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50th Anniversary of UK’s first Hare Krishna Temple.
The Hare Krishna movement was built on a pioneering spirit. Srila Prabhupada was the original pioneer who then empowered three couples – Mukunda and Janaki, Shyamasundara and Malati (with their…

Appointments Process Reception at Windsor Castle, UK.
A large delegation from Bhaktivedanta Manor attended the Faith and Public Appointments Process Reception, at Vicar’s Hall in Windsor Castle. It was organized by Krish Raval of the Faith in Lea…

The Minister of tourism of Western Bengal, Mr. Gautam Deb, visited Mayapur (Album of photos)
He and his friends visited the temple of Sri Sri Radha Madhava, goshala, gurukula, Ganga gate, the Pushpa Samadhi of Srila Prabhupada and bhajan kutir, as we…

Mother Ishvari recently peacefully passed away at the age of 77. Born in Uganda, she and her husband moved to England during the 1972 expulsion of Asians from Uganda. These were difficult times for the Gujarati community because the then Uganda Preside…

The Denver Radha Krishna Temple: Some images from out kirtan festival this last 420rally in Denver
Kirtan was intended to be shared in every town and village. It’s amazing the type of reception the holy name receives where ever it’s chant…

UK Community Food Charity wins Hertsmere Award.
Hertsmere’s unsung heroes have been recognized for their efforts and longstanding service at the council’s annual Civic Awards in March.
From community champions and volunteers to youth leader…

Sadhu Feast offered by Iskcon in Vrindavan (Album of photos)
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Strictly RE (Religious Education)
ISKCON Educations Services were a vital ingredient at the Strictly RE Conference 2019, organized by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE). There were just over 300 delegates in attendance …

Om Times Magazine.
HH Sivarama Swami was the main feature of the March 2019 edition of the OMTimes magazine. He appeared on the front cover and was featured within the magazine in an extensive interview entitled “Modern Morality in Ancient Wisdom…

Perth Namahatta (Album of photos)
Ramai Swami: It’s always a pleasure visiting our Perth temple. Although a long way across to the west coast of Australia, the devotees are enthusiastic to receive visitors.
I was able to attend three or four Bhak…

Trinity Church Hall Krishna Festival
The “Hare Krishna Festival” held at Trinity Church Hall in Sutton, UK, was full to the brim as the diverse local audience of over 200 experienced a package of culture, music, wisdom, dance and delicious …

Bhaktivedanta Manor’s Resident Sannyasi.
HH Bhakti Rasamrta Swami will be the official resident sannyasi at Bhaktivedanta Manor until this summer. This means he will be the spiritual head of the community, to provide guidance and inspiration and …

Watford Football Club.
Anand Jatania and Radha Mohan das attended an Equality Advisory Group meeting at Watford Football Club, which included an extensive tour of the grounds. The Club, which is currently within the top 10 of the English Premier League…

Introverts and Association.
Question: When we associate with devotees, is it enough to chant and hear together or is there a need for personal interaction – especially if it is hard for us because we are introverted by nature?
Answer: Srila Pr…

Srila Prabhupada’s book “The science of Self realization” featured on a recent Skoda India car ad (1 min. video)
A new advert by Skoda features a woman reading the Science of Self Realization by HDG Srila Prabhupada
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The Nectar Flows (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Kirtan Melas are meant for immersing ourselves in the nectar of chanting…Read More…

Harinama in London Extinction Rebellion protest (Album of photos)
Small harinama sankirtan parties and book distributors had b…Read More…

New Govardhana Weekly Newsletter for April 21, 2019.
San Diego Hare Krishna Temple.
Newsletter Sections: Upcoming Festiva…Read More…

Iskcon Indian Advisory Committee Meeting at Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari Temple, ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai (Album of photos)
IIAC has …Read More…

Hanuman Jayanti (video)
Balance ability with maturity.
Lecture by HG Chaitanya Charan Das.
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Peanut Harvest at the Mayapur Gurukula (4 min. video)
Gurukula students harvest peanuts at our farm in Mayapur.
Around 60% of the Mayapur Gurukula’s food needs are taken care of by our own farm, where students participate in managing 20 acres o…

Harinama in the heart of Copenhagen (2 min. video)
Srila Prabhupada: If the surface of the globe is overflooded with the chant…Read More…

Whatever your duty, if you are executing the will of God, you will be protected.
HH Radhanath Swami: In America motherhood is considered old-fashioned. People are ashamed to be mothers. Women are taught to be professionals. Child care is given to othe…

Sacred Sounds Kirtan Retreat in Australia (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: The Sacred Sounds Kirtan Retreat in Australia started off today with a lineup of some of ISKCON’s most well known and loved kirtan singers. The holy names reverberate…

Sri Balarama Rasa-yatra.
Lord Balarama became very anxious to see His father and mother in Vrndavana. Therefore, with great en…Read More…

The glories of the Madhuvan forest of Vrindavana (video)
Vraja Katha by HG Deena Bandhu Prabhu at the temple of ISKCON Sydney…Read More…

Everybody is dying. But don’t worry, you won’t die, is just “them” (video)
We are not this body, but still so much attached to possessions, relatives, reputation, social positions, friendship, love. And no time for God and spir…

Pada Yatra by Iskcon Trinidad and Tobago 2019 (Album of photos)
Every year we have to good fortune of hosting a visit by His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami. Maharaj is famously known as the “Walking Monk” and has walked across Canada several ti…

Relationships in Krishna consciousness (7 min. video)
Interview with Kalakantha Prabhu.
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In Full Swing (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: ISKCON’s preeminent photographer, Ananta Vrindavan das, and myself walk around New Govardhan in Australia on the eve of the 4th annual Sacred Sounds Kirtan Retreat. Preparations are in full swin…

One on One with Vijaya Prabhu (24 min. video)
We were honored to be sitting with His Grace Vijaya Prabhu, the famous ISKCON book distributor, and hear his experience regarding life, book distribution and devotion. This One on One interview was shot at…

When life’s battles become overwhelming (BG Chapter 1) by HG Caitanya Caran Dasa (video)
ISKCON of Silicon Valley.
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The two sides coin called Marriage by Ganga Prabhu (12 min. video)
Marriage is something you want to make it work…
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Misconceptions on Grihastha ashram (11 min. video)
Interview with Kalakantha Prabhu.
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SHYAMANANDA DELIVERS THE PATHANS – A story from the medieval Bengali book Prema-vilasa, by Nityananda Das.
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PERSONAL VS PLATFORM SPEAKING – Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur explains there is more benefit in instructions share…

“Don’t Make Maya’s Job Easy for Her” (4 min. video)
His Grace Mahatma Prabhu: Don’t be a sitting duck for maya. Make her work of keeping you in illusion impossible. She’ll actually be happy if you do and will be pl…

Srila Prabhupada: Simply Love Krishna!
Krsna is full with six kinds of opulences. So this is the opulence of Krsna’s beauty. Krsna wants everyone…we are offering obeisances to Krsna with awe and veneration. But nobody comes here to Krsna w…

Harinama in Taiwan (7 min. video)
Niranjana Swami and Maha Vishnu Swami are leading the chanting party while the pubblic dance…Read More…

New Govardhana’s New Goshala (5 min. video)
On the 18-th of March 2019 New Govardhana Farm community in Australia was celebrating Grand Opening of the new modern Goshala.
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Sri Rama Navami Report from ISKCON Plainfield NJ (Album of photos)
Hema Jagannatha Dasa: ISKCON of Central NJ (ICNJ), Plainfield celebrated Sri Rama-Navami on Saturday 4/13/2019. Lord Jagannath was adorned with Ramachandra Vesha of breaking the Shiva …