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A new beautiful animated view of the TOVP (2 min video)
The TOVP will undoubtedly become one of the wonders of the world in beauty, architecture, design, and sheer size. This beautiful animated view of the TOVP provides a window into that reality.
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Hare Krishna! Receiving Lord Jagannatha’s mercy in Kuala Lumpur
Every year Sri Jagannatha Mandir celebrates its Ratha Yatra on the same day as that of Jagannatha Puri. The Presiding deities Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladeva Subhadra Devi and Sudarshana go on a chariot ride giving mercy to all the residents near the temple and ends the procession in MCA hall which is located in a Chinese predominant area.This year, ratha yatra was attended by more than 1000 devotees and well-wishers who joined forces in making the festival a huge success. Devotees were fortunate to have the association of HH Bhakti Vrajendranandana Swami who graced the festival.
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Initiation ceremony in Iskcon San Diego (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: A pure devotee cannot forget the Supreme Lord for a moment, and similarly the Supreme Lord cannot forget His pure devotee for a moment. This is the great blessing of the Kris… Read more ›

Recording the “Govindam” Prayers In January, George Harrison arranged studio time to record the long-anticipated Govindam prayers. The recording was to take place at Trident Studios. During the same period, promotional events were still being conducted for the “Hare Krishna Mantra” single, and Yamuna was fully engaged in her Deity service and seeing to the spiritual and material needs of the resident devotees. Perhaps the episode of the “Govindam” recording reveals more than anything the level of commitment and Krishna Conscious dedication of Yamuna devi.
It is an extraordinary story—one which she eloquently expressed in an interview a few years before passing on:
Yamuna: As an aspiring devotee for almost forty years now, I have never identified with any occupation. Though I sang on three released records with Apple in the late 1960s—the “Hare Krishna Mantra” single, the “Govindam” single and the LP that came after it—and although I penned three cookbooks in the late 80’s and early 90’s, I feel I am neither a singer nor an author. These were merely activities I fell into in the course of exploring the culture and practice of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, which is what my life is really all about.
The devotees in London recognized her focus and dedication. She herself reflected on those days as ones in which her feet never touched the ground. She loved serving the gorgeous Sri Sri Radha-Londonisvara Deities, and she loved her other variegated services in the temple. To her they were all equally important as long as they propelled her forward in her Krishna Consciousness—and especially in her service to Srila Prabhupada.
Yamuna Devi: A Life of Unalloyed Devotion: Part 1: Preparing an Offering of Love. Unalloyed Inc. Kindle Edition.

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Hare Krishna! Muslim farmer builds Krishna temple
In contrast with communal flare-ups in several towns in western UP, a 45-year-old Muslim farmer in Kanpur Dehat’s Murra village has come out as a perfect example of communal harmony. Observing Ramzan religiously, the man has constructed a temple dedicated to Radha-Krishna which is attracting people in droves. The villagers said that the construction of the temple by Raees Mohammad was an example of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood. Raees has also arranged a priest and personally participates in the prayers at the temple.
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Scandinavia Rathayatra Tour (Album with photos)
Hare Krishna Festivals UK: We put on hall programme festivals and rathayatras around the UK. We just did a Rathayatra tour in Scandinavia; Denmark, Norway and Sweden. We travelled for two weeks, putting o… Read more ›

Hare Krishna! Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra @ISKCON Netrakona, Bangladesh
At around 4pm the Lord officially mounted his chariot and the festival was on its way. Decorated with an abundance of flowers and its effulgent golden yellow dome shining brightly a… Read more ›

Ratha Yatra Festival in Prague, Czech Republic (Album with photos)
Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and as beautifull as a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for laksmi and Sarsavati, and his face resemble a spotless full-bl… Read more ›

Vaishnava Wedding at Radhadesh Castle (Belgium) (4 min HD video)
Lalita Sakhi Devi dasi & Krsna Lila das
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30 beautiful photos of Srila Prabhupada’s transcendental cooking session.
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Snana Yatra 2015 at New Dwaraka, Los Angeles (Album with photos)
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Hare Krishna! Jagannath Ratha Yatra, 18th July 2015, ISKCON NEPAL
Annual Jagannath Ratha Yatra was Celebrated on 18th July 2015, here in Kathmandu organized by ISKCON NEPAL. There were about 1500+ devotees for the Festival of the Chariot of the Lord Of The Universe who were constantly pulling the Chariot, Singing Kirtan and dancing even though it was very hot and sunny. The Proccession started from Kamaladi, Kathmandu which routed to Ghantaghar – SahidGate – Sundhara – Tripureswor – Thapathali – Kupondole – Pulchok – Jaulakhel – Patan – Lagankhel and ended at Satdobato. This is the 1st history of the Long Routed Jagannath Ratha Yatra of about 9km route which took about 6hrs to complete.
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Hare Krishna! There is no other way, no other way, no other way!
Devotees around the world took to various austerities in last month as an offering of love to our beloved Lord on the most auspicious Purusottama month.I must say that the power of social… Read more ›

Jagannatha’s Ratha yatra in SALEM (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: The letters of the holy name have so much spiritual potency that they act even when uttered improperly. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila, 3.59)
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Michigan Rathyatra (19th July, 2015) (Album with 84 photos)
Photography Courtesy: Arjun Bhattacharyya
Srila Prabhupada: Even a faint light from the holy name of the Lord can eradicate all the reactions of sinful life. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-li… Read more ›

WANTED – Transcribers for Sadaputa Archives
In an effort to collect, preserve, and disseminate his vastly important legacy, the Sadaputa Archives has several projects underway, one of which is to present our collection of his recorded lectures in book form to facilitate serious study and research. To accomplish this we need to first transcribe almost 100 lectures and are looking for experienced transcribers that would be able to give some of their time for this.
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Maha Harinam Stockholm 2015 (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Constant chanting of the holy name of the Lord after the ways of the great authorities is the doubtless and fearless way of success for all, including those who are free from all materia… Read more ›

Hare Krishna! NASN June 2015 – North American Sankirtan Newsletter
For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of June. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5
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Hare Krishna! We Believe In The Ridiculous
For those who have faith in what Krishna is capable of, possess the greatest fortune. This fortune consisting of flying pigs, a tortoise with an itchy back, and a giant-stepping dwarf are giant leaps of faith, made normal. The fortune of faith helps us understand Krishna’s playful nature, even when He delineates Vedic thought. “Rise above the flowery words of the Vedas” He says. If all of these Avatara pastimes are fun, we can only imagine how fun Krishna must be. With Krishna around, it is alright to believe in the ridiculous, the unbelievable, the insane, the irrational and every other belief system that keeps us rooted here in misery and scepticism.
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Harinama in Moscow (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: In this age, hearing is more important than thinking, because one’s thinking may be disturbed by mental agitation, but if one concentrates on hearing, he will be forced to associate with the sound vibration of Krishna. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 3.24.35)
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Rathayatra at ISKCON New Govardhana – Sri Sri Radha Govardhanadhari, 19 July 2015 (Album with photos)
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ISKCON Hyderabad Rathayatra 2015 (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Those who are advanced and highly qualified and are interested in the essence of life know the good qualities of Kali-yuga. Such people worship the age of Kali because in this age, simply by chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, one can advance in spiritual knowledge and thus attain life’s goal. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 11.5.36)
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Rathayatra Festival in Riga, Latvia’s capital (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: In this age of Kali, intelligent persons perform congregational chanting in order to worship the incarnation of Godhead who constantly sings the name of Krishna. Although his complexion is not blackish, He is Krishna Himself. He is accompanied by His associates, servants, weapons and His confidential companions. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 11.5.32)
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Well known and beloved by all Srila Prabhupada’s disciple Candravali devi dasi, beginning days SF devotee, left her material body this morning in California. Please offer loving prayers on her behalf and for her grieving children She had delightful interactions with Srila Prabhupada in USA, Mexico & India. (She is on the right holding a baby in the photo)

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Huge Harinama in Haifa, Israel (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: This Krishna consciousness movement insists that everyone take to this path by adopting the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. The preachers of Krishna consciousness go from do… Read more ›

Hare Krishna! Bengal celebrates Rath Yatra
The streets reverberated with chants of “Hare Krishna” as thousands of devotees from across the world pulled the decked-up chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra during the annual “Rath Yatra” (chariot festival) celebrated here on Saturday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid obeisance to Lord Jagannath at the start of the Rath Yatra at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple on Albert Road. Banerjee flagged off the festival with a tug on the rope as believers sang and danced all the way to the rhythmic beats of cymbals and drums. “This year Nabakalebara Ratha Jatra is being celebrated. This is very special. Let us maintain communal harmony during festivals,” she said.
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Hare Krishna! New Talavana / New Orleans: 40th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada visit
Once on a hot Mississippi summer day, on a Friday afternoon, August 1st, 1975, the New Talavana farm received one of the most precious gifts of all, a visit by the pure devotee of Lord Krishna, His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada! After departing from Sankirtan Puri (New Orleans), Srila Prabhpada’s arrival was met with lively kirtan and Guru Puja, in the original farm house / temple. After Srimad Bhagavatam class and a question and answer session with his disciples, Prabhupada went to His simple farm house quarters, where later this relaxed picture was taken of the famous kitchen “cooking past time” .Before His departure for His flight the next morning out of New Orleans, Srila Prabhupada was escorted on a walking tour of the farm, during which many instructions were given about farming and cow protection.
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Hare Krishna! Chinese Books have Arrived
Responding to the enthusiastic (and we mean fervent) requests of sannyasis, temple presidents, and sankirtana parties throughout the Western world, we are ecstatic to announce that the first three beautiful Chinese titles have just arrived in our warehouse. Exquisitely produced, these long-awaited titles are now ready for immediate distribution to the millions of Chinese-speakers who are (a) residents of their own massive urban communities, (b) tourists visiting the world’s major cities, or © students in one of the colleges or universities in North America or elsewhere
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American TV Station “FOX” interviews the devotees about the Rathayatra Festival (4 min video)
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Rath Yatra: Surge in demand of chariots in Kolkata brings cheers to shop owners
A surge in the demand of the chariots with the commencement of Rath Yatra festival has brought cheers to the makeshift shop owners in Kolkata. Featuring Battery operated lights, shimmery colours and sleek design, the raths have been catching fancy of the shoppers. “Last year, we observed a decline in the interest among children when it came to buying raths. But this year, there has been a steep rise in the sale. I sold 80 chariots last year, but this year despite the price being three times higher, I have already sold 40 chariots,” announces Panchu Gopal Das, a shopkeeper at Jadu Babu Bazaar.
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Hare Krishna! West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated ISKCON’s 44th Rath Yatra
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated ISKCON’s 44th Rath Yatra from its temple on Albert Road. The colourful chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra, pulled by thousands of devotees from India and abroad, moved through the major city roads amid the joyous chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’ and ‘Hare Krishna’. The chariots moved through various roads of the city and reach the Brigade Parade Ground (Maidan) where it will remain till July 25. City Mayor Sovan Chatterjee, Trinamool MP and popular film actor Dev besides actress Koel Mallick, singer Indranil Sen were also present among others. The chariots would return to the ISKCON temple on July 26 on the day of “Ultarathayatra” (return journey).
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PM Modi extends greetings on Lord Jagannath’s 138th Rath Yatra
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings on the occasion of Lord Jagannath’s 138th Rath Yatra.
“Wishing everyone on the auspicious occasion of the Rath Yatra. Jai Jagannath,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
Lord Jagannath’s chariot left the temple today morning and will return late evening after covering 14 km.

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Hare Krishna! Millennium’s first Nabakalebar Rath Yatra held at Puri
Lakhs descended on the pilgrim town of Puri io catch a glimpse of the presiding deities of the 12th century shrine of Sri Jagannath. Amid tight security, the century’s first Nabakalebar Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath was held here on Saturday with fanfare, religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad descended on the pilgrim town of Puri in Odisha to witness commencement of the nine-day journey of the new idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to Gundicha Temple and back to their abode. Devotees from all walks of life have been making a beeline to the town since Friday for the world famous annual festival of chariots to catch a glimpse of the presiding deities of the 12th century shrine of Sri Jagannath.
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Pishima (Srila Prabhupada’s sister), would “smuggle” mustard oil into the temple kitchen to cook for her beloved brother.
When Srila Prabhupada stayed in Bengal, his sister would sometimes come to the temple and cook for him. This was a mixed blessing. It was known by many that Srila Prabhupada’s sister, Pishima, would smuggle mustard oil into the temple kitchen under her sari to use in her cooking for her beloved brother.
Like Srila Prabhupada, Pishima had a way of listening to what we had to say and then doing whatever she wanted. Srila Prabhupada ate whatever she cooked and occasionally would complain afterwards saying, “Her cooking has made me ill.”
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Harinama Sankirtana in ISKCON Auckland New Zealand (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Vedic evidence is called sabda-brahma. The real essence of sabda-brahma is the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra. By vibrating this transcendental sound, the mea… Read more ›

Bhagavad Gita Competition in Mayapur.
For the sake of preaching in local area, Mayapur Local Preaching (MLP) conducted a Bhagavad-Gita competition among the people of Krishnanagar, Dhubulia and Dharmada. They were asked to read Bhagavad Gita and then … Read more ›

Harinama in a melting Tel Aviv, Israel (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Lord Krishna stresses the importance of remembering Him. One‘s memory of Krishna is revived by chanting the maha-mantra, Hare Krishna. By this practice of chanting and hearing the sound vibration of the Supreme Lord, one’s ear, tongue and mind are engaged. This mystic meditation is very easy to practice, and it helps one attain the Supreme Lord. (Bhagavad-Gita 8.8 Purport)
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What is it like to prepare for a huge Rathayatra festival? (Album with photos)
Sri Jagannatha Mandir, ISKCON Malaysia
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Hare Krishna! Rotary International President’s Message
We in Rotary aspire to great deeds. We admire those who gave great gifts to humanity: Abraham Lincoln, who gave the gift of human dignity to the downtrodden; Mother Teresa, who gave the gift of compassion to the forgotten; Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the gift of peaceful change to the oppressed. Their very lives became gifts to the world. We can be inspired by their example. We can be inspired to ask, how can I, in the life that I live – without neglecting the responsibilities that are so dear to me – how can I, too, become a gift to the world? As I considered my theme, I thought of the lessons I have learned through my Hindu faith. I thought especially of the story of Sudama. Sudama was a poor child and a bosom friend of Krishna, who was born in a royal lineage as an avatar – an incarnation of the divine. As the two boys grow up, they drift apart, and while Krishna becomes a military leader and king of great repute, Sudama remains a humble villager.
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Hare Krishna! The walls of the temple in DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA vibrated to the sounds of the holy name through a six-hour Kirtan Festival.
Rasa Keli Sowamber (15 years old) shares her experiences at the Kirtan Festival.
Vibrations of the kirtan rippled through the temple room long after the kirtaneers left. On the way home, I found myself humming some verses of the bhajans and even murmuring them in my sleep. We were reminded of the importance of the Holy Names because they still lingered on the tips of our tongues. Till this very night, I hear the bhajans repeatedly playing over in my head. I can’t turn it off even when I’m trying to fall asleep. This is not a bad thing at all – having Krishna dance on the tip of your tongue and in your mind endlessly!
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