Author Archives: Thomas Haribol

Srila Prabhupada during the 1975 visit to Philadelphia. ISKCON Philadelphia has announced the Golden Jubilee Reunion of the 1975 Ratha-yatra, which will take place the weekend of September 27–28, 2025. The event invites all devotees who attended the or…

For over forty years, ISKCON Nairobi has nurtured a devoted community in the country, and recently, Kishori Radhe Devi Dasi, a disciple of Radha Govinda Goswami, addressed the Hindu Council of Kenya on “Preserving Culture and Spiritual Heritage.” In he…

On Janmashtami night in Mauritius, the temples of ISKCON come alive with sound, color, and devotion. Tens of thousands of worshippers gather to honor the appearance of Lord Krishna, while families across the island tune in from their living rooms. For …

The ISKCON Asunción Temple in Paraguay welcomed the Ambassador of India His Excellency Dr. Piyush Singh and his wife last Friday, August 29, in what organizers described as a highly successful visit and a valuable opportunity to strengthen ties with th…

The Mayapur Master Plan Office has launched “Biodiversity in Bhakti Yoga: A Devotional Offering” under the CONNECT with Sri Mayapur-dhama project, blending ecology and spirituality to inspire devotees to honor Mother Earth through bhakti. As part of th…

ISKCON St Louis, Missouri, is one of the early temples in our movement, located in the heart of downtown St. Louis.  The temple focuses on serving the local suburbs by organizing Rathyatra, public Janmastami celebrations, Gaura Purnima, and harinaam, a…

On August 24, 2025, the Institute for Science and Spirituality (ISS) Delhi hosted a landmark national conference titled “The Enigma of Perception (Pratyakṣa): Exploring the Science through the Lens of Indian Knowledge Systems” at the Indian Institute o…

This summer, 75 children experienced a joyful journey of learning, creativity, and devotion at ISKCON Farmington Hills’ 5th Annual Kids Summer Camp. Running from July 7th to August 8th, 2025—Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.—this five-week …

HariBol Foods, India’s foremost cruelty-free food brand recognized by the World Economic Forum, has announced a landmark partnership with ISKCON Mayapur, the global headquarters of ISKCON. Together, they will implement HariBol Food’s advanced AI and Io…

The London College of Vedic Studies (LCVS), based at ISKCON London, has been offering inspiring and successful seminars and courses throughout the year. We remain committed to serving the community by fulfilling its needs and aspirations. This year, fo…

News clippings from the 1980s highlight the early days of KHQN Radio, with a young Caru Das and fellow devotees bringing Krishna’s message to Utah’s airwaves. When Caru Das and his wife, Vaibhavi Devi Dasi, purchased a modest AM radio station in Utah i…

While space is limited, registration is still open for devotee men to sign up for this year’s MAN-tra Retreat at ISKCON New Vrindaban, West Virginia. The 8th annual MAN-tra Retreat will be held Friday, September 19, to Sunday, September 21, 2025,…

Clockwise, left to right: Indira-sakhi Devi Dasi, Tapana Misra Das, Gaurangi, and Krishangi. Earlier this year, just three months after her 21st birthday, Krishangi, a devotee from Mayapur, received approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority in …

ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), in collaboration with the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry, hosted an intensive Deity Worship Course conducted by Mayapur Academy from 27th July to 10th August 2025. The initiative was part of the vision of  Gauranga Das…

Priya Darsini (center left) with organizers and guests who made the day a success. This year’s Women’s Day celebrations at ISKCON New Jagannath Puri (NJP) in Phoenix – KZN marked a turning point, transforming a joyful annual gathering into a plat…

ISKCON’s Deity Worship Ministry has released a position paper on the use of non-synthetic hair for deities. The full paper is below, in addition to a .pdf copy. Position Paper on the Use of Non-Synthetic Hair for Deities Purpose: To clarify ISKCO…

New Vrindaban’s Bahulaban Heritage Project is making a heartfelt appeal to devotees and friends worldwide: if you possess personal photographs or videos of Srila Prabhupada’s visits to New Vrindaban—especially from the years 1972, 1974, and 1976—your m…

German volunteers carrying organic jackfruit harvested from New Godruma Dham Farm. ISKCON Malaysia’s New Godruma Dhama Farm, located in the surroundings of Lanchang, Pahang, invites devotees from around the world to engage in meaningful service rooted …

In Sweden, devotees and volunteers from the Ecovillage ISKCON Almvik near Stockholm teamed up with the local Södertälje Municipality to clean up the beautiful coast along Lake Mälaren. ISKCON communities, schools, and individual devotees are encouraged…

Back to Godhead (BTG), the International Society for Krishna Consciousness’ flagship magazine, is facing a financial crisis that could put its historic publication at risk. First launched by ISKCON Founder-Acharya Srila Prabhupada in 1944, during the h…

Inaugurating the festival with the coconut breaking ceremony. ISKCON of Harrisburg celebrated its 15th Annual Hare Krishna Festival of India on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at City Island, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Devotees from neighboring states on the E…

For the past four years, Bhakti Centre Gold Coast has been bringing more than just delicious vegetarian meals to students at Griffith University—it has been creating moments of warmth, connection, and spiritual upliftment. What began as a desire to rev…

The ISKCON New York City temple concluded its annual Summer Ashram Program for 2025, after five inspiring weeks of Krishna-conscious training for young devotee men aged 16 and above. Participants immersed themselves in a lifestyle of spiritual discipli…

BBT Africa has released the 2025 Pan-African Vyasa-Puja Book honoring Srila Prabhupada, now available for download here. This year’s edition is especially significant as it marks the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in South Africa, comme…

Srila Prabhupada and devotees during a visit to New Vrindaban. Prabhupada: Yes. . . . Caitanya Mahāprabhu was interested only on the spiritual platform. He had no idea of material side. He rejected material side. Satsvarupa: But don’t we do that …

On the eve of Srila Prabhupada’s Appearance Day, the Vyasa-puja book team has announced an exciting new development: the launch of a dedicated Vyasa Puja website and a Vyasa Puja mobile app. These platforms aim to expand access and enhance the experien…

Every Indian Independence Day invites gratitude, pride, and sober reflection. For devotees, it also invites a distinctly Vaishnava lens. When the young Abhay Charan first met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura in the early 1920s, he was urged to dedicat…

In late 2024, the African Regional Governing Body (ARGB) was formally established to improve coordination, unify leadership, and enhance the strategic implementation of ISKCON’s mission across the African continent. As a regional extension of the Gover…

In a bold push to expand Krishna consciousness across the continent, the ISKCON North American Regional Governing Body (NA-RGB) is championing the 3/35 Vision — an inspiring call to engage 3% of the population in Krishna consciousness by the year 2035….