Author Archives: Dandavats

by Jaya Sacinandana dasa It was two o’clock in the morning. My airplane from Frankfurt had arrived in Delhi one hour late. Would my taxi still be waiting? Going through customs was quick, so I rushed out through the main gate and saw a man motion…

Arthada Govardhan das: The Israeli Yatra is part of a large spiritual family. And it was this knowledge—that we are not alone, that we are needed, that we are remembered and loved—that gave us the strength to continue. The Holy Name is our breath. And …

ISKCON of Houston – 40-year Anniversary The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of Houston celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Garden Oaks location with a two-day festival on July 12 and 13, 2025. The event drew over 700 devotee…

By Vijaya Das Mayapur, Mumbai-Juhu, and Los Angeles were the top three large temples. Pune Camp, London-Soho and Bharuch were the top three medium temples. Atlanta Krishna Life, Swansea and Surat were the top small temples and Baltimore, Winnipeg and K…

16 July 2025 Dear ISKCON Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Following the 24 June 2025 resolution by the Guru Services Committee and the Sannyasa Standing Committee regarding Trivikrama Swami’s removal from …

In 1986 I stopped in Singapore with a devotee for a few days before attending the 500th anniversary of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s advent in Sridham Mayapur. We visited Govinda’s Boutique, a small shop that sold many items, including Srila P…

“The Governing Body Commission members will continue to pray for Trivikrama Swami and we ask ISKCON members to do the same. We are grateful for his many years of service and friendship. We hope that he will take to heart the severity of his mista…

The “Carrying Out Srila Prabhupada’s Order: The GBC as ISKCON’s Ultimate Managing Authority is an official GBC paper and an important presentation which traces the vision and instructions of Srila Prabhupāda in establishing the Governing Body Com…

“The beginning of this paper takes us to Vrindaban in the early 1960s. We see Śrīla Prabhupāda sitting alone in his rooms at the Rādhā-Dāmodara temple. He is looking out at the samādhi of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī and meditating on the state of his spir…

Incident at ISKCON Amravati Affirms Always Remembering Krishna By Jayabhadra Devi Dasi, IGF Preacher, ISKCON Amravati On June 18, an extraordinary incident took place at the ISKCON Amravati temple. At about 10 am, a horse-like animal came running onto …

On June 15 at 10:45 PM Tapasa Prabhu, leader and TP of ISKCON Stockholm, Sweden, and a veteran Scandinavian devotee, left his body surrounded by devotees chanting the Hare Krishna-mantra. His departure is truly a loss to ISKCON devotees in Sweden and S…

I was doing sankirtan on Auckland’s Queen Street when I stopped a guy who looked vaguely familiar. Turns out we’d met four years ago, and apparently I tried to give him a book back then. “Yeah, I almost took it,” he reflected, “but I …

Dear Devotees, You are likely aware of the intense conflict currently taking place between Israel and Iran. There are many ISKCON Vaishnavas in both countries. Devotees in Tehran have been evacuated to other cities for their safety. In Tel Aviv, everyt…

“HARE KRISHNA! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami who started it all” is now FREE on YouTube in 10 major languages: Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, English & Russian with short versions of 29 m…

Teachers’ Sanga at Gurukula Monday, 9th June – Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School, located near Bhaktivedanta Manor, hosted a special Teachers’ Sanga (gathering) focused on spiritual growth and insight for educators. The highlight of the event …

By Hemo Krsna dd On Sunday, 8th June, Nottingham’s Market Square hosted its second annual Ratha Yatra festival. Around 1,000 people came together to celebrate this joyful occasion, as Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baladeva, and Lady Subhadra once again g…

This article describes the higher potential for the development of civilization that is offered through Vedic culture, and some of the tools for doing such as found therein. First of all, we should understand that the development of civilization, which…

Thousands of people are expected to join a procession as part of a Hindu festival in Leicester later this month. The Festival of Chariots, known as Rath Yatra, will take place on 22 June. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Lei…

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The Chida-dadhi Mahotsav, also known as the Chipped Rice Festival of Panihati, is a yearly celebration of the pastimes of Srila Raghunatha dasa Goswami and Lord Nityananda Prabhu. Thisastonishing pastime took place on the banks of the Ganges atPanihati…

The new temple building will be modern and functional and will be accented with elements of classical Vedic architecture. The following are the key components of the planned temple: • Vedic Temple Architecture • Spacious Darshan Hall (3,500 sqft) • Edu…

In his last days, the disciples in the room with Srila Prabhupada heard him make a statement that beautifully sums up his mission: “Just go on discussing Srimad-Bhagavatam among yourselves and everything will remain clear.” He also enshrined this idea …

In 1973, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), arranged for several of his disciples to go to Mayapura, West Bengal, to study the traditional art of putul (dollmaking). These unfir…

HE LIVES FOREVER IN FRANCE (and wherever he is present — in his books, followers, Deities, temples, and hearts…) The murti of Srila Prabhupada in these photos was lovingly moulded and produced by devoted members of the Russian yatra, offered as f…

  Nestled within the vibrant spiritual heart of ISKCON Los Angeles, the Bhagavad-gita Museum stands as a unique fusion of art, devotion, and transcendental storytelling. Located adjacent to the New Dwaraka temple, this museum—also known by its cre…

By Praghosa Dasa Yes a picture paints a thousands words and all but instantly conveys the message its creator intended. Whereas reading a thousand words takes a little longer! However best of all is when pictures and words are combined together and tha…

Dear ISKCON Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. The ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) has noted the Supreme Court of India’s judgment dated 16 May 2025 in the long-standing property dispute between ISKCO…

A Glorious Departure: A Tribute to His Grace Paradhyeya Prabhu (ACBSP) The Vaishnava community recently witnessed the transcendental departure of His Grace Paradhyeya Prabhu (ACBSP), who left his body yesterday May, 31 at 9:20 PM in Sacramento, Califor…

By Vijaya Das Mayapur, Mumbai-Juhu, and Vrindavan were the top three large temples. London Soho, Ahmedabad and Bhopal were the top three medium temples. Atlanta Krishna Life, Surat and Chandigarh were the top small temples and Baltimore, Kishinev and P…

The ISKCON Los Angeles New Dvaraka Temple stands as one of the most significant spiritual and cultural landmarks in Southern California, representing over five decades of devotional service and community engagement. Established in 1970 by His Divine Gr…

Opening Ceremony & Pranams to HDG Srila Prabhupada. Senior Disciples Discuss Prabhupada’s Letters. Prabhupada’s first disciples on video talk about their personal letters from Prabhupada.Maha HariNam Sankirtan Bus to Santa Monica/Venice Beach. Pra…

Twelve days before his departure, Srila Prabhupada was asked about ISKCON’s future leadership. Expressing concern, a guest asked if a single successor would lead. Prabhupada clarified that no one person would succeed him—instead, all should become guru…

Apple Records threw a party for Radha Krsna Temple, the day before the release of their debut single Hare Krishna Mantra. The single had been produced by George Harrison, and he played harmonium and bass guitar on the recording. It was released as Appl…

“HH Mukunda Swami recounts receiving a letter from an unknown sender in Italy, which contained color negatives of a photo of the London Deities dressed in the red and green outfit that the devotees were eager to use as the cover for the upcoming …

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Dallas temple stands as a remarkable testament to spiritual dedication, community service, and cultural preservation in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. For over five decades, this vibrant co…

**Festival of India: A Traveling Celebration of Culture, Devotion, and Joy** The Festival of India, also known as Harinam Festivals Inc., is a vibrant traveling cultural celebration that has brought the spiritual essence of Vedic India to cities across…

In an era of immense transformation, ISKCON North America is boldly stepping into the future with a dynamic and inspiring vision that blends spiritual depth with organizational excellence. The “Future Forward” initiative, recently re-launched through a…

A grand and vibrant celebration of the Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra took place in the heart of Rome, drawing hundreds of devotees and visitors to the iconic Piazza del Popolo. Organized by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the…

Gita Nagari Retreat 2025 – Krsna in Vraja At the heart of the Gita Nagari Retreat 2025 was a powerful, evocative journey through the soul of Bhakti: a meditation on Krsna in Vraja, culminating in an impassioned exploration of the Ras Lila – the sacred …

In the heart of New York City, where the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was officially founded in July 1966, an inspiring spiritual resurgence is underway. The birthplace of the global Hare Krishna movement is undergoing a rem…