International Goudiya Vedanta Trust

LOVE - PEACE - DEVOTION

Board Member

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Sripad BV Van Maharaj

President, IGVT

Sripad BV Vana Maharaj is the President of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). Born in 1959 in Midnapura, West Bengal, near Pichalda, he developed deep devotion to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu from childhood. Inspired by senior Vaishnavas, he dedicated his life to Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy and has served under Srila BV Narayana Gosvami Maharaj since 1982, preaching worldwide with humility and dedication.

Sripad BV Sidhanti Maharaj

Vice President

Sripad BV Siddhanti Maharaj serves as the Vice President of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). Born in India in 1972, he embraced monastic life at a young age and is a disciple of Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaj. Based in the USA, he has preached in over 30 countries, inspiring youth through university programs and guiding seekers through Srimad Bhagavat Katha, spreading the timeless message of love for God with clarity and compassion.

Srila BV Sridhar Maharaj​

Vice President, IGVT

Sripad BV Sridhara Maharaja is a senior Vaishnava leader and Vice President of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). Born in 1965 near Jagannatha Puri, he embraced devotional life from childhood and joined the shelter of Srila Bhakti Sri-Rupa Siddhanti Goswami Maharaja at fourteen. Trained under Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja, he has guided and nurtured devotees worldwide. Initiated into sannyasa in 2010, he continues to preach globally with deep Vraja bhava, humility, and unwavering dedication to his Gurudeva’s mission.

Sripad Ram Chandara Das

Vice President, IGVT​

Sri Ramchandra das is a senior disciple of Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja and currently serves as Vice President of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). Born in 1954 and trained in Physics, he combined scientific clarity with deep Gaudiya Vaishnava wisdom. Since 1987 he has served Srila Gurudeva intimately, translating, preaching worldwide, and helping manifest Sri Ramanvihari Goudiya Math in Delhi, dedicating his life fully to Srila Gurudeva’s mission.

Sripad BV Padmanabh Maharaj

Secretary, IGVT

Swami BV Padmanabha Maharaj serves as the Secretary of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). Born in 1977 in Srirangam in a traditional Vaishnava family, he dedicated his life to service under Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. Renouncing worldly life in 2004, he engaged deeply in publication, Sanskrit verification, and preaching. Presently based in New Delhi, he travels widely, sharing Srila Gurudeva’s teachings with clarity, scholarship, and devotion.

Sripad BV Shant Maharaj

Treasurer, IGVT

Sripad BV Shant Maharaj serves as the Treasurer of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). A dedicated disciple in the Gaudiya Vaishnava lineage, he is known for his sincerity, discipline, and responsible service attitude. With deep faith in the instructions of Gurudeva and senior Vaishnavas, he carefully manages the trust’s resources to support preaching, temple services, and devotional projects, ensuring that all offerings are utilized in the spirit of seva, transparency, and long-term spiritual vision.

Sripad BV Bodhayan Maharaj

Executive Member, IGVT

Sripad BV Bodhayan Maharaj serves as an Executive Member of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). A dedicated preacher and thoughtful Vaishnava, he is known for his disciplined spiritual practice and commitment to the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Through teaching, guidance, and organizational support, he contributes to strengthening IGVT’s preaching activities and nurturing sincere devotion grounded in Gaudiya Vedanta principles.

Sripad Dheerkrsna Das

Excutive Member, IGVT

Sripad Dheerkrsna Das serves as an Executive Member of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). Known for his disciplined approach and dedication to service, he supports the trust’s strategic, administrative, and spiritual initiatives. Guided by Gaudiya Vaishnava principles and senior Vaishnava guidance, he contributes steadily to strengthening IGVT’s mission and expanding its outreach through organized, sincere, and selfless seva.

Sripad Gokul Chandara Das

Executive Member, IGVT

Sripad Gokul Chandara Das serves as an Executive Member of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). With sincere dedication to Gaudiya Vaishnava ideals, he actively supports the trust’s spiritual and organizational responsibilities. His steady service attitude, reliability, and respect for senior Vaishnava guidance contribute to the smooth functioning and continued expansion of IGVT’s devotional and outreach initiatives.

Sripad Sanjay Das

Bhakti Yoga Teacher & Preacher, IGVT

Sripad Sanjay Das is a senior preacher of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). Born in New Delhi in 1983, he was spiritually inquisitive from an early age and later took shelter of Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. Initiated in 2000–2001, he served closely as secretary and assistant to his Gurudeva while studying Vedic scriptures deeply. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, he travels worldwide sharing Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s message through discourses, deity worship, seminars, and devotional guidance.

Sripad Naveen Krishna Prabhu

Executive Member

Sripad Naveen Krishna Prabhu serves as an Executive Member of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). With steady faith in Gaudiya Vaishnava teachings and guidance of senior Vaishnavas, he supports the trust’s administrative and spiritual initiatives. His cooperative nature, sense of responsibility, and dedication to selfless service contribute meaningfully to the smooth functioning and continued growth of IGVT’s mission.

Sripad Kamal Shadija

Member, IGVT​

Sripad Kamal Shadija is a devoted member of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). Guided by the teachings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and the blessings of senior Vaishnavas, he actively participates in the trust’s spiritual and service initiatives. His sincerity, steady commitment, and cooperative spirit support IGVT’s mission of spreading bhakti, Vedic wisdom, and a culture of selfless service.

Sripad Shyam Das

Member, IGVT

Sripad Shyam Das is a committed member of the International Goudiya Vedanta Trust (IGVT). With firm faith in the teachings of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and guidance of senior Vaishnavas, he actively supports the trust’s spiritual and organizational activities. His service-oriented attitude, humility, and dedication to bhakti principles contribute steadily to the growth and harmony of IGVT’s devotional mission.