Nitya Leela

I grew up in Atlanta and Houston, and moved to St. Louis with my family for college. I served at Bhakti Center in NYC for a year in 2020. Some of the highlights of my life were traveling on Bus Tour with Manoram and Jaya Sri Radhe! My parents became devotees soon after I was born. I am lucky to have an affectionate and supportive relationship with them. Together, we enjoy serving Guru and Krishna by hosting programs, singing, reading, and decorating and cooking for our Gaura-Nitai deities. I try to paint the Lord as my meditation and service. Though I practice our Gaudiya Vaishnava traditions strictly and appreciate my South Indian roots, I would consider myself untraditional and liberal-minded. My career path has been nonlinear, and I’m trying to bridge my passions for cooking, food justice, science, art, and education. I enjoy getting my hands messy making things, trying new foods, checking out art, music, and dance, and exploring nature (to a certain extent!). I am empathetic, honest, meticulous, and creative. I value and enjoy 1-1 or small group interactions the most. I would like a simple, yet secure and comfortable lifestyle.