Author Archives: Admin108

Indradyumna Swami: Parikrama around Govardhan Hill reveals the natural beauty of Vrindavan and helps the pilgrim to awaken love for the Divine Couple, Sri Sri Radha Krsna. Our parikrama photographer, Ananta Vrindavan das, truly captures the spirit of Vraja in this album Read more ›

Gopal Bhajan Band – a phenomenon unique and extraordinary. Having been born yet when the Soviet system, the group soon became a pioneer of the aristocratic etnoroka prayer, for many years ahead of his own confession, and along with social consciousness Read more ›

Visitors are aware of the acute shortage of space at Bhaktivedanta Manor during all but the smallest of functions. The Haveli project aims to provide a purpose built hall to meet the worship, cultural and educational needs of Bhaktivedanta Manor’s congregation Read more ›

Did you know that the Krasnodar recently named the most livable city in Russia? We offer you a diverse, full of enthusiasm and joy of life Krasnodar devotees Read more ›

The ISKCON Temple in Coimbatore is a well known pilgrimage centre located in the heart of the city. The ISKCON temple aims at spreading the science of Krishna consciousness with the help of Bhagavad Gita. Spread across an area of 20,000 sq ft, the temple has an array of beautiful deities belonging to Sri Radha Krishna, Sri Jagannath, Sri Baladev, Subhadra Devi and Sri Prabhupada Read more ›

Each page of the book glimpse a different faces of Lord Krishna.It also reveals the true bonding between Lord Krishna and his devotees. This spiritual Knowledge creates a special place of Lord in every one’s heart Read more ›

Here’s a clear photo of the tree that fell on the front lawn at Bhaktivedanta Manor as the result of the storm Read more ›

ISKCON Scarborough devotees go to different homes to narrate the Damodar Lila, Recite the Damodarastakam and perform arti for Lord Damodar during the Holy month of Kartik.

Every year during the 30 days of Kartik, over 40 homes in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada are visited by ISKCON Scarborough devotees. Read more ›

Today, Pundarikaksam das, a loyal disciple of Srila Prabhupada, passed from this world in the Bhaktivedanta Hospice in Vrindavan at 1:30 pm. At his side was Radhanatha Swami and a small group of devotees chanting the holy names. A big thank you to all the devotees who sent him encouraging letters just days before his departure. May the Supreme Lord give him eternal shelter at His lotus feet Read more ›

To lead the way in fulfilling both the purposes of ISKCON and the aims of UK Religious Education by continuously improving as the most authentic, credible and nationally- accessible supplier of educational resources on Hinduism. Read more ›

” What is the use of the highest royal pleasures? What is the use of perfecting the yoga-system and travelling to the upper planets? What is the use of the great variety of material endeavors to attain useless ends? These things are insignificant in comparison to residence in Vrndavana. Simply by living in Vrndavana I will one day hear the sweet sound of Krsna’s flute, which brings the ultimate bliss. ” Read more ›

Krishna.com is in the process of moving to a new location. Here some photos of us moving in, renovating, painting, decorating… Read more ›

The temple shop offers a wide range of edible items and devotional paraphernalia for visitors to the temple Read more ›

…and the Mercy just keeps on flowing and growing Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: A trip across the Yamuna river to Baelvan, one of the 12 forests of Vrindavan, reveals many wonderful secrets of the holy dhama. Read more ›

Madhuvan is that forest of Vraja where the Supreme Personality of Godhead has personally appeared in every Yuga (a millennium in the cosmic time cycle) in His different forms to perform several pastimes. In Satya Yuga, Lord appeared here as Prshni-Garbha to benedict child Dhruva. In Treta Yuga, He appeared in Madhuvan as Shatrughana, the brother of Lord Rama to kill the notorious demon, Lavanasura. In Dwapar Yuga, the Supreme Lord Shri Krishna personally appeared and performed His sweet pastimes in the sweet forest of Madhuvan. Finally in Kali Yuga, Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu came here to Madhuvan. Read more ›

I Gave Him Prabhupadas Gita. He Smiled And Said “Keeping Busy Meditating Are You” I Laughed And Said” Yes Chanting Hare Krishna” I Said We Have A Temple In London You Know Stop Over” He Thanked Me And Moved On. Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: On the auspicious disappearance day of Srila Narottam das Thakur our parikrama party heard his glories from Sitala dasi in a beautiful park next to the temple of Vraja Mohan. Vraja Mohan was one of 7 deities Narottam das Thakur installed in Keturi. Afterwards, we relished walking around the streets of our beloved Vrindavan. Every day in this transcendental abode is simply nectar Read more ›

The importance and responsibility of a good Vaishnava marriage, rooted in ancient Krishna conscious principles, cannot be underestimated, and in many ways is just as important for the future of our society as initiation. Read more ›

Aksaya is the second son of Mangala who is known for her beauty. A few years ago he won the calf beauty contest and agreed to be interviewed by one of our staff. What follows is that interview Read more ›

Radha Ramana – “Radha Ramana” means “one who gives pleasure to Radha”, andRadha Ramana is one of the few original deities still left in Vrindavan. Radha Ramana is said to be self-manifested from one of the Goswami’s saligram silas in 1542 Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday we went back to Radha Gokulananda for kirtan and a talk by Sitala dasi on Lokanatha Goswami, who’s samadhi is in the courtyard of the temple. Then more kirtan in the nearby samadhi of Gopal Bhatta Goswami and yet another darsan of the ever-merciful Radha Raman. A wonderful day in the auspicious month of Kartika Read more ›

Bhaktivedanta Manor Communications works to create and sustain favourable and honest relations and environments so that ISKCON as a whole may better understand and be understood by all parts of society as a growing and diverse religious community Read more ›

Hari Narayana Dasa: Every week sankirtan group in Denpasar lead by Dinanath prbhu and Brajanabha prbhu do Harinam Sankirtan, Book distribution and food for life in Bajra Sandi Monument Denpasar Bali. This is the routine program done every Sunday morning. In the latest Three months, they distributed Srimad bhagavatam 3 pieces, Bhagavad gita 1099 pieces, Srila Prbhupada small book and Bhaktivedanta Institute book 695 pieces Read more ›

“We’ve already spent ten years, and two million dollars investigating, planning, designing and getting approvals for our project, all for nothing,” Shyam says. “And now, all we have again are verbal promises. No papers, and no official orders.”. Monday October 21st, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the India-Russia Annual Summit in Moscow, where devotees hope their issue was raised Read more ›

Our 1st week in Mexico was an avalanche of nectar from Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu attracting thousands to chant and dance in ecstasy – also amazingly 3000 books were distributed. Srila Prabhupada ki Jaya! Read more ›

The Ladies’ Ashram offers ladies the opportunity to become immersed in Krishna consciousness and to provide training and education so they can develop their sadhana and service and build a spiritual foundation that will sustain them throughout their lives. Read more ›

The reason I came back to New Govardhana is that it reminded me strongly of a farm that my church community is running in Eastern Germany. There I was trained how to be a volunteer in pastoral care for kids, leading groups, and so on. This was when I was 14-19 years old and for me these were some of the most significant times of my adolescence – serving, singing, having special conversations and just ‘being’. I had never found a place that felt ‘home’ like this again until I came here. Read more ›

Kārttika could be thought of as the ultimate “buy one, get a-whole-lot-more free” sale, or the equivalent of a “super, multi-triple word score” in the game of Scrabble. For a limited time only, whoever is lucky (or greedy, or intelligent) enough to do some service for Krishna during this special month gets a uniquely huge return on their investment. The ultimate return: one becomes more Krishna conscious. Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: Today we visited the temples of Radha Raman, Radha Gokulananda and the sacred samadhi of Srila Gopal Bhatta Goswami. The devotees were deeply touched. May our prayers to all the saints and deities be answered, for such prayers were for the welfare of all conditioned souls Read more ›

Currently New Talavana produces wheat, fruit, and vegetables. We also have about sixty acres set aside for hay and collect hay from another 100 acres not owned by New Talavana. Krishna’s cows also produce fresh milk from which the devotees supply our presiding deities with delightful milk sweets. Read more ›

The drama troupe aims to entertain, educate and inspire its audiences. It brings scriptures to life and provides a unique service to the community and to the general public Read more ›

Radhadesh is a spiritual community based in a 19th century chateau in the Belgian Ardennes. There are presently around eighty people living in the community, which was founded about 1980. In the Château, which has been beautifully renovated by the present inhabitants, you can see a gorgeous temple-room which is unique in Belgium and the Netherlands. Yearly we have about 40.000 visitors. Radhadesh is the main center for ISKCON (the International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in the Benelux Read more ›

When I joined Rama Raya Prabhu’s harinama party in Union Square for a few days last April, the devotees would chant 4 hours a day and 6 hours on Saturday. Now they chant 6 hours a day and 12 hours on Saturday! That is an increase from 30 to 48 hours per week! Read more ›

The GBC body is thinking and acting more globally with a greater commitment to openness and transparency. One example of this is the GBC’s engagement of over one hundred talented devotees (known as the strategic planning network) who work in committees to support the GBC’s strategic planning initiatives Read more ›

The essence of Vrindavan was lost over time until the 16th century, when it was rediscovered by Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. In the year 1515, Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu visited Vrindavana, with purpose of locating the lost holy places associated with Lord Sri Krishna’s transcendent pastimes. Lord Chaitanya wandered through the different sacred forests of Vrindavana in a spiritual trance of divine love. By His divine spiritual power, He was able locate all the important places of Lord Krishna’s pastimes in and around Vrindavana Read more ›

New Govardhana devotees once again took to the streets of Murwillumbah to participate in this year’s Banana Festival Read more ›

A small farm in the Netherlands has started a new program for people seeking to reduce their stress levels. No, it’s not meditation, the psychologist’s couch or a deep tissue massage – it’s cow hugging Read more ›

With free Wi-fi, contemporary public art projects, design fairs and a new cafe policy, Gorky Park is one of the most popular places in Moscow. What could be a better place for the devotees to stage a congregational glorification of Lord Shri Krishna! Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday, by the Lord’s grace, we walked the sacred grounds from Yavat to Ter Kadamba and on to Asesavan. It’s one of the most beautiful and mystical journey’s through Sri Vrindavan Dhama Read more ›