PRABHUPADA VILLAGE
The Temple of The Holy Name
ISKCON Founder-Acharya Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
The Bhaktivedanta Archives
Preserving the Legacy of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Nestled in the peaceful hills of Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, the Bhaktivedanta Archives is the official historical repository dedicated to the life, works, and teachings of Srila Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Since its founding in 1978, the Archives has been entrusted with a sacred responsibility:
to collect, protect, and preserve Srila Prabhupada’s original letters, manuscripts, lectures, photographs, films, and personal artifacts, and to make them accessible to devotees, scholars, and seekers across the world.
A Mission of Preservation and Service
Our guiding principle is simple but profound:
“To preserve and perpetuate.”
While publishing and distribution remain important, the current focus of the Archives is deep preservation — ensuring that every artifact, photo, and recording remains intact and pure for future generations.
This task requires:
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Time and devotion from trained staff
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Specialized technology for archiving
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And the generous support of the global devotional community
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A Treasure of Devotional History
The Archives safeguards:
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Thousands of audio recordings of Srila Prabhupada’s lectures and conversations
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His handwritten manuscripts, correspondence, and notes
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Rare and beautiful photographs from his worldwide travels
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Films, videos, and memorabilia
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The complete VedaBase™ — a searchable digital library of his teachings
This ever-growing collection is a spiritual goldmine — not only for ISKCON members but for anyone seeking authentic Vedic wisdom, personal transformation, and historical depth.
Meet the Team
Each member of our team brings a unique blend of experience, devotion, and technical skill to this sacred service, preserving and sharing the timeless teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.Behind the Archives is a small but dedicated team of long-time disciples and professionals:
Nitya-trpta Devi Dasi
Archival Imaging & Interactive Projects
Joined ISKCON in Los Angeles in 1975, serving in the BBT photo department and later at the Bhaktivedanta Archives. She co-founded Krsna Vision in Italy and contributed to ISKCON Interactive and the Gita Interactive projects. With experience in design consultancy, including for exhibitions in New Delhi, she returned in 2008 to continue work on the archival image collection.
Email: nitya@prabhupada.com
Ekanatha Dasa
Project Leader – VedaBase™Joined ISKCON in Amsterdam in 1971 and served in the early development of the Bombay Project. Since joining the Bhaktivedanta Archives in 1978, he has led the transcription and cataloging of Srila Prabhupada’s recorded teachings. He currently heads the VedaBase™ project, a vital digital resource for accessing the wisdom of the Vedas.
Email: ekanatha@prabhupada.com
Parama-rupa Dasa
Founder – Bhaktivedanta Archives
Joined ISKCON in London in 1976 and soon moved to Los Angeles, where, in collaboration with the BBT Press, he founded the Bhaktivedanta Archives in 1977. He focused on collecting Srila Prabhupada’s lectures, letters, and writings from around the world. Today, he continues to serve by preserving, conserving, and producing audio materials for future generations.
Explore More Online
We invite you to explore the Bhaktivedanta Archives online:
Whether you're a researcher, a spiritual seeker, or a long-time devotee, the Archives is here to serve your connection with Srila Prabhupada.
