Category Archives: Kirtan

Abhishek offered to Chota Nitai Gaurahari at ISKCON Lenasia. Devotees and senior leaders from across South Africa gathered at ISKCON Lenasia on May 9, 2026, to commemorate the 47th installation anniversary of Sri Sri Nitai Gaurahari, regarded as the fi…

Devotional dance and kirtan during Charlotte’s St Patrick’s Day parade. What began as small home gatherings among a handful of devotees has grown into a thriving, organized, and deeply committed devotional community now known as ISKCON of Charlot…

Around forty Italian members of the congregation gathered at Goloka Ecofarm in Pontinvrea (Savona, Italy) for a three-day retreat, May 1-3, organized by the USCI (Office for the Development of the Congregation in Italy), dedicated to shared spiritual p…

Krishna House in Gainesville shared an inspiring video of their recent Sankirtan Tour to Miami, one of South Florida’s most vibrant urban centers. The short documentary-style offering follows the realities of sankirtan outreach, from approaching strang…

The 540th anniversary of Sri Gadadhara Pandit’s birth was observed with deep religious fervor and devotional enthusiasm at his birthplace in Banigram, Banshkhali, Bangladesh, on Friday. The day-long celebration drew thousands of devotees who gath…

By most measurable indicators, the world today is far from peaceful. Armed conflicts persist across multiple regions, families are being strained under mounting pressures, and economic instability continues to erode livelihoods on a global scale. In bo…

ISKCON Hungary demonstrates how a spiritually grounded community can grow while remaining faithful to its devotional core. Across rural farmland, urban temples, educational institutions, and national relief programs, the Hungarian Yatra moved forward w…

A growing body of devotional music emerging from urban bhakti communities is finding new expression through independent artists such as VisnuMaya, a New York-based practitioner and musician whose recent live EP, Puspāñjali, presents an intimate, acoust…

The devotees of ISKCON Aravade recently completed a glorious seven-day padayatra to Shri Dham Pandharpur, carrying the divine forms of Sri Sri Gaur Nitai Sundar and Srila Prabhupada. Nearly 400 devotees joined this sacred journey, transforming the road…

An estimated 20,000 visitors gathered on March 28–29 at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple near Spanish Fork, Utah, for the temple’s 30th annual Holi Festival of Colors, the largest Color Festival in North America. When the Festival first began almost th…

According to Dr. David Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. (1927–2012), one individual vibrating at the high-energy level of pure love can counterbalance the negative vibrations of 750,000 individuals. Dr. Hawkins, founder of the Institute for Spiritual Research, int…

Bucharest devotees held 13 outreach programs in Brasov in 2025. Recently, ISKCON Romania presented its 2025 annual report to the Governing Body Commission (GBC), outlining a year defined by the legal recovery of property, the localization of theologica…

Two newly released reports offer an overview of the 2025 activities of the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry and the ISKCON Padayatra Ministry, as well as the preaching and leadership initiatives of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami. Together, they document a year mark…

Vrajdevi at the harmonium. Radha Krishna Records, the historic record label owned by ISKCON London, is celebrating its 16th year and has released a new album designed for introspection and contemplation amidst the clamor of the modern world. This strip…

The upcoming BhaktiFest 2k26 is poised to draw more than 200 young adults to a four-day residential spiritual retreat over the Easter weekend, from April 3-6, 2026. Hosted on a private island venue near Sydney, this event marks the continuation of what…

Book distribution expands significantly, with devotees sharing Srila Prabhupada’s books throughout the year. ISKCON Greece marked 2025 as a year of foundational breakthroughs. From securing full legal recognition to an extraordinary spike in book distr…

Radha-Madahava darshan from Their new home. Devotees and guests gathered in Taguig City from January 30 to February 1, 2026, to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sri Sri Radha Madhava Mandir. The three-day festival marked the official relocation o…

Gaura Vani Music has released the first in a new series of music videos filmed during his successful concert last year at the iconic Royal Opera House. The opening release features “Wade in the Water,” a traditional African American spiritual that emer…

Harita Madhavi Devi Dasi is a Krishna-conscious practitioner who uses rap as a contemporary medium for devotional preaching. Appearing on stage in full devotional attire, she delivers mantra-infused verses that introduce audiences to the core teachings…

For most people, December is a month of fatigue, deadlines, and year-end reviews. Yet across cultures—through Christmas, New Year, Hanukkah, or local traditions—December is also expected to bring spiritual renewal, relief, and hope for a better and hap…

Bhakta Kamita playing the flute at a festival in ISKCON Nairobi. Kamita Kamau, known online as Kamita_Kirtan, is a Nairobi-based Krishna-conscious content creator, musician, grihastha, and entrepreneur whose work documents both his inner spiritual life…

Across the calendar year, ISKCON Tucson has found meaningful ways to engage the broader community by thoughtfully participating in widely observed Western holidays and civic traditions. By meeting people where they already gather—whether through a Than…

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, the devotees and congregation of ISKCON Miami participated in the 41st Annual King Mango Strut Parade held in Coconut Grove, Miami. Dharmaraja Deva Das and his wife, Radha Kunda Rani Devi, brought the big Ratha Yatra chariot…

Young men gathered at the Grand Canyon in Arizona. ISKCON Youth Ministry’s new bus just completed its maiden voyage, transporting 24 teenage boys across the southern US, from Florida to California and back, for the Boys Winter Trip. The organizers, inc…

Jiv Jago Youth Group outing and sanga. In November 2024, ISKCON Brooklyn launched the Jiv Jago Youth Group—an initiative dedicated to creating an environment that encourages, enlightens, enlivens, enriches, engages, and empowers young devotees. The jou…

When Balram Thanki speaks about the mridanga, his voice settles into a steady rhythm of its own. The drum has shaped most of his life, and the memories tied to it come easily to mind when he talks. Personally, the mridanga is history, service, identity…

Indradyumna Swami and organizers of the US Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat have announced that the 2026 gathering will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, over Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–25, 2026. The annual event, known for drawing thousands of devotee…

In an exciting moment for the global kirtan community, devotional artist Jahnavi Harrison (Jahnavi Jivana Dasi) has been nominated for a 2026 Grammy Award for her latest album, Into the Forest. The Recording Academy announced the nominations earlier to…

From left to right – Radhanath Das, Nandini Kisori Devi Dasi, Draupadi Devi Dasi, Eder, and Jayadeva Hari Das. Devotees from Bhakti Center Monterrey represented the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) at the 2025 Monterrey International Book Fair, dis…

Nilachala Devi Dasi leads her team through the streets of Mumbai, her graceful movements and radiant joy drawing crowds to join the chanting of the holy names. Across continents and cultures, from Russia to Vietnam, Greece to India, crowds have stopped…

WITS University, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, hosted its second Student Leadership Conference (SLC) from 3–4 October 2025, bringing together young leaders, academics, and faith representatives from across the country. The event, organized by …

(LtoR) Jagad Guru Das, – Temple President ISKCON Chile, Chandrmukha Swami – Spiritual Master, Jalil Veloso – Community Development Director, Quilicura, and Arpit Sharma – Head of Community Affairs for the Indian Embassy. On Octo…

An outreach program in Lubbock, Texas, hosted by Sarah Ditto in her tattoo shop, Broken Chains. Krishna Charan Das is in the front on the left, and his wife, Vrajabhumi Lila Dasi, is on the far right. Two years ago, ISKCON News reported on the blossomi…

This year’s comprehensive report, released today by Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, and prepared by ISKCON’s Kirtan Ministry, chronicles a series of successful initiatives, ranging from the historic two-day Padayatra in Pune involving over 700…

It began with a simple thought: “How can we use creativity in Krishna’s service?” With this vision, the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry launched a global Poster-Making Competition as part of the World Holy Name Festival 2025. What followed was nothing short of …