Braj Mandir Sri Radha Bhakti

Braj Mandir Sri Radha Bhakti is a spiritual sanctuary and Nimbarki Vaisnava temple in Holbrook, Massachusetts, that embraces diversity and unconditional love. Founded on the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ("the whole world is one family"), the temple cultivates joy through selfless service (seva), vibrant devotional music (kirtan), and community bonding. Rejecting religious dogma and prejudice, it offers a welcoming space for people from all backgrounds to connect with the divine through relation, not just religion.

Key features

Inclusive community: Braj Mandir welcomes people of all backgrounds, rejecting prejudice based on caste, gender, race, or ethnicity.

Unconditional love: The temple emphasizes "replacing religion with relation and replacing God with unconditional love," focusing on joy and devotion.

Vibrant festivals: It hosts lively celebrations for major Hindu festivals like Holi, Diwali, and Krishna Janmashtami, drawing large crowds from the community.

Daily worship: The temple offers morning and evening services daily, featuring darshan, kirtan, and arati.

Community meals: Over 25,000 free, loving, vegetarian meals (prasadam) are served annually, prepared by volunteers.

Volunteer-run: The temple is managed entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers.

Service and outreach: Beyond worship, the temple is committed to community service, including delivering meals to local healthcare workers.

Planned expansion: The temple is currently fundraising and planning to build what it calls "New England's largest mandir," featuring meditation areas and walking trails.