Swami Nikhilanand

Swami Nikhilanand is a Canadian-born Hindu spiritual leader.[1][2] He is the spiritual teacher[3] at Radha Madhav Dham[2][3][4][5][6]) one of the largest Hindu Temple complexes in the Western Hemisphere,[7] and the largest in North America.[8][9][10]

A sanyasi and disciple of Jagadguruttam Kripalu Maharaj, and a teacher of the worldwide organization Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat[11][12] with his spiritual teacher's blessings, Nikhilanand regularly delivers speeches, workshops[13] and large family camps throughout the United States. The main aim of his organization, JKP Radha Madhav Dham, is to teach the knowledge of the Hindu scriptures and to teach the practical devotion to God (bhakti yoga).[14]

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  11. ^ "Large attendance at Gita class". April 10–16, 2010. The South Asian Times.
  12. ^ "What's up in the Mid-Hudson", Sep 13, 2004. The Poughkeepsie Journal, pg. B.3.
  13. ^ Pais, A.J. February 24, 2006. "Giving it up all up". India Abroad.
  14. ^ Sharma, N. 2004. "Swami Nikhilanand Talks About The Devotional Philosophy Of The Gita And Upnishads". Lokavani, Retrieved from: http://www.lokvani.com/lokvani/article.php?article_id=1513