As ISKCON approaches its historic 60th Anniversary in 2026, devotees across North America are preparing to honor a legacy that has transformed countless lives and shaped spiritual communities worldwide. To mark this miraculous milestone and heartfelt o…
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Celebrating ISKCON 60 Incredible Years with 60 Impactful Stories
BRC Signed MoU for IKS Integration in Early Childhood Education
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The Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) entered into a strategic collaboration with the Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) and Nalanda Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd. through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed …
Over 26 Years of Prasadam Service in the Heart of NYC
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Adi Purusa Dasa (right) with a New Yorker in Tompkins Square Park. Adi Purusa Dasa, a disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda, has been at the forefront of prasadam distribution in New York City for more than 26 years. Alongside this service, he operates several …
Online Maha Istagosthi Announced as Part of GBC AGM 2026
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As part of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) Annual General Meeting 2026, the GBC will host an online Maha Istagosthi on February 8, 2026, inviting devotees from around the world to participate in a global dialogue and association. The program…
North American 3/35 Vision Advances with Growth Acceleration Teams
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As part of implementing ISKCON North America’s 3/35 Vision, Zonal Supervisors and the new Growth Acceleration Team (GAT) members gathered on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for a Zoom orientation focused on strengthening zonal cohesion, cooperative plannin…
ISKCON Constitution Formally Inaugurated at the 2026 AGM in Mayapur
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On February 4, 2026, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) formally inaugurated the ISKCON Constitution at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mayapur. The event marked a milestone in the history of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (IS…
South African Yatra Celebrates a Landmark Moment on Nityananda Trayodashi
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Bhakti Narasingha Swami stands before Sri Sri Nitai Gaura Hari, solemnly reading his vows of allegiance and service. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, devotees gathered at ISKCON Sri Sri Nitai Gaura Hari in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, to witness a lan…
ISKCON India Communications Leaders Gather in Mayapur for National Conference
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Brajendra Nandan Das teaching on the art of cultivation at the recent gathering in Mayapur. The ISKCON India Communications Conference was successfully held from January 17-19, 2026, at ISKCON Mayapur, bringing together communication representatives fr…
Gaura Vani Music Releases First Video from Iconic Mumbai Concert
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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…
A Vaishnavī on the Mic: Rap as a Medium for Bhakti
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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…
GBC Chairman Releases Annual Report Ahead of AGM
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On the festival of Nityānanda Trayodasi, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) Chairman, Govardhan Dasa, delivered his 2025 annual report ahead of the 2026 ISKCON Annual General Meeting. In the video presentation, he offered an overview of the society’s …
ISKCON Karuna Bhavan Strengthens Local Ties Through Multifaceted Outreach
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Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, receives a copy of Bhagavad-gita As It Is during a visit to ISKCON Karuna Bhavan; Members of the RAF, Navy, Army, and Police Force are honored for their service during a Raksha Bandhan program at the temple. For…
Mayapur Academy Library Opens Its Doors to Everyone
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The Mayapur Academy Library announced it has opened its doors to all devotees as a comprehensive resource center offering authentic knowledge on shastra, deity worship, and Vaishnava culture. Located on the second floor of Chaitanya Bhawan at ISKCON Ma…
ISKCON Dumdum Opens New Temple in North Kolkata
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Opening fire ceremony performed; senior devotees welcoming the Deities during the inauguration ceremony of ISKCON Dumdum. ISKCON Dumdum inaugurated its newly constructed temple on January 3, 2026, during Pushya Abhishek celebrations, marking a signific…
ISKCON Leader Takes on UN-associated Role Supporting Sustainable Development Goals
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Gauranga Dās, a Governing Body Commission (GBC) member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and Director of Govardhan EcoVillage, has been appointed as a United Nations Representative to the AWWG at the United Nations Economic and Soc…
ISKCON UK Leaders Visit the High Commission of India at the Iconic India House
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Mr. Kartik Pande, Praghosa Dās, Sukanti Rādhā Devī Dāsī, and Mr. Deepak Choudhary. Praghosa Dās, GBC for ISKCON UK & Ireland, together with Sukanti Rādhā Devī Dāsī, Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Coordinator for the UK, Ireland, and the European U…
REVIEW: A Musical Window Into Krishna’s Daily Pastimes in Vraja
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In December 2025, Bhakti Gauravani Goswami shared a newly released music video titled A Day in Vraja Mandala, accompanied by a downloadable visual book, Krishna’s Cows in Vraja Mandala, written by Madhavi Devi Dasi, one of his disciples. Together, the …
From Fragile Beginnings to World Judo Championships: A Journey of Faith and Fighting
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As a child, I was quietly fascinated by paramilitary forces—their discipline, courage, and unspoken strength. It was a world I admired from a distance, never imagining I would step even remotely close to it. Life, however, has its own way of guiding us…
BBT to Host Global Gathering on Caitanya-caritāmṛta Distribution
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The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) will host an online gathering focused on the distribution of Sri Caitanya-caritāmṛta, bringing together experienced practitioners from ISV, London, Pune, and other regions. The session will highlight practical strateg…
Harināma for the Holidays: Devotees’ December Outreach in Miami
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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…
ISKCON Ranchi Offers Multiple Courses, Emerging as a Dynamic Preaching Center
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The Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Course, along with the Counseling, Care, and Nurturing Course, was held from January 24–26, 2026, at ISKCON Ranchi, Jharkhand. The three-day program brought together more than 150 devotees from the local community…
Public Voting Opens for Bhakti Song Contest
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Public voting is now open for the Bhakti Song Contest, a grassroots initiative aimed at exploring the use of music and emerging technologies in Krishna-conscious outreach. Three devotional songs have been submitted and are available for listening and v…
As the GBC Prepares to Meet in Mayapur, a Look Back at the Vaishnavi Diksha Guru Debate
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On February 14, 2026, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) will convene in Mayapur. One of the topics of discussion will be the recent end of the three-year moratorium period on Vaishnavis …
“Be a Gardener” Campaign in Action: 25 Caitanya-caritāmṛta Sets in One Evening
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Two nights ago, I was fortunate to witness something extraordinary during the Be A Gardener campaign. In the company of a small group of devotees, we went out with the Caitanya-caritāmṛta (CC), trusting Lord Caitanya’s guidance at every step. What unfo…
New Seva Care Episode Explores Marriage Difficulties Through A Devotional Framework
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Seva Care has released the latest episode of its ongoing podcast series, Care During Tough Times, titled Marriages and Vaishnava Community Support, featuring Dhanya Rico, M.Ed., Ed.S., NCC, a National Certified Counselor specializing in personal and re…
Registration Opens for Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training in Mayapur and Online
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The Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Level-1 program will be held in Mayapur, India, from February 14 to 16, 2026, offering participants a systematic foundation for becoming effective leaders in preaching Krishna-conscious philosophy. Conducted in En…
New Year’s Day Jagannath Puri–Style Maha Prasad Draws Hundreds in New Jersey
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On New Year’s Day 2026, approximately 400 devotees gathered at ISKCON Plainfield, NJ, to honor a traditional Sri Jagannath Puri–style Maha Prasad buffet featuring 15 courses. Organized by ISKCON of Central New Jersey (ICNJ), the annual New Year Sri Jag…
From Ashram to Outreach: A Young Life in Bhakti
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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…
ISKCON Ayodhya Serves 100,000 Meals During Magh Mela 2026
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As the sun transitioned into Capricorn for Makar Sankranti on January 14, 2026, Ayodhya Dham was transformed into a sea of devotion. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims, fresh from their holy bath at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, arrived at the feet of Lor…
Global Call for Nominations to Honor Sankirtan Excellence and Innovation
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ISKCON’s Ministry for Book Distribution is inviting devotees and communities worldwide to submit nominations for the 2025 Book Distribution Awards, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, creativity, and resilience in the global sankirtan…
ISKCON Visakhapatnam Hosts Pan-India ISKCON Leaders’ Summit
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ISKCON Visakhapatnam was honoured to host the Pan-India ISKCON Leaders’ Summit from January 5th to 11th. Set against the serene backdrop of the beautiful seafront, overlooking the Bay of Bengal, where the gentle waves kiss the shore and the morning sun…
Young Entrepreneurs Bring Prabhupada’s Vision to Life at Mayapur School Market Day
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Devotees interacting with children at Our Little Vaishnavas school campus. Students from Our Little Vaishnavas school in Mayapur recently hosted their annual children’s market day, turning classroom lessons into real-world business experience. Through …
A Vulture-like Civilization
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In the last thirty or forty years, the rapid pace of technological progress has been dazzling. I still remember my first desk-sized computer, with its massive 20 megabytes of storage, its MS-DOS operating system with the old C: prompt, and the modems t…
New Goloka Dham Rises to Embrace a Growing Spiritual Community
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The new project in progress. On November 30th, 2025, the ISKCON New Goloka community in Hillsborough, North Carolina, joyfully gathered at the site of our new temple foundation to mark a significant milestone in the ongoing expansion of our sacred spac…
ISKCON Mayapur Issues Warning on Room Booking Scam Ahead of Festival Season
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The Secretariat to the Co-Directors of ISKCON Mayapur has issued an urgent advisory warning devotees and well-wishers about an ongoing room-booking scam targeting pilgrims planning to visit Mayapur during the upcoming festival season. According to the …
TOVP Yajna Shala Grand Opening Yajna Sponsorships
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On February 11, 2026, the TOVP will reach its next milestone: the Grand Opening of the Lord’s Yajna Shala in the TOVP gardens. Only yajnas for the Lord’s pleasure will be executed in this facility on a daily basis, continuing this long-standing seva si…
Ten-Week Program on Empathic Communication and Relationship Harmony
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The Krishna Center for Empathic Communication, an online platform under the guidance of Bir Krishna Das Goswami, is conducting a ten-week online course series beginning on January 18 that examines communication and relationships through the framework o…
ISKCON Tucson Finds Western Holidays are Powerful for Spiritual Outreach
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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…
“Mayapur Clean and Green” Song Released to Celebrate Environmental Mission
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The Mayapur Clean and Green initiative, led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi, has unveiled a new song and accompanying music video, celebrating its ongoing environmental mission in the Holy Dham of Mayapur. The song, aptly titled “Mayapur Clean and Green,” i…
COMING OF AGE #33 – Perception for a Perfectionist?
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No matter where we are on our journey, we can find solace in the fact that the effects of time, as we know it, exist only in the material world and are ultimately not linear. The big picture is that all souls (excluding descending nitya siddha masters)…