Category Archives: News

This month,  the Hindu American Foundation (HAF)  interviewed Anuttama Dasa, the International Director of Communications and a member of the Governing Body Commission (GBC), regarding the celebration of Navaratri and Dussehra from the perspective of a…

BRC presents endowment check to Presidency University. As an unprecedentedly unique offering to our illustrious Guru-paramparā and the Vaiṣṇava community, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) established an endowment in honour of Śrīla Saccidānanda …

On October 15, 2023, ISCKON devotees, locals, and well-wishers gathered for the dedication of the new Krishna Balarama Hall in Vrindavan Dham. This building is part of the larger Krishna Balaram Cultural Center project that ISKCON News will report on t…

ISKCON News is continuing to follow developments in the Israel-Hamas war.  Details on the ground are changing hour by hour, but we are striving to bring you the latest from multiple sources. From ISKCON Israel, “At the moment, devotees are follow…

Chaitanya Chandra Dasa has unveiled his latest offering, an e-book titled “Traps in our Path Back to Godhead.” Drawing inspiration from a publication by Suhotra Swami during the 1990s, this e-book sets a philosophical foundation to illumina…

Vibhu Chaitanya Das, host of “Unveiling the Spirit and Temple President, ISKCON Sandton Located in the wealthiest mile of Africa, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Sandton – South Africa has embarked on an endeavo…

🌟 On the auspicious day of ✨💫🌺Mahalaya Pitri seva, we are happy to inform everyone who showed tremendous interest during the Pitru Paksha period and offered some seva on behalf of their ancestors and forefathers. 🪷🌟🙏🏼We are deeply thankful for performi…

L-to-R, Namamrita Das, Jiva Gaurangi Dasi, “Jiva G,” and Yogesvara Das. Alachua, Florida – The Bhakti Recovery Group (BRG) Convention, held recently in Alachua, Florida, has emerged as a beacon of hope for individuals navigating the c…

The jackfruit tree under which Srila Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of ISKCON was born on 1st September 1896, is now withering and needs attention. It is situated at Srila Prabhupada’s birthplace in Kolkata, which was opened in 2021. A memorial …

The new Bhaktivedanta Institute journal, Purva-paksa: Fine-Tuning Opposing Views, was a  “#1 New Release” in the Hindu History category for its inaugural edition of the publication. The multivolume journal features recent research of scholars worldwide…

Rupotsava, an annual celebration dedicated to Srila Rupa Gosvami, unfolded its enchanting festivities at the Vrindavan Institute of Higher Education (VIHE) this year. Commencing on the 25th of August and concluding on the 28th, the event marked the dis…

October 12, 2023 Dear Devotees of ISKCON, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Many devotees have contacted the Communications Ministry in the last day or two with concerns regarding the Peacock Studio’s film that …

While all the gopīs were hurriedly leaving their respective places, their husbands, brothers, and fathers were all struck with wonder to know where they were going. Being young girls, they were protected either by husbands, elderly brothers, or fathers…

Madana-gopala Dasa being welcomed by BAPS leaders with tilak and gifts during the multi-day inauguration festivities at the BAPS Akshardham Temple, Robbinsville, NJ The largest Hindu temple in the U.S. recently held a multi-day inauguration celebration…

Ecstatic Kirtan with Madhava hosted by the Bliss House at Yoga in Motion. San Antonio, Texas, often renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and scenic beauty, is also home to a thriving and dynamic ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Cons…

Dignitaries on the Dais- Left to right (audience perspective): HG Varada Krishna Das ( Temple President – ISKCON HBR Layout), HH Bhakti Vinoda Swami (Zonal Supervisor & ISKCON Coimbatore Temple President), Honourable Member of Parliament Sri Tejasv…

The Vrindavan Institute of Higher Education (VIHE) is organizing a dynamic six-day onsite Teacher Training Course (TTC) in the holy month of Kartik from 18th-23rd November 2023 with Aniruddha Dasa and Bimala Prasad Dasa leading TTC1 and TTC2 respective…

Kirtan party within the inner dwellings of the informal settlement. All photos courtesy of Ananta Vrindavana Dasa. On Saturday, 7 October, His Holiness Indradyumna Swami visited the informal Bottlebrush settlement in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Reside…

ISKCON News has been given some individual, unconfirmed information from devotees in Israel but is awaiting more official reports from ISKCON leadership on any possible impact on individuals or communities. Currently, we have no reports of any ISKCON d…

The Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON has released a decision clarifying initiation standards in ISKCON. The decision came, in part, as a response to a thorough paper produced by ISKCON’s Sastric Advisory Council (SAC) entitled “Bra…

HH Jayapataka Swami at Udupi yesterday for the footprint installation ceremony of Lord Chaitanya. HH Jayapataka Swami: We are going to install the lotus footprint of Lord Caitanya in Udupi. So, Syamarasika das arranged for me to do the abhishek of the …

History was made on October 1, 2023, as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) proudly welcomed its first centre in the North West province of South Africa. The event was a testament to the dedication of the Klerksdorp Hindu Samaj…

ISKCON’s Ministry of Cow Protection and Agriculture held its first European Farm Conference with face-to-face attendees following a three-year gap due to COVID-19. The September 29th-October 1st event brought leaders from across Europe together t…

Anuttama Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Communications, was in the Senate wing of the US Capitol on Tuesday when the House of Representatives voted to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position, a first in congressional history. It was a fr…

Pure devotees see no limitations on how far they can go in distributing the Holiname of the Lord and in empowering others to do so. In this time and age, we are very fortunate to have the mercy of HH Jayapataka Swami, who shows us all his examples desp…

Gauranga Darshan Das, an educator, TEDx speaker, and spiritual author of over 32 books, has recently published “Dhruva: Relationship & Success Sutras from the Story of a Celebrated Prince” under the Penguin Ananda banner from Penguin Ra…

Throughout the Srimad Bhagavatam, Vaisnava sanga is emphasised as a most critical aspect of devotional life.Association with saintly personalities infuses our spiritual life with enthusiasm to serve and the desire to advance spiritually.  There is…

ISKCON’s Mayapur Academy has announced its International Diploma Course in Deity Worship to be held from October 21, 2023 – February 26, 2024, at ISKCON Mayapur, situated on the banks of the Ganges River in West Bengal, India. The course wi…

In April, we reported on a crowdfunding campaign to fund the installation of a commemorative bench and plaque in honor of Srila Prabhupada at San Francisco’s Stow Lake within Golden Gate Park. The picturesque park was a favorite spot for Srila Pr…

Mukundanghri Das and his wife Kalpa-latika Devi Dasi. “The dream is that diversity and unity should coexist harmoniously,” proclaims Mukundanghri, a devotee of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He has emerged as …

Today is the appearance day of Ranga Devi and Sudevi. Although all dressed in bright yellow outfits, each Sakhi bore a unique design and pattern that is quite different from one another! Oh, and the transcendental Sakhis! Hey! Govinda! look like full m…

On September 26th, ISKCON devotee Kunti Devi Dasi, representative of ISKCON Rio de Janeiro to the inter-religious movement since 2020, took a public oath as a counselor of COMPIR-RIO (the Municipal Council for the Promotion of Religious Freedom of the …

YouTube has recently bestowed Bhuvanasundari Radha Devi Dasi with the coveted Silver Button Award for her channel, “Krishna’s Cuisine,” which she began in May 2020. The social media honor is for YouTube creators who have reached the m…

Dear devotees, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All glories to Sri Mayapur dhama. The period from the full moon of Shukla Paksha Bhadrapada month (29th Sept) to the new moon day (14 Oct) of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin m…

ISKCON’s Ministry of Education has released its exciting schedule of speakers for the upcoming “Books are the Basis Week 2023” Festival. The topic this year is Shastra Caksu, that is, seeing the world through the eyes of Srila Prabhup…

The popular film “HARE KRISHNA! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All” continues to reach a growing audience worldwide through multiple online platforms. The ground-breaking documentary was released in 2017 and garnered …

About 1,000 devotees and visitors pulled the chariot.  This September, ISKCON Croatia celebrated its 40th anniversary with the Zagreb Ratha Yatra and the Maha-Abhisheka of Srila Prabhupada as the closing ceremonies. In 1983, ISKCON was registered in Za…

On this auspicious day of Parshva Ekadashi, we are blessed to have the auspicious appearance of Lord Vamanadev, Srila Jiva Goswami, and Sri Indulekha Sakhi! Tripple blessings all in one day!!! Significance of Parsva Ekadasi: A Day of Fasting and Worshi…

Tomorrow Is Parshva Ekadashi || Also Called Vamana Dwadashi – Vamanadev Appearance (On This Auspicious Day, One Should Fast From Grains) Lord Vamanadev is the fifteen incarnations of the lord, In this form, the Lord figures were that of a dwa…