On 20 August 2009 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi ISKCON’s Gopal Krishna Goswami met with India’s president Pratibha Devisingh Patil.

A copy of the photo book Darshan, featuring images of the deities of ISKCON centers worldwide, was presented along with a flower garland and Maha-prasadam (sanctified food) from ISKCON Delhi’s Radha Parthasarathi.

Upon receiving the gifts Patil recalled a visit to ISKCON Mumbai where she viewed Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari. The President also expressed her pleasure and thanks for the wonderful work being done by ISKCON.