Author Archives: Thomas Haribol

Image courtesy of EWTN. On May 9, 2025, the ISKCON Global Ministry of Communications released the following statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV: “The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) offers its congratulations…

In a recent Facebook post, Caitanya Prema Das said, “On behalf of the ISKCON National Council Executives, I write to inform the Global Vaisnavas Community that today, the 7th of May, 2025 at about 7:15 AM, His Grace Pavitra Prabhu (BVD) left his …

ISKCON NYC’s presiding deities Sri Sri Radha Govinda. ISKCON New York City will be hosting a Temple Deity Worship training from June 20 – 29th, 2025, facilitated by Nrsimha Kavaca Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Deity Worship, Murli Manoh…

Jai Nita Das and Bhakti Bhava Devi Dasi. On April 24- 27th, ISKCON Phoenix hosted a transformative Devotee Care course led by Jai Nitai Das and Bhakti Bhava Devi Dasi, marking a significant milestone in the temple’s journey toward fostering a spiritual…

Some of the grateful recipients of the Srila Prabhupada murtis. On the sacred occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, New Vrindaban became the stage for an unforgettable evening of kirtan, remembrance, and deep gratitude. The event gathered Srila Prabhupada’s dis…

(Left to Right): Madhavendra Goswami, Padmanabha Goswami, Dr. Sumanta Rudra (Academic Dean, BRC), and Pushpang Goswami. By the inspiration and initiative of Badrinarayana Swami, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) has embarked on a new manuscript p…

Bhakti Vinoda Swami, Director of Bhaktivedanta Academy, ISKCON Coimbatore, speaking at the podium. Left to right on stage: Dr.Nandagopal (Director of XIME), Sukadeva Swami (Temple President, ISKCON, Nellore), Dr.Krupakar Murali, and his wife Kasthuri P…

Devotees of ISKCON Botswana come together to joyfully celebrate 30 years of Krishna consciousness in the nation. In March 2025, ISKCON Botswana marked its 30th anniversary—not just a milestone of time, but a celebration of spiritual endurance, cultural…

“My Dear Jayananda, Please accept my blessings. I am feeling very intensely your separation. In 1967, you joined me in San Francisco. You were driving my car and chanting Hare Krsna. You were the first man to give me some contribution ($5,000) for prin…

2015 Youth Bus Tour near Mt. Rainier in Washington. For thirty years, ISKCON Youth Ministry volunteers have led the Krishna Culture Festival Tours (aka Youth Bus Tours) across North America to inspire youth in Krishna consciousness. Now they are at a c…

The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) has announced its Summer Internship Program for 2025. They’ve refined the program to better serve the needs of the devotees who will be working with them. There are two tracks: 1. General Service Opportunities: …

The GBC has released its 2025 resolutions from the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place February 14-16 and 21-23, 2025, in Sridham Mayapur. You can view the 2025 resolutions, as well as previous year’s resolutions, by clicking here. To v…

Mahatma Das and his daughter Shyama Mandali Dasi have announced a transformative weekend course for teens (age 10-18), rooted in Krishna Consciousness. “Bhakti Self-Care for Teens” will be held on May 10th and 18th, 8:30-12:00 EDT (6-9:30 P…

Images courtesy of the Official Twitter account of Rashtrapati Bhavan. This week, ISKCON leader and prolific author Sri Nandanandana Dasa (Stephen Knapp) received the Padma Shri Award from India’s President Droupadi Murmu for his outstanding and …

Participants at the Summit hosted at ISKCON Muskoka. On Saturday, April 26th, the ISKCON Temples of Southern Ontario, Canada, came together for a dynamic zonal summit hosted at the scenic ISKCON Muskoka. The full-day event brought together leaders, vis…

The ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry warmly invites devotees to join them for their 2025 Healthy Families Campaign, a sacred offering that will flow gently throughout May and June, lovingly aligned with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and the nourishing spirit of…

Panel discussion moderated by Pancaratna Das at the Feb 20th Srila Prabhupada Connect Day program. The Prabhupada Network Team, under the leadership of Janmastami Dasa, successfully organized two Srila Prabhupada Connect Days (SPCD) held on February 20…

Dasya Dasa milking one of the 16 female cows who supply 100s of gallons of milk weekly at Gita Valley (RNS photo/Richa Karmarkar). The Religious News Service (RNS), an award-winning source of global news on religion and spirituality, has recently featu…

Right to Left: Akhandadhi Das, Giridhari Das, Laura Domenech, Dharmavira Das, and Soumya Gupta. In a significant step toward fulfilling Srila Prabhupada’s original vision for the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), the Exhibits Committee (EC) under…

The ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is launching the “ISKCON Future Forward” podcast to spotlight innovative leaders and programs that are shaping the future of ISKCON by spreading the message of Sri Chaitanya, growing the devotee community, a…

Left to Right: Parabhakti Das and Mons. Michael Santiago; faith leaders in attendance at the funeral; Italian and other European leaders arriving; Sikhs allowed to carry their traditional swords. In a solemn atmosphere of remembrance and deep interreli…

With the recent “Hands Off” demonstrations in cities across the USA, I was reminded of the massive demonstrations of the 1960s against the Vietnam War abroad and the social injustices in the USA. Usually, people, including a good number of countercultu…

As Akshaya Tritiya approaches—a day celebrated for its auspiciousness and the promise of eternal spiritual benefits—ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry (CDM) invites devotees worldwide to embark on a journey of enduring service by joinin…

Just a year ago, ISKCON Sacramento took a major leap forward by acquiring a commercial property with the vision of establishing a spiritual hub for its growing community. Over the past twelve months, steady and focused efforts have resulted in the succ…

Statement Regarding Unfounded Poison Allegations ISKCON Communications Anuttama Dasa, Minister April 25, 2025 Summary The recently resurfaced poison allegations regarding the disappearance of Srila Prabhupada rely on the same inconclusive sources cited…

Radhanath Swami and Professor Francis Clooney engaged in conversation at Harvard event. The Bhakti Yoga Conference, titled “Grace in an Age of Distraction,” held from March 1 to April 11, 2025, in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School,…

April 24, 2025 It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt compassion that members of ISKCON extend our sincerest condolences to the victims and families affected by the recent terrorist attack in India. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have su…

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. …