The Palace of Gold is found in New Vrindaban, West Virginia. New Vrindaban was founded in 1968 under the direct guidance of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and named for the Indian city of Vrindavan. Originally intended in 1972 to be a residence for A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896–1977), the Founder/Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the plans evolved after Prabhupada's death in November 1977 for an ornate palace of marble, gold and carved teakwood, which was dedicated as a memorial shrine on September 2, 1979. Kirtanananda Swami (the leader of the New Vrindaban Community) and Bhagavatananda das (the community's principal architect and sculptor) were the two primary forces behind its design and construction. It reportedly cost $600,000 in materials, and the labor was donated by the devotees. It is presently in a state of disrepair as the followers volunteer their time with some help from outside contractors to restore it. We weren't allowed to take photos inside, but we could purchase a DVD with photos of the inside. It is unbelievably ornate Here is a link to the official website if you care to see more: http://www.palaceofgold.com/
