about

Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta
Narayana Goswami Maharaja

His devotional nature was evident even in his childhood.

About Founder

Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja was a disciple of Sri Srimad Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Goswami Maharaja, who was a prominent disciple of Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada. He was born on February 7, 1921, on the new moon day of the month of Magha, into a highly educated and respected Brahmin family in the village of Tiwari Pura, Buxar district, Bihar, India. His birth name was Sriman Narayana. Raised in a devout Vaishnava family from the Sri Sampradaya, his father often took him to recitations of the Ramayana, which he enjoyed from a young age. His devotion was evident even during his childhood.

About IGVT

To preserve, uphold, and perpetuate the invaluable teachings and profound wisdom imparted by the disciplic succession of the Rupanuga Guru Varga, a revered lineage of Divine Spiritual Masters whose doctrines and philosophies have been meticulously passed down and safeguarded through an unbroken chain of transmission for over 500 years. This sacred tradition originated from the time of the advent of the illustrious and exalted Great Master, the divine incarnation of Lord Sri Krsna, known as Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu. His teachings have illuminated the path of devotion, humility, and transcendental knowledge, guiding countless souls towards the realization of their true spiritual identity and their eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord.
To shower boundless blessings upon the world at large by propagating and disseminating the supremely auspicious and immeasurably beneficial practice of Sankirtan, or the congregational chanting of the Holy Names of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This form of collective worship, through the melodious chanting and singing of the sacred mantras, serves as a powerful medium to cleanse the heart and mind of all impurities, thereby awakening pure love and devotion for the Supreme Lord.
To fulfill these noble and transcendental objectives by means of the widespread distribution and thoughtful presentation of spiritual literatures, encompassing a wide array of sacred texts, scriptures, commentaries, and treatises that delve deeply into the esoteric principles and teachings of bhakti-yoga and the divine glories of the Lord. In addition to literary works, the mission aims to make accessible a comprehensive collection of audio and video recordings that capture the illuminating discourses, enlightening lectures, and soulful bhajans (devotional songs) performed by exalted spiritual preceptors.

The Origin of IGVT

Key Milestones in the Life and Legacy of Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja

1945

Śrīla Narottamānanda Brahmacārī, a disciple of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, began preaching in the Tewārīpura area.

1946

Śrīman Nārāyaṇa, inspired by the philosophy of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī Prabhupāda, traveled to Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma and received initiation from Śrī Śrīmad Bhakti Prajñāna Keśava Gosvāmī Mahārāja, taking the name Śrī Gaura Nārāyaṇa.

1952

Śrī Gaura Nārāyaṇa, along with his Godbrothers, received sannyāsa from Śrīla Bhakti Prajñāna Keśava Gosvāmī Mahārāja. He was renamed Śrī Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja.

1954

Śrī Gaura Nārāyaṇa was assigned responsibility for the newly opened Śrī Keśavajī Gauḍīya Matha in Mathurā.

1968

Śrīla Bhakti Prajñāna Keśava Gosvāmī Mahārāja passed away. Śrīla Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja performed the rituals for his samādhi ceremony.

Mid-1980s

Western devotees began coming to Śrīla Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja for guidance.

1996

Śrīla Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja began traveling to Europe and America at the request of Western devotees, continuing to circle the globe over the next fourteen years.

December 29 , 2010

At age ninety, Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja passed away at Cakra-tīrtha, Śrī Jagannātha Purī-dhāma. He was given samādhi in Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma the following day.

Our Team

Introducing Our Passionate and Talented Team: The Driving Force Behind Our Success

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Sripad BV Van Maharaj

PRESIDENT, IGVT

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Sripad BV Sridhar Maharaj

VICE-PRESIDENT, IGVT

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Sripad BV Siddhanti Maharaj

VICE-PRESIDENT, IGVT

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Sripad RamChandra Das

VICE-PRESIDENT, IGVT

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Sripad BV Padmanabh Maharaj

SECRETARY, IGVT

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Sripad Kunjabihari Das

JOINT SECRETARY, IGVT

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Sripad Vishnu Dutt Das

JOINT SECRETARY, IGVT

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Sripad BV Santa Maharaj

TREASURER, IGVT

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Sripad BV Bodhayan Maharaj

EXCUTIVE MEMBER, IGVT

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Sripad Gokul Chandra Das

EXCUTIVE MEMBER, IGVT

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Sripad Dheer Krsna Das

EXCUTIVE MEMBER, IGVT

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Sripad Naveen Krsna Das

EXCUTIVE MEMBER, IGVT

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Sripad Kamal Shadija Das

EXCUTIVE MEMBER, IGVT

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Sripad Shyam Das

EXCUTIVE MEMBER, IGVT

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Sripad S.K Khurana

EXCUTIVE MEMBER, IGVT

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