World Vaisnava Association

World Vaisnava Association

The World Vaisnava Association is a Hindu religious organization based in India. It made news in the United States when it protested an episode of , "The Way," which featured Hindu gods Krishna and Hanuman. As a result of the protest, the show was re-edited for syndication to eliminate some scenes and to add an apology.

External links

* [http://wva-vvrs.org Official site]


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