Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati
In 1940, after jagad-guru Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada entered aprakata-lila, one of his intimate associates, Srila Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Gosvami Maharaja, established Sri Gaudiya Vedanta Samiti (GVS) in a rented building. He later purchased an extensive piece of land on which he established a matha with a beautiful temple.