-education.com/Vastu/index1.asp) - Interesting site on Vastu Sastra.
Vastu Sastra, the Origin of Feng Shui (http://www.mygoodvastu.com) - Has information about home and business Vastu Sastra. Have free online consultations. Also advertises their book on the subject.
Green Architecture (http://green-architecture.com) - Architecture company that utilizes the principles of Vastu. Has a virtual Vastu sastra seminar.
Rational Vastu (http://members.tripod.com/square_peg/vastu/title.html) - Discusses the principles of Vastu.

Philosophy and Religion

The Avatar Site (http://www.avatara.org) - Information about the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
Mahabharata (narrated by V Lakshmanam)
(http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Bridge/1771/Desh/Mb/)
Ramayana (http://www.ramayana.com)

Vedic Science

Bhaktivedanta Institute (http://www.bvinst.edu)
Bhaktivedanta Institute (Alachua, Florida) (http://www.afn.org/~bvi) - Explanation of the institute, which is working to establish the scientific basis of the Vedic conception of life as a nonmaterial principle. Has a list of books and video that they produce and a good set of scientific links.
NASA Numerous Anomalies and Scams
(http://www.geocities.com/nasascam/) - Makes a case that NASA's moon missions were fake.

Hindu Links

Open Direction Hinduism (http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Hinduism) - Has a large amount of links to sites about Hinduism.

Mayapur

Mayapur and Navadvipa (http://www.spiritualguides.net/Indiastate/WestBengal/mayapur.htm) - Good site of information about Mayapur and Navadvipa. Has a good amount of practical information.
Mayapur.info (http://www.mayapur.info) - Web site of the ISKCON Mayapur site.
Sri Navadvipa Dham Parikrama (http://www.iskcon.net/namahatta/tourhome.htm) - Has various pictures and descriptions of the pilgrimage sites in Navadvipa Dham.
Sri Mayapur Vikas Sangha (http://www.smvs.org/) - Organization set up to eradicate extreme poverty and to help with health and education in the Mayapur area.

Vrindavana & Mathura

Spiritual Guides Vrindavana and Mathura Site (http://www.spiritualguides.net/Indiastate/braja/braja_and_vrindavanR.htm) - Good site with information about Vrindavana and Mathura. Has a good amount of practical information.
Vrindavana MVT Site
(http://www.vrindavanmvt.com) - Gateway to visiting Vrindavana. Has some good information about Vrindavana with pictures. Also has information about booking a MVT room. The MVT Guest House is one of the best hotels in Vrindavana and an excellent good-valued restaurant.
Mathura - Vrindavan.com
(http://mathura-vrindavan.com) - Has information about Mathura and Vrindavan with some pictures of the temples.
Vridavan.com (http://www.vrindavan.com) - Displays pictures of Krishna Balarama Temple Deities that you can view and also purchase. Also can sign up to receive pictures on special festival days. Has information about Vrindavan Food for Life.
Vrinda (http://www.vrindavan.org) - Has some interesting information about the temples in Vrindavana with a good selection of pictures about the place. Also can be viewed in German and Spanish.
Braja Mandala and Vrindavana Pictures (http://www.web-image.at/Soma/Start/start.html)

Jagannatha Puri

Practical Puri and Temples (http://www.spiritualguides.net/Indiastate/orissa/purireal.htm) - Has a good amount of practical information about Puri.
Prays to Lord Jagannatha (http://www.geocities.com/athens/delphi/1723/puja.html)
Swagatam Jagannathura Dham Puri (http://ori1.nic.in/jaga/) - The official Web site of the Jagannatha Temple in Puri put out by the temple administration. Has some pictures on this site.
Jagannatha Temple (http://www.spiritualguides.net/Indiastate/orissa/PuriJagTem.htm) - Has detailed information about the Jagannatha Temple in Puri.

India Holy Places & Temples

Spiritual Guides Holy Places and Temples of India (http://www.spiritualguides.net) - This is by far the best India guide on the Internet. There are over 1000 pages of information about the holy places, temples, spiritual places, yoga ashrams and spiritual subjects. There is also information on the main tourist spots including animal sanctuaries, forts, palaces, museums, bird sanctuaries and much more. Also there is an excellent amount of practical information on travels, hotels and restaurants. Hundreds of people have told me this is the best information source on India anywhere. Highly recommended. The Spiritual Guides book India, A Practical Guide has great information about spiritual traveling in India and can be purchased from Amazon.
TempleNet (http://www.templenet.com) - Has a large amount of information about temples around India.
Badrinatha and Kedarnatha
(http://www.badrinath-kedarnath.org) - Has pictures of temples and some practical information. Also see practical info about Badrinath (http://www.spiritualguides.net/Indiastate/upnorth/badrinath.htm) and Kedarnatha (http://www.spiritualguides.net/Indiastate/upnorth/badrinath.htm)
MandiraNet - Temples Reference Center
(http://www.hindunet.org/temple_info) - Information about temples all over India.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthana
(http://www.tirumala.org) - This official site of the of Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple at Tirupati.
Tirupati Balaji Site
(http://www.balaji.net) - Has a large amount of information about the Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Tirupati, India. This is the most visited temple in the world.
Sri Balaji
(http://sribalaji.com) - About the Sri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Tirupati, India.
Guruvayur Devaswon.com
(http://www.guruvayurdevaswom.com) - Official site of the famous Guruvayur Vishnu Temple in Kerala.
Vaishnodevi.com
(http://www.vaishnodevi.com) - Information about the Vaishnodevi Temple in Jammu-Kashmir, India.
TemplePages.com
(http://www.templepages.com) - Information about temples in South India.
Sacred Sites.com - The Sacred Site Pilgrimage of Martin Gray (http://www.sacredsites.com) - Has a large amount of information about sacred sites around the world. Has some great pictures of the places and a large amount of links.
Ahobilam Temple (http://www.ahobilamutt.org/temples/ahobil/ahobil.html)

Cows

Adopt a Cow (http://www.adoptacow.org/) - Describes the Adopt a Cow program based at the Gita-nagari Hare Krishna farm. In this program you can donate to adopt a cow and help a cow reach a natural death.
Vegetarianism and Cow Protection (http://krishna.org/ctfote/cow.html) - Article about the benefits of cow protection.
Shopper's Guide to Leather Alternatives (http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/leather.htm) - Great set of links by the The Vegetarian Resource Group that list companies that sell leather free goods including shoes, belt and baseball gloves.

Contempory Music

Shelter (http://www.ineedyourshelter.com) - Official Web site of this KrishnaCore band.
Srimusic (http://www.srimusic.com) - Singer and song writer Krishna devotees. Formerly in Baby Gopal. Has tour information and a nice set of pictures. Informal and friendly presentation.

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