I hope you're having a transcendental Christmas eve.

If you're one of those souls waiting to receive some tilaka, Sarva Mangala has restocked Radha-Ballabha's temple shop supply.

Only two sleeps until Snana Yatra and Lord Jagannatha's Panihati Prasadam Auction! See you there.

Haribol!


# Posted by Rasanandini at 24/12/09; 10:51:40 AM to the Shop dept.
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Yes, We Do Have Tilaka!

Sarva Mangala has new stock for the holiday season: warm-weather wear and gift lines.

Ladies’ wear: chaste, elegant and feminine. Lightweight cotton Lucknow salwar kameez; Bengali cotton saris; light, cool cotton tops (great with skirts and pants); breezy pure silk kurtas and kaftans; stylish long cotton skirts; silver toe rings; pretty new range of Bindis.

Mens’ wear: pure white cotton sleeveless tops; new elasticised Bhakta pants; new stock of white cotton Nehru collar kurtas and Bandi kurtas, as well as the plain and simple style; embroidered Lucknow kurtas.

Gifts: altar paraphernalia, devotional DVDs, books and music; Ayurvedic medicines, perfumed massage oils, silver tongue scrapers, soaps; pure silk batik ladies scarves, agarbati gift packs, carved soapstone figurines, new stock of attractive cotton bags, beautiful printed cotton bed sheets/covers (useful as floor covers for home programs); exquisite handmade Kashmiri papier-mâché Christmas decorations...and on it goes!

Please note that the shop has received a new supply of tilak and silk kaupins.

Call in when you visit the temple (shop hours are 1-2pm Mon.-Fri., 5-8pm weekends, or you can make an appointment with Sarva Mangala.



# Posted by Rasanandini at 11/12/09; 8:14:09 PM to the Shop dept.
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New at Radha-Ballabha's Shop

New stocks from India have just arrived in Radha-Ballabha's shop! Watch out for:

• Beautiful pure cotton Salwar Kameez - each is one of a kind
• Biotique Ayurvedic skin care in a new and larger range
• Smart mens' embroidered cotton kurtas
• Hard cover Hindi Bhagavad-gitas
• A brand new range of children's' Krishna conscious story books: all very colourful and affordable

# Posted by Rasanandini at 19/3/09; 1:27:38 PM to the Shop dept.
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New at Radha-Ballabha's Shop

Our clearance of all SUMMER CLOTHING at half the marked price continues... but not for very much longer. Please DO COME IN!!!

Sarva Mangala Prabhavi would like to mention that copies of H.H. Bhanu Swami's translations have just arrived in stock. They include:

• Srimad Bhagavatam Cantos One and Two commentary by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura
• Krsna Karnamrta by Bilvamangala Thakura, with the commentary of Krsna-dasa Kaviraja
• Sri Brahma Samhita commentary of Sri Jiva Goswami
• Sri Isopanisad, with the commentaries of Madhvacarya, Vedanta Desika, Baladeva Vidyabhusana and Bhaktivinode Thakura.
• Laghu Bhagavatamrta, by Srila Rupa Goswami.

Also new in stock are copies of Srutakirti das' book What Is The Difficulty?... an enthralling Prabhupada-lila book from the diaries of his time as Srila Prabhupada's personal servant.

# Posted by Rasanandini at 26/2/09; 10:32:00 PM to the Shop dept.
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Radha-Ballabha's Temple Shop Update

Our clearance of all SUMMER CLOTHING at half the marked price continues... but not for very much longer. Please DO COME IN!!!

Sarva Mangala Prabhavi would like to mention that copies of H.H. Bhanu Swami's translations have just arrived in stock. They include:

• Srimad Bhagavatam Cantos One and Two commentary by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura
• Krsna Karnamrta by Bilvamangala Thakura, with the commentary of Krsna-dasa Kaviraja
• Sri Brahma Samhita commentary of Sri Jiva Goswami
• Sri Isopanisad, with the commentaries of Madhvacarya, Vedanta Desika, Baladeva Vidyabhusana and Bhaktivinode Thakura.
• Laghu Bhagavatamrta, by Srila Rupa Goswami.

Also new in stock are copies of Srutakirti das' book What Is The Difficulty?... an enthralling Prabhupada-lila book from the diaries of his time as Srila Prabhupada's personal servant.

# Posted by Rasanandini at 26/2/09; 10:32:00 PM to the Shop dept.
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Radha-Ballabha's Temple Shop Update

Sarva Mangala Ma would like pass on news of the summer specials in Radha-Ballabha's shop.

She has discounted ladies cotton kurtis by 50%.

The shop has many varieties of pre-loved murtis at very special prices.

Ayuvedic medicine has just arrived: Triphala, the best ever cleanser for the body.

A new shipment of Chyawanprash is available: the best quality in town with no sugar.


# Posted by Rasanandini at 6/2/09; 1:38:58 PM to the Shop dept.
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Radha-Ballabha's Shop: Summer Specials

FIND THE PERFECT GIFT IN RADHA-BALLABHA’S SHOP to suit your taste and budget

New: The Yoga of Kirtan by Satyaraja dasa.
Conversations on the sacred art of chanting: includes a full length audio CD

New: double sided colour Krishna stickers (for your windows)

New: framed sets of three large and beautiful colour photographs of the Melbourne deities for your feature wall (Gaura-Nitai, Radha-Vallabha, and Lord Jagannatha)

New: Mehendi hand decorating kits. Includes stencil, henna, applicator,oil, and instructions

New:  DVD of the recent 24 hour kirtana in New Vrindavana

• A wide range of devotional books: including the recently published Srila Prabhupada photographic tribute; and small sized sets of Srimad Bhagavatam
• A full range of murtis, from the new 22” tall Radha-Krishna set down to 3 1/2” representations of most deities
• Beautiful handwoven, embroidered shoulder bags and purses from Guatemala
• Cooling pure cotton kaftans and embroidered blouses
• Devotional DVDs and music
• Decorated notebooks
• Soapstone agarbati burners and agarbati
• And much, much more….

Gift Vouchers – tailored to suit your purse- are also available

# Posted by Rasanandini at 11/12/08; 1:11:20 PM to the Shop dept.
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Radha-Ballabha's Gifts

Sarva Mangala Prabhavi is offering some wonderful ideas for your gift-giving season:


Mehendi hand tattoo kits: nicely packed kits of henna, oil, applicator and stencils with instructions

Packaged multi-fragrance incense collections

A great range of shoulder bags: big and small for every taste and need

Fresh stocks of a beautiful coffee-table book: the photographic tribute to Srila Prabhupada

Radha-Krishna water feature/fountains

Beautiful freestanding murtis of Radha-Krishna from Veklina Designs (pictured: 22 inches high, $189)

Gift cards

Exclusive Argan oil soap - moisturising and gentle - made from pure vegetable ingredients, the 'green gold' of Morocco, Argan oil

...and new stocks of your favourite Meswak toothpaste



# Posted by Rasanandini at 12/11/08; 9:27:09 PM to the Shop dept.
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New at Radha- Ballabha's Shop

# Posted by Aniruddha at 13/3/08; 8:12:20 PM to the Shop dept.
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Gaura Purnima celebrations at the Temple Gift Shop

Pre-Christmas special offer on Biothique Ayurvedic skin care...

Come in now for "Wholesale" Prices,

# Posted by Aniruddha at 19/10/07; 9:01:46 AM to the Shop dept.
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Items on special in the Shop

There is a heap of new stuff in the shop and new items arriving all the time. It looks like it's Christmas already! There's something for everyone.

• Sets of Bhagavad Gita Wisdom Cards
• Radha-krishna Desk Calendars and Diaries for 2008
• Perfumed oils from Egypt
• New cotton Salwar Kameez
• Dolls and board games
• Framed pictures of Their Lordships Radha Vallabha plus more...

There are also some new titles in the book department.

• The Hare Krishna Movement - Forty Years of Chant and Change. ed: Graham Dwyer and Richard J Cole (Radha Mohan Dasa)
• Hari Bhakti Vilasa by Sanatana Goswami (1 complete set only)
• and Bhanu Maharaja's translation of Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu

# Posted by Aniruddha at 6/10/07; 6:01:04 PM to the Shop dept.
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New Stuff in the Shop

A new shipment of DVD's has just arrived...

• The " Spiritual Documentaries library"... packaged set of 8 great Krishna-Conscious  documentaries, that includes Pilgrimage to Ahobilam and " the Universal teacher" ... $45.00
• Also.. a very special gift for kids... " Krishna" 7 in 1 value pack... includes DVD of the animated film" Krishna" a CD rom Krishna game,  stickers, a peacock feather book-mark... and more. Also $45.00.

The latest shipment of books from India has just been unpacked, ready for you to browse through. we've also received new and delightful gift lines as well; perfect for last minute Mothers Day shopping...



# Posted by Aniruddha at 11/5/07; 11:05:29 AM to the Shop dept.
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New in the Shop

New in the shop this week.

• CDs and DVDs
• Radha Krishna doll sets
• Altar Paraphernalia
• Tulasi Japa mala and neck mala
• Mens Kurtas, including traditional white, khadi and white bhandi style
• And some very special "pyramid" style stainless steel tiffins with tiers graduated in size to suit varying amounts of dishes. 5, 4 and 3 tier

# Posted by Aniruddha at 25/4/07; 8:02:16 AM to the Shop dept.
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New items in the Shop

I just happened to notice the new Organic Ghee in the shop that I mentioned a few weeks ago. It looks very appealing. Sarva-mangala tells me we have a host of other new items for your devotional needs...

New Gopi Skirt sets; Punjabi Suits; Dhotis; Mens and Womens Khadi, Raw Silk, and embroidered japa bags; and new. quality Tulsi Japa Malas and Kunti Malas. Also a new batch of the popular Lord Jagganatha T-shirts and shoulder bags....

# Posted by Aniruddha at 26/3/07; 2:52:57 PM to the Shop dept.
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New Items in the Shop

New Yogi soap has arrived. Made from coconut oil with neem and tulsi, 100% organic. Cleanliness is godliness!

Next week we'll also be stocking organic ghee, perfect for offerings and your health.

# Posted by Aniruddha at 9/3/07; 12:16:31 PM to the Shop dept.
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New Shop Items

We have some new items in the shop;

• First quality Ayurvedically correct Chawanprash  -   no cane sugar, and all bonafide ingredients
• Vegetable based Sandalwood Liquid Handwash, and Sandalwood Hand and Body Cream.

# Posted by Aniruddha at 25/9/06; 7:48:44 AM to the Shop dept.
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New in the Shop

The shop has just received copies of Bhakti Tirtha Swami's final book; The Beggar IV "Die Before Dying". We've also received copies of Spriitual Warrior II  "Turn Lust into Love" which has been unavailable for a while and the complete "Reflections" series, including the last installment based on the Isopanisad.

# Posted by Aniruddha at 25/8/06; 10:10:00 AM to the Shop dept.
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New Books in the Shop

Sarva-mangala has just received a new shipment of books and gift items from Krishna.com.

• "Here Comes The Sun"  - The Spiritual and Musical Journey of George Harrison  $35.00
• "Spiritual Narrations of Srila Prabhupada's Books" Vol I
  - an MP3 10 disc set, narrated by Amala Bhakta Dasa. $135.00
• "Dance of Divine Love"  $48.00
• Lord Jagganath Umbrellas... $30.00
• Velour-boxed Tilak gift sets   $15.00

# Posted by Aniruddha at 6/7/06; 3:53:58 PM to the Shop dept.
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New Stuff in the Shop

Beautiful new gift lines have arrived from Mandala. Perfect gifts for yourself, or for Diwali, Christmas and birthdays...

• The fabulous Krishna Art Postcard books; attractive, superb quality postcards in book form - 32 cards for $15.00. The perfect gift, or to have at home to post to friends over the years.
• Also the Gods and Goddesses postcard book (same price).
• 2 copies of "Form Of Beauty", the Krishna Art of BG Sharma
• The lovely " Krishna Lord of Love" pocket gift book at - $15.00
• Bhagavad Gita and Gods and Goddesses Card Decks - $25.00.
• For kids, the Gopal series is here again - $15.00 per volume
• The beautiful cloth bound Radha Krishna Personal Journal - a great gift idea, or for your own use - $21.00
• Embroidered shoulder bags… at only $25.00
• Spiritual Warrior Volume 3 at 40% off until stock last

# Posted by Aniruddha at 29/5/06; 3:07:08 PM to the Shop dept.
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Gift Shop - New Arrivals

Sarva-mangala has some new items for sale in the shop. Here's something that looks interesting. Embroidered bedspreads, each unique. They look like hand-made embroidered saris. No two are identical.

• Bedspreads
  
• Queen-size $130
• Single $65
  
• Floor Cushions $30
• Clutch Purses $15

We've also just received the limited edition printing of Srila Prabhupada's original Srimad Bhagavatam. 2 sets only $100 each.

...and multicoloured( one-size fits all) flounced cotton gypsy skirts $65 each.

# Posted by Aniruddha at 12/5/06; 9:53:44 AM to the Shop dept.
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In the Shop

Sarva-mangala tells me there are some new items in stock:

• DVD sets of the famous Ramananda Sagar productions of "Ramayana", and "Sri Krishna" (Hindi with English Subtitles)
• Krishna Cinema sets
• Complete Prabhupada DVD Library sets
  

We also have on special three sets of Bhaktivinoda Vani Vaibhav (vols 1 and 2) - for the very very special price of $40.00. There are also a few copies of Spiritual Warrior III at the sale price of $17.00. These are practically walking out the door by themselves. Grab them while you can.

# Posted by Aniruddha at 18/4/06; 4:35:57 PM to the Shop dept.
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New Items in the Shop

Muni-cari brought back Krsna Prema's new CD “Gentle Waves” from Mayapur and we've now got copies in the shop. There are 10 copies only at $26.00 each.

We've only a few remaining of the Hindi Prabhupada Lilamrta 2 vol set at the special discount price of $25.00 and the Hindi Krishna Book at the giveaway price of $10.00. Once gone, these will not be repeated in Melbourne.

Shop Hours are as follows;

• Monday to Sunday: (inclusive) 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 5.30 pm - 8.30 p.m.
• Festivals: throughout the festival programme time.

Other times: by arrangement - call Sarva Mangala devi dasi on 9699 5122
Mail orders: call Sarva mangala devi dasi on 9699 5122

# Posted by Aniruddha at 23/3/06; 1:53:13 PM to the Shop dept.
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New CD's from Krsna Prema

Sarva-mangala tells me we've got some beautiful hand-crafted japa-mala from Bali. They aren't going to last long. We've also got some Jagannatha wind chimes from Bali and children's hooded windcheaters.

# Posted by Aniruddha at 1/3/06; 10:55:15 PM to the Shop dept.
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New Items in the Shop

We’ve got lot’s of new soap in the shop. All vegetarian so if you’re really hungry you can eat it. Pure organic handmade neem soap from Queensland plus a new variety of sandalwood and coconut soap. There are also new ladies raw silk beadbags (very elegant).


# Posted by Aniruddha at 19/1/06; 11:31:08 AM to the Shop dept.
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Soap Shop

We’ve just received a new shipment from India so there’s new items in the shop; extra incense, new CD’s plus Biotique soaps and skin care products.


# Posted by Aniruddha at 30/12/05; 1:49:52 PM to the Shop dept.
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New Stock in the Shop

This is an interesting article and adds support to a suggestion made by our web designer, Steve Hooker, that we put our temple shop online.

It's cheaper to run and makes more money than a physical store. At least that's what we're led to believe by reading this article.

Off to work, the eBay way [The Age Technology Headlines]

# Posted by Aniruddha at 5/4/05; 8:48:43 AM to the Shop dept.
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Temple Shop Online - Why not?

We've got a new book in the shop. "Eighteen Days", a book recording last year’s installation of the Panca-Tattva deities in Mayapur, India. Great pictures and a running commentary of the event, as it unfolded.

You can grab a copy for $15.50.

# Posted by Aniruddha at 1/4/05; 1:42:38 PM to the Shop dept.
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Eighteen Days that changed the face of ISKCON