A TEMPLE COMING JP

Friday, May 8th, 2026

Parsippany, New Jersey

There are plenty of lakes in New Jersey and for two of them I tackled, not by walking on water but by a clock-wise trekking around them. I’ve found it always pleasing to be a pedestrian by the water.

Water is one thing. Dust is another. Devotees in Parsippany are gradually making a transition from the location of Towaco, which is a big house on the hill, something they have outgrown, to a lot in Parsippany. The thing is there is a large building on top of the lot needing funds to complete the project. It is a big undertaking. At least 11 million has been spent on the purchase of land and the foundations, walls, roof and guts. Now, the remaining balance of 3 1/2 million is still required to get the job done.

With great hope, prayers, and strategic fund-raising those stalwart devotees will complete the mission. To help move things along Nilamani, president, and others arranged for a kirtan chanting session in and around the building. Steel stubs and cable wiring exists currently and as we moved along in the structure, singing and anointing, Nilamani, was announcing what each room’s function was. Being the dramatist that I am, I enacted it in mime format the particular service pertaining to the space. We had good fun while carrying a serious heart. The project must get done and as soon as possible.

The evening was a blessing as New Jersey devotees from all directions converged to the home of Amala Purana for more kirtan, feasting and dwelling on the sweet pastime of Krishna and the goddess, Rukmini. The whole day was enveloped in sweetness.

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