The Sri Vrinda - Philippine Vaisnava Sangha was formed last May 15, 2002 and was currently formed by a handful of humble devotees living in a love and trust relationship under the divine guidance of His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Aloka Paramadvaiti Maharaj. This Philippine Yatra is devoted on the propagation of the holy name and the service to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga.
Sri Vrinda - Philippine Vaisnava Sangha does not compete by making large followers. Quality is more important than quantity, as saying goes "Birds of the same feather flock together." At present the members were the people who were in their first meeting gave their love and trust. From then until now, no misunderstanding and envy exist. Thus it is a one happy family, that there is no need to elect any official of the movement as work is according to necessity.
These devotees are composed mostly of artist, musicians and students, which gave contributions in order to serve as an individual and as a whole body. Every devotee is important, as like a father is important to his wife and kids, and as child is important to his parents.
This was the activities that was prepared, participated and celebrated by the Philippine Yatra as of March 18, 2003.
May 15, 2002 - Initiation of devotees (fire ceremony)
July 6, July 13 2002 - Attended the Janmastami and Radhastami celebration
July 7, 2002 - Celebrated the 106th Vyasa Puja of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad and performed a fire ceremony for the deities of IGVS Philippines
August 8, 2002 - Celebrated the disappearance of Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Maharaj
October 12, 2002 - Celebrated the 49th Vyasa Puja of Srila Bhakti Aloka Paramadvaiti Maharaj
October 25, 2002 - The Murti of Srila Bhakti Abhay Narayan Maharaj was exhibited at Danarra Hotel
October 30, 2002 - Celebrated the 107th Vyasa Puja of Srila Bhakti Rakshak Sridhar Maharaj
November 6, 2002 - Attended the Celebration of Yamuna das Vrajavasi and the meeting of Vaisnava missions
December 22, 2002 - Attended a local celebration that included Jaya Gurudeva's musical performance
February 4, 2003 - Completion of the 1st printed booklet titled "The Progressive Bhakti Yoga in the 21st Century"
February 15, 2003 - Celebrated Nityananda Prabhu's Appearance day at the Luneta Rizal National Park
February 19, 2003 - Celebrated the Vyasa Puja of Srila Bhakti Abhay Narayan Maharaj
February 23, 2003 - Completion of the 2nd preaching flyers
March 18, 2003 - Celebrated the 2003 Gaur Purnima
Regular Sunday programs are held at the Luneta Rizal National Park which includes
- Public chanting (harinama) - Bhagavad Gita lectures - Distribution of booklet and flyers
Proposed projects as of April 6, 2003
- Secure a small preaching center near Manila - Formation of a local ConsciousArts group (Bhakti Arts, Music, Literature)
The Radha Govinda Nrsinghadeva Temple was adjourned due to the influence of a local ISKCON devotee's black propaganda to the owner of the place.