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Mahatma Das has announced the second level of its acclaimed online retreat, Small Is Powerful: Exploring the Power of Humility and Self-Honesty. Building on the transformative experience of Level 1, this new session promises a deeper exploration of hum…

In an era characterized by rapid information consumption and abbreviated learning formats, the Sanskrit Reading Room, an initiative led by Nityananda Das, offers a unique approach to the study of Sanskrit. Far from being a conventional course, it serve…

On Sunday, June 1st, at ISKCON Hari Nama Desh – a temple community located about 25 km northwest of Wiesbaden – around 40 devotees gathered to express their heartfelt appreciation for Dina Sharana Devi Dasi, the former GBC for the German-speaking yatra…

In a major step to broaden its global impact, the award-winning documentary HARE KRISHNA! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All is now available for free on YouTube in ten major languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi,…

Tribhuvannath Das (in the center) with pharmacy students following a presentation on the mind. Tribhuvannatha Das, currently based at the Krishna Balaram Mandir in Vrindavan, is actively engaged in outreach programs that support individuals recovering …

Hema Malini and Gauranga Das speaking to donors at the fundraising gala.  ISKCON Naperville successfully hosted a grand fundraising gala on May 18, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, bringing together over 500 community members, spiritual leaders, and …

In the aftermath of the devastating Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, rescue workers and locals combing through the wreckage made a remarkable discovery: a partially burned but largely intact copy of Bhagavad-gita As It Is by Srila Prabhupada. I…

Over 30 enthusiastic devotees gathered on May 31–June 1, 2025, at ISKCON Bhopal for a powerful 2-day Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Course, aimed at strengthening congregational preaching across the city. Hosted on an expansive 8-acre campus, ISKCO…

Sri Nandanandana Dasa with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Padma Shri event in May. The Vedic Friends Association (VFA) proudly extends heartfelt congratulations to American author and renowned Vedic scholar Stephen Knapp (Sri Nandana…

In a significant milestone for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the establishment of Bhaktivedanta University near Vrindavan. This state-backed endorsemen…

Radhanath Swami, the visionary for the project, speaks at the grand-opening event. A sacred piece of history was revived this week as ISKCON’s first-ever temple, located at 26 2nd Avenue in the Bowery, celebrated its Grand Opening following an extensiv…

(Left to Right): Sushant Bharti; Padmanabha Goswami; Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Academic Dean, BRC; Sundar Gopal Das. In another significant project aimed at preserving Gaudiya Vaisnava literary heritage, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) has completed t…

Photo courtesy of the India Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). ISKCON’s Communications Office in India released a statement today regarding the tragic Air India accident in Ahmedabad. The plane was carrying 242 souls, and it appears there …

When the algorithm shifts and your content’s on the cart, download before it disappears! When devotees around the world go live on Facebook, streaming temple kirtans, festivals, harinams, seminars, and Sunday Love Feast classes, it’s with the hope that…

Sri Mayapur Community Hospital has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to serving the devotee community and the wider population of Nadia District. This week, Dr. Juhi Dhanawat, OB/GYN, announced the successful commencement of gynaecologi…

Joyful procession at a 2025 wedding ceremony held at New Mayapur.  As the morning mist lifts from the verdant Loire Valley, the sacred sounds of kirtan emanate from New Mayapur’s temple room, where devotees gather before Their Lordships Sri Sri K…

Ganesh Ramakrishnan (Gaura Hari Das). Photo courtesy of Forbes India. This week in Bengaluru, Forbes India and Accel revealed their inaugural list of Top 30 Indian Minds in Artificial Intelligence ( AI). The announcement was part of a first-of-its-kind…

Some of the religious leaders from various traditions who participated in the G20 Interfaith Harmony Week 2025. As the African Union (AU) assumes a permanent seat at the G20 table, faith leaders are stepping into a more prominent role in shaping global…

Marking a significant milestone on the auspicious occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi, Hare Krsna TV-ISKCON Desire Tree has launched Hare Krsna Radio, a 24/7 devotional radio channel. The new initiative offers listeners a continuous stream of transcendental s…

OmniLight Films Production, a Mayapur-based film production company, recently released “Three Nights,” a short film based on the story of Srila Haridas Thakur and the prostitute who was sent to defame him. Directed by Yadava Jivana Das (ali…

Devotees walk together at Rondebosch Common during the SP50 Morning Walk Tribute in Cape Town, listening to Srila Prabhupada lectures and conversations. As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Srila Prabhupada’s 1975 visit to South Africa (SP50…

What started off as a vision to bring together the different yatras within the UK, the Rise UK National Retreat returned for its second Maha gathering from April 18-21, 2025 – this time even bigger and better than before! Once again, the Rise retreat b…

Errol Musk, father of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, visited ISKCON Delhi in East of Kailash at the invitation of Dr. Vivek Bindra. In India to explore green technology and sustainable energy initiatives, the South African businessman took darshan of Sri…

On the occasion of World Environment Day, ISKCON Mayapur joyfully presents “Biodiversity in Bhakti Yoga”—a heartfelt visual and meditative offering designed to reconnect hearts with the sacred natural world of Sri Mayapur Dhama. Featuring over 500 brea…

The Bhaktivedanta Players celebrated their 40th anniversary in grand and dramatic style, packing the Haveli to the brim. Praghosa Das, the ISKCON GBC for the UK and Ireland, flew in from Dublin, especially to serve as the MC for the event. Proceedings …

Gaura Nitai deities at ISKCON Grand Rapids. ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry North America will now be offering the upcoming ‘Temple Deity Worship’ course at ISKCON Grand Rapids in Michigan. The course is now offered on the same dates as scheduled before,…

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, a carload of college devotees from the University of Toledo was involved in a serious accident while traveling to the ISKCON Farmington Temple. According to Farmington Temple President Yugal Kishore Das, all five were admitted …

The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium has officially released the digital flipbook “From Kutir to Mandir: The TOVP Story 1971-2024.” This beautifully designed resource presents a concise history and photo collection of the project from its ea…

Fifty years ago, there was no ISKCON temple in Perth, Australia. Srila Prabhupada was originally scheduled to visit Melbourne for its temple inauguration. However, due to construction delays, the GBC arranged a short retreat for him in Perth. His 10-da…

Statement from the Executive Committee of the Governing Body Commission Regarding the Indian Supreme Court Ruling and Proposal from ISKCON Bengaluru 3 June, 2025 Dear ISKCON Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada…

From a Kṛṣṇa Conscious perspective, as taught by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s predicted Golden Age refers to a 10,000-year period within the Kali-yuga where the saṅkīrtana movement—the congregational …

Interfaith, community, and political leaders inside the Melbourne temple. On May 25th, ISKCON Melbourne held a special dinner and program for over 50 political and interfaith leaders. The gathering was part of the multi-day celebrations commemorating t…

(Left to Right) Bhakta Ishaan, Mahabhagavat Das, Aruna Keshavi Devi Dasi, Vitthal Bhakta, and Bhaktin Sonam. Five members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Toronto participated in a multifaith event organized by the Ontari…

Introspection: Life in the Shadow of Time is a reflective collection of 18 devotional songs, originally penned by revered Vaiṣṇava poets and adapted into English with commentary by Bhakti Gauravani Goswami, one of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s first disciples in …

The Vaishnava community recently witnessed the transcendental departure of His Grace Paradhyeya Prabhu (ACBSP), who left his body yesterday at 9:20 PM in Sacramento, California. A beloved and dedicated disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Sw…

Mahaprasad Govinda Das and his son tour the expansive Abrehot Library. Mahaprasad Govinda Das, a UK-based devotee with an Ethiopian origin, recently visited Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where he donated 46 copies of Srila Prabhupada’s bo…