H.G. UMAPATI DAS

DESCRIPTION

Born on 6th March 1958 in a cowherd village in Uttar Pradesh, India, Uma Pati Das received his education in Sanskrit, English, and Geography, earning a BA. Introduced to ISKCON in December 1986 through Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad Gita, he joined the movement in January 1987, chanting 16 rounds from day one. He received Harinam Diksha in March 1987 from HH Gopal Krishna Maharaj and later Brahman Diksha in 1988. Serving ISKCON since 1989, he contributed significantly to the growth of ISKCON Nairobi, including establishing book distribution and overseeing construction of the temple and guest house. He served as temple president, trustee for East Africa properties, and was involved in various construction projects. From 2000-2024, he played a key role in projects like the development of Goshala, student accommodations, and land purchases for ISKCON Nakuru and Eldoret. He is a graduate of Bhakti Sastri, Bhakti Vaibhava, and GBC College.