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A Prisoner’s Heartfelt Praising of Srila Prabhupada
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In his teachings, ISKCON-founder A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada often points out that in the material world every living entity is a prisoner, without exception, so regardless of our nationality, age, gender or social status, we all equally need the mercy of the “great mantra of liberation”, the Maha Mantra to achieve true freedom. Read more ›

New Vrindaban: Working with the Local Community – A Win-Win Situation
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ISKCON New Vrindaban, home of the Palace of Gold, has been actively participating in the Marshall County Tourism Board since April 2012. There are a wide variety of tourist attractions in the Marshall County area of West Virginia, including the former WV Penitentiary, Grand Vue Park, the Grave Creek Mound, Fostoria Glass Museum, the Marx Toy Museum, and of course the Palace of Gold, which was listed this year on CNN Travel as one of the eight religious wonders to see in the U.S.A. Read more ›

56 photos: ISKCON Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand program
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Lakshman Poddar: ISKCON PHUKET is a small effort to serve the mission of HIS DIVINE GRACE SRILA PRABHUPAD. SRILA PRABHUPAD extensively travelled through the world to spread the Holy names of the LORD. Infact when LORD KRISHNA appeared in this world 500 years ago as SRI CAITANYA MAHAPRABHU, HE himself confirmed that HIS Holy name will be preached in every town and village of the earth. Read more ›

Innumerable wonderful memories of Janmashtami
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With every ISKCON centre celebrating it on a large scale, it is always full of keertans, cultural programs, loads of service and loads of prasadam. I have innumerable wonderful memories of Janmashtami – waking up early for managal aarti, fasting whole day, performing Bharat Natyam with friends and welcoming and interacting with guests dressed up in wedding attire Read more ›

12 min vid: A visit to Iskcon Toronto
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Toronto’s Hare Krishna Centre (ISKCON Toronto), has always been the hub of a rich, vibrant and enthusiastic community. Whether it be grand festivals, programs at local universities and yoga studios, philosophical discussions, cooking sessions, or singing and dancing on the streets, there are events taking place for everyone’s interest. Read more ›

83 photos: Harinama In Haifa for …Rosh Hashana :-)
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Indradyumna Swami: Yesterday we did harinama in Haifa, Israel’s 3rd largest city. Israelis are celebrating their New Year and the beaches are crowded. As we experienced in Tel Aviv people spontaneously came forward to dance with us. I have never experienced this on such a scale in any other country of the world! Read more ›

66 photos: Prabhupada’s books at the XXV-th Moscow International Book Fair. Does God need advertisement?
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Will the future be a religious book, “competition” fiction and children’s fairy tales? The issue date and controversial. God does not need advertisement. Still, a lot depends on how these priceless gifts are perceived by those who would like to still live by the laws of the spiritual world . After all, the holy book – not a dogma. And in order to present it to a secular society, it takes a special vision … Read more ›

SRI SIDDHA-BAKULA Bhajana Kutir of Namacarya Srila Haridasa Thakura at Sri Ksetra Jagannatha Puri Dhama
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Sri Siddha-Bakula is located near Gambhira Temple on Bali Sahi road in Sri Jagannatha Puri Dhama. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu personally arranged for Srila Haridasa Thakura to reside at this place. This is the place where he performed his daily bhajana of chanting 192 rounds (3,00,000 names) of Hare Krishna maha-mantra Read more ›

Difficulties In Devotion : A Blessing in Disguise?
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Srila Prabhupada, our most noteworthy example, established an international society amidst overwhelming physical handicaps or apparent setbacks that became a precursor to a worldwide society. Then there are his sincere followers, whose tests and trials amidst obstacles, have realization, trying their best to fulfill his will Read more ›

133 photos: Unlimited Ganga Mercy… from a recent (September 1, 2013) pilgrimage with book distribution
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Mahadevi Dasi: Arrived last night to the sacred Shores of Mother GANGA! Been thinking about GANGA @ our “devotee spot” in Laksmana Jhulla for a few months and Her rejuvenating Powers for my health, Her soothing n inspiring association for JAPAwalking n a writing service, as well as a GREAT PLACE for distributing some of Prabhupada’s small Books! Read more ›

Huge statue made from pure gold of the cosmic Vishnu was discovered in a temple in South India
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Garuda das: This absolutely beautiful large solid gold statue of the cosmic Vishnu was discovered in a temple in South India. Its sheer weight in gold is worth over a billion dollars, and furthermore, it is one of the most exquisite works of sculpture in the history of Indian art. Note the deity of creation, Brahmā, rising out of the navel of Vishnu on the blossom of a lotus flower! Read more ›