ANNUALANNUAL REPORTREPORT 2017-182017-18
In the service of Sri Radha Krishnachandra
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
FOUNDER-ACHARYA OF ISKCON Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare SEVEN PURPOSES OF ISKCON
Ÿ To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to the society at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world. Ÿ To propagate a consciousness of Krishna as it is revealed in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. Ÿ To bring the members of the Society together with each other and nearer to Krishna, the prime entity, and thus to develop the idea, within the members, and humanity, at large, that each soul is part and parcel of the quality of Godhead (Krishna). Ÿ To teach and encourage the sankirtana movement of congregational chanting of the Holy Name of God as revealed in the teachings of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Ÿ To erect for the members, and for the society at large, a holy place of transcendental pastimes, dedicated to the personality of Krishna. Ÿ To bring the members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler and more natural way of life. Ÿ W i t h a v i e w t o w a r d s a c h i e v i n g t h e aforementioned purposes, to publish and distribute periodicals, magazines, books and other writings.
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada 02 Founder Acharya: International Society for Krishna Consciousness CONTENTS President’s Message ...... 4 Srila Prabhupada ...... 5 Message ...... 6 Shilanyas ...... 7 Honourary Doctorate Conferred ...... 9 Annual Overview: Sri Radha Krishna Temple...... 10 Distribution of the holy name: Harinama ...... 11 Harinama Chanters Club ...... 12 Nitya Annadana Seva...... 13 Sri Radha Krishna Temple Pilgrim Center ...... 14 Sri Radha Krishna Temple Festivals ...... 16 Distribution of transcendental literature ...... 19 Fund raising initiatives ...... 20 Five years at a glance...... 21 Youth development initiatives...... 22 Cultural - Education Services ...... 24 Krishnashraya ...... 26 Support from other trusts to ISKCON temple at Hare Krishna Hill ...... 27 Go Seva ...... 28 ISKCON Bangalore's E-Presence...... 29 Dignitaries who received the Lord's blessings...... 31 We love Radha Krishna Temple ...... 35 Media coverage ...... 36 The Akshaya Patra Foundation ...... 38 Annual Overview: other centers...... 39 Core Objectives ...... 43 Organization Structure ...... 45 Organization Chart ...... 46 GBC's Report ...... 47 Society Governance ...... 52 Financial Statements ...... 57 03 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Hare Krishna! Today, the world is at the pinnacle of progress in science and technology, which have taken humanity to great heights of material achievements. We are far more prosperous than at any time in the recorded history of mankind. But surprisingly and on the contrary, this materialistic progress and lifestyle have resulted in dissatisfied individuals, unprecedented greed, reckless consumption of precious natural resources, ecological imbalance, thus resulting in large-scale ecological disasters. The recent massive floods in Kerala is a case in point. How do we address these problems? Srila Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, has proposed an alternative lifestyle that is filled with purpose and balance. Today’s education system is based on the western thought of consumerism, which aims at only artha and kama, without the balancing act of dharma, moksha and Bhagavad prema. Srila Prabhupada wanted us to establish cultural centres that present Vedic wisdom and culture in a most appropriate manner for attracting modern minds. This will arrest the imbalances in the current society. In this regard, on 2nd April 2017, we have performed the Shilanyas or Bhumi Puja ceremony in Mysuru. This ceremony was conducted in the presence of His Excellency Honourable Governor of Karnataka Sri Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, Her Highness Dr. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar and many other dignitaries. We propose to set up a grand Nava Brindavan Dham ISKCON Mysuru cultural complex. It aims to influence and transform a large number of people to change their values towards voluntary simplicity of lifestyle. Mysuru is renowned for its cultural heritage; our project aims to be part of the rich heritage. In an initiative to recognise, nurture and build talent among marginalised families, Great India Talent School was inaugurated in Tripura. This school will provide textbooks, notebooks, uniform and mid-day meals to the children on an entirely free of cost (100% FOC) basis. This program is run by devotees of ISKCON Bangalore through the Great India Talent Foundation. We are hopeful that with more support from society, we will expand the reach of this initiative throughout the country. Further, this year, considering the ever-expanding reach of Bangalore city, it was felt that we celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami in one more location, besides the celebrations in our existing three branches in the city. Thus we have celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami in Palace Grounds. Despite heavy rains, around 11,000 visitors took part in the celebrations. Taking advantage of the additional infrastructure at Palace Grounds, our devotees brought in variety to celebrate Janmashtami. The construction of Rajadiraja Sri Srinivasa Govinda Temple is going on at the upcoming cultural complex at Vasanthapura, Bangalore. On completion, this temple will be the first of its kind, wherein such a heavy structure made of stone is on the first floor. The temple will resemble the most famous temple at Thirumala and the stapathi is also from Thirumala Devasthanam. There will be Kalyanotsavam and Annadanam halls on the ground floor of the temple. I appeal to the donors and patrons of the Society to generously contribute to this cause. I invoke the blessings of Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra upon all stakeholders of ISKCON Bangalore who always support our humble efforts to take spirituality to all. May Lord Krishna bless us all.
Madhu Pandit Dasa President 04 SRILA PRABHUPADA
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, who is popularly known as Srila Prabhupada, stands out distinctly among great personalities for connecting souls world wide to the Supreme Personality of Godhead Krishna in bhakti. In 1932, Srila Prabhupada became a formally initiated disciple of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura of the Gaudiya Vaishnava sampradaya. Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura instructed Srila Prabhupada to preach the message of Lord Krishna to all: “You try to preach whatever you have learned from me to the English speaking people of the world. That will be good for you and for the people to whom you preach. That is my instruction to you.” Taking this instruction as his life and soul, Srila Prabhupada started translation of Vedic literatures like Srimad Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam to English. Although he had no funds or any immediate support for this endeavour, Srila Prabhupada continued to render these translations meticulously. He started the publication of a monthly magazine called Back to Godhead in English in 1944. Despite setbacks in his effort to spread the mission of his spiritual master in India, he went ahead to carry out his work in the West. In 1965, Srila Prabhupada sailed to America in a cargo ship having just forty rupees in hand and a few of his works in print, with the objective to preach to the English-speaking people, the Absolute Truth. What followed is the unfathomable growth of Vaishnavism and Lord Krishna worship in the West. Srila Prabhupada, the 32nd bonafide spiritual master in the line of Brahma-Madhva-Gaudiya Vaishnavism, translated and wrote purports to 8,172 verses of Srimad Bhagavatam, 700 verses of Bhagavad-gita and 11,555 verses of Chaitanya-charitamrita. He started a monthly magazine Back to Godhead which crossed at one point a distribution of more than one million copies a month. This magazine is now translated and printed in over thirty languages and distributed in different parts of the world. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust was established in 1972 to publish the works of His Divine Grace and soon became the world’s largest publisher of books in the field of Indian religion and philosophy. He published a total of 160 books. In the last few years of his presence in this material world, he lived in Vrindavana and engaged in deep devotional contemplation and in 1977 he left his material body but he still exists in his books and instructions, guiding his disciples and taking them back to Godhead. In short, Srila Prabhupada built a house in which the whole world can live together and develop inquisitiveness towards the real purpose of life. By his mercy, this blinded, fast-paced material world got vision and direction. This movement has given an opportunity to everyone to take up the chanting of the holy names of Lord Krishna, which is the recommended process for spiritual liberation in this age. Lord Chaitanya said, “All over the world, in every town and village, this Harinama sankirtana will spread.” And that is being achieved by Srila Prabhupada’s mission. Srila Prabhupada is truly a great ambassador of India’s heritage and has fulfilled the prophecy of Lord Chaitanya. In all of Srila Prabhupada’s writings and talks, the outpouring of a pure devotee for the love of his Lord Krishna is evident. It is this pure love for God expressed by him that has touched thousands of souls and inspired them to look beyond mere material existence, to a life of higher consciousness.
05 MESSAGE
Recently, we had an opportunity to visit ISKCON temple of Bengaluru, and we express our pleasure regarding the creative initiatives of the institution. We are proud to inform that Srila Bhakti Vedanta Prabhupada is a close follower of Madhva tradition and Tattvavada. Following objectives of ISKCON made an impression on us: 1. Increase Krishna Consciousness among desired section of society. 2. Chanting the "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" Nama is a great Sadhana (way) to remove our sins committed in present life and also our previous births. 3. Jagadguru Sri Madhvacharya says in his Sadachara Smriti: "One should be constantly contemplating on Vishnu and never forget him. All the constraints expressed in the Vedas have the sole purpose of promoting contemplating of Sri Hari." Any devotee in the world can achieve pure knowledge and devotion (Bhakti) through the chanting of Rama-krishna Mantra. The spirit of Sri Madhvacharya is strictly followed by Srila Bhakti Vedanta Prabhupada and his followers, rendering inspiration to all people involved in ISKCON activities. 4. Everyday Krishna prasadam is being distributed to 3000-4000 devotees who visit the temple and involve in spiritual activities. It is also a remarkable service of ISKCON of providing Prasadam (meals) to Govt. Schools of Karnataka, to promote our Indian culture and heritage. It is needless to say that the discourses, seminars, workshops, special lecture programs of ISKCON will bring new ray of light on listeners/devotees and promote the culture of India. We are proud to know that under the able guidance of Sri Madhu Pandit Das, the ISKCON is involved in remarkable service of Lord Sri Krishna and upliftment of our society. All trustees of ISKCON are highly qualified, have forsaken their worldly jobs and have joined ISKCON for selfless service of lord Sri Krishna. I pray Lord Sri Pattabhirama and Sri Gopalakrishna for success and completion of all projects of ISKCON for the benefit of all devotees.
With Sriman Narayana Smaranas H.H. Sri Sri Vidyashrisha Tirtha Swamiji Sri Sri Vyasaraja Math (Sosale)
06 SHILANYAS April 2, 2017 NAVA BRINDAVAN DHAM ISKCON Mysuru Cultural Centre
Shilanyas by His Excellency Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, Honourable Governor of Karnataka
On behalf of all the citizens of Karnataka, I would like to thank ISKCON Mysuru for conceiving this project called Nava Brindavan Dham here in Mysuru.. As is known worldwide, Srila Prabhupada did not limit this Krishna consciousness to just the boundaries of India alone, but by traveling across the globe, he spread Lord Krishna’s message, Krishna consciousness throughout the whole world. This was possible for this great personality, Srila Prabhupada, because Lord Krishna was with him. Chanting loudly of this mantra Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare is sufficient for everyone. Even I have been a life member of ISKCON since 35 years. Mysuru is a city of palaces, this is a city of museums, this is a city of culture and tradition. In Mysuru, we have the famous Brindavan Garden, and today, ISKCON missionaries have invited Lord Krishna to come and play in the Brindavan Gardens, and thus they have conceived of this Nava Brindavan Dham project. We have here the temple of Chamundi Devi and now we are going to have a temple for Lord Krishna, and this brother and sister together are now going to shower Their mercy on the people of Mysuru. I would like to thank and congratulate ISKCON Mysuru again for undertaking this very good work. His Excellency Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala Honourable Governor of Karnataka 07 On completion of the grand temple at Hare Krishna Hill, Bangalore, in the year 1997, the devotees wishing to spread the movement further, took lead steps in conducting preaching programmes in various cities of Karnataka. In the year 1999, His Grace Stoka Krishna Dasa along with few other devotees, rented a house in Gokulam, Mysuru to house the Deities of Sri Sri Krishna Balarama. Subsequently, a 9-acre kharab land in the Malalavadi Grama was sanctioned for the purpose of building a religious and cultural centre, in the year 2003.Soon after the allotment, a temporary structure was built in the year 2004 and since then the the temple started functioning here. An Akshaya Patra kitchen feeding 2000 school children every day, was also set up. Under the leadership of His Grace Jai Chaitanya Dasa, the Nava Brindavan project was initiated in the year 2008. This plan has been cleared by various departments and is now ready for execution.
His Excellency Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala Honourable Governor of Karnataka Honourable PWD Minister & District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa Her Highness Dr. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar Honourable Mayor of Mysuru Sri M.J. Ravikumar
His Grace Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa President, ISKCON Society & Chairman, The Akshaya Patra Foundation His Grace Sri Jai Chaitanya Dasa President, ISKCON, Mysuru
08 HONOURARY DOCTORATE CONFERRED
Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa - President, ISKCON Bangalore, Chairman, Akshaya Patra Foundation, and Padma Shri awardee, has been conferred honourary doctorate. K L University, Vijayawada, recognising the outstanding service of Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa in the fields of Applied Spirituality and Social Service has been awarded the honourary doctorate. The honour was conferred by Sri K Satyanarayana, President, K L Educational Foundation at the University’s convocation programme, in the presence of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Deans, Officers and students of the University.
K L University is an institute deemed to be university consisting of 11 academic departments and six schools, with emphasis on scientific and technological research. Established in 1985, the university is located on a 100 acre site, about 8 kilometres from Vijayawada and 20 km from Guntur City. It acquired the status of deemed university in 1999 and was named "Best Private University in South India" with more than a thousand research scholars so far. K L University has a strength of over 16,000 students.
09 ANNUAL OVERVIEW SRI RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE A annual overview of the various activities of ISKCON Bangalore have been grouped under the following headings:
l Distribution of the holy name l Harinama Chanters Club l Nitya Annadana Seva l Sri Radha Krishna Temple: pilgrim center l Sri Radha Krishna Temple annual festivals l Distribution of transcendental literature l Fund raising initiatives l Five Years at the Glance l Youth development initiatives l Cultural Education Services l Krishnashraya l Support from other Trusts l Go Seva l ISKCON Bangalore E-Presence l Dignitaries Visit l We love the Radha Krishna Temple l Glimpses of Media Coverage l The Akshaya Patra Foundation l Annual Overview of other
10 independent centers in Karnataka DISTRIBUTION OF THE HOLY NAME: HARINAMA
As the most revolutionary guru in the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya sampradaya, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu pioneered the process of sankirtana – congregational chanting of the holy names of the Lord, specifically the Hare Krishna mahamantra, in the 15th century. A hidden incarnation of Lord Krishna, He appeared in Kali yuga to propagate Harinama sankirtana – chanting the holy names of God - the yuga dharma for this age of hypocrisy and quarrel. Sri Chaitanya’s message was taken all over the world by ISKCON’s founder Acharya, Srila Prabhupada, at an unprecedented scale, inspiring people to give the nickname Hare Krishnas to ISKCON devotees. It would be very difficult to calculate the number of people who have been impacted by these initiatives to spread the chanting of the Hare Krishna mahamantra year on year, as no programme in ISKCON Bangalore is complete without encouraging the people to hear and chant the holy names of Krishna on a regular basis. ISKCON Bangalore has kept as a primary goal, the propagation of the mahamantra, and to this effect, has outreach programmes to enthuse the regular practice of chanting the Hare Krishna mahamantra among children, youth and adults. Harinama Mantapa: At ISKCON Bangalore, a unique Harinama Mantapa, the first of its kind, encourages tens of thousands of visitors to the temple to chant 108 times, the Hare Krishna mahamantra, before they proceed to take darshan of the Lord. Pilgrims who undertake this seva go through a series of 108 steps in the Harinama Mantapa, chanting one complete mahamantra, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare/Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare, on each step.
Number of visitors who chanted the holy names at the Harinam Mantap 5,78,061 (in 2016-17: 4,24,563)
11 HARINAMA CHANTERS CLUB
Pilgrims to the ISKCON Bangalore temple who are interested in understanding deeper, the science of chanting the Hare Krishna mahamantra, and wish to make it a part of their daily spiritual sadhana (practice) are enrolled into the Harinama Chanters Club.
Number of devotees registered as Harinama Chanters Club members 3,243 (2016-17: 3,274) 12 NITYA ANNADANA SEVA Nitya Annadana report for the year 2017-18
4,30,546 Meals distributed (in 2016-17: 4,38,510 Meals)
Between 11 am and 2 pm every day, pilgrims to the ISKCON Bangalore temple are invited to partake of a free hot mid-day meal of prasadam at the Annadana Hall. This nutritious meal consisting of rice, sambar, palya, sweet pongal and buttermilk is cooked under strict hygienic conditions and pilgrims can eat all they want.
13 SRI RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE : PILGRIM CENTER One of the prominent landmarks and most-visited places of Bangalore, the ISKCON Bangalore temple attracts visitors to the city and pilgrims throughout the year. Every visitor/pilgrim receives a donna (leaf cup) of hot khichdi or pongal prasadam after taking darshan of Their Lordships. Those seeking to offer some service to Their Lordships have a variety of ways they can show their support, besides offering a Pushpanjali Seva. Their contributions can be directed to the upkeep of the temple's cultural complex through the patron scheme.
Number of visitors to the temple 41,69,406 (in 2016-17: 39,92,274)
Number of leaf cups (donnas) of free prasadam distributed to the daily visitors to the temple 43.69 lakhs (in 2016-17: 41.70 lakhs)
14 Number of visiting pilgrims who Total expenditure towards upkeep performed Pushpanjali Seva of the cultural complex - cleaning, water, electricity, 51,119 maintenance, security (in 2016-17: 53,856) Number of patron families who visited `6,03,12,409 the temple for Special Puja (in 2016-17: `5,52,10,552)
13,271 Total expenditure towards (in 2016-17: 12,776) distribution of prasadam to pilgrims, Number of persons who honoured invitees and others Sri Krishna prasadam of Special Puja `4,69,84,790 66,355 (in 2016-17: `3,25,02,920) (in 2016-17: 63,880)
15 SRI RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE: FESTIVALS
SRI KRISHNA NARASIMHA JANMASHTAMI CHATURDASHI (AUG 14 & 15, 2017) (May 9, 2017)
SRILA JHULAN UTSAVA PRABHUPADA (Aug 3 to Aug 7, 2017) VYASA PUJA (AUG 16, 2017) BALARAMA PURNIMA BRAHMOTSAVA (Aug 7, 2017) (April 10 to April 21, 2017) SRILA GAURA PRABHUPADA PURNIMA DISAPPEARANCE DAY (Mar 2, 2018) (Oct 23, 2017) SRI Vedic tradition abounds in temple NITYANANDA RADHASHTAMI festivals, when the Lord is glorified and TRAYODASHI (Aug 29, 2017) the devotees avail opportunities to (Jan 29, 2018) personally serve Him. The ISKCON DEEPOTSAVA Bangalore temple has 14 major festivals PANIHATI (Oct 5 to Nov 4, CHIDA DAHI 2017) that invite participation from devotees throughout the year. MAHOTSAVA (Jun 7, 2017) GOVARDHANA PUJA SRI VAIKUNTHA (Oct 20, 2017) Deity worship expenses for the year Ekadashi (Dec 29, 2017) ` 41,82,092 (in 2016-17: `41,39,867) 16 Number of pilgrims during Brahmotsava 1,05,888 (in 2016-17: 1,38,934)
Number of pilgrims during Janmashtami Number of pilgrims during Janmashtami @ Palace Grounds 1,20,000 (in 2016-17: 80,017) 11,000 17 Number of pilgrims during Vaikuntha Ekadashi 58,000 (in 2016-17: 69,273)
18 DISTRIBUTION OF TRANSCENDENTAL LITERATURE
One of the seven purposes of ISKCON that Srila Prabhupada listed is, “To propagate a consciousness of Krishna as it is revealed in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. One of his foremost contributions to the people of the 20th century is his translation of various works of Vedic literature, primarily Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam". In order to make these books that reveal the profundity and relevance of the philosophy of sanatana dharma to peoples of the worlds, Srila Prabhupada emphasized the translation of his books into as many languages as possible and the distribution of these books. He called these books brihat mridanga (great drums), indicating their potential to be the wake-up call for a sleeping humanity immersed in the abyss of materialism, which has forgotten its spiritual identity and is suffering under the throes of such ignorance. ISKCON Bangalore is dedicated to distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books through various book counters in the temple, Brihat Mridanga vans that take the books to people around the city, volunteers and devotees who approach people personally. Every December (Gita Jayanthi month) sees devotees briskly participating in the annual Book Marathon, a focused effort to distribute transcendental literature.
Maha big books Chaitanya Charitamrita sets 1,21,372 75 in 2016-17: 98,758 in 2016-17: 132
Big books Srimad Bhagavatam sets 16,713 214 in 2016-17: 14,576 in 2016-17: 359
Medium books Small & medium books sets 39,507 2,397 in 2016-17: 47,626 in 2016-17: 1,871 Small books Number of magazines with Krishna conscious Bhaktivedanta Darshana 1,90,556 messages distributed - 2,04,626 in 2016-17: 1,93,046 Krishna Voice in 2016-17: 2,09,995 4,75,345 in 2015-16: 4,94,520
*Note: Small books (50-150 pages); medium books (150-300 pages); big books (300-500 pages); maha big books (500+pages) 19 FUND RAISING INITIATIVES
Since time immemorial, across cultures around the world, Top Twenty Donors religious and spiritual activities have been conducted by the 1 SRI SRINIVASULU REDDY K priestly class of society and patronized by those engaged in 2 M/S MEMG INTERNATIONAL administration and commerce. Vedic history narrates tales INDIA PVT LIMITED of generous kings and brave soldiers who patronized the 3 M/S MICRO LABS LIMITED unselfish service of brahmanas and protected their activities 4 M/S KARIGIRI LAKSHMINARASIMHA which were conducted for the greater welfare of the PRASAD FAMILY TRUST people. Indian history is replete with such examples. 5 SRI T V MOHANDAS PAI Temples have been hubs that preserved and propagated 6 M/S GARDEN CITY REALTY PVT LTD culture and spiritual values, as well as centers to engage prosperous and able citizens to contribute in spiritually 7 SMT. DEVASENAMMA K uplifting society. 8 SRI SUKUMAR SRINIVAS The practices of supporting the activities of a temple are still 9 M/S WAP FOUNDATION prevalent in India. ISKCON Bangalore has a patron/donor 10 M/S SJR PRIME CORPORATION PVT LTD base of over 50,000 and it is with the patronage of our 11 SRI SUDHAKAR RAM V donors that ISKCON Bangalore has been able to continue its 12 SMT. NAGAMANI B N activities. The dedicated team of full-time missionaries 13 SMT. DEVARALA KAVITA confidently plans and undertakes different programmes to 14 SRI RAGHAVENDRA C J RAO spread the message and practice of the principles of the 15 SRI SHRIDHAR V. SUBRAMANIAN Bhagavad-gita to the maximum number of people, with 16 M/S EMCEE PRESSINGS such steady patronage from our donors. 17 SRI RAVI HUDDAR While contributing one’s mite is an act of sacrifice and the Lord accepts any service without evaluating its material 18 SRI JAIRAJ PRASAD worth, we would like to acknowledge the overwhelming 19 M/S BALJEE FOUNDATION magnanimity of our top 20 donors who have been listed on 20 SRI AJIT ASHOK SHENVI this page.
20 FIVE YEARS AT A GLANCE
n HUNDI COLLECTIONS AT HARE KRISHNA HILL TEMPLE 450 400 350 300 250 200 150
Rs. in Lakhs 100 50 - 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Yesrs
n TOTAL DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE SOCIETY 4,000
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Particulars 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Hundi Collections at HK Hill Temple (Rs. in Lakhs) 282 323 332 395 358 Total Donations Received by the Society (Rs. in Lakhs) 2,489 3,007 3,129 3,241 3,467 21 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES ISKCON Bangalore has been conducting various spiritual educational programmes for the youth. These programmes are conducted under the banner of FOLK - Friends of Lord Krishna. The students participate in educative sessions ranging from weekend retreats at the ISKCON premises to on-campus sessions. The youth development division hosts one-on-one interactive sessions for the students. It also periodically conducts educational tours to impress upon the youth the importance of culture and values in human society.
Number of youngsters who participated in ISKCON Bangalore's various youth development programmes 19,746 (in 2016-17: 11,120) Expenditure during the year 2016-17 towards youth development initiatives ` 2,47,31,262 (In 2016-17: `2,22,69,770)
22 Note: A part of the expenses is borne by TSF TESTIMONIAL
"We are not humans' beings having spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having human experience." We have come across the above quote on numerous occasions, in speeches, sometimes from elder but how often do we understand the meaning of word SPIRITUAL and the gravity it holds? This was made clear to me at FOLK-Friends of Lord Krishna, the Youth Empowerment initiative of ISKCON Bangalore.
FOLK is an amalgamation of Individuals coming together voluntarily under a roof with a zeal to learn the way of Spirituality through Bhakti or Worship of Divine. I joined FOLK two years back at a whim as coming from a spiritual family, I had an intense desire to understand the vivid and dynamic meaning encapsulated by spirituality. My FOLK journey started with me attending the Yoga for Happiness workshop which turned out to be one of the best workshops I have attended till date. That one-day workshop covered all the crucial aspects of every individuals life that goes unanswered, from managing time to self-management to the importance of your diet. This is the day I understood that spirituality isn’t an aspect of life, it is life in it’s all. From then on, I started attending the various events organized on numerous occasions which helped me to nurture my inner self and build a strong spiritual foundation to base my life upon. One of the things that I always looked forward was the literature that came with FOLK like: The Science of Self-realization, Life comes from Life and the best of all Bhagavad-gita As It Is - you should read it at least once in just so as to get a mind boggling perspective of life, you’ll start anticipating things in a new way. You’ll understand areas of life like anger, pride, envy which even Science with all its discovery has failed to address. The peer group that you find at FOLK is one of a kind, a vivid mixture of youth from all areas of life who just want to be happy and lead a peaceful life which might be a cliché but is as rare as finding a needle in a haystack. Over years, I too imbibed this nature of seeking happiness as you might have everything but still hanker to be happy but if you are happy everything else ceases to matter. With all this amazing aspects of FOLK, the best one for me till date remains to be the delicious Prasadam - nutritious, mouthwatering, serene to the body and mind, all this at once. What kind of alchemy is this?? Well the answer is simple, its spiritual and every bit of it is Nectarian. Summarizing it all, FOLK is a community which kindles and inspires "Happiness in Perpetuity”. The one thing that everyone takes away from FOLK is accepting life as it is. After all, spirituality is nothing but Acceptance of all, regret to none.
-Shriram Giridhar, BE(Mechanical), 3rd Year, Bangalore Institute of Technology
23 CULTURAL- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
The Cultural Educational department of ISKCON Bangalore organizes programmes to enhance values and life skills among school children through culture related activities. These programmes give the children opportunities to express their creativity, display their talents and connect with the spiritual tradition of India in an enjoyable way.
Krishna Contest: Krishna Contest and School children participate in a written test (English or Goloka Shades Kannada) of multiple choice and thought- provoking questions based on six books that are adaptations of Number of students participated Srila Prabhupada’s writings. Goloka Shades: A drawing and colouring competition for children, to express their creative talent in themes 27,305 from the treasure house of stories from Vedic (in 2016-17: 33,953) literature. Gita Quiz: Children participate in a quiz based on the Number of Prizes distributed in: Bhagavad-gita. Goloka Shades: Sri Krishna Darshanam: School children enjoy a fun- filled day visit to the ISKCON Bangalore temple. They are treated to special darshan of Their Lordships, 1,350 kirtan, a short film show on the pastimes of Lord (2016-17: 1,828) Krishna and a sumptuous prasadam lunch. 24 Culture Camp Number of students who took part in A three-week long camp held during the summer vacation for school students, during which they do a Culture Camp basic course in Bhagavad-gita, kirtan and bhajan, along with modules of their choice, in Indian vocal music, 439 instrumental music, dance, drama, art, etc. The camp (in 2016-17: 546) culminates with a Talents Day when the children showcase what they have learnt at the camp. Number of students participated
Heritage Fest 5,489 (in 2016-17: 4,528) An annual event of over 70 competitions in music, dance, drama, art, Vedic Quiz - all centered around Prizes distributed: topics from the Mahabharatha, Ramayana and Srimad Bhagavatam. 887 (2016-17: 1,433)
Cultural and educational programmes in schools - total expenditure `49,22,347/-
(in 2016-17: `39,40,469) 25 KRISHNASHRAYA In a growing and booming Bangalore city sometimes crippled by snarling traffic jams, devotees find it challenging to visit the temple as often as they would like. Krishnashraya is a programme conducted at different locations in the city, to help families learn and continue the practice of Krishna consciousness. They are trained in understanding the nuances of the philosophy of Krishna consciousness as Srila Prabhupada has taught, and how to apply these to their day-to-day life. Members of the Krishnashraya programme support the temple activities with their voluntary participation – they distribute books, train younger devotees and help conduct the weekend spiritual school for young children. Their active participation and practice inspires other members of society to take to the practice of Krishna consciousness and this could go a long way in creating a society that is peaceful and spiritually oriented.
Number of Krishnashraya cells: Srimad Bhagavatam & others 25 64 (in 2016-17: 30) (2016-17: 66) Number of participants: 358 Big books (in 2016-17: 376) 30,149 (2016-17: 29,115)
Medium books 564 (2016-17: 425)
Small books 3,150 (2016-17: 4,857)
26 Support from other trusts to ISKCON temple at Hare Krishna Hill : Touchstone Foundation – Bangalore
Touchstone Foundation Food Division: Touchstone Foundation Gift Division: The Higher Taste promotes the sattvic lifestyle by popularizing Established with the aim of promoting artists who specialize in sattvic food in the temple premises at H.K. Hill. A sattvic meal traditional fine art forms related to Lord Krishna and His various (from sattva, the Sanskrit word for pure) is a pure, wholesome incarnations. Under this brand various devotional paraphernalia meal cooked according to certain Vedic injunctions. It is which include japa malas, kanti malas, japa bags, japa counter, prepared without the use of ingredients such as garlic, onion, devotional apparel, devotional audios and videos etc. are eggs, caffeine and is never over-spiced. distributed. At the Hare Krishna temple, The Higher Taste caters to the A related brand, Dakshinakriti, distributes photoframes, deities requirements of pilgrims through two restaurants and a few food & art forms made of marble, wood, brass, etc., along with stalls. Srila Prabhupada, the founder Acharya of ISKCON had incense and perfumes. This brand is owned by Sankirtan Seva stressed that no visiting pilgrim should leave the temple without Trust which also sells the literature of Srila Prabhupada in the honoring prasadam. Hence we have prasadam being distributed form books, CDs, etc. The activities were carried out by profusely both in terms of quantity and variety. Sankirtan Seva Trust till August 2013 and later these were The Higher Taste is operated by Touchstone Foundation, an outsourced to Touchstone Foundation-Bangalore. Srila independent public charitable trust supporting the cause of Prabhupada, the founder Acharya of ISKCON had specifically ISKCON Bangalore. stressed the need to distribute his books profusely and thus promote peace and harmony in society.
The above trust contributed to ISKCON Bangalore in the form of rentals and donations. The details of the same are as follows:
Particulars Amt. in Rs. Trustees of (For 2017-18) Touchstone Foundation
Rental income 1,32,31,368 Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa paid to ISKCON (for 2016-17: 1,32,31,368) Sri Stoka Krishna Dasa Sri Amitasana Dasa Donation given Sri Vasudev Keshav Dasa 28,500,000 Sri Radhakanta Dasa to ISKCON (for 2016-17: 1,60,00,000)
27 Go Seva
At the goshala of the ISKCON Bangalore temple, cows are not only kept for their milk but also protected and revered as valuable members of society. Srila Prabhupada writes: “The human society should recognize the importance of the cow and the bull and thus give all protection to these important animals.” The goshala at the temple houses 25 cows that are looked after with dedication and care. Their milk is used in offerings made for Their Lordships. When they are old, they are moved to ISKCON Bangalore’s farm in Mahadevapura (Mandya district) to peacefully spend the rest of their lives grazing on the fresh grasses available there. The young bulls are also moved to the farm when they are old enough, to engage in work around the farm. Note: In the above mentioned farm we have 40 cows, 25 bulls and 7 calves.
Total expenditure for maintenance of goshala `18,83,969/- (2016-17: `16,57,247) 28 ISKCON BANGALORE's E-PRESENCE
ISKCON Bangalore has its presence in the e-world through its website www.iskconbangalore.org. The site has been providing information about the activities and services of ISKCON Bangalore since the year 2000. Besides providing information, ISKCON Bangalore’s website provides net users the opportunity to have live darshan of Radha Krishnachandra and other presiding Deities on Hare Krishna Hill. Facebook likes: Twitter followers: 8,01,600 7,636 (2016-17: 7,80,286) (2016-17: 6,461)
Google+ followers: YouTube subscribers: 2,551 66,859
(2016-17: 2,371) (2016-17: 15,002) 29 Visitations to the site www.iskconbangalore.org Scale: Visitor in Thousands 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 259 s 145 Visitor 137 of 104 104 102
98 93 92 90 86 85 85 85 80 77 77 76 76 75 75 74 74 71 70 70 69 66 64 61 60 59 58 56 55 54 No.
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The online presence of ISKCON Bangalore is not limited to the website www.iskconbangalore.org but is also the social media. The high resolution picture of the daily darshan of the Deities can be your wall paper. Download it from our site. www.iskconbangalore.org/daily-darshan You can also watch live darshan and hear daily Bhagavatam lectures. Visit www.iskconbangalore.org/live-darshan Like our Facebook page to get regular updates and inspiring quotes. https://facebook.com/ISKCONBangaloreTemple Alternatively you can also follow our Google+ profile. https://plus.google.com/+iskconbangalore To get quick updates about what is happening in the temple you can follow us on Twitter. https://twitter.com/ISKCONBangalore For professional news and updates from ISKCON Bangalore, connect to our LinkedIn page. https://www.linkedin.com/company/iskcon-bangalore/ For daily darshan of the Deities and images of festival celebrations, follow our Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/ISKCONBangaloreTemple/ Do not forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/iskconworld
30 Dignitaries who received the Lord's blessings on Hare Krishna Hill
Sri Vishwavallabha Tirtha Swamiji of Sode Math Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji of Adichunchanagiri Math
Sri Srividyadheeshateertha Swamiji of Palimar Math Sri Shivayogishwara Swamiji of Sri Kadasiddeshwar Math of Nonavinakere 31 Sri Vishwapriya Teertha Swamiji of Admar Math Sri Daniel Andrews, Premier, State of Victoria, Australia
Sri H M Revanna, Transport Minister of Karnataka Sri Narendra Singh Tomar Minister of Urban Development of India
32 Sri Sanjeev Kapoor, Chef Smt. Priya Sethi, Hon'ble Minister of State for Education, Jammu & Kashmir
Sri L S Sheshagiri Rao, Kannada Writer Sri Rohan Bopanna, Indian Tennis Player
33 Sri Srinath, Kannada Cine Actor Sri Devaraj and Sri Prajwal Devaraj, Kannada Cine Actors
Sri R Ashok, Former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka Sri M Krishnappa, Minister for Housing, Government of Karnataka
34 We the Radha Krishna Temple !
Divine discipline: Located in north Bangalore, this temple, sprawling over a to buy. For kids there are some movie shows about Krishna. There are some large expanse, firstly strikes one with the cleanliness n the social discipline as summer classes also for kids. Next to the temple (within the campus) there is shown by everyone visiting n paying obeisance to the deities. There is no a veg restaurant with delicious food. mad scramble, no jostling n yelling as devotees quietly await their turn in a Sreedharsaraswathi queue either silent or talking softly. One can easily spend a couple of hours in these divine environs. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna... positive vibes all around: This place is the pinaki50 ultimate stress reliever. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare...maha mantra relieves stress and infuses positivism. Must-visit in Bangalore: The temple may look hi-tech from outside, but tapas m inside with a vast prayer hall, its good place to sit and meditate... the chanting makes it more spiritual... Iskcon temple: One of the landmarks in Bangalore, worth visiting... very well Sumeysh B organized and one place which contributes to society with their annadan and midday meal programmes. Spiritual recharge atop hill of grandeur! A well-organized entry, car-parking chinnachit and the queue system. A mind calming walk up the hill with chants of Hare Rama.... The sanctum sanctorum is an awe-inducing hall of splendor and Blissful place: I can say it's a blissful place & my love to Radha Krishna is too divinity. The ever patient and calm volunteers add a halo to the experience. much & endless. We regularly visit this place for darshan & pooja. Srinivasa A visit worth to make with family and friends. Not the one to pass up if you Govinda temple is also a bonus darshan we get. Clean & neat place; well are in Bangalore. Ashok K maintained. About prasad, no words to say. Parking is available here. Beautiful temple: It’s a very beautiful temple of Lord Sri Krishna located on a Jaydeep S hill which adds to the beauty, very vibrant atmosphere with bhajans happening inside the main hall. Holy place: One of the best clean temples around. Finely structured tour, chaitalid2015 good food, good book collection, great people to talk and guide on. Ritesh M One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen! My impression of this place is almost indescribable. Its beauty is absolutely breathtaking, and that's not Place of peace: I visited the place with my family. For a few moments, I felt even touching on the overwhelming feeling of peace when you're inside. By that I am in a completely different world. I love the Krishna bhajan, divinity of far, my favorite place of everywhere that I went in Bangalore. An experience the place. I also enjoyed the food sold as prasad here. you don't want to miss. Alika_Kolkata toddjm02 A genuine divine place: It was my wedding anniversary and I visited this Temple of Lord Krishna: The temple is so nice and clean and looks too rich. temple for the first time. We were in time for the aarti and it was a Only temple that I've seen in my life with such a silent and divine place. wonderfully divine feeling. The 108 steps you pass while chanting at each Vishwajith K step was a moving feeling. A place you feel where God actually resides. A A place of Peace, Piety and Inspiration: This is indeed a very special place, very well organized temple. A place you can't miss if you are in Bengaluru. and it is more inspiring and more spectacular with each visit. I came here in ami461 the early days and what has not changed is the cleanliness, the attention to detail and the sheer intensity of prayer and devotion. Amazing place to visit! Peaceful and relaxing! So many things to do at aabraham77 ISKCON. Pray, meditate, sing, participate in chanting, great food corner, books and other interesting gift ideas. The idols just speak to you!! A must- Very good place to feel the spirituality: Every time I visit the temple there is a visit place if you are in Bangalore! fresh feeling. Continuous bhajans, nama smaran, good prasad, lot of books vmk10
35 36 37 THE AKSHAYA PATRA FOUNDATION
It was Srila Prabhupada’s compassion upon all children of God that inspired ISKCON Bangalore To aid the various initiatives of Akshaya Patra, to serve mid-day meals to underprivileged children in various governments schools. Akshaya Patra feeds 17,70,858 children studying in 16,581 government schools in 35 locations across 12 the missionaries of ISKCON in Karnataka (in 2017-18) states of India. The Foundation implements the mid-day meal programme by operating the raised funds to the tune of: centralized kitchen model in 35 locations and the decentralized kitchen model in 2 locations. Location Children Schools Andhrapradesh 74,358 579 `12,60,24,547/- Visakhapatnam 21,603 92 Kakinada 13,583 80 (in 2016-17: ` 10,81,01,898/-) Mangalagiri 17,929 175 Nellore 21,243 232 Assam 46,068 619 Guwahati 46,068 619 Number of mid-day meals served Chattisgarh 29,088 176 Bhilai 29,088 176 by Akshaya Patra Programme Gujarat 3,70,025 1,555 Ahmedabad 95,967 425 Bhavnagar 25,556 56 3,265 Lakhs Vadodara 96,418 624 Kalol 13,092 93 Surat 1,38,992 357 (in 2016-17: 2,983 Lakhs) Karnataka 4,52,072 2,888 Ranthi Ekka Bengaluru 1,83,955 1,212 Ranthi Ekka, a 11-year-old girl from Manko Upper Primary School in Mangaluru 14,259 135 Sundargarh District of Odisha, lost her father when she was a toddler. Mysuru 20,675 158 Her mother—perhaps worried about how she would raise a child on Hubballi 1,22,222 808 her own—left without informing anyone. Ranthi was left at the mercy Ballari 1,10,961 575 of her maternal grandparents, and despite having a host of problems, Maharashtra 23,987 202 the couple decided to raise the girl as their own child. Ranthi’s grandparents wanted to send her to school, but they didn’t know how Nagpur 18,188 172 to go about it. They had heard about meals being distributed in the Thane 5,799 30 school every afternoon, but were under the assumption that they will Odisha 1,83,700 1,867 have to pay to get that food. When children would get together to play Puri 62,310 786 in the evening, other children from the neighbourhood would tell Ranthi about the food they got at Nayagarh 22,671 324 school, and she would tell it to her grandparents. One day when he was passing by the school, Ranthi’s Rourkela 45,219 393 grandfather saw Akshaya Patra vehicle delivering food to the school. He mustered courage to ask the vehicle driver where this food was coming from and how much he would have to pay for it. The driver sent Bhubaneswar 53,500 364 asked him to approach the school authorities, and they in turn, told him that he won’t have to pay Rajasthan 2,09,982 3,338 anything. He was told that he just had to get Ranthi admitted to the school and she will get the food. He Jaipur 1,18,612 1,881 was elated at the idea of his granddaughter getting a plateful of food every day, something that she was Baran 11,640 161 not guaranteed at home. Thus, started Ranthi’s journey of schooling, and along with good food, she also Nathdwara 50,113 898 got access to proper education. Jodhpur 13,131 208 Ajmer 16,486 190 Sujata Nahak Tamilnadu 880 1 About two kilometers away from Barapalli (B) Project Upper Primary School (PUPS) of Khandpada Block Chennai 880 1 in Nayagarh, there is a small hamlet comprising around a dozen houses. These houses are mostly made of Telangana 1,33,251 1,929 mud with straw roof, some of them even substituting bamboo walls instead of mud walls. In one of these houses lives Sujata Nahak, one of the 25-odd kids from this area who study in Barapalli (B) PUPS. The Hyderabad 77,841 689 eight-year-old lives with her mother, Prabhati; younger brother, Jeetendra; and grandparents. Sujata’s Narsingi 16,655 201 grandparents moved in with the family when she lost her father. Like all the families in this hamlet, even the Kothagudem 22,255 244 Nahak family is dependent on the forest for firewood and food. Their dependence on the forest for food Warangal 16,500 795 means if it rains, they can’t go, and thus, they don’t have anything to eat. The teachers at Barapalli (B) Tripura 952 2 PUPS convinced Prabhati to send Sujata to school. It made a lot of sense for Prabhati as well as it Kashirampara 952 2 guaranteed her daughter a nutritious meal every day. Sujata says she likes to come to school because she Uttar Pradesh 2,46,495 3,425 gets a uniform and good food to eat, such as daal, potato vegetables, kheeri, etc. Among these dishes, she likes kheeri the most. She also likes the fact that she gets to learn at school, but she is elated about Vrindavan 1,33,265 2,145 getting to play with her friends. Her favourite sport, she says, is kabaddi. She is even more keen on playing Lucknow 1,13,230 1,280 kabaddi when she and her best friend, Bhavani Nahak are on the same team. She wants to join the Total 17,70,858 16,581 weaving industry and make beautiful clothes when she grows up. She wants to do it for her family and also build a good house for them.
38 ANNUAL OVERVIEW OF OTHER independent centers in Karnataka
ISKCON HUBLI-DHARWAD ISKCON MYSORE
ISKCON MANGALORE 39 ISKCON HUBLI-DHARWAD
Sl.No Particulars FY 2017-18 FY 2016-17
1 Society Collection Rs.1,25,36,799 Rs.93,51,058 2 Number of Visitors who visited the temple during the year 1,32,000 1,20,400 3 Number of Visitors who chanted the Holy Names 21,232 18,722 4 Number of Visitors who performed Pushpanjali & other Sevas 1,200 55 5 Number of Patron families who visited the temple for special puja 1,470 1,150 6 Number of mid-day meals served by Akshaya Patra Programme 1,11,330 meals per day 1,29,308 meals per day 7 Number of leaf cups (donnas) of free kichidi prasadam distributed to the daily visitors of the temple 1,32,000 1,20,400 8 "Number of young people who participated in the FOLK Youth Programmes and related events of the temple " 2,950 6,906 9 Number of Books of Srila Prabhupada Distributed in the temple. *Maha Big Books 1,090 1,065 Big Books 216 237 Medium Books 636 629 Small books 2,816 3,008 CC Sets 1 1 SB Sets 0 33 Small & Medium Sets 40 - 10 KV & BVD Subscription Details : Krishna Voice (English) 1,100 1,100 Bhakti Vedanta Darshan (Kannada) 1,950 1,950 11 Number of Magazines with Krishna Consciousness messages distributed : Krishna Voice (English) 13,200 22,200 Bhakti Vedanta Darshan (Kannada) 23,400 12,600 12 Number of Students who participated in Gita Quiz - - 13 Number of Students who participated in Krishna Contest & Goloka Shades 2,885 2,665 14 Number of Children participated in Heritage Fest across the city 13,450 11,182 15 Number of children who took part in culture camp 75 72 16 Number of Students who participated in Prahlada Sunday School - -
40 ISKCON-MYSORE
Sl.No Particulars FY 2017-18 FY 2016-17
1 Number of Visitors who visited the temple during the year 5,08,375 4,87,757 2 Number of Visitors who performed Pushpanjali & other Sevas 2,362 2,054 3 Number of Patron families who visited the temple for special puja 2,494 2,464 4 Number of persons honored Sri Krishna Prasadam as part of the special puja 2,952 2,824 5 Number of mid-day meals served by Akshaya Patra Programme 37,35,223 37,96,522 6 Number of leaf cups (donnas) of free kichidi prasadam distributed to the daily visitors of the temple 4,94,875 4,78,120 7 Number of young people who participated in the FOLK Youth Programmes and related events of the temple " 3,535 2,795 8 Number of Books of Srila Prabhupada Distributed in the temple. *Maha Big Books 376 259 Big Books 146 129 Medium Books 400 259 Small books 1,086 908 CC Sets 7 0 SB Sets 58 93 Small & Medium Sets 100 123 9 KV & BVD Subscription Details : Krishna Voice (English) 13,800 13,140 Bhakti Vedanta Darshan (Kannada) 18,468 17,148 11 Number of Magazines with Krishna Consciousness messages distributed : Krishna Voice (English) NA Bhakti Vedanta Darshan (Kannada) NA 10 Number of Students who participated in Gita Quiz NA 11 Number of Students who participated in Krishna Contest & Goloka Shades 1,494 1,491 12 Number of Children participated in Heritage Fest across the city 3,317 2,450 13 Number of children who took part in culture camp 85 70 14 Number of Programmes of Sri Krishna Kalakshetra : Weekly Programmes NA Weekly Programmes - No. of Artistes NA Festival Concerts 22 22 Festival Concerts - No. of Artistes 120 106 15 No. of Cows maintained in Goshala 11 13 16 No. of sessions on Philosophy of Yoga taken for foreign students in Yoga centre - 17 No. of participants attended sessions on Philosophy of Yoga - 18 No. of people had prasadam during Sankirtan programme at donors place 4,815 4,516 19 No. of outstation Sankirtan programmes conducted 4 2 20 No. of Nagar Sankirtans conducted 4 4 41 ISKCON-Mangalore
Sl.No Particulars FY 2017-18 FY 2016-17
1 Hundi Collection Rs.1,53,086/- Rs.1,63,077
2 Society Collection Rs.44,27,254 Rs.45,74,587
3 Number of Visitors who visited the temple during the year 37,365 visitors 31,065 visitors
4 Number of mid-day meals served by Akshaya Patra Programme 30,95,707 Children 31,30,676 Children
5 Number of leaf cups (donnas) of free kichidi prasadam distributed to the daily visitors of the temple 10,780 Plates; 13,945 Plates; 9,050 Leafcups 11,350 Leafcups
6 Number of young people who participated in the FOLK Youth Programmes and related events of the temple " 4,770 3,560
7 No. of Satsang programmes, LS Sessions etc 202 159
8 Total No. of books sold 10,757 11,656
9 No of school children who participated in different programs(details in next sheet) 3,459 751
42 CORE OBJECTIVES OF ISKCON BANGALORE
Objective 1: To distribute the holy names and promote Objective 8: To create special purpose initiatives in quality chanting. line with the principles of Krishna consciousness to support the various programmes envisaged by Objective 2: To maintain opulent and gorgeous ISKCON Bangalore. Deity worship along with celebration of festivals on a grand scale throughout the year. Objective 9: To capitalize on opportunities that will help to further Krishna consciousness, help to Objective 3: To increase the awareness and present, preserve and promote the cultural heritage appreciation of Srila Prabhupada - his message, his of India through new projects. saintly personality, his character, his mission and his institution. Objective 10: To bring about a way of life that is in harmony with Nature and to offer a sustainable Objective 4: To distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books. alternative to the dominant consumerist and materialistic world. Objective 5: To maintain and nourish a vibrant, inspired and committed community of missionaries with mature Objective 11: To promote sustainable and socially understanding of Srila Prabhupada’s instructions. responsible practices while achieving the above objectives. Objective 6: To enlist and cultivate donors with the twin objectives of raising funds and making them life time Objective 12: To distribute food from the temple as a supporters of the Krishna consciousness movement. social responsibility which is in line with the charitable objectives of the temple. Objective 7: To increase Krishna consciousness among the desired sections of the society.
43 Core Objectives: A schematic diagram showing the organization structure in relation with the objectives
Srila Prabhupada
Seven Purposes of ISKCON as outlined by Prabhupada
Twelve objectives specific to ISKCON-Bangalore
STRATEGIC COUNCIL Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Sri Jai Chaitanya Dasa, Sri Stoka Krishna Dasa, Sri Amitasana Dasa and Sri Vasudev Keshav Dasa
Distribute the holy names and promote quality chanting (Obj.1): Madhu Pandit Dasa
Obj 3: To increase the awareness and Obj 8: To create special purpose initiatives in Obj 2: To maintain opulent and gorgeous appreciation of Srila Prabhupada - his message, line with the principles of Krishna Deity worship along with celebration of his saintly personality, his character, Consciousness to support the various festivals on a grand scale throughout the year. his mission and his institution. programmes envisaged by ISKCON Obj 5 a: To maintain and nourish a vibrant, Obj 4: To distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books. Bangalore. inspired and committed community of missionaries (brahmacharis) Obj 6: Enlist and cultivate donors Obj Obj 5 b: To maintain and nourish a vibrant, 7: Increasing Krishna Consciousness Obj Obj.9: New Projects Obj.10: Sustainable inspired and committed community of 12: To distribute food from the temple as a Alternative Lifestyle missionaries (grihasthas) social responsibility which is in line with the Obj 7: Increasing Krishna Consciousness charitable objectives of the temple.
Chanchalapathi Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa Vasudev Keshav Dasa
Obj 11: Ensure socially responsible and sustainable means to achieve the objectives. Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Sri Jai Chaitanya Dasa, Sri Stoka Krishna Dasa, Sri Amitasana Dasa, Sri Vasudev Keshav Dasa
Public Relations & Strategic Communication, Facilities, Utilities, Fleet & Material Human Resource E-Presence,Graphic Design Services, Management, Information Creative Audio Visual Communication Technology,Finance & Accounting, Audit & MIS,Hospitality,Legal Chanchalapathi Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa Vasudev Keshav Dasa
44 Organization Structure
Srila Prabhupada’s Directions
Governing Body Committee of ISKCON Bangalore
Hare Krishna Hill Temple Other Temples of ISKCON Bangalore of ISKCON Bangalore
Madhu Pandit Dasa Vaikuntha Hill Mysore Mangalore Temple President Bangalore Hubli
Madhu Pandit Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa Rajiv Lochana Dasa Karunya Sagar Dasa Temple President Temple President Temple President Temple President Chanchalapathi Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa Stoka Krishna Dasa Amitasana Dasa Vasudev Keshav Dasa Senior Vice President GBC Member Vice President Vice President Vice President
Jai Chaitanya Dasa Rasika Shekara Dasa Vice President Vice President
Temple Services F&B (Krishnamrita) Cultural Education Youth Programme Services
Brahmachari Grihasta Ashram Mgmt. Ashram Kitchen Ashram Mgmt. Dhananjaya Divisions Convention Halls Yatri Nivas & Theatres Hundi Goshala
Organic Farming
Human Graphic Design Information Hospitality Resources Services Technology
Material Finance and Secretariat Facilities & Utilities Accounts Management Service Lines
Strategic Communications & Creative Audio e-Presence Public Relations Legal Visual Communication
45 ISKCON Bangalore: Organisational Chart For Divisions & Service Lines
TEMPLE NAME PRESIDENTS VICE PRESIDENTS
Hare Krishna Hill, Bangalore Madhu Pandit Dasa Chanchalapathi Dasa (Senior Vice President) Jai Chaitanya Dasa Stoka Krishna Dasa Vasudev Keshav Dasa Vaikuntha Hill, Bangalore Madhu Pandit Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa DIVISIONS Vice Presidents General Manager / Division /Service Line Head Temple Services Vasudev Keshav Dasa Vasudev Keshav Dasa Cultural Education Services Vasudev Keshav Dasa Nanda Nandana Dasa Youth Programme Chanchalapathi Dasa Sampati Dasa Brahmachari Ashram Mgmt. Vasudev Keshav Dasa Vasudev Keshav Dasa Ashram Kitchen Vasudev Keshav Dasa Kaivalyapathi Dasa Grihastha Ashram Mgmt. Vasudev Keshav Dasa Kaivalyapathi Dasa Dhananjaya Chanchalapathi Dasa Acharya Ratna Dasa & Raghukula Nandana Dasa Yatri Nivas Jai Chaitanya Dasa Lalita Vishaka Devi Dasi Convention Halls & Theatres Chanchalapathi Dasa Kaivalyapathi Dasa Hundi Jai Chaitanya Dasa Radha Kanta Dasa Goshala Jai Chaitanya Dasa Chamari Devi Dasi Organic Farming Jai Chaitanya Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa
SERVICE LINES Human Resources Vasudev Keshav Dasa Nanda Nandana Dasa Graphic Design Services Chanchalapathi Dasa Chamari Devi Dasi Information Technology Jai Chaitanya Dasa Janaki Vallabha Dasa Hospitality Jai Chaitanya Dasa Lalita Vishaka Devi Dasi F&B (Krishnamrita) Chanchalapathi Dasa Gunakara Rama Dasa Finance and Accounts Jai Chaitanya Dasa Shyama Vallabha Dasa Audit & MIS Jai Chaitanya Dasa Shyama Vallabha Dasa Secretariat Jai Chaitanya Dasa Shyama Vallabha Dasa Facilities & Utilities Jai Chaitanya Dasa Prahaladisha Dasa Material Management Jai Chaitanya Dasa Radha Kanta Dasa e-Presence Chanchalapathi Dasa Janakhi Vallabha Dasa Strategic Communications & Public Relations Chanchalapathi Dasa Naveena Neerada Dasa Legal Jai Chaitanya Dasa Kodandarama Dasa Creative Audio Visual Communication Chanchalapathi Dasa Manjari Chandrashekar Fleat Management Jai Chaitanya Dasa Radhakanta Dasa 46 GOVERNING BODY COMMITTEE REPORT 2017-18 TO MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS Your Society’s Governing Body is pleased to present the Annual Report of the Year 2017-18 along with audited accounts for the financial year ended 31st March 2018. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Extract of Receipts & Payments Account For the year end ed (Rs. In Lakhs) % Increase/ (Decrease) 31st March 2018 31st March 2017 Opening Balance 1,329.69 Receipts from: Revenue Donations 2,167.95 1,706.49 27% Corpus Donations 1,299.33 1,534.16 -15% Rental & Other Income 962.60 1,024.02 -6% Increase in current liabilities and provisions 22.62 117.64 -81% Total Receipts (A) 4,451.83 4,382.31 2% Payments towards: Revenue Expenditure 3,543.06 3,512.08 1% Capital Expenditure 876.20 700.21 25% Increase in Inventory 0.33 -0.33 -198% Decrease in loans and advances 81.19 155.51 -48% Total Payments (B) 4,500.78 4,367.47 3% Excess of Receipts over Payments (A-B) -48.95 14.84 Closing Balance 1,295.58 1,344.53 -4%
Extract of Income & Expenditure Account For the year ended (Rs. In Lakhs) 31st March 2018 31st March 2017 % Increase/ (Decrease) Donations 2,167.94 1,706.49 27% Rental & Other Income 962.60 1,024.02 -6% Total Income 3,130.54 2,730.52 15% Expenditure towards: Charitable Expenses 3,543.08 3,512.08 1% Total Expenditure 3,543.08 3,512.08 Cash Deficit 412.52 781.56 -39% Depreciation 171.14 183.81 -7% Net Deficit 583.66 965.37 -39% 47 REVENUE EXPENDITURE The total revenue expenditure excluding depreciation for the year 2017-18 is Rs. 3,543.08 lakhs as compared to Rs. 3,512.08 lakhs of 2016-17. There is an increase in expenditure by Rs 31.00 lakhs which can be detailed in the following table:
(Rs. In Lakhs) Particulars 2017-18 2016-17 (Decrease)/Increase Distribution of Food 543.03 406.69 22% Distribution of Books 112.86 110.59 2% Educational Programmes 165.23 154.58 7% Mid-day meal & General Donation 5.31 11.58 -54% Cultural Complex Maintenance, Staff Costs, Utilities, Services and other Program costs 2,716.63 2,828.64 -4%
Total Revenue Expenditure excluding Depreciation 3,543.06 3,512.08 1%
During the year under consideration, the Society had distributed free Kichidi prasadam of 43.69 Lakhs leaf cups (donnas) as against 41.7 Lakhs leaf cups of previous year. Anndana Seva for public has served as many as 4.38 lakhs plates during this year as compared to 4.30 lakhs of previous year. Apart from the above the Society also distributes free full meal prasadam to the participants/seva karthas who participate in various programs of the temple. Considering the additional activities, the food distribution cost has increased by Rs 97.34 Lakhs, however the Society manages the expenditure with better purchase practices to achieve overall reduction in cost.
As compared to the previous year one can witness a marginal increase in amount spent towards Distribution of Books. The temple distributes books for 3 specific types, we distribute books to pushpanjali seva and nitya seva karthas, Magazines for interested well- wishers/patrons/devotees of the temple and books to those who participate in our various children and youth programs. This year we have witnessed 5% decrease in number of Pushpanjali & other sevas performed from 53,856 (16-17) to 51,119 (17-18). In the Magazines category, the Society has started encouraging well-wishers/patrons/devotees to choose e-Magazines, so that we can be more environmental friendly, this also had evinced some interest and thereby reducing our costs.
The society spends on children’s cultural educational and scholarship programs. During the year under consideration, the Society has spent Rs. 22.01 Lakhs towards scholarships to the students as against Rs. 16.05 Lakhs in the previous year. Owing to improvement in cultural education programs, the Society has witnessed increased no’s of children participation and thus has increased the expenditure as well.
In order to maintain the cultural complex at HK Hill and other centers of the Society and to run the various programs of the Society, the Society spends on Cultural Complex Maintenance, Staff Costs, Utilities, Services and other Program costs. During the year under consideration the Society had spent Rs. 2,716.64 Lakhs under this category. This expenditure can be further analyzed as follows:
48 (Rs. In Lakhs) Particulars 2017-18 2016-17 (Decrease)/Increase Salaries & Wages and related contributions 910.54 858.01 6% Staff Welfare, Training, Medical Relief etc. 27.41 39.13 -30% Contract Staff, Labour Charges, Professional Charges 249.53 480.16 -48% Honorarium to volunteers, missionary maintenance 168.63 160.83 5% Power, Lighting, Water and other utilities 152.89 153.96 -1% Cultural complex, Guest House, Goshala maintenance, Security and House Keeping 542.08 488.92 11% Printing & Communication Expenses 81.45 87.49 -7% Conveyance and Travel 127.65 93.42 37% Rental-buildings, equipment, vehicles etc. 110.66 88.95 24% Rates & Taxes, Agricultural Expenses, Finance Charges 89.48 102.77 -13% Vehicle Fuel and Maintenance 49.69 42.56 17% Equipment Maintenance 21.87 23.30 -6% Deity Worship Expenses 41.82 41.40 1% Other Expenses 101.82 112.26 -9% Total 2,716.64 2,828.64 -4%
There is an increase in personnel costs by Rs 52.54 lakhs, owing to annual increments and salary revisions so as to be in compliance with the Minimum Wages Act. The Society has recognized Rs 12.55 lakhs towards the gratuity liability & Rs 16.27 lakhs towards the leave- encashment for its employees in the financial year 2017-18. The said expense has been accounted under ‘Personnel Cost’ and is based on the actuarial valuation. Contract Staff, Labour Charges & Professional Charges has decreased by 230.63 lakhs as legal charges and labour charges has considerably decreased during current financial year. In the case of “Cultural complex, Guest house, Goshala maintenance, Security and House Keeping” there is an increase in spending to the tune of Rs. 53.16 Lakhs, this largely owes to increase in annual increment in housekeeping and repairs and maintenance. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE The Society has spent Rs. 876.21 Lakhs towards capital expenditure, of which Rs.595.39 Lakhs has been spent towards cultural complex construction at Vaikunta Hill, & Rs. 19.57 Lakhs is towards building of cultural complex at Hubli. Other assets being Rs. 17.58 Lakhs of Information Technology assets, 21.49 Lakhs of Deity Paraphernalia and Rs 38.31 Lakhs of equipment’s.
49 RECEIPTS To meet the above expenditures the Society raised revenues in the following manner:
Particulars 2017-18 2016-17 (Decrease)/Increase Corpus Donations received 1,299.33 1,534.16 -15% Revenue Donations received 2,167.95 1,706.49 27% Rental & Other Income 961.97 1,024.02 -6% Total 4,429.25 4,264.67 4%
In the year under comparison it can be noted that the Society was able to raise corpus donations of Rs.1,299.33 Lakhs as against Rs. 1,534.16 Lakhs in the previous year. There is a decrease in the corpus donations by Rs. 234.84 Lakhs. The Society witnessed increase in the general donations by 27%. The other incomes has decreased by 6%. Overall, the Society was able to raise sufficient funds to meet its expenditure and fulfill its desired objectives. The following chart further illustrates the same
Analysis of Total Income
2017-18
24%
22% Corpus Donations 29% 36% Received Revenue Donations Received Rental & other income
49% 40%
2016-17
50 REVENUE DONATIONS RECEIVED The substantial raise in the revenue donations received can be further analyzed as follows (Rs. In Lakhs) Particulars 2017-18 2016-17 (Decrease)/Increase Religious Donation 622.64 750.35 -17% General Donation 1,432.19 865.90 65% Educational Donation 113.11 90.24 25% Total 2,167.49 1,706.49 27%
It can be noted that the Educational donation, which represents the donations towards the scholarship program, cultural education initiatives, etc., has increased by 25%. General donations includes voluntary contributions towards Annadana, Goshala etc. has also decreased by 65%. Religious donations include Hundi collections, puja seva tickets, etc. which has witnessed decrease to the tune of 17%.
Our Management representative, the Banker & the CA firm, as in the previous year, administers the Hundi operations. We are thankful to M/s Kotak Mahindra Bank - Malleshwaram Branch and M/s G.S. Girish & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Bangalore for their valuable services in this regard.
RENTAL & OTHER INCOME There is a decrease in rental & other income by 6%. Decreased fixed deposit rate in the banks has resulted in decrease in interest income & the Society has earned Rs. 62.98 Lakhs as interest income in the current financial year as against the Rs. 86.29 Lakhs in previous financial year.
In order to set off the costs of security and general maintenance of the complex, the Society charges a very nominal parking fees and footwear fees. Parking & footwear fees collected for the year 2017-18 is Rs. 94.78 Lakhs as against Rs.98.99 Lakhs for the year 2016-17.
Agricultural income has witnessed a decrease by Rs. 13.53 Lakhs due to decreased yield & competitive market prices. The Society has generated Rs. 43.45 Lakhs as Agricultural Income in the year 2017-18. This represents the sale proceeds of the agricultural produce that had been generated from the organic farm land situated at Mahadevapura Post, Mysore District.
OTHER ITEMS Out of Rs. 1,524.97 Lakhs of current liabilities, Rs. 821.40 Lakhs represent interest free non-refundable deposit made by the trust ISKCON Charities to ISKCON Bangalore Society towards earnest money deposit for making the land at Vasanthapura, Bangalore South available to ISKCON Charities Trust for the purpose of Krishna Lila Park Project as approved by Government order No. ITY 52 TTM 2005, Bangalore dated 28/06/2005.
To sum up, the Society was able to fund all the goals it had set for the past year and was able to raise additional resources for the capital expenditures it had planned for the year. 51 SOCIETY GOVERNANCE COMPOSITION OF GOVERNING BODY The Governing Body of the Society has been entrusted, by its members, the duty to manage the day-to-day affairs of the Society. The Governing Body currently consists of 9 members who have considerable experience in running the Society.
Sl No Name Positions held in Society 6 Rajiv Lochana Dasa Governing body member 1 Madhu Pandit Dasa President 7 Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Governing body member 2 Chanchalapathi Dasa Vice President 8 Vasudev Keshav Dasa Governing body member 3 Jai Chaitanya Dasa Secretary 9 Karunya sagar Dasa Governing body member 4 Stoka Krishna Dasa Treasurer 5 Amitasana Dasa Governing body member Governing Body Members’ Profile: Madhu Pandit Dasa President, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society Temple President, ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Bangalore
Madhu Pandit Dasa (aka Madhusudan S) was born in 1956 in Trivandrum, India. As a pre-degree student, he was selected by the National Science Talent search programme of the country. He completed his B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT-Mumbai in the year 1980. During his days in IIT, he became interested in the books of Srila Prabhupada. While he was doing his M.Tech. course in IIT-Mumbai in 1981, he dedicated himself to the service of humanity by becoming a full-time member of ISKCON. He was soon made the President of ISKCON, Trivandrum. In 1983, he became involved in overseeing the activities of ISKCON, Bangalore along with his responsibilities in Trivandrum temple. Under his leadership, in 1988, the Government of Karnataka allotted 6.5 acres of a rocky abandoned hillock in the city to set up a cultural complex. He headed the architectural design of the temple on Hare Krishna Hill, organized the construction of the colossal cultural complex, mobilization of support and fund raising to the tune of Rs. 38 crores (Rs. 380 million or $ 9.5 million) and recruiting and training nearly 100 full-time dedicated members of ISKCON.
He initiated the Akshaya Patra programme to provide mid-day meals to underprivileged children studying in Government schools of Bangalore Rural District in June 2000.
Chanchalapathi Dasa Vice President, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society Temple Senior Vice President, ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Bangalore
Chanchalapathi Dasa (aka S Chandrashekar), was born in 1963 in Bangalore, India. While an undergraduate student in PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, he became interested in the message and mission of Srila Prabhupada. Later he joined the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore for the Masters programme in Electrical Communication Engineering. In 1984 he became a full-time dedicated member of ISKCON, Bangalore and soon became the Vice President. He has been involved in the implementation of various programmes of ISKCON, Bangalore.
As Vice Chairman and Trustee of The Akshaya Patra Foundation he heads all the activities of the Foundation across the country. He played an important role in production of “Little Krishna”. As Temple President of Sri Sri Radha Vrindavanchandra Mandir, he is heading 52 various projects of the Group at Vrindavan. Jai Chaitanya Dasa Secretary, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society Temple President, ISKCON Mysore Temple Vice President, ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Bangalore
Jai Chaitanya Dasa (aka Jainarayan K), was born in 1966 in Kerala, India. He came in touch with the teachings of Srila Prabhupada while pursuing his undergraduate course in Commerce at the Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum. He joined the movement in 1984. He was a pioneer in ISKCON-Bangalore’s organic farming and rural development programmes. He is also heading the activities of ISKCON-Mysore temple.
Stoka Krishna Dasa Treasurer, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society Temple Vice President, ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Bangalore
Stoka Krishna Dasa (aka Seshadri Yagati), was born in 1960 in Mysore, India. He completed his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Regional Engineering College, Nagpur. After a short term as a lecturer in Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, he joined Infosys Technologies Ltd as a Software Engineer. His work took him to many US cities and companies. He also served in Tata Boroughs Ltd in Mumbai. He joined ISKCON in 1989 as a full-time missionary. He has been involved in training and counseling full-time missionaries in Bangalore after which he headed the activities of Mysore temple and Chennai center. He is currently overseeing the ashrama and training programme of full-time missionaries.
Amitasana Dasa Member, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society Temple President, HKM Mumbai
Amitasana Dasa (aka Amit Chabra) was born in 1969 in Namrup, Assam, India. He studied B.Tech. in Computer Science from REC Kurukshetra, later worked in Kirloskar Computer Services, Bangalore as a Software Engineer and then joined ISKCON, Bangalore in 1992. He has been involved in organizing youth programmes of the temple which include conducting of seminars, workshops and study courses for self-development on the basis of spiritual principles.
Rajiv Lochan Dasa Member, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society Temple President, ISKCON-Hubli
Rajiv Lochan Dasa (aka Rajesh Kumar Tyagi) was born in 1972 in Sonepat, Haryana, India. He studied B.Sc. at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. He joined ISKCON, Bangalore in December 1993. He is currently heading the activities of ISKCON-Hubli temple.
Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Member, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society
Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa (aka J V V Sathyanarayana Rao), was born in 1972 in Rajahmundry, India. He studied M.Tech. in Computer Science from IIT Chennai, was working in Novell Software as a Senior Software Engineer and then joined ISKCON, Bangalore in 1997. He has been overseeing and managing the brahmachari ashrama and is involved in conducting training programmes and overseeing and managing services of full-time missionaries.
53 Vasudev Keshav Dasa Member, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society Temple Vice President, ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Bangalore
Vasudev Keshav Dasa (aka Vishal Agarwal), was born in 1973 in Kolkata, India. He studied B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from REC Warangal, worked in Wipro Systems, Bangalore as a Systems Engineer and then joined ISKCON, Bangalore in 1998. He has been involved in overseeing and directing activities of the Deity department of Bangalore temple which includes daily service to the Deities, planning and execution of festivals, etc.
Karunya Sagar Dasa Member, Governing Body Committee, ISKCON Bangalore Society Temple President, ISKCON Mangalore Unit President, Akshaya Patra Foundation, Mangalore
Karunya Sagar Dasa (aka N Kamalakar) joined ISKCON-Bangalore in 1996. A prolific speaker on various spiritual topics, he has been serving the movement in Mangalore as President of ISKCON since Apr 2006. He is instrumental in starting the Akshaya Patra program at Mangalore and currently feeding 17,026 children in and around Mangalore city.
III. OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING GOVERNING BODY: The Governing Body plays a primary role in ensuring good governance and functioning of the Society. Agenda and Notes on agenda are generally circulated to the members ahead of each meeting of the Governing Body. Where it is not practical to attach or send the relevant information as a part of agenda papers, the same are tabled at the meeting and the presentations are made to the Governing Body.
The members of the Governing Body have complete freedom to express their opinion and the decisions are taken after detailed discussions. The Governing Body meets regularly and reviews the operations of the Society. The members, being missionaries, do not take any sitting fees from the Society.
During the year under review, the Governing Body met seven times. The details of the Board Meetings held during the Financial Year 2017-18 are as under:
S. No. Meeting Date Place of Meeting 1 07-Apr-2017 Bangalore 2 04-Sep-2017 Bangalore 3 26-Oct-2017 Vrindavan 4 07-Nov-2017 Bangalore 5 27-Feb-2018 Bangalore 6 06-Mar-2018 Bangalore
IV. BOARD MEMBERS’ REMUNERATION: The Board members, being missionaries dedicated their lives exclusively for serving the objects of the Society, and working for the benefit of the society at large, do not take any remuneration from the Society except for their existential necessities which is governed by the Society’s policies. The Society provides the basic existential necessities like food, clothing, shelter, medical support and children’s education of missionaries.
The management also affirms that no material transaction has been entered into by the Society with the Governing Body Members, their relatives, etc., that may have a potential conflict with the interests of the Society. 54 V. MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The Governing Body members, based on the representations from the operating management, confirm that: a) The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the significant accounting policies described in the financial statements and there are no material departures; b) In selection of the accounting policies, they have consulted the statutory auditors and applied these policies consistently, making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Society as at 31st March 2018 and of the Income and Expenditure of the Society for the year ended 31st March 2018; c) They have taken proper and sufficient care, to the best of their knowledge and ability, for the maintenance of adequate accounting records for safeguarding the assets of the Society and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities; d) They have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis; e) Income & Expenditure have been regrouped and segregated to clearly reflect the Income and Expenditure pertaining to the Suit Schedule Property and other than the Suit Schedule Property. The details of the same are given in paragraph (a) of the Notes to Accounts.
VI. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AT HARE KRISHNA HILL TEMPLE: These committees work under the direction of the President of the Hare Krishna Hill Temple. For the benefit of the stakeholders, this management structure is briefly outlined.
Strategic Council (SC): Chairman of the Strategic Council : Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Temple President Secretary of the Strategic Council : Sri Vasudev Keshav Dasa, Temple Vice President
Members of the Strategic Council : Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Temple President : Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Temple Senior Vice President : Sri Jai Chaitanya Dasa, Temple Vice President : Sri Stoka Krishna Dasa, Governing body member : Sri Amitasana Dasa, Governing body member : Sri Vasudev Keshav Dasa, Temple Vice President
Brief on Strategic Council: In the Strategic Council, the Temple President decides after receiving inputs from all the members of the Council. All the departmental heads of the temple report directly or indirectly to one of the members of the Strategic Council, hence in this body, the Temple President would be able to make informed decisions. Primarily the Strategic council focuses on
1. Concept level discussions of strategic matters concerning HK Hill temple 2. Change management related discussions
Executive Council (EC): Chairman of the Executive Council : Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Temple Senior Vice President Secretary of the Executive Council : Sri Gunakara Rama Dasa, Temple commander, Head - Krishnamrita & The Akshaya Patra Foundation - Karnataka Members of the Executive Council : Sri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Temple Senior Vice President : Sri Vasudev Keshav Dasa, Temple Vice President : Sri Sridham Krishna Dasa, General Manager-Resource Mobilization : Sri Radha Kanta Dasa, General Manager, Purchase & Transport : Sri Acharya Ratna Dasa, Division Head - Dhananjaya : Sri Raghukula Nandana Dasa, Division Head-Fund raising : Sri Krishna Sakha Dasa, General Manager : Sri Shyama Vallabha Dasa, Head Finance & Accounts : Sri Gunabhadra Dasa, Head-Deity Dept 55 : Sri Prahladeesha Dasa, General Manager -Facilities : Sri Kaivalyapati Dasa, General Manager -Prasadam Distribution : Sri Nandanandana Dasa, General Manager -HR : Sri Mahaprabhu Gauranga Dasa, General Manager - Vedic Studies & Pilgrimages : Sri Naveena Neerada Dasa, Head PR & Communications : Sri Sampati Dasa, Head Folk : Sri Anantha Kirthi Dasa, Temple commander, Guest Relations Manager : Sri Gunakara Rama Dasa, Temple commander, Head - Krishnamrita & The Akshaya Patra Foundation - Karnataka
Brief on Executive Council: Executive Council is a forum to take decisions collectively with due diligence on concerns related to temple missionaries, propagation work, conduct of festivals, Fund Raising, Deity Worship, Food Distribution, Youth Program, Temple Facilities etc and this forum acts under the supervision of strategic council.
Management Support Group (MSG): Chairman of MSG : Sri Vasudev Keshav Dasa, Temple Vice President Co-ordinator of MSG : Sri Shyama Vallabha Dasa, Head Finance & Accounts Members of MSG : 14 members comprising two Vice Presidents of the Temple, Heads of depts. of Facilities, Purchase, Information Technology, Human Resources, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Finance, The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Scope / Role of MSG: 1. Establish, review and improve the internal control systems including Internal Audit system. 2. Review and improve HR & Finance practices. 3. Implementation of decisions taken at EC 4. Providing inputs to EC so as to enable them to arrive at quick decisions. Issues are discussed at MSG before referring to EC
Acknowledgment The Governing Body would like to express their appreciation for assistance and co-operation received from all the stakeholders during the year under review. We also wish to place on record our deep sense of appreciation for the committed services by the missionaries, volunteers, executives, professional consultants, contractors and employees of the Society.
We continue to be inspired by the vision that has been so far outlined and discussed, and we pray that we be given multiple opportunities and avenues to serve the society at large and the stakeholders in specific.
Last but not the least, we are deeply indebted and grateful for the contributions of all our donors who have identified with our cause and without whose active contribution, we would not have been able to scale the current heights and more importantly stay on top.
For and on behalf of the Governing Body Committee
Jai Chaitanya Dasa Secretary
Place : Bangalore Date : 31st Aug 2018
56 Financial Statements
˜ Auditor's Report
˜ Balance Sheet
˜ Income & Expenditure Account for the year
˜ Receipts & Payment Account for the Period Ending 31st March 2018
˜ Schedules forming part of the Income & Expenditure Account
˜ Significant Accounting Policies and Notes to the Accounts
˜ Annexure ‘A’ to Notes On Accounts
57 AUDITOR’S REPORT To The Members International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Society Regn. No. S. No. 49/78-79) Regd & Head Office: Survey No.55, Vasanthapura, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore - 560 062.
We have audited the attached financial statements of International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Bangalore (Society Regn. No.S 49/78-79) as at 31st March 2018, these financial statements are the responsibility of the Society's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. We report that: a) We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our knowledge and belief were necessary, for the purpose of our audit. b) The said accounts are in agreement with the books of account maintained by the Society. c) The Society has maintained proper books of accounts. d) In our opinion and to the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations given to us the said accounts along with the schedules and notes on account attached thereto, give a true and fair view, subject to: Notes regarding i Regrouping and segregation of income and expenditure (Note II {1}) in so far as: 1. in the case of the balance sheet, of the state of affairs as at 31.03.2018, 2. in the case of the income and expenditure account, of the excess of expenditure over income for the year ended on 31.03.2018 and 3. In the case of the receipts & payments account, of the net decrease in receipts for the year ended on 31.03.2018. For R.S.Prabhu & Co. Chartered Accountants
Sd/- R. Shiva Prabhu Proprietor M.No.24053
Place : Bangalore Date : 31st Aug 2018 58 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS (Society Regn. No. S.No. 49/78-79) Regd & Head Office: Survey No.55, Vasanthapura, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore - 560 062 Balance Sheet as at ( Rs. in Lakhs) Sch. 31-Mar-18 31-Mar-17
SOURCES OF FUNDS Own Funds A 23,010.13 21,711.43
Total 23,010.13 21,711.43 APPLICATION OF FUNDS Fixed Assets B 5,778.20 5,073.14
Current assets, loans and advances C Loans & Advances 1,704.40 1,623.21 Inventory 53.26 52.94 Cash & Bank Balances 1,295.59 1,344.53 3,053.25 3,020.68 Less: Current Liabilities & Provisions D Provisions 142.17 138.30 Current Liabilities 1,543.67 1,524.95 1,685.84 1,663.25
Net Current Assets 1,367.41 1,357.43
Deficit in Income & Expenditure 15,864.52 15,280.86
Total 23,010.13 21,711.43 Significant Accounting Policies & Notes to Accounts I As per our report of even date for International Society for Krishna Consciousness for R. S. Prabhu & Co. Chartered Accountants
Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- R. Shiva Prabhu Madhu Pandit Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa Proprietor President Secretary M.No. 24053 Place: Bangalore Date : 31st Aug 2018 59 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS (Society Regn. No. S.No. 49/78-79) Regd & Head Office: Survey No.55, Vasanthapura, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore - 560 062. Income & Expenditure account for the period ended (Rs. In Lakhs)
Sch 31-Mar-18 31-Mar-17
INCOME Donations Received E 2,167.94 1,706.49 Other Income F 962.60 1,024.02 Income Total 3,130.54 2,730.51
EXPENDITURE
Charitable Expenses G 3,501.24 3,470.68 Deity Worship Expenses H 41.82 41.40 Depreciation B 171.14 183.81
Expenditure Total 3,714.20 3,695.89
Excess of Expenditure over Income (583.66) (965.38) Transferred to Reserves: Scholarship Reserve Fund - 4.46
(583.66) (969.84)
Balance brought forward from previous year (15,280.86) (14,311.02) (15,864.52) (15,280.86) Significant Accounting Policies & Notes to Accounts I As per our report of even date for International Society for Krishna Consciousness for R. S. Prabhu & Co. Chartered Accountants Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- R. Shiva Prabhu Madhu Pandit Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa Proprietor President Secretary M.No. 24053 Place: Bangalore Date : 31st Aug 2018 60 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS (Society Regn. No. S.No. 49/78-79) Regd & Head Office: Survey No.55, Vasanthapura, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore - 560 062 Receipts & Payments A/c for the period ending
(Rs. In Lakhs) 31-Mar-18 31-Mar-17 Receipts : Donations 2,167.94 1,706.49 Corpus Donations 1,299.33 1,534.16 Other income 962.60 1,024.02 Increase / (Decrease) in Other Funds (0.63) 14.63 Increase in Current Liabilities & Provisions 22.59 102.98
Total Receipts 4,451.83 4,382.28
Payments :
Charitable & Administrative Expenses 3,501.24 3,470.68 Deity Worship Expenses 41.82 41.40 Fixed Assets 876.20 700.20 Increase in Inventory 0.33 (0.33) Increase in Loans & Advances 81.19 155.49
Total Payments 4,500.78 4,367.44 Net Increase/(Decrease) in Receipts for the year (48.95) 14.84
Cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash 9.62 14.92 Bank 1,334.91 1,314.77 1,344.53 1,329.69
1,295.58 1,344.53
Cash & cash equivalents at the year end Cash 16.48 9.62 Bank 1,279.10 1,334.91 1,295.58 1,344.53 As per our report of even date for International Society for Krishna Consciousness for R. S. Prabhu & Co. Chartered Accountants Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- R. Shiva Prabhu Madhu Pandit Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa Proprietor President Secretary M.No. 24053 Place: Bangalore Date : 31st Aug 2018 61 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS (Society Regn. No. S.No. 49/78-79) Regd & Head Office: Survey No.55, Vasanthapura, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore - 560 062
Schedules forming part of the financial statements
(Rs. In lakhs) 31-Mar-18 31-Mar-17
Schedule A : Own Funds Trust Fund Receipts Opening Balance 21,675.12 20,1 40.96 Add: Corpus Donations / Honour Scheme receipts during the year 1,299.33 1,534.16 22,974.45 2 1,675.12
Reserves & surplus Capital Reserve 6.39 6.39 Scholarship Reserve Fund 15.29 15.29 Endowment Fund 14.00 14.00 Interest accrued on Endowment Fund - 0.63
35.68 36.31
23,010.13 2 1,711.43
62 Schedules forming part of the financial statements (contd..) (Rs. In lakhs) 31-Mar-1 8 31-Mar-17 Schedule C : Current Assets, Loans & Advances : Loans & Advances : Advance for Land 1,166.70 1,166.69 Other Advances 358.28 294.95 Income Tax Receivables 36.99 29.98 Deposits 135.95 122.96 Prepaid Expenses 6.48 8.63 1,704.40 1,623.21 Inventory : Raw Materials, Stores, Spares & Fuel 20.41 28.52 Agricultural Produces 32.85 24.42 53.26 52.94 Cash & Bank Balances Cash in Hand 16.48 9.62 Bank Balance - in current account 2.75 3.53 - in savings bank account 1,069.57 1,137.56 - in Fixed Deposits 206.79 193.82 1,295.59 1,344.53
3,053.25 3,020.68
Schedule D: Current Liabilities & Provisions :
Provisions: (Ref Sch I (II) (4)) Provision for Leave Encashment 60.68 62.83 Provision for Gratuity 81.49 75.47 142.17 138.30
Current Liabilities: Advances Received 269.29 247.57 Sundry Creditors 381.96 378.90 Accrued Expenses 55.19 54.27 Earnest Money Deposit: [Ref Sch I(II)(3)] 821.46 821.46 Statutory Payables 15.77 22.75 1,543.67 1,524.95
1,685.84 1,663.25 63 Schedules forming part of the financial statements (contd..) (Rs. In lakhs) 31-Mar-18 31-Mar-17 Schedule E: Donations received Religious Donations 622.64 750.35 General Donation 1,432.19 865.90 Educational Donation 113.11 90.24 2,167.94 1,706.49
Schedule F: Other Income Rent Received 459.51 481.95 Dharmashala 134.38 134.64 Footwear 48.91 43.02 MVT 8.12 7.62 Parking Charges 45.87 55.96 Interest Received 62.98 86.29 Agricultural Income 43.45 56.98 Folk Programme Fees 25.80 31.50 Yoga for Happiness 83.20 86.16 Profit on Sale of Asset 0.38 - Miscellaneous Income 50.00 39.90 962.60 1,024.02
Schedule G: Charitable Expenses Food Distribution Exp. 543.03 445.69 Educational Expenses: Books Distribution Expenses 112.86 110.59 Educational Programmes 165.23 154.58 General Donation 5.31 11.58 826.43 722.44 Establishment Expenses: Cultural Complex Maintenance 692.43 632.23 Personnel Expenses 1,123.35 1,077.47 Utilities & Services Expenses 769.55 935.77 Rates & Taxes 26.18 22.02 Agriculture Expenses 57.71 70.85 Financial Charges 5.59 9.90 2,674.81 2,748.24
3,501.24 3,470.68
SCHEDULE H : Deity Worship Expenses Pooja Expenses 41.82 41.40 41.82 41.40 64 International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Society Regn. No. S.No. 49/78-79) Regd & Head Office: Survey No.55, Vasanthapura, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore - 560 062. Schedules forming part of the financial statements (Contd...) Schedule B : Fixed Assets
Gross (Rs. In Lakhs) Addition Total SL. Description of Assets WDV Assets during the year Additions Rate as on Deductions for WDV during of Depreciation as at 01-Apr-17 during The for the >180 days <180 days the year the year Dep. year 31-Mar-18 Year Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs
1 Land Freehold 312.75 20.72 - 20.72 - 0% 333.47 - 333.47
2 Land Development 12.72 - - - - 0% 12.72 - 12.72
3 Live Stock 10.55 - - - - 0% 10.55 - 10.55
4 Building 845.08 - 26.93 26.93 - 10% 872.01 87.17 784.84
5 Furniture & Fittings 98.42 3.83 4.83 8.66 - 10% 107.08 10.47 96.61
6 Vehicles 43.77 6.64 0.76 7.40 0.67 15% 50.50 7.52 42.98
7 Plant, Machinery & Equipments 238.45 17.26 21.05 38.31 - 15% 276.76 39.88 236.88
8 Computers & Printers 18.39 5.70 10.25 15.95 - 60% 34.34 17.14 17.20
9 Computer Softwares & Development 4.45 - 1.63 1.63 - 60% 6.08 3.49 2.59
10 Trade Marks - - 3.38 3.38 - 3.38 0.58 2.80
11 Deity Paraphernalia 163.10 16.08 5.42 21.50 0.76 183.84 4.71 179.13
12 Leasehold Improvements 1.81 - - - - - 1.81 0.18 1.63
13 Capital work in Progress 3,323.65 424.72 337.04 761.76 28.61 4,056.80 - 4,056.80
Total 5,073.14 494.95 411.29 906.24 30.04 5,949.34 171.14 5,778.20
Previous Year 4,556.75 242.12 481.02 723.14 22.94 5,256.95 183.81 5,073.14
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Schedule I : SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES & NOTES TO ACCOUNTS
I. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: 1. Method of accounting The accounts and financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Society follows mercantile system of accounting.
2. Revenue Recognition All Donations received are accounted on receipt basis. Corpus Donations including donations for Building fund, honour scheme receipts and those schemes which are intended and propagated as corpus donations are credited to Corpus Fund of the Society and all other Donations received is treated as Income during the year.
Donations in kind, other than those received for depreciable assets are measured at fair value on the date of receipt and recognized as income only upon their utilization.
All other general receipts are recognized as and when such events are performed or when right to recognize such receipts is established.
3. Fixed Assets Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition or construction, less accumulated depreciation. Intangible assets are recorded at the consideration paid for the acquisition of such assets including installation/implementation charges and are carried at cost less accumulated amortization.
Fixed Assets received as donation-in-kind are measured and recognized at fair value on the date of being ready for their intended use.
4. Depreciation Fixed assets are depreciated on written down value method at the rates mentioned below;
Class of Asset Rate Buildings 10% Furniture & fittings 10% Vehicles 15%
Schedules forming part of the financial statements
Plant, Machinery & Equipments 15% Computers & printers including computer software 60% Intangible assets 25% Deity Paraphernalia (Imitation jewelleries, deity dresses & Pooja equipment) 15%
Land, including freehold and leasehold, biological assets and deity paraphernalia consisting of gold, silver and ornaments/other articles which are made from gold or silver are not depreciated. 5. Inventory Inventory has been valued at cost which comprises purchase cost and all other expenses incurred in bringing the inventory to its present location and condition and are determined under the first-in-first-out method. 66 Inventory comprises provisions and groceries which include food grains, dhal and pulses, oils, ghee; and other items like machinery spares, fuel, agricultural produce and other consumables. Inventories received as donation in kind are measured at fair value on the date of receipt. 6. Investments: Investments being holdings are valued at cost & no appreciation or depreciation is accounted for the market values as at the year end.
7. Income Tax The Society is registered as charitable institution under section 12A of Income Tax Act 1961 (‘the Act’). Under the provisions of the Act, the income of the Society is exempt from tax, subject to the compliance of specific terms and conditions specified in the Act.
8. Retirement Benefits Provident Fund: All eligible employees receive benefit from provident fund (‘fund’) which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employee and the Society make monthly contribution to the fund, which is equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee’s basic salary. The Society has no further obligations under this plan beyond its monthly contributions. Monthly contributions made by the Society are charged to income and expenditure account. Gratuity: The Society provides gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan, to its eligible employees. In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972, the gratuity plan provides a lump sum payment to the eligible employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee’s basic salary and tenure of employment with the Society. The gratuity liability is accrued based on an actuarial valuation at the balance sheet date, assessed by an independent actuary.
Compensated absences: The employees of the Society are entitled to compensated absences which are both accumulating and non-accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences are determined by actuarial valuation based on additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated as at the balance sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognized in the period in which the absences occur.
II. NOTES TO ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 1. Segregation of income; The society had obtained injunction against ISKCON-Mumbai and others from interfering with its affairs which was upheld by the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka, in April 2002. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the year 2002 while accepting the verdict of the Hon’ble High Court had laid restrictions on alienation or creation of third party rights on the immovable property at Hare Krishna Hill Bangalore and certain movable properties listed in Schedule A & Schedule B, referred to in Hon’ble High Court Order (herein after called Suit Schedule Property).
Accordingly the society's income and expenditure during the previous years also had been segregated to clearly reflect the income and expenditure pertaining to suit schedule property and other than suit schedule property.
The suit OS 7934/01 has been decreed by Hon’ble City Civil Court in favour of this Society on 17th April 2009, declaring the suit Schedule property belonging to this Society. ISKCON Mumbai had appealed against this order before Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka. The Hon’ble High court had declared the suit schedule property as belonging to ISKCON Mumbai, for which the Society has appealed before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court passed a status quo order and granted leave in the special leave petition. The appeal is pending before the Supreme Court. In the light of pending civil matters in the courts, the management has decided to continue the above bifurcation of income and expenditure as being done since the financial year 2003-2004.The detailed bifurcation is as under;
67 ANNEXURE 'A' TO NOTES ON ACCOUNTS (Rs. in Lakhs)
For The Year Ending For The Year Ending 31-Mar-18 31-Mar-17
Other than Particulars Other than Scheduled Scheduled Total Suit Schedule Total Suit Schedule Property Property Property Property INCOME :
Donations Received : Religious Donations 531.73 90.91 622.64 610.88 139.47 750.35 General Donation 1,038.12 394.07 1,432.19 610.84 255.06 865.90 Educational Donation 42.18 70.93 1 13.11 23.78 66.46 90.24
Total - Donation Received 1,612.03 555.91 2,167.94 1,245.50 460.99 1,706.49
Other Income :
Rent Received 435.36 24.15 459.51 454.02 23.60 477.62
Dharmshala 134.38 - 134.38 134.63 - 134.63
Footwear 48.91 - 48.91 43.03 - 43.03
MVT 8.12 - 8.12 7.62 - 7.62
45.87 - 45.87 60.29 - 60.29 Parking Charges Interest Received 14.4 5 48.53 62.98 16.70 69.59 86.29 Agricultural Income - 43.45 43.45 - 56.98 56.98 Folk Programme Fees 0.01 25.79 25.80 - 31.50 31.50 Folk Hostel Fees 0.10 83.10 83.20 0.21 85.95 86.16 Profit on Sale of Asset - 0.38 0.38 - - - Miscellaneous Income 45.75 4.25 50.00 34.64 5.26 39.90
Total - Other Income 732.95 229.65 962.60 751.14 272.88 1,024.02 TOTAL - INCOME 2,344.98 785.56 3,130.54 1,996.64 733.87 2,730.51 EXPENDITURE
Charitable Expenses : Food Distribution Expenses 280.18 262.85 543.03 155.39 251.31 406.70
Educational Expenses: Book Distribution Expenses 1.92 1 1 0.94 1 12.86 9.55 101.04 1 10.59 Educational Programmes 22.0 5 14 3.18 165. 23 16.28 138.30 154.58 General Donation 2.99 2.32 5.31 8.00 3.58 11.58 Establishment Expenses :
Cultural Complex Maintenance 580.49 111.94 692.43 517.63 113.94 631.57
Personnel Expenses 825.84 297.51 1,123.35 738.71 338.76 1,077.47
Utilities & Services Expenses 535.12 234.43 769.55 752.83 222.59 975.42
Rates & Taxes 12.2 3 13 .95 26 .18 15.78 6.23 22.01 Agriculture Expenses - 57.71 57.71 - 70.85 70.85 Financial Charges 1.19 4.40 5.59 1.29 8.61 9.90
Deity Worship Expenses 24.03 17 .79 41.82 23.72 17.69 41.41
Depreciation 138.92 32.22 171.14 148.79 35.02 183.81
Grand Total 2,42 4.96 1,28 9.24 3,71 4.20 2,387.97 1,307.92 3,695.89 Excess of Expenditure over Income (79.98) (503.68) (583.66) (391.33) (574.05) (965.38) Transferred to Reserves: Scholarship Reserve Fund - - - - 4.46 4.46
(79.98) (503.68) (583.66) (391.33) (578.51) (969.84) 68 2. Regrouping of income; Previous year figures has been re-grouped and re-classified wherever necessary.
3. Advance received from M/s ISKCON Charities:
M/s ISKCON Charities, a registered public charitable & religious Trust has given a sum of Rs 11,66,70,063/- in April 2008 for the purpose of purchasing the land at Sy No. 55, Vasanthapura, Bangalore South for the purpose of developing a tourism theme park based on Indian heritage and culture, also called as Krishna Lila Park. As on the balance sheet date there is a balance amount of Rs 821.40 Lakhs (previous year Rs.821.40 Lakhs) as deposit towards Krishna Lila Park Project. The said land at Vasanthapura is made available to M/s ISKCON Charities for constructing the Krishna Lila Park as per the State Government Order No. ITY 52 TTM 2005, Bangalore Dated 28-06-2005.
4. Employee Benefit Plans; Defined contribution plan: Total contribution made by the Society during the year towards provident fund is Rs.46.78 Lakhs (Previous Year Rs.42.29 Lakhs).
Defined benefit plan (Gratuity): The Society has recognized provision for gratuity for the eligible employees of the Society on the basis of actuarial valuation report. During the year the Society had provide the provision for gratuity of Rs.12.55 Lakhs (Previous Year of Rs. 9.86 Lakhs reversal of provision ) on the basis of actuarial valuation report.
Compensated Absences: The Society has provided for compensated to eligible employees for Rs. 16.27 Lakhs for the current year as per actuarial valuation report. Previous year the Society had recognized the provision for Rs.27.12 Lakhs as per actuarial valuation report.
As per our report of even date for R. S. Prabhu & Co., for International Society for Krishna Consciousness Chartered Accountants
Sd/- Sd/- Sd/- R. Shiva Prabhu Madhu Pandit Dasa Jai Chaitanya Dasa Proprietor President Secretary M.No. 24053 Date: 31st Aug 2018 Place: Bangalore
69 70 71 Sri Radha Krishna Temple Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
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