Master Plan Team
Guiding the Vision
The Mayapur Master Plan Team (MPT) serves as the core group directing the development of the this project. The team includes the ISKCON Mayapur Co-directors (His Holiness Jayapataka Swami, HG Hrdaya Caitanya dasa, HG Braja Vilas dasa & HG Subheksana dasa) along with HG Harilila dasa, HG Samba dasa, HG Tulsi Govinda dasa, and HG Nandan dasa (Secretary).
In December 2022, HH Jayapataka Swami introduced the vision for this Project during an MPT meeting, aiming to connect visitors and devotees to Sri Mayapur Dhama. The project was envisioned to provide essential information about key attractions, prasadam, and visitor facilities within the ISKCON Mayapur Campus.
By December 2023, HG Nandan dasa took on the responsibility for developing the content for this project, enhancing it with comprehensive pilgrimage information, scriptural references to promote the teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, along with beautiful deity darshans and video lectures from spiritual leaders. With the cooperation of Divisional heads and support of the Master Plan Office team, including Pankajanayana Gaura dasa and Sundaranga Jagannath dasa, the content is continuously expanding, evolving into a powerful tool for virtual pilgrimage to all the holy places in Sri Navadvipa-dhama.
The Master Plan Team has continuously inspired and guided this project, offering valuable insights for its development. They actively promote the project, both on-campus and across various online platforms, to assist and enhance the experience of the guests of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
Nandan Dāsa
Head of Content Development and Promotion
Nandan Dāsa graduated from IIT Madras with a B.Tech and M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and worked as a Research Associate at ETH Zurich before moving to Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma. Since 2014, he has been serving in the Mayapur Master Plan Office, coordinating various development projects.
As Head of Content Development, he researches, compiles, and develops the project’s content. He has developed the comprehensive Navadvīpa-dhāma section, bringing together scriptural references from Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma Māhātmya, the writings and audio nectar drops of Śrīla Prabhupāda, darśanas, kīrtanas, lectures, videos, and other devotional resources to create a rich virtual pilgrimage experience for devotees worldwide. Through QR codes installed across Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma, pilgrims can instantly access the spiritual significance and history of the holy places they visit. He has also developed the Biodiversity in Bhakti Yoga section and interactive projects including the Caitanya Tree, Śrīla Prabhupāda Timeline, and ISKCON Global Timeline, and is currently developing the Gaura-Maṇḍala project.
Sundaranga Jagannath Dāsa
Graphic Designer
Sundaranga Jagannath Dāsa has been serving as an architect at the Mayapur Master Plan office since 2022. In the project, he works as a graphic designer, creating posters, YouTube videos, and managing social media content to deliver an immersive visual experience for users. Beyond graphic design, he actively participates in brainstorming sessions to improve the organization of information, aiming to optimize the visitor experience. Additionally, he collects photos and data from various sources, including Mayapur guesthouses, prasadam outlets, and shops, to enrich the information database.
Pankajanayana Gaura Dāsa
Content
Pankajanayana Gaura Dāsa has been residing in Sri Mayapur Dham since 2013 and currently serves in the Mayapur Master Plan office. He is responsible for gathering data from various ISKCON Mayapur departments, including attractions, guesthouses, prasadam outlets, shops, and visitor facilities, to enrich the project’s information database. Additionally, he actively promotes the project among devotees.
Vasuśrestha Dāsa
iOS Developer
Vasuśrestha Dāsa (Shresht), originally from Hyderabad, India, is a dedicated programmer serving Srila Prabhupada’s mission. Initiated by HH Bhakti Vikāsa Swami in 2022, he holds a degree in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence from the University of Northumbria, UK, and currently works as an Analyst Programmer. Alongside his full-time job, he actively contributes his technical expertise to ISKCON, notably developing the iOS versions of the Mayapur App and Jayapataka Swami App—greatly enriching the digital pilgrimage experience for devotees worldwide.
Shreyas Dāsa
Android Developer
Shreyas, from Hyderabad, India, is a passionate young programmer who began contributing to ISKCON projects at just 16. A self-taught coder since the age of 14, he is currently pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Alongside his studies, he developed the Android versions of both the Mayapur App and the Jayapataka Swami App, significantly enriching the digital experience for devotees. With sincere devotion, he continues to offer his technical skills in service of Srila Prabhupada and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
Madhava Dāsa
AI Virtual Māyāpur Guide Developer
Madhava dāsa from Spain developed the AI Virtual Māyāpur Guide for the CONNECT with Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma project. The AI Guide helps pilgrims by answering questions about Māyāpur, including places to visit, accommodation, prasādam, Śrī Navadvīpa-dhāma Parikramā, Śrīla Prabhupāda, the Mahāmantra, biodiversity, and many other devotional topics featured on the website. It also provides links to relevant project resources, enabling users to explore each subject in greater depth.
We hope the AI Guide will continue to evolve as new content is added to the project and become a valuable resource for pilgrims and devotees seeking to connect with Śrī Māyāpur-dhāma and deepen their understanding of the teachings of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Raivata Dāsa
Raivata Dāsa has been residing in Sri Mayapur Dham since 2010 and currently serves as a Senior Architectural Designer in the Mayapur Master Plan office. He has designed several iconic buildings for the Sridham Mayapur Development Foundation, which are prominently featured in the ‘Sri Chaitanya Cultural World Heritage Center.’ In this project, he is focused on developing branding and promotional initiatives to share the glories of Sri Mayapur Dhama.