We are also running an active Goshala (Cow protection shelter). Purpose of Sri Krishna Mandir, Australia proposed by the Founder Archarya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. a) To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate the people in the techniques of spiritual life, in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world. b) To propagate a consciousness of Krishna, as it is revealed in the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam. c) To bring the members of the Society together with one another and nearer to Krishna, the prime entity, and thus to develop the idea, within the members, and humanity at large, that each soul is part and parcel of the quality of Godhead (Krishna). d) To teach and encourage sankirtana, congregational chanting of the holy name of God, as revealed in the teachings of Lord Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu. e) To erect for the members and for society at large a holy place of transcendental pastimes, dedicated to the Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krishna. f) To bring the members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler and more natural way of life. g) With a view towards achieving the aforementioned purposes, to publish and distribute periodicals, magazines, books, and other writings.