Author Archives: Thomas Haribol

The TOVP Fundraising Team is most happy to announce the upcoming Gopal Krishna Goswami 13 Day Matching Fundraiser, from April 29 (Akshaya Tritiya – U.S.) until May 11 (Nrsimha Caturdasi – India). On May 5, 2024, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami depar…

Ravi with his wife and daughter; Ravi with his wife and son. It is with deep sorrow that we share the devastating news of the passing of Ravi Simkhara in the recent earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar. Ravi was in Mandalay for a business meeting when a col…

A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday. Thousands are feared dead as emergency workers and locals begin searching for survivors in the miles of toppled buildings left behind. The quake’s epicenter was near Mandalay…

As any student of the Bhāgavata Purāṇa will attest, its descriptions of the universe are difficult to comprehend when compared to contemporary understandings. These differences have long challenged Vedic scholars, who have tried in various ways to find…

The Sri Mayapur Community Hospital continues to reach new milestones in its construction and expansion of services, offering state-of-the-art care for residents of the Dham. In a video released this week, Pranesvara Nityananda Das (Dr. Prasenjit Modak)…

SHF Leaders gather at Krishna Eco Farm for Directors Meeting. On March 22, ISKCON Karuna Bhavan hosted the Scottish Hindu Foundation (SHF) at the Krishna Eco Farm, where the organization held their Directors Meeting and Student Retreat.  The SHF is ded…

Interfaith representatives gathered at the event. ISKCON Chile, represented by Makhesvari Radha Devi Dasi and Jagad Guru Das, recently took part in an inspiring interfaith gathering in the Municipality of Quilicura. The occasion was an Iftar dinner, th…

The School of Bhakti recently hosted a transformative “Discover Yourself” Day Retreat at the Manor’s Shri Krishna Haveli. The retreat welcomed 300 attendees from all walks of life—of various ages, backgrounds, and cultures—uniting in a shared pursuit o…

Bhaktin Shreya at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada, Phoenix Durban. At just 14 years old, Bhaktin Shreya is already preparing to shape international discourse as the Charge d’Affaires of the International Diplomats and Orators Society (IDOS). A…

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but it can be managed effectively with the right tools and mindset. ISKCON Resolve is set to offer its “Foundation Course: A Guide for Addressing Kali Yuga Conflicts” in April 2025, facilitated by Vra…

What do you say when your child or a student asks you where birds and other animals came from? If you are educating and teaching them on a Vedic basis, you might quote to them Bhagavad-gita 10.6, where Krishna answers thus: “The seven great sages…

Vaishnavi receives Savitri award from Jayapataka Swami at Mayapur ceremony. The Mayapur Community Sevaks (MCS), in collaboration with the Co-Directors Body, organized the first-ever Savitri Awards on the eve of International Women’s Day to honor the in…

Recently, India Today held its 2025 Conclave at the Taj Palace in New Delhi, where key leaders explored the Age of Acceleration in which we are living. One of the key topics explored was “Playing God: the Right to Live Forever.” A panel mad…

Last month, Bhaktivedanta National School (BVNS) in Swarupganj marked its first anniversary with an inspiring celebration. The event was held at the Natmandir, a newly constructed monument dedicated to Radhapriti Devi Dasi and Sankarsan Das, both disci…

In-Service of Srimad Bhagavatam (INSS), an initiative dedicated to sharing Srila Prabhupada’s teachings with a broader audience, has launched Vedavarsity, a platform offering comprehensive Vedic education. As part of its mission, Vedavarsity is introdu…

In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD), the UK Prime Minister’s Office asked female leaders in their respective fields to share a message to their younger selves.  Contributors included women who serve in the government, media, militar…

Members of the Bhagavata Dharma Nusantara group present President Widodo with a copy of the Gita. Every Sunday, the 7th President of Indonesia holds an open house to give the public an opportunity to visit his home in Solo. Recently, devotees from ISKC…

Raj Mukunda Das interacting with Subhag Swami outside the booth at the ILS 2025 in Mayapur. Think Gita, a platform based on the teachings of S.B. Keshava Swami, is revolutionizing how the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita are shared with the world through…

Yasodamayi presents at the weekly Boalsburg Farmers Market. Yasodamayi Dasi’s journey has been one of devotion, sustainability, and deep-rooted service. From her early years in Krishna Consciousness to her dedication to regenerative farming and holisti…

Sadhana Siddha Das presents a copy of his book, Evolution of Consciousness, to the Vice Chancellor of the यूनिवर्सिटी University. Sadhana Siddha Das’s journey in Krishna Consciousness is a story of dedication and growth that spans continents, tem…

The 2025 International Leadership Sanga (ILS), held from February 17-20 in Sri Mayapur Dham, brought together temple presidents, zonal secretaries, Regional Governing Body (RGB) members, and other key ISKCON leaders dedicated to strengthening the movem…

Jayanta Das Reads His Poem Lord Boar at The Bhakti Center – NYC. Jayanta Das is a poet whose work weaves together sensory detail and spiritual insight, offering readers a window into the devotional experience through verse. His latest book, Mirac…

Her Grace Krishna Priya Devi Dasi entered the spiritual realm of Goloka Vrindavana to serve her beloved Lordships on March 12, 2025, at 3:41 pm in North Carolina. Devotees present said, “She was very peaceful, pain-free, and looking effulgent dur…

On the auspicious occasion of Gaura Purnima, the appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the BBT is excited to announce their plan to publish the main works of the Six Goswamis, the chief disciples of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Forthcoming titles in…

The community’s bridge is now cleared of debris from flooding. Photo courtesy of ISKCON New Govardhana. ISKCON New Govardhana shared a post from Vaishnavi Devi Dasi reporting on the effects of Cyclone Alfred on the large 1,000-acre Hare Krishna C…

In 1966, a humble storefront at 26 2nd Avenue in New York City became the birthplace of a global spiritual movement. It was here that His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (…

Podcast host, Bhrigupada Das with guest Shaunaka Rishi Das, the Director of OCHS. This month, the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS) released its latest initiative, The Bhagavata Podcast. This unique offering promises to take listeners on an engagi…

(LtoR) Balaram Lila Das; Prof. Aniruddha Chakraborty, Dean Academics, IIT Mandi; Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Academic Dean, BRC; Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi and Dr. Venkatesh Chembrolu, Associate Prof., representing the centre for IKSMHA (Indian…

Calling all those who want to relish and spread Lord Chaitanya’s mercy! Srila Prabhupada once referred to the Chaitanya Charitamrita as “the real Bengali sweet.” This literature, which goes into the essence of our tattva as Gaudiya Vaishnavas specifica…

Srila Prabhupada at the Bhaktivedanta Manor with his disciples. The Prabhupada disciples in the UK are hosting a Reunion Sanga in Lincolnshire, UK, from June 13-16th, 2025, inviting all Godbrothers and Godsisters and their partners who have served in t…