Author Archives: Thomas Haribol

Malati Devi Dasi (to the right of Srila Prabhupada) gathered with her godsiblings. At the end of the year Malati Devi Dasi will officially resign as a GBC member. In New Vrindavan, at the North American Leadership Conference’s final day of events, a ce…

After five months of intense traveling throughout North America to solicit support for the Mayapur Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), the dedicated team of Jananivas Das, Sunanda Das, and Braja Vilas Das arrived last week on the Canadian West Coas…

During the prestigious World Food India 2024 event, held in New Delhi on September 19-22, 2024, Haribol Foods made a significant impact with its strong presence and innovative offerings. The event, known for attracting global leaders in the food indust…

During the auspicious month of Kartik, from October 17, 2024, to November 15, 2024, the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) is offering a special compilation of five courses titled ‘Kartika Vidya Sankalpa,’ which translates to &…

In Alachua, Florida, a significant initiative called Seva Care, led by Madhuryalila Devi Dasi and Tamohara Dasa, is dedicated to providing practical and spiritual support through various programs to enhance the devotee community’s well-being. Whi…

Dear ISKCON Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We are deeply saddened to share the difficult news regarding the health of His Holiness Giriraja Swami. Maharaja has been diagnosed with Behavioral Variant Fron…

MAN-tra Retreat men gather for kirtan in front of Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold. Men from across North America recently gathered for the annual MAN-tra Retreat at New Vrindaban, West Virginia. Filled with inspiring and challenging presentations, jo…

ISKCON Resolve and the North American Regional Governing Body (NA RGB) announced a new free online seminar entitled “Fostering Effective Cooperation for a Unified Mission” hosted by Vraj Vihari Das to be held on Saturday, October 12th,  10 …

Youth from across Europe on retreat at Villa Vrindavana participating in World Cleanup Day. ISKCON congregations around the world contributed their part in caring for the Earth, Mother Bhumi, by picking up trash and removing unsightly litter along rive…

Giriraj Swami has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia, a progressive neurological condition that affects his cognitive functions, including decision-making, emotional regulation, and social behavior. This diagnosis significantly impairs his abi…

Gopal Patel (Gopal Lila Das), who hosted a multifaith meeting at the NYC Climate Week events last week, was also interviewed by Religion News Service (RNS) about the close relationship between religious faith and urgent environmental issues facing the …

Sonali Kulkarni, Bollywoad actress, Gorakshanath Gambhire, COO, Annamrita Foundation, Dr RadhaKrishna prabhu, CEO & Founder, Annamrita Foundation, Dipak Kesarkar, Education Minister, Maharashtra, HBP Ausekar Maharaj, president, Vithhal Rukhmini san…

Recently, several UK schools were nominated for “World’s Best School 2024.” Avanti House Secondary School was named one of the top three finalists for the coveted honor. It is part of the Avanti Schools Trust, a collection of state-fu…

In the peaceful village of Pajieslys, Lithuania, New Govardhan Ashram stands as a spiritual haven built on the vision of Bhakti Sharan Shanta Swami. Although he has since left the body, his teachings and dreams live on through the local community of de…

(L-R) Chitralekha Devi Dasi, Vamanadeva Dasa, Romapada Swami, Anuttama Dasa, Chakri Das, and Shankar Pandit Das. This year marked a remarkable milestone for ISKCON St. Louis, which celebrated its 50th installation of Nitai-Gaura Nataraja Deities. The d…

Photo courtesy of the Gainesville Sun. September 29th Update Several power poles and power lines (including phone lines which connects many residents to the Internet) are still down in parts of Alachua. Some devotees saw their power restored yesterday …

Youth Fest members Mellissa Munsami (far left), Bhaktin Sajana (in pink), Captain Cheryl Pillay (Head OF SAPS Communications Chatsworth – second left), Smita Krsna das (Programme Director- centre) with members of the Metro Police. The Youth Fest,…

Following devastating and deadly flooding across central and eastern Europe, thousands across the region have been left in difficult circumstances, many needing to flee their homes or huddle on higher floors. Young volunteers from Food for All-UK in Lo…

Murari Mohini Devi Dasi (in white) with Vaishnavi and handloom goods (left), Julan Yatra Devi Dasi (right), the manager of the second hand store. The Mayapur Clean and Green Team, led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi, has initiated a second-hand recycling st…

The Governing Body Commission (GBC) has released its latest Meeting Highlights Report for September 18th, 2024. ISKCON GBC MEETING HIGHLIGHTS REPORT 18 September 2024 We are pleased to present the 18 September 2024 GBC Meeting Highlights Report. This r…

Sunday, September 1st, ISKCON of Richmond, located in the heart of Virginia, USA, celebrated its grand temple opening with a commemorative yajna, kirtan, cultural performances, and encouraging talks from devotees from all over the country.  There has b…

9/30/24 Health Update Today, HG Mahatma Das is continuing with his healing and resting as much as possible. Despite experiencing a lot of bodily discomfort, he remains in good spirits and stable condition, making the best of a difficult recovery proces…

For over 15 years, Premkishor Das has been a pivotal force in organizing the Festival of India (FOI) and the Festival of Colors in Thunder Bay, Ontario. In addition to his role as a physician and manager of temple services at ISKCON Thunder Bay, Premki…

On September 7th, over 60 volunteers from the nearby Woodland Hills Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent a productive service day helping devotees at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah.   When Hare Krishnas…

Bhadra Rupa Dasa performing with an ensemble at the event. Bhadra Rupa Dasa, Ph.D., led an ensemble performing two of his own compositions inspired by the Gita Govinda of Sri Jayadeva Goswami to welcome Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs o…

As summer ends, the time to settle into a school routine naturally takes the front seat. The fall semester Krishna House Outreach Certification course is coming up, beginning on September 22, 2024. Facilitated by a dynamic and diverse variety of Krishn…

ISKCON in North America is growing by leaps and bounds. Child protection needs to grow along with it. At the very beginning of Srimad Bhagavatam, Srila Prabhupada stated, “The protection of children gives the human form of life its best chance to…

We are pleased to invite you to the hybrid Bhakti-vaibhava course at the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE). From September 19th to October 30th, 2024, we will delve into the sacred teachings of Canto 2 of the Srimad Bhagavatam through a v…

From Tech To Temple Gopa Vrindesha Dasa’s journey at ISKCON Melbourne began with a quiet but defining decision. On the day he received his Ph.D. in Wireless Technology from the University of Melbourne, he turned away from a promising corporate fu…

Almost 25 years after Sangita Devi Dasi, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, founded Vaishnavas C.A.R.E., devotees around the world are being invited to join a special “Reading Club,” hosted by the Vaishnavas C.A.R.E. International Team. The cl…

Janmashtami celebration with N.L. Dalmia High School students. NICE (Narasimha Institute for Children Education), an educational arm of ISKCON Mira Road, celebrated Sri Krishna Janmashtami in three area schools. NICE has over 50 teachers who conduct Bh…