Author Archives: Thomas Haribol

Approximately forty devotees from around fifteen countries gathered at Villa Vrindavana, Italy, from May 9-12, 2026, for the annual ISKCON Communications Europe (ICE) Conference. Held under the theme of “Engaged Vaishnavism,” the four-day g…

The Medical Care and Devotee Support Team for Kratu Das has released an update on his current health situation: “By the mercy of Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundar and the prayers of devotees worldwide, His Grace Kratu Prabhuji continues to receive care …

Amritavani Devi Dasi launches A Voyage to Transcendence at Durban event. The Kadamba Foundation has released A Voyage to Transcendence, a posthumous compilation of teachings by His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami, published in connection with his annual …

In 1997, the GBC made a resolution for all devotees to take a book distribution training course. In response to this resolution, the BBT MCI team has launched Book Distribution 101, a free, online, self-paced book distribution training course available…

VIHE students learning at a past Bhakti-Vaibhava course. The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) has announced its latest course (online and in-person) lineup for June–December 2026, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting devo…

L to R) Dr. Santosh Kumar Roy, Addl Prof. Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Harilila Das, Prof. Dr. Arvind Sinha, Prof. Dr. Y.K. Gupta, Dr. Tirthankar Deb, Dr. Santaraj Singh. In a significant development for community healthcare in West Bengal, the All India Institut…

Volunteers gather on the steps of the iconic Spanish Fork temple. All photos courtesy of Vaibhavi Devi Dasi. More than 250 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered on May 16 at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork…

Krsangi-Radhe Dasi, Vaishnavi Minister for ISKCON South Africa and a representative within the African Regional Governing Body (ARGB), continues to shape the development of Vaishnavi engagement across the continent through a leadership approach grounde…

Adosha Darshi Devi Dasi, Yuka San, and Nimai Devi Dasi serve prasadam to guests in the entrance hall. A new ISKCON preaching center has recently begun operating from a preserved 180-year-old samurai house in Tsukuba, Japan, marking a significant develo…

A chartered accountancy student from Asansol, Kr. Ayush Agarwal has developed three digital tools under his initiative, Krishna’s Akagrow, to support ISKCON’s preaching and counseling efforts. Launched in November 2023 on the disappearance day of…

Volunteers from the Krishna Balaram community assisted with the preparation and installation of Krishna Bhakti Art 5. After a one-year pause in 2025, Krishna Bhakti Art returned to Manila, Philippines, this year with renewed purpose and an expanded vis…

Following its 2026 Annual General Meeting in Sridham Mayapur, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) has released its latest resolutions outlining decisions and initiatives across a wide spectrum of ISKCON life and administration. A statement from ISKCON …

Nityanand Ashraya Das delivering leadership lessons to enthusiastic devotees of ISKCON Jaipur. Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Preaching Krishna Consciousness with Excellence training was held on 16th–17th …

Inside the Gothia Towers, waiting for PM Modi’s arrival. ISKCON devotees and members of the Indian diaspora were among the invited guests of the Indian Embassy to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gothia Towers in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May…

Devotees of ISKCON Auckland come together to discuss and strengthen Devotee Care initiatives. Devotee Care (DC) is an important and growing initiative within ISKCON aimed at nurturing the well-being of devotees and fostering a culture of care and suppo…

As ISKCON Vrindavan’s Krishna Balaram Cultural Center (KBCC) continues to rise beside the historic Krishna-Balaram Mandir, project leaders recently shared a glimpse into the vision and progress of what they hope will become a landmark spiritual locatio…

Devotees gather in orange to participate in the annual King’s Day harinam in Amsterdam. Amsterdam’s annual King’s Day celebrations again served as a major platform for sankirtan outreach, as hundreds of members of the International Society for Krishna …

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown Houston on April 11 as devotees from ISKCON Houston brought kirtan, Lord Jagannath, and thousands of pieces of prasadam to the annual Houston Art Car Parade, one of the world’s largest public celebr…

What’s your mailing address? Is it eternal? Chances are, if you are reading this, your current residence is not your permanent residence. Through the external energies of God, the material world order constantly applies minute-by-minute, sophisticated …

ISKCON Navi Mumbai has officially released the schedule and registration details for the International Gita Scholarship Test (IGST) 2026. The global initiative, designed to promote value-based education and mental clarity among youth, will culminate in…

The ISKCON Ministry of Education is entering an exciting new phase of global development. This phase is characterized by expanded initiatives aimed at strengthening educational standards, enriching curricula, and supporting schools and learning communi…

Dedicated volunteers from Bhaktivedanta Manor were recently honored with an invitation to the annual King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Hosted each year by the British monarch, the prestigious event recognizes individuals who have made outstandi…

TACEL Founders counseling a couple. Strong families serve as the foundation of healthy ISKCON communities. But in today’s fast-paced and often demanding world, Grihasthas face unique challenges in maintaining harmony within while simultaneously serving…

S.B. Keshava Swami, Rasananda Das (Happy Jack), and Rev. Dr. Dean Teddy Hickman-Maynard, Associate Dean for Ministry Studies at the Harvard Divinity School.  The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference, themed “Sacred Community: Walking the Path of Love Together,”…

Following the inauguration of the ISKCON Constitution on February 4, 2026, legal justice pathways are being further formalized within ISKCON’s judicial framework. Headed by Devasri Radhika Devi Dasi, the Justice Ministry Europe (JME) is an appeals, gri…

450+ Brahamcharis attending the NIDC Retreat in Vrindavan. In the spiritually charged atmosphere of Vrindavan, over 450 brahmacharis gathered for the NIDC (North India Divisional Council) Brahmachari Retreat Camp, creating three days filled with learni…

A new devotional music album, All Attractive, by musician and Bhakti practitioner Ishwari-Radha Devi Dasi, was released on April 19, 2026, with a live presentation scheduled for April 25 at Veda Yoga in Los Angeles. The project, created under the artis…

This May 27–31, 2026, ISKCON North America will host the Spiritual Leadership Seminar: Being Guru in ISKCON for the first time on the continent. The seminar offers a valuable opportunity for devotees engaged in spiritual leadership and outreach to gain…

Radhanath Swami performing the arati of the Anantashesh laid during the foundation stone laying ceremony. On Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious days in the Vaishnava calendar, ISKCON Kolkata laid the foundation stone for a memorial at the birt…

ISKCON Tucson has taken a significant step toward its long-term development plans with the purchase of an adjacent property intended to support its future temple construction and community growth. In February 2026, the community finalized the acquisiti…