Author Archives: Thomas Haribol

The ISKCON Environmental Initiative (IEI) marked Earth Day 2025 with an engaging webinar that highlighted devotee-led initiatives that underscored the importance of local action in driving global change. The online gathering with devotees from around t…

(Left to Right) Balaram Lila Das; Prof. Aniruddha Chakraborty, Dean Academics, IIT Mandi; Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Academic Dean, BRC; Prof. Laxmidhar Behera (Lila Purusottama Das), Director, IIT Mandi and Dr. Venkatesh Chembrolu, Associate Prof., representi…

Nitai (center holding the certificate), celebrates the win with his team. The Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Competition is one of the most prestigious events in the technical sector, bringing together top engineering talent from across the southern U.S. …

Recently, Hare Krishna Valley in Victoria, Australia, joyfully celebrated their annual Boat Festival with around 400 guests, including special guest, Jahnavi Harrison. “The Deities of Radha and Krishna looked stunning as They glided across the sp…

The Sanga Initiative has announced that registration is now open for its life-changing Camp Ignite event, to be held from July 3 to 7, 2025, at the beautiful Retreat at Shenandoah Meadows, just 90 minutes from Washington, DC. Since its inception in 201…

From February 23 to March 1, 2025, the tranquil setting of the Govardhan Retreat Centre became the spiritual home for the first-ever Śaraṇāgati Retreat, organized by the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE). This inaugural retreat welcomed 1…

As part of the recent Golden Jubilee celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Krishna Balaram Mandir, ISKCON Vrindavan shared the initial details about the new Devotee Care Project, an initiative aimed at supporting senior devotees who have spe…

From noon on April 26th to noon on April 28th, 2025, the sacred grounds of Kurukshetra will host a revered parikrama in dedication to His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja. This spiritual journey, first inaugurated in 1992 under his divine guidan…

On April 5, 2025, a group of local devotees from ISKCON’s Ganjoni Temple in Mombasa, Kenya, hosted an event that gave new life to Srila Prabhupada’s instruction to present Krishna consciousness in ways that are dynamic, creative, and relevant. The even…

On April 12th-13th, 2025, a historic moment unfolded in the sacred land of Birnagar, as thousands of devotees gathered to witness the laying of the foundation stone for a temple dedicated to Srīla Bhaktivinoda Thakura. Led by Jayapataka Swami, it marke…

Hari Rasa Pandita Devi Dasi, also known as Priti Wright, has spent her life navigating two very different worlds: the path of spiritual devotion laid before her from birth and the call of the mountains, where she pushes the limits of human endurance. T…

ISKCON Halifax devotees gathered outside the newly acquired property. ISKCON Halifax, Nova Scotia, has moved from dormancy to dynamism over the last seven years through committed leadership, spectacular public festivals, and engaging Sunday programs. W…

Her Grace Rasa Lila Devi Dasi, a beloved disciple of Jayapataka Swami, passed away on the afternoon of April 11th, 2025, at 4:45 PM in Alachua, FL, due to heart failure. Please offer your heartfelt blessings for Rasa Lila Mataji’s journey back to Godhe…

The Bhakti Center in New York City is set to host a four-day “Career Dharma Coaching Certification” program from April 24 to 27, led by renowned educator and spiritual teacher Urmila Devi Dasi (Dr. Edith Best). This intensive immersion, bas…

Join the ISKCON Environmental Initiative (IEI) Green Team this Earth Day—April 22, 2025—for an inspiring online session titled “The Journey to Sustainability: Putting Our Principles Into Action.” This special event will feature a thoughtful conversatio…

Picture a small Midwestern town: cold weather, silent streets, gray skies, and no crowds in sight—this is what many Krishna communities face. In such situations, how can they do sankirtan?   In Southeast Michigan, The Harmony Collective Team (THC) has …

Newly married Aksh and Gopika attend a Grihastha Vision Team Retreat in 2015. Inspired by Krishnanandni Devi Dasi,* foundress of the Grihastha Vision Team (GVT), a young devotee couple, Aksh and Gopika Sharma, have launched Better Together – A Vaisnava…

Sridham Govinda Das, Bhakti Purushottam Swami, Braja Vilas Das and Subhekshana Das at the 9th Tribal Convention in Mayapur. The 9th Tribal Convention, organized by the India Tribal Care Trust, was held in Mayapur from March 21 to 23, 2025. The three-da…

Gourangi Gandharvika Devi Dasi describes the Baisakh Month Challenge. The Baisakh Month Challenge, organized by Bhakti Kids, an initiative of ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry, is set to begin from April 14 to May 12, 2025, inviting devotees o…

At the 1st Annual Indian Community Association Forum held in Atlanta, Georgia, Svaha Devi Dasi (Dr. Sharmila Ford) was honored with the Prabasi Bharata Saman award for her outstanding contributions to cultural preservation and spiritual service. The Co…

Arjuna Das from Food for All -UK distributing prasadam in collaboration with Myanmar FFL. ISKCON Myanmar National Council has released a follow-up statement after visiting the earthquake-affected regions. “Our hearts are heavy witnessing the suff…

Ekachakra-Prana Das’s spiritual journey weaves together his love for music, literature, and service, culminating in a life dedicated to sharing Krishna consciousness through creative expression. From his early days as a bass guitarist in Nashvill…

Food for Life Ukraine (FFLUA) is providing vital daily meals to thousands of vulnerable Ukrainians in Kyiv and other cities, offering not only sustenance but also hope and support. FFLUA distributes freshly cooked prasadam meals to around 3,000 people …

The TOVP Fundraising Team is pleased to announce the upcoming TOVP Marathon 2025 Euro Tour from April 10 – May 13. Led by Lord Nityananda’s Padukas and Lord Nrsimha’s Satari, the team consisting of Jananivas, Praghosa, Braja Vilasa and UK/Euro Coordina…

Riktananda Dasa (center in red sweater) helping to pull the cart with Srila Prabhupada at 1975 San Francisco Rathayatra. Just before noon on April 3, 2025, Riktananda Dasa Adhikari (Richard W. Arthur), a most dear disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhak…

ISKCON Myanmar National Council expresses deep concern over the continuous seismic activity affecting Mandalay and nearby regions. The series of small earthquakes, though mild on the Richter scale, has caused significant structural damage to ISKCON tem…

The Institute for Science and Spirituality (ISS), a scientific research wing of ISKCON East of Kailash, Delhi, has taken a significant step toward bridging the gap between science and spirituality with the launch of its new podcast, QUEST Samvada. Foun…

Jack Boken, known as Happy Jack, is a yoga teacher, speaker, and spiritual guide whose journey from addiction to devotion has inspired thousands. Through Happy Jack Yoga, he has built a global community focused on healing, connection, and yoga practice…

The Gift Prabhupada project has received high appreciation from the Governing Body Commission (GBC) for its success in serving Srila Prabhupada’s direct disciples. Led by Madana-mohan Dasa, this initiative involves gifting a 54 mm miniature lifel…

On March 30, 2025, Jayapataka Swami officially launched the MySadhana App, a revolutionary tool developed by ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry (CDM) to support devotees in their daily spiritual practices. What is the MySadhana app? MySadhana…