Author Archives: Thomas Haribol

Graduates with Nrsimha Kavaca Das (center) following the ceremony. Mayapur Academy successfully concluded its International Diploma in Deity Worship on February 5, 2026, marking the completion of four months of immersive training for 52 students from 1…

SEVA Care, a devotee-led organization based in Alachua, Florida, continues to provide compassionate care through programs that support the well-being, dignity, and practical needs of community members. Guided by the principles of Service, Education, Vi…

Ekanatha Das with his wonderful wife, Nitya-trpta Dasi. Please join us in prayers for our very dear Godbrother, His Grace Ekanatha Das. Yesterday afternoon, Friday, February 13, 2026, on Vijay Ekadasi, he suddenly left this world due to heart failure i…

Feelings, a new title by Visakha Dasi in the Bhagavad-gita for Children series, is being appreciated by children, parents, and teachers alike. The Headteacher of Bhaktivedanta Manor’s Gurukula, Gunacuda Devi Dasi, said of the new book, “It is a really …

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the departure of His Grace Raktak Das on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to a massive heart attack. He was surrounded by the Holy Name and devotees Radha Krishna Das and Avinatha Das. Radha Krishna Das has b…

On February 14, 2026, the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) released the following statement following the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mayapur. Statement from the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing…

In a recent video presentation, ISKCON Vrindavan highlighted its ongoing Devotee Care Project, an initiative dedicated to supporting senior devotees and sannyasis who have spent their lives serving the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. The project seeks to …

Devotees from around the world gathered online for a special training session organized by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) Marketing, Communications, and Innovations Team to strengthen efforts in distributing Sri Caitanya-caritamrita. Facilitated by…

A new outreach initiative, the Gita Game, is being introduced as a creative tool for community building and book distribution. Developed by a team of ISKCON devotees from the Bhagavad-gītā Institute in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the board game emerged from ye…

With heavy hearts, we offer our sincere prayers at the lotus feet of Sri Sri Guru and Gauranga for the family of His Grace Gaura Prema Das, who has so suddenly departed from this world in New Jersey. May Nitai Prema Dasi, Krishna Prema Dasa, and all th…

Happy participant after completing Run2Feed. Over 2,500 people gathered at Balasaheb Kunjir Playground in Pimple Saudagar, Pune, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to participate in the Run2Feed Marathon. Organized by the Food For Life program of ISKCON BCEC…

DAY SIX Day Six of the GBC AGM 2026 focused on recognition of service, updates on child protection initiatives, and the annual review of proposals, reflecting the GBC’s continued commitment to responsible governance and care. For more details, click on…

On 2nd February, Dr Diviash Thakrar and Nilesh represented Bhaktivedanta Manor at a local Tu BiShvat festival, the Jewish tree-planting celebration. The ceremony was led by a mix of civic leaders, faith representatives, and local community members. Its…

As ISKCON approaches its historic 60th Anniversary in 2026, devotees across North America are preparing to honor a legacy that has transformed countless lives and shaped spiritual communities worldwide. To mark this miraculous milestone and heartfelt o…

The Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) entered into a strategic collaboration with the Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) and Nalanda Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd. through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed …

Adi Purusa Dasa (right) with a New Yorker in Tompkins Square Park. Adi Purusa Dasa, a disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda, has been at the forefront of prasadam distribution in New York City for more than 26 years. Alongside this service, he operates several …

As part of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) Annual General Meeting 2026, the GBC will host an online Maha Istagosthi on February 8, 2026, inviting devotees from around the world to participate in a global dialogue and association. The program…

As part of implementing ISKCON North America’s 3/35 Vision, Zonal Supervisors and the new Growth Acceleration Team (GAT) members gathered on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for a Zoom orientation focused on strengthening zonal cohesion, cooperative plannin…

On February 4, 2026, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) formally inaugurated the ISKCON Constitution at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mayapur. The event marked a milestone in the history of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (IS…

Bhakti Narasingha Swami stands before Sri Sri Nitai Gaura Hari, solemnly reading his vows of allegiance and service. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, devotees gathered at ISKCON Sri Sri Nitai Gaura Hari in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, to witness a lan…

Brajendra Nandan Das teaching on the art of cultivation at the recent gathering in Mayapur. The ISKCON India Communications Conference was successfully held from January 17-19, 2026, at ISKCON Mayapur, bringing together communication representatives fr…

On the festival of Nityānanda Trayodasi, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) Chairman, Govardhan Dasa, delivered his 2025 annual report ahead of the 2026 ISKCON Annual General Meeting. In the video presentation, he offered an overview of the society’s …

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, receives a copy of Bhagavad-gita As It Is during a visit to ISKCON Karuna Bhavan; Members of the RAF, Navy, Army, and Police Force are honored for their service during a Raksha Bandhan program at the temple. For…

The Mayapur Academy Library announced it has opened its doors to all devotees as a comprehensive resource center offering authentic knowledge on shastra, deity worship, and Vaishnava culture. Located on the second floor of Chaitanya Bhawan at ISKCON Ma…

Opening fire ceremony performed; senior devotees welcoming the Deities during the inauguration ceremony of ISKCON Dumdum. ISKCON Dumdum inaugurated its newly constructed temple on January 3, 2026, during Pushya Abhishek celebrations, marking a signific…

Gauranga Dās, a Governing Body Commission (GBC) member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and Director of Govardhan EcoVillage, has been appointed as a United Nations Representative to the AWWG at the United Nations Economic and Soc…

Mr. Kartik Pande, Praghosa Dās, Sukanti Rādhā Devī Dāsī, and Mr. Deepak Choudhary. Praghosa Dās, GBC for ISKCON UK & Ireland, together with Sukanti Rādhā Devī Dāsī, Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Coordinator for the UK, Ireland, and the European U…

In December 2025, Bhakti Gauravani Goswami shared a newly released music video titled A Day in Vraja Mandala, accompanied by a downloadable visual book, Krishna’s Cows in Vraja Mandala, written by Madhavi Devi Dasi, one of his disciples. Together, the …

As a child, I was quietly fascinated by paramilitary forces—their discipline, courage, and unspoken strength. It was a world I admired from a distance, never imagining I would step even remotely close to it. Life, however, has its own way of guiding us…

The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) will host an online gathering focused on the distribution of Sri Caitanya-caritāmṛta, bringing together experienced practitioners from ISV, London, Pune, and other regions. The session will highlight practical strateg…

The Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Course, along with the Counseling, Care, and Nurturing Course, was held from January 24–26, 2026, at ISKCON Ranchi, Jharkhand. The three-day program brought together more than 150 devotees from the local community…