Can I join the BACE immediately without attending any program in ISKCON?

One should be attending the weekly programme being conducted at any of the BACEs for at least past one month. This ensures that he already has friendship with several BACE residents.

If I’m married and my family does not stay in Mumbai, can I avail the BACE facility?

No, you cannot since this facility is only for unmarried men between 18-32 years of age.

I come from a religious family where no one drinks or smokes. If I live here, will it affect me?

Certainly not. All boys who live here are screened thoroughly to ensure that they don't smoke or drink. You can live here among people who do not have these bad habits and who are religious.

I leave for college/company early in the morning and cannot come in the afternoon for lunch. Doesthat mean I’ve to take lunch in my office by paying extra?

No. the breakfast and lunch are ready by 7 am. You can have your breakfast and pack your lunch and go to college in the morning itself. In this way, you don’t need to buy lunch.

Will I get North Indian or South Indian food?

As we have boys from all states living in the BACEs, we supply hygienically-prepared food which is a mix of all the states and caters to everyone’s need.

Can I avail only the accommodation and not the Prasadam facility?

The idea behind BACE is to provide a Krishna conscious environment to you. The Prasadam we provide is satvik, offered to the Lord, delicious and nutritious. Having Prasadam along with otherresidents will help to develop a bonding with them.

If I fall sick, will the temple management help me in taking me to the doctor?

Certainly. Since you will be a part of our family, we will certainly help in sending you to a doctor / hospital along with a co-resident of yours, if required. We will contact your family members / anyone else you want and inform them about your ill-health. Hence we insist on knowing your medical history, illnesses, contact nos. in case of emergency etc. beforehand to help us handle such situations in an efficient way.