Nityananda Trayodasi – Appearance Day of Lord Nityananda
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Lord Nityananda was born in Ekachakra, a small village in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, around the year 1474. He was born to Hadai Ojha and his mother Padmavati. Nityananda Prabhu was born on the auspicious thirteenth day of the bright fortnight of Magha month. As a child, Nitai would love to enact the […]

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The Residents of New Vrindaban: Divyangi Devi Dasi
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ISKCON News is proud to announce a new and inspiring interview series, a new look into the world of living the Bhakti Yoga life. In this interview series, we talk to the devotees of New Vrindaban, West Virginia to ask them how they feel living fully immersed in devotional life. Today we introduce you to […]

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The Appearance Day of Narottama Dasa Thakura
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Narottama Dasa Thakura was a leading acharya in the Gaudiya Vaisnava line. He was the only disciple of Srila Lokanatha Gosvami. Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura helped bring the books of the Goswami’s from Vrndavana to Bengal and Orissa. Appearing as the son of a king, Sri Narottama Dasa Thakura (Shri Thakura Mahasaya) showed all the […]

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A Revolution is Born
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Take part in this historic inauguration of the reborn Bhaktivinode Asana at #1 Ultadanga Road in Kolkata. 100 years ago this year, on the roof of the building, the seed of ISKCON was planted in the heart of Srila Prabhupada by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. ISKCON Kolkata acquired this historic property and has completely restored […]

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Srila Prabhupada’s Mayapur Bhajan Kutir: A Brief History
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What is known as the ‘bhajan kutir’ in ISKCON Mayapur is the first structure built on the property. It was also the original ‘temple’, functioning as chota Radha Madhava’s first place of worship when They arrived in Mayapur in 1972. An entire day is dedicated to this ‘temple’ during the Radha Madhava Golden Jubilee Festival […]

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A Sugesstion for Resolving Our Conflicts
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I would like to start by offering my respectful obeisance unto all those who love or respect Srila Prabhupada and desire to see his mission succeed, regardless of their level of practice, philosophical persuasions, and institutional affiliations. I am a neophyte on the devotional path, but I hope you will accept any truth you perceive […]

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Late Breasking News: Sadhu Sanga 2022 @ Spanish Fork, Utah!
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Remember, once upon a time, there used to be a festival called the Sadhu Sanga ?! By the mercy of Lord Nityananda Ram, the Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat is happening again this year during the Memorial Day Weekend: May 27-30, 2022! As we are just beginning to get out of the pandemic, this year will […]

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First Florida Ratha Yatra of 2022
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Lord Jagannatha and Srila Prabhupada Bless 2022 Gasparilla Parade Saturday, January 29, 2022, over 60 Hare Krishna devotees from all over Florida participated in the annual Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate parade in Tampa, Florida. This is the 6th year authorities are approving the participation of the Hare Krishna devotees in the parade. This is […]

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New Devotional Kids Book: Nimai’s Adventures
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A new devotee children’s book, ‘Nimai’s Adventures’ based on the childhood pastimes of Lord Caitanya, written by Mandakini Devi Dasi is set to release March 2022. The 200-page book with more than 70 beautifully illustrated pictures is based upon the scriptures, Chaitanya Bhagavat and Chaitanya Charitamrita. It is written in a narrative style revolving around […]

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Nityananda Trayodasi and St Valentine
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How do we harness the intoxicating power of falling in love to create the happiness that endures even after the initial flame dies away? Philosophers began pondering this topic during Vedic times during the great revival of bhakti yoga, or the path of divine love and service in the 15th century and beyond. Thus came […]

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ISKCON Joins the World in Mourning the Passing of Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu
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December 26, 2021 The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) joins the world in mourning and paying tribute to a prolific religious leader and human rights icon, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We offer our condolences to the Tutu family and to the entire South African nation. In the year 1986 Archbishop Desmond Tutu became the first […]

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GBC Amends and Affirms Law Allowing Vaisnavis To Initiate
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December 22, 2021—The Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON today passed a resolution amending a 2019 law affirming that qualified Vaisnavis, or women devotees, may under certain conditions, initiate disciples (give diksa) within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.  Of the 28 voting GBC members present for the tally, the vote was 18 in favor, […]

Disappearance Day of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur
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  His Early Life Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur was born February 6th, 1874, in Jagannath Puri and the name he was given was Bimala Pradas. His father, Bhaktivinode Thakur knew how important it was to keep the movement of Nama-sankirtana (the congregational chanting of the holy names of God) going, he prayed to Lord Caitanya to […]

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Disappearance Day of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur
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  His Early Life Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur was born February 6th, 1874, in Jagannath Puri and the name he was given was Bimala Pradas. His father, Bhaktivinode Thakur knew how important it was to keep the movement of Nama-sankirtana (the congregational chanting of the holy names of God) going, he prayed to Lord Caitanya to […]

Devotee Children Find Fun Ways to Distribute Books to Soldiers and Senior Citizens
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In the summer of 2021, two cousins Kana (age 8) and Meera (age 14), got Vaisesika Prabhu’s inspiring book Our Family Business. Meera says, “Reading Our Family Business made me and my cousin Kana filled with excitement to distribute books.”  Kana said that after reading the book it made him realize that life isn’t just about maintaining our […]

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Devotee Children Find Fun Ways to Distribute Books to Soldiers and Senior Citizens
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In the summer of 2021, two cousins Kana (age 8) and Meera (age 14), got Vaisesika Prabhu’s inspiring book Our Family Business. Meera says, “Reading Our Family Business made me and my cousin Kana filled with excitement to distribute books.”  Kana said that after reading the book it made him realize that life isn’t just about maintaining our […]

A Hare Krishna Christmas
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I was pleasantly surprised to see a  recent article on ISKCON News: “Christmas Drama Has Audience Enthralled.” I understood immediately that the Bhaktivedanta Players wanted to bring the sacred elements from the East and the West together in their performance from the East The Bhagavad Gita,and A Christmas Carol from the West. I understood because […]

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Ask a Nerd: Does the Bhagavatam Really Say That the Earth is Flat?
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Question: Does the Bhagavatam really say that the earth is flat? Answer: This is a question I hear often from people who have read or have heard about the 5th Canto of the Srimad-Bhagavatam . The Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies will soon be publishing a book that deals with this issue in scholarly detail, […]

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Ask a Nerd: Does the Bhagavatam Really Say That the Earth is Flat?
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Question: Does the Bhagavatam really say that the earth is flat? Answer: This is a question I hear often from people who have read or have heard about the 5th Canto of the Srimad-Bhagavatam . The Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies will soon be publishing a book that deals with this issue in scholarly detail, […]

Prabhupada’s Palace Tops Off Restoration With New Roof and Domes
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Prabhupada’s Palace at New Vrindaban, West Virginia – Srila Prabhupada’s preeminent smriti samadhi, or memorial shrine, in the West – is getting a brand new roof and beautiful new domes as part of its ongoing restoration. Devotees began building the Palace themselves back in 1973 as a residence for Srila Prabhupada, when he expressed a […]

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Prabhupada’s Palace Tops Off Restoration With New Roof and Domes
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Prabhupada’s Palace at New Vrindaban, West Virginia – Srila Prabhupada’s preeminent smriti samadhi, or memorial shrine, in the West – is getting a brand new roof and beautiful new domes as part of its ongoing restoration. Devotees began building the Palace themselves back in 1973 as a residence for Srila Prabhupada, when he expressed a […]

Monks Make Film About Defeating Depression
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Depression is indeed a menace to society, affecting 264 million+ people every year and claiming many lives. Despite a variety of treatments available, people still look for a lifestyle by which they can come out of it. To help people rise above this problem, the monks at ISKCON Gurugram have come up with a highly […]

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Merry Krishnas Bring Holy Name to St. Augustine Christmas Parade
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                     Sri Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi at St Augustine Christmas Parade with Surabhi Dasi With this holiday season upon us, devotees from Alachua as well as from Gainesville’s Krishna House, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine participated in the St. Augustine Christmas Parade in Florida on […]

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Merry Krishnas Bring Holy Name to St. Augustine Christmas Parade
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                     Sri Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi at St Augustine Christmas Parade with Surabhi Dasi With this holiday season upon us, devotees from Alachua as well as from Gainesville’s Krishna House, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine participated in the St. Augustine Christmas Parade in Florida on […]