(
Hinduism,
Vaishnavism)
Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja, a disciple of His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, spread Krishna consciousness
throughout Orissa. He translated many of Srila Prabhupada's
books into Oriya, worked to establish a large ISKCON temple in
Bhubaneshwar, traveled and taught Krishna consciousness throughout
the world, and brought many people to the lotus feet of Srila
Prabhupada and Krishna. He departed this world in 1996 at Sridhama
Mayapur, on the appearance day of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta
Sarasvati Thakura, during the centennial birth celebration of
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.