named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bhakti Vriksha
Small-group spiritual study and practice program focused on Bhakti-yoga principles and community building
Deity Worship
Daily worship of Sri Sri Radha Shyamsundar deities including mangala arati, raj bhog aarti, and sayan aarti according to traditional Vaishnava rituals
Govinda’s Cloud Kitchen
Community food program providing prasadam meals through catering, weekly tiffins, cooking workshops, and food relief to those in need
Jagannath Ratha Yatra
Annual multicultural chariot festival celebrating Lord Jagannath with public procession, music, and community participation
Kartik Month Observance
Annual month-long devotional observance including fasting, ghee lamp offerings, and recitation of Damodarastakam to honor Lord Damodar
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Religious Worship and Spiritual Instruction 4 activities
- Conducts daily deity worship and darshan ritualsPerforms daily deity worship rituals including morning mangala arati and offers darshan (deity viewing) to devotees at the temple.
- Leads devotional chanting and kirtan programsOrganizes and leads kirtan (devotional chanting) sessions as a core spiritual offering for community members and visitors.
- Offers structured religious education and philosophical study programsProvides daily and weekly classes on core Vedic texts including Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita, along with special seminars and a structured program for small groups to study and practice Bhakti-yoga principles.
- Operates a temple for spiritual education, worship, and community eventsProvides a temple facility that supports daily worship services, spiritual education, performing arts, and social events as part of its religious and cultural mission.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Coordinates cultural outreach and media productionPlans and coordinates cultural programs, book distribution efforts, and media production to support religious and community outreach.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distributes sanctified vegetarian meals and operates food relief programsProvides daily or weekly distribution of prasadam (sanctified vegetarian meals) to individuals in need, including weekly plant-based meal deliveries and catering for retreats and large gatherings.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes religious festivals and ceremonial eventsHosts major cultural and religious events including the Jagannath Ratha Yatra / Multicultural Chariot Festival, Narasimha Homam, Tulsi Shaligram Vivah, and Kartik Month observances with associated celebrations such as Kartik Purnima.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Provides education in Vedic culinary practicesOffers workshops on Vedic cooking techniques, including spice blending and conscious food preparation, as part of its cultural and spiritual programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$1031%
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expenses
Total expenses$103
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balance sheet
Total assets$16K
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Net assets$16K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Albany Telugu Association Partner — Partner organization supporting the Jaganath Yatra 2025 event.
- BlessFest Partner — Partner organization for which Albany Hare Krishna Vedic Academy provides event catering services.
- Cynosure Technologies LLC Funder — Grand Sponsor of the Jaganath Yatra 2025 event.
- International Society for Krishna Consciousness Network — Albany Hare Krishna Vedic Academy is part of the global ISKCON network.
- MATA – Albany Partner — Partner organization supporting the Jaganath Yatra 2025 event.
- Spruce Technology Funder — Grand Sponsor of the Jaganath Yatra 2025 event.
- Srila Prabhupada Network — Follows and promotes the teachings of Srila Prabhupada, including guidance on charity and Krishna consciousness.
- Thirumala Reddy Kumbam Funder — Individual supporter of the Jaganath Yatra 2025 event.
- ValueFinServe Funder — Grand Sponsor of the Jaganath Yatra 2025 event.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Devotional Practice as Spiritual and Community Engagementmethodology: devotional_serviceBy integrating devotional practices such as deity worship, bhajan singing, seva (selfless service), and ritual food preparation (prasadam), the organization fosters spiritual growth and strengthens community participation because these acts are believed to cultivate personal devotion, purify consciousness, and embody core principles of Krishna consciousness.
- Faith-Based Cultural Preservation and Outreachmethodology: faith-based cultural preservationBy promoting Hindu religious traditions through literature distribution, cultural events, and partnerships with regional associations, the organization sustains community identity and expands spiritual engagement because shared cultural and religious expression is seen as essential to preserving and propagating Krishna consciousness.
- Vedic and Spiritual Education for Societal Well-beingmethodology: vedic-educationBy teaching Krishna consciousness and Vedic scriptures through temple-based and small-group instruction, the organization advances individual transformation and societal well-being because structured spiritual knowledge transmission is believed to align individuals with divine principles and ethical living.