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Sri Mayapur Dham is truly a spiritual hub! Srila Prabhupada deeply desired that many people—his disciples, senior preachers, well-wishers, and in fact, the entire world—come to Mayapur. Not just for a visit, but to be here during Gaura Purnima, a time …

Gaura Mandala Present!From Feb 25th to 28th, Mayapur Tourism is offering a beautiful opportunity to visit the sacred places of our Vaisnava Acharyas—Haridas Thakur, Bhaktivinoda Thakur, Gauridasa Pandit, and many more. What makes this journey even more…

Today in Sri Mayapur, the air is filled with devotion as Srila Prabhupada Connect Day began with the heartfelt association of his dear disciples, senior devotees, and sannyasis. The Festival Registration Booth is now open, welcoming all who wish to imm…

Jaya Nitai! With hearts brimming with gratitude, we extend our deepest thanks for your kind contribution towards the grand celebration of Sri Nityananda Trayodashi. Your generosity helped create an atmosphere of divine joy, filling the day with kirtan,…

Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed, “If you are actually serious about going back to home, back to Godhead, then please seek after the mercy of Nityānanda.” Inspired by this instruction, the Mayapur Master Plan Office is delighted to introduce the…

Hare Krishna Devotees!Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! On Tuesday, February 4th, we will be celebrating Advaita Acharya’s appearance day! Please join us at the temple on this special day for the program at 4 p…

In the spiritual world, Lord Nityānanda is the eternal companion of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He is the very same Lord Balarāma, the first expansion of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. As Lord Balarāma, He serves the Supreme Lord in all His pastimes, and in this divine …

From Wikipedia Contributions to popular culture involving direct reference to the Hare Krishna mantra, or the Hare Krishna movement include the following. 1 In music 1.1 Beatles influence 1.2 Music 1.3 Straight Edge subculture 2 In movies…

Mayapur Master Plan office is excited to announce the launch of a project focused on deepening our Connection with Sri Mayapur-dhama. This project is inspired by the vision of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada for the developme…

On December 21, 2024, the humble opening of the most important department – Vaishnava Care Dept – took place in the presence of HG Panchajanya Prabhu (Department Head), HG Subheksana Prabhu (ISKCON Mayapur Co-Director), HG Purananda Prabhu …

Mayapur Master Plan office is excited to announce the launch of a project focused on deepening our Connection with Sri Mayapur-dhama. This project is inspired by the vision of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada for the developme…

This auspicious day marks the transition of the sun into the Makara (Capricorn) rashi, symbolizing a fresh start, enlightenment, and the victory of light over darkness. The Vedas glorify Makara Sankranti as a time when acts of charity bear immense spir…

Welcome 2025 With the Blessings of Lord Narasimhadev “By meditating upon He whose form is fearsome, all peace, happiness and prosperity can be obtained, all sins can be obliterated, the fear arising from evil spirits, fevers and unfavorable planetary p…

Several associates of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, were from present-day Bangladesh. The Bangladesh High Court on Thursday rejected a plea seeking to ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in t…

Middle and elementary school kids who participated in the “Dhruva” performance. Recently, the Duluth High School auditorium in Duluth, Georgia, USA, was transformed into a lively spiritual haven as GitaWise hosted its annual day celebration…

November 27, 2024 The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) expresses deep concern over the volatile situation in Bangladesh, particularly regarding the safety of Hindu minorities and members of our Hare Krishna ISKCON community. We …

The Gift Prabhupada Project is an initiative undertaken by a group of devotees to gift a miniature (54 mm) brass murti of Srila Prabhupada, particularly to his direct disciples. Alloyed within the brass murti are coins donated for Srila Prabhupada&#821…

Bhakta Dasa at work on one of 20 large paintings inspired by the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Photo courtesy: Sydney Morning Herald. Bhakta Dasa, Communications and Interfaith Director for ISKCON Australia and Australasia recently had his reflection entitle…

Vrajmohan Das has crafted a unique board game, “To Every Town And Village,” inspired by the classic game Monopoly. As the name suggests, the goal of the game is to help sponsor temples, develop projects, and spread Srila Prabhupada’s …

Recently, a vibrant interfaith program took place at St. Alban’s Cathedral, bringing together individuals from various religious backgrounds to share their faiths to foster understanding, and work towards a stronger, more harmonious community. This eve…

Since many of our ISKCON congregational members are of South Asian Indian descent and may be interested in participating in this program described below, we are publishing this story. We recognize it’s not relevant or open to many of our readers….

Guruttama Dasa, in gold, on President Alexander Stubb’s left, along with other key religious leaders at the Presidential Palace. On November 19, 2024, Guruttama Dasa, one of the managers of ISKCON Finland, attended an important meeting at the Pre…

ISKCON’s North American Leadership Conference was held October 4-6th at New Vrindaban, West Virginia, gathering over 120 leaders from across the continent. Sankirtana Dasa, a long-time resident of NV, reflects on its relationship to Srila Prabhupada’s …

Hare KrishnaBiggest Vaishnava gathering happening NOW at Sri Kshetra Puri dhama!On the sea beach shores, Parikrama inauguration took place with sankalpa and Maha arati to Sagar. Many ISKCON sanyasis are taking part in this parikrama.3 days of Parikrama…

Prime Minister Starmer (far right) with Visakha Dasi in background with other leaders. Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the UK, invited faith leaders from different traditions to join him for breakfast on Thursday, November 14th. Visakha Dasi, r…

Bhaktimarga Swami and leaders of Zone 1 cut a cake to honor the event. The 2024 Zone 1 Leadership Conference, held from November 8th to 10th in Edmonton, Alberta, brought together over 60 leaders from more than 25 ISKCON centers across Canada and six n…

2023 Winter Krsna Kidz Camp participants. The 16th Annual Winter Krsna Kidz Camp and Youth Retreat will be held at ISKCON Detroit – The Devasadhan Mandir from November 28th to 30th. This events aim to engage children and the youth in a fun and me…

Since 1972, the Prabhupada Book Marathon has inspired ISKCON devotees to share the spiritual wisdom of Srila Prabhupada’s books with the world. Now celebrated as the “Live to Give” campaign, this annual effort aims to “cover the earth” with copies of t…

Introducing the Jaladuta Boat Cruise Services! 🌊🛥️ Hare Krishna dear devotees and well-wishers! 🙏✨We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new website, www.gangacruise.in, on this auspicious occasion of Rasa Purnima! This launch is made pos…

Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Academic Dean of BRC, Radharaman Das, Vice President, ISKCON Kolkata, along with Scottish Church College Principal, Vice-Principal, Head Librarian, and others. Kolkata, being Srila Prabhupada’s appearance place, holds the uniqu…

Jaya Govinda Das leads 2024 guests on a hay ride through the New Talavana farm. The annual Cow Fest, or Go-Puja Mela, is a celebration with deep roots at ISKCON New Talavana, nestled in the peaceful countryside of Mississippi. Each year, this festival …

Guests gathering outside the Bhakti Center; Temple room filled for evening program. Bhakti Center NYC celebrated its seventh annual Diwali Festival on November 1st, attended by over 1,000 people. The popular evening event included kirtan, food stalls, …

Devotees at our fall fundraiser. As most ISKCON readers know, Saranagati Village was evacuated on the evening of July 17th, 2024. During our three-week absence, some devotees lost their homes, and others lost their wood sheds, outbuildings, storage str…

On Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT, the North American Regional Governing Body (NA-RGB) will host a transformative online workshop facilitated by Jai Nitai dasa, the North American Representative for the ISKCON Devotee Care …

ISKCON of Baltimore devotees sharing prasadam with the city’s grateful residents. “The Hunger Free Zone” is a non-profit organization of ISKCON Baltimore with a mission to distribute prasadam to the community at large. With its own fo…

This article aims to open the door to an emotionally and spiritually healthier attitude toward our ongoing journey of self-realization. This approach stands in stark contrast to the sectarian and fear-based renunciation that many of us in the first and…

Gauranga Das about to go in the ring for his biggest fight, feeling confident with the Lord by his side. Devotion and drive have shaped Gauranga Das’s commitment in the classroom and success in the boxing ring. His professional journey has also i…

Olympiad participants in front of ISKCON Kurukshetra. ISKCON Kurukshetra, in collaboration with the Kurukshetra Development Board and Kurukshetra University, organized its second International Gita Olympiad Workshop in Kurukshetra. The event drew stude…