After years of collective dedication in devotional service by the community, in December 2019 the management of New York’s Bhakti Center made the final mortgage payment to own the 25 First Avenue building outright.

It was the community members’ heartfelt contributions have made it possible for the people of New York to find their spiritual home and enter the family of Srila Prabhupada, Sri Gaurachandra, Sri Sri Radha Muralidhara and the beloved community of devotees for generations to come. 

Radhanath Swami offers the copy of the deed of the building to Srila Prabhupada and Sri Sri Radha Murlidhara and Gaurachandra while devotees join together in kirtan

The Bhakti Center’s journey has been challenging and deeply rewarding. The community members  are overjoyed to celebrate this great moment as a point in history that marks the triumph of the Bhakti Movement in New York City.