Sri Radha Bhakti, Hindu Nimbarki Vaisnavas

Sri Radha Bhakti, also known as Braj Mandir, is a spiritual community rooted in the Nimbarki Vaisnava tradition, serving the Greater Boston area from its home in Holbrook, MA. Here, devotion (bhakti) is a lived practice, expressed through the worship of the eternal divine couple, Radha and Krishna.
This mandir is more than a place of worship; it is a center for cultivating unconditional love and community bonding. It embraces the Nimbarka philosophy of Dvaitadvaita (dualistic non-dualism), which recognizes the simultaneous difference and non-difference between the individual soul and the Divine. The temple's atmosphere is serene and welcoming, inviting all to participate in devotional practices regardless of background.
 
Key features

Deity worship (Puja): Daily and special devotional services are offered to the Deities of Sri Radha and Sri Krishna, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.

Community meals (Prasadam): A staple of temple life is sharing free, sanctified vegetarian meals that nourish the body and soul.

Devotional music (Kirtan and Bhajan): Public chanting of the Lord's names is a central practice, filling the temple with blissful music and creating a vibrant, communal experience.

Festivals and retreats: The temple celebrates major Hindu festivals like Radhashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi, bringing the community together for large-scale cultural celebrations. It also holds spiritual retreats to deepen devotional practice.

Selfless service (Seva): Following the path of devotion, volunteers (sevaks) run the temple and perform charitable actions, such as providing food and shelter during disasters, demonstrating the spirit of service to God and humanity.

Inclusive community: Sri Radha Bhakti emphasizes that all are welcome to participate in its services. The focus is on the sincere devotion of the heart rather than on social status, promoting an inclusive spiritual family.