New Vrindaban: The Black Sheep of ISKCON
Copyright 2002-07 by Henry Doktorski
The Organs

Varsana Swami & Krishna Chorale
March 10, 1987: The author accompanied the choir on the old electric temple organ.

Chapter outline.

Organ history.
Bhaktipada and the organ.
"I'm going to build the largest pipe organ in the world!"
The first organ: inexpensive "living room" model.
The second organ: Moller pipe organ.
The third organ: Allen electronic church organ.
Acoustics and organ placement in the proposed cathedral.
The Moller organ is finally installed properly. Specifications.

James A. Bloy, professor of music and organ at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, performs for the author, Krishna Katha & Bhaktipada.
Dr. James A. Bloy performed for Hrishikesh, Krishna Katha & Bhaktipada at the Maryville College recital hall.

Radha Vrindaban Candra Swami
Radha Vrindaban Candra Swami playing the Allen organ at Bhaktipada's house, ca. spring 1988.

the author at the organ.
The author at the organ console with keyboards reflected in eyeglasses, ca. 1990. Photo by Kumar.

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