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Harinama in a wintery Moscow, Russia (Album 65 photos)
When the Hare Krishna mantra is chanted by many men together, it is called sankirtana, and as a result of such a yajna there will be clouds in the sky (yajnad bhavati parjanyah [Bg.2.14]). In these… Read more ›

ISKCON Czech Republic – Indian festival in Pilsen, Czech Republic
18 November 2014 (Album 26 photos)
Visit rate: 180 people. The special guest: HH Danavir Goswami
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Famous Indian Cricketer Parthiv Patel receives Bhagavad Gita
Even a faint light from the holy name of the Lord can eradicate all the reactions of sinful life. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila, 3.63) Read more ›

Harinama(s) in Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise, 16 Nov 2014
Simply by chanting the holy name of Krishna, one can obtain freedom from material existence. Indeed, simply by chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra one will be able to see the lotus feet of t… Read more ›

Do your best!
To always see Krsna everywhere and never forget him for a moment, to see everything connected to Krsna, is Krsna consciousness! In that way, we see Krsna’s energy and we see Krsna behind it.
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Monastery of the Holy Name (Lithuania) – Roof Construction (2 min video)
Today is 17th of November and we finished our roof and started to put the hay bale walls. We will update soon. Hareee Krishnaaa
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MANDALI. Promo video for LILA (2 min video)
London based kirtan band.
New album from MANDALI.
23rd of November.
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Appreciations from guests (Iskcon, Dallas)
Our good friend Woody Winn, a teacher at Brewers High School, a public school in Fort Worth always holds Krishna dear to his heart. He is a wonderful Christian teacher who engages his students in a 3 week stu… Read more ›

Kartik 2014: Nandagram and Prem sarovara!! (Album 71 photos)
By once chanting the holy name of the Lord, which consists of the two syllables ha-ri one guarantees his path to liberation. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 6.2.7 purport)
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Ratha Yatra 2014 in SKCON Laguna Beach (Album 14 photos)
If one chants the holy name of the Lord, even in a helpless condition or without desiring to do so, all the reactions of his sinful life depart, just as when a lion roars all the small animals fl… Read more ›

A visit to ISKCON temple in Denpasar, Bali (Album 28 photos)
All glories to the all-blissful holy name of Sri Krishna, which causes the devotee to give up all conventional religious duties, meditation and worship. When somehow or other uttered even onc… Read more ›

Thailand 2014 Nov, “Nitay-Gauranga Harinam yatra” (50 photos)
Chanting the holy name is the chief means of attaining love of Godhead. This chanting or devotional service does not depend on any paraphernalia, nor on ones having taken birth in a good family. By humility and meekness one attracts the attention of Krishna. That is the verdict of all the Vedas. (Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila, 4.71 purport).
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Performing kirtan in other traditions
St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco is home to a 3,000-square-foot icon of ninety dancing saints (and four animals), who wrap themselves in two large rings around the rotunda as they follow the l… Read more ›

When Hell Became Heaven For Me
Radhanath Swami: “I was telling the story sometime back, of when I was in a train in India. It was so crowded. It was third class train.
This was in the 1970 and the capacity said something like 60 people and there were probably 300 people in that train….
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Govardhan Puja Celebration at Giridhari Mandir (Album 22 photos)
Bhakta Bharath: 5000 years ago, Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead lifted Govardhana Hill to rescue the residents of Vrndavana from Indra. Commemorating this sweet pastime, an occasion of great joy for His devotees, Govardhana Puja was celebrated with opulence and gaiety at Sri Narasimha Giridhari Mandir. Sri Narasimha Giridhari Kshetra is a beautiful place in Bangalore. Its bountiful gardens, goshala accompany an exquisite temple graced by Deities of Lord Krishna and His eternal consort, Radharani. The formal name of the Deities, Sri Sri Gandharvika Giridhari, honors the lifter of Govardhana. To reciprocate with His devotees, Krsna protects them in the most astonishing ways, such as lifting a huge mountain. Although apparently a helpless boy, Krishna is actually the only shelter for everyone. Devotees at Narasimha Giridhari Mandir were very excited to offer different services to their only beloved Giridhari. A huge replica of Govardhana mountain was prepared out of sweets. Different delightful delicacies were offered to Sri Giriraj. As the arti was offered to Their Lordships, the devotee’s soared in resonant tones chanting Hare Krishna maha mantra accompanied with various musical instruments. Higher and higher the kirtan rose announcing the all-protecting nature of the Lotus Feet of Lord Sri Krishna, the factual Refuge for all in this miserable world. HG Shyamsundar, HG Varada Krishna Prabhu, HG Vijaya Venugopal Prabhu, HG Chitranga Chaitanya Prabhu and other senior devotees inspired the devotees with their kirtans and association. A grand feast was served to all the devotees, the temple was decorated with hundreds of lamps. Devotees displayed colorful fireworks for the pleasure of Their Lordships offering their gratitude to engage them in Their service.
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Book distribution and Harinama in Tel Aviv, Israel (Album 93 photos)
Simply by taking prasada and taking part in chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, ordinary persons are being considerably elevated. Saubhari Muni regrets that he had bad association ev… Read more ›

Let’s Wrap The World In The Holy Name!
Premium handblock printed Holy Name shawls.
Lovely And Lovingly Made. They Arrived In Vrindaban At The Tail End Of Karitk And Are A Super Hit You Know You Want One Or Two Or… Vegetable Dye And Hand Block Printed. Accept No Substitute!!!
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TULASI CARE
Dhanesvara dasa has been looking after New Govardhana’s tulasi plants for some years. He was very happy to share his experiences with our readers. When asked to outline the care and maintenance of tulasi, Dhanesvara listed the following main points. 1. Attitude of the carer: It is very important that the care and maintenance of tulasi is performed with devotin, love and respect. 2. Essential needs: Regular watering, nutrients, pruning, etc., must not be neglected. Tulasi plants should be treated with the same care as your own body. 3. Fertiisation. The plants should have the recommended doses of suitable fertiisers. For example: potash; iron philite; liquefid seaweed fertiiser; and liquifid cow dung….
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Mr Frog appreciates the book distributor’s service and gets Srila Prabhupada’s mercy.
Drumila Dasa: This man below, who’s first name is Frog (I think its a nickname) approached me (usually I approach people), and he said,” your a good salesmen.” I said,” Thank you.” He said, I’ve been watching you from my truck.” I said, “Oh, so your stalking me.” He said, the last 4 different groups of people all gave you donations. And the last couple both hugged you. Everyone seemed so happy.” I said, Well, do you want to hear my punchline?” He said,” Sure.” I proceeded to do my little comedy routine, and he was very reciprocal, giving a nice donation for our Food for Life program. Then of course I gave him a couple of Srila Prabhupada’s books. I preached to him for about 20 minutes. He listened seriously and intensely. He was very intelligent and kind. I asked him if I could take his picture and do a little ‘write up’ for Facebook, and he said,”Sure.” He said, I was also thinking of taking your picture too. He drives a truck that hauls around movie equipment for the movie industry.

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Mad Harinama in Spain (5 min video)
Bhajananandi refers to one who is satisfied to cultivate devotional service for himself, and goshty-anandi is one who is not satisfied simply to become perfect himself but wants to see others also take advantage of t… Read more ›

Ratha Yatra in Guadalajara,Mexico (Album 78 photos)
The Hare Krishna movement is also an incarnation of Krishna in the form of the holy name (name-rupe). Every one of us who is actually afraid of the asuric rulers and politicians must welcome this inca… Read more ›

Mayapur. Distributing Prasadam by Boat (4 min video)
This prasadam distribution was sponsored by Paul and Margot from New Zealand.
Prasadam and Hari Nama..What more can you ask for..Srila Prabhupada ki jai!
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”This time, the FFL went to the picturesque town of … Cavan in Ireland.
(Album 13 photos)
Wroclaw FFL – thanks to the hospitality Krishna devotees from ”Krishna Island” – had occasions to become a part of this event. Initiator and organizer was Bhakta Dado. & Gopalacarya Prabhu( tempel president) . We distributed 26 plates. Prasadam distribution : Dado, Madhava Krishna Prabhu Ji and Mata Trisakti, Vishnupatni Dasi. Books: Madhurya Gauranga Mata Ji, Madhava Krishna Prabhu, Trisakti Mata Ji. Bhajan Ananda Da;blin Nitai Prabhu, Bhakta Matthew Vishnupatni Dasi.
Sold 28 books: Hare Krishna !
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Bliss In Bali (Album 116 photos)
Indradyumna Swami: On our way to Australia and then Hong Kong, Bada Haridas and myself have stopped off in Bali, Indonesia for a short break. But we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go on harinam with the local devotees and yesterday joined them for a massive 3-hour kirtan along one of the beautiful beaches than adorn this island. Though Indonesia is typically Muslim, people in Bali are mainly Hindus. So the reception was wonderful. Many tourists also joined in the chanting and dancing!
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Sri Sri Radha Londonisvara’s Servants on Samkirtan (15-11-2014)
(2 min video)
Bhajahari das: Last Saturday the Harinam was wonderful. It seems that we have now finally figured out a really great way to get the best out of the powerful little sound system that was gifted to the weekly Kirtan group by His Grace Vasudeva prabhu.
In the short video clip below you will see over 50 devotees, along with quite a few members of the public, joyfully chanting and dancing in the arcade just besides Coventry Street.
Next week promises to have even a bigger turnout as there will be a festival at Matchless Gifts in Kings Cross on the Saturday afternoon to celebrate the birthday of the much missed and most inspirational devotee of our Yatra, His Grace Tribhuvantha Prabhu.
This will be followed by a Maha Harinam throughout the West End commencing at 7.30 from Soho Street.
Please come along and help make the celebration a great success.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada
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Sunday Feast at Kalamunda Temple, Australia – 16 November 2014 (Album 92 photos)
The hatha-yoga system, or breathing system, is especially recommended for those who are very absorbed in the concept of bodily existence, but one who can perform the simpl… Read more ›

Program in KIrov, Russia 16 Nov 2014 (Album 50 photos)
For a devotee, liberation is no problem at all. The impersonalists undergo severe penances and austerities to attain mukti, but the bhakta, simply by engaging himself in the bhakti process, especia… Read more ›

Harinama in Tel Aviv, Israel. Dance through the night!!! (Album 53 photos)
One who hears the transcendental sound vibration of the holy name of the Lord, Hare Krishna, also improves in health. We have actually seen that many brahmacaris and grhastas c… Read more ›

Preaching program in Kiev, Ukraine (Album 310 photos)
The Hare Krishna movement still expanding despite the war!
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Mayapur. A Bird’s Eye View (8 min video)
Prananath prabhu with his flying video-camera is taking you high in the sky to show you beautiful Mayapur and the Temple of Vedic Planetarium from above!
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Lord Jagganath’s festival of India Guadalajara Mexico (Album 74 photos)
“Whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, that state he will attain without fail.” If one practices chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, he is naturally expected to chant Hare Krishna when he meets with some accident. Even without such practice, however, if one somehow or other chants the holy name of the Lord (Hare Krishna) when he meets with an accident and dies, he will be saved from hellish life after death.
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.2.15 Purport)
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Devotees friends reunite after 30 years
During the recent Holy Name Retreat I took my seat next to a sariclad lady. As we exchanged glances she enquired, “Urvasi?” I looked at her quizzically, and she repeated “Urvasi, don’t you remember me
– Lorett?” Stil not sure how she knew me, and racking my brain trying to remember her, she then said, “St Vincent’s Hospital – nurse
– remember, you used to come to the nurses’ quarters to do your laundry when the machine at the brahmacharini ashrama was full?”
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SRIMATI TULASI DEVI Excerpted from: The Art of Caring for Srimati Tulasi Devi by Isanah devi dasi and the ISKCON Times: Journal of the Hare Krishna Movement.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the new initiates!
Bhakta Scott Ward and Nirmala Vardan were initiated by His Holiness Bhakti Marga Swami last week. Bhakta Scott was given the spiritual name Shashvata dasa and Nirmala was given the name Namamrita devi dasi. Our com… Read more ›

Why I Tithe
by Nandini Kishori devi dasi
Being from India, I had no idea what tithing was or even how to pronounce the word “tithing.” Slowly, I learned both. Few years ago, I was reading Bhagavad Gita and realized that if we give in charity to a wrong cause or to a wrong person, we get bad karma. For example,if I give to a beggar and if he eats meat with that money, I get bad karma. So it is important to choose carefully how we give. I started donating at a local Hare Krishna temple in Washington DC and really got fascinated by the simplicity, joyous atmosphere, prasadam, and philosophy I found there. I inquired more over the years and later simplified life and moved to Florida.
I am really fascinated by how many projects the Alachua Temple supports directly or indirectly. My favorite projects are environmental – green projects – using stainless steel plates, care for cows, organic gardens, and organic fruit orchards. I may not be able to sponsor a big Sunday feast or help all projects, but just by giving whatever I can, I make slow advancement. I see many single moms, students, and couples facing hardships, who give in the form of tithing. Inspired by their example I tithe – whatever I can.

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Kartik Navadwip Mandal Parikrama 2014 – Six days in the unlimited ocean of Lord Chaitanya’s mercy (photos)
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Harinama Perth City – 14 November 2014 (Album 65 photos)
The Hare Krishna chant is called the maha-mantra, the great, exalted mantra above all other Vedic mantras, because simply chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra brings so many beneficial effects. … Read more ›

Radha Krishna Deity gifted to Bollywood Actor and Superstar Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Khan’s upcoming wedding ceremony by one of her staff member’s
“My staff gifted me the nicest & sweetest wedding gift!blessed to be surround by such lovely people”- Arpita S Khan on Twitter

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Caring for Ramadevi devi dasi
By now, many have heard that our dear friend, auntie and godsister Ramadevi dasi has been diagnosed with stage 4 large cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. This type of cancer has a very high recovery rate if treated properly. Friends and godsisters of Ramadevi dasi are anxious to assist her in every possible way at this time in her life.
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Kartik 2014: Initiations in Vrindavana (Album 14 photos)
It is imperative that all devotees in Krishna consciousness practice chanting some mantra. Certainly one should chant the Hare Krishna mantra, which is the maha-mantra, or great mantra, and also … Read more ›