Krishna valley

Krishna valley or New Vraja Dhama is the largest eco-friendly farm in Europe having an area of 660 acres.[1] It is situated in Somogyvámos, a village 180 km south-west of Budapest.[2] It was built by ISKCON Hungary.

The Hare Krishna temple in the Krishna valley
Not to be confused with Krishna Valley, an Indian breed of draught cattle.

It was established by Sivarama Swami in 1993.[3]Those who live at Krishna Valley source all their food from their organic farm. They have cattle for dairy products and bees for honey.[4]

The flora and fauna of the Krishna Valley is a special mixture of exotic and native species. Flowers like Frangipáni (Plumeria) which is not native in Hungary is also planted here.[5]

Inhabitants
Radha-Shyamasundara temple at Krishna valley

There are about 200 Krishna believers living in Krishna valley.[2] There is a Radha-Shyamasundara temple on Krishna valley,[1] which is also a major tourist attraction.[6]

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See also

References
  1. "Krishna Valley Teaches Sustainable Living to Thousands – Radha Krishna Temple in Utah". 14 August 2010.
  2. "<a href='http://www.news18.com/photogallery/1253.html'>Photogallery: Life in the Krishna Valley in Hungary</a>".
  3. "Hungary's Krishna Valley Celebrates Twenty Years".
  4. "Hungary's Krishna Valley".
  5. "Happiness Needs No Electricity, It Only Takes Flowers and Cows - the Krishna Valley - WeLoveBalaton.hu". welovebalaton.hu.
  6. "Show-Kitchen At The Party Of The Krishna Valley". 11 July 2014.
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