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On the auspicious occasion of Gaura Purnima, the appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the BBT is excited to announce their plan to publish the main works of the Six Goswamis, the chief disciples of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Forthcoming titles in…

The community’s bridge is now cleared of debris from flooding. Photo courtesy of ISKCON New Govardhana. ISKCON New Govardhana shared a post from Vaishnavi Devi Dasi reporting on the effects of Cyclone Alfred on the large 1,000-acre Hare Krishna C…

In 1966, a humble storefront at 26 2nd Avenue in New York City became the birthplace of a global spiritual movement. It was here that His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (…

Podcast host, Bhrigupada Das with guest Shaunaka Rishi Das, the Director of OCHS. This month, the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS) released its latest initiative, The Bhagavata Podcast. This unique offering promises to take listeners on an engagi…

(LtoR) Balaram Lila Das; Prof. Aniruddha Chakraborty, Dean Academics, IIT Mandi; Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Academic Dean, BRC; Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi and Dr. Venkatesh Chembrolu, Associate Prof., representing the centre for IKSMHA (Indian…

Calling all those who want to relish and spread Lord Chaitanya’s mercy! Srila Prabhupada once referred to the Chaitanya Charitamrita as “the real Bengali sweet.” This literature, which goes into the essence of our tattva as Gaudiya Vaishnavas specifica…

Srila Prabhupada at the Bhaktivedanta Manor with his disciples. The Prabhupada disciples in the UK are hosting a Reunion Sanga in Lincolnshire, UK, from June 13-16th, 2025, inviting all Godbrothers and Godsisters and their partners who have served in t…

Blind since birth, Yamuna Jivana Das discovered Krishna consciousness early in life. A deep yearning for understanding and engagement shaped his spiritual path. Despite the challenges of navigating a predominantly sighted world, he immersed himself in …

The Temple of Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) Marathon 2025 Euro Tour has been officially announced, promising a spiritually uplifting journey across Europe to inspire unity, devotion, and support for the completion of the TOVP in Mayapur, India. Scheduled fr…

The Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja book team, made up of Ananda Tirtha Das, Praghosa Das, Satya Medha Gauranga Das, and Kaisori Devi Dasi, has issued a call for submissions for the 2025 Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja book reminding us “the most wonderf…

On Friday, August 13, 1965, a small, beat-up cargo ship set sail from Calcutta. In addition to the crew, one passenger, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, disembarked in New York City with 40 rupees, a three-month visa, and a mission to bring Krishna consciousn…

7th March was a memory to behold! It has been many years since the Vyasa Puja of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami Maharaj in Mayapur, yet each time it arrives, it feels just as fresh, powerful, and deeply moving. Falling within the sacred festival seas…

In honor of International Women’s Day, ISKCON’s Vaishnavi Ministry of North America, in collaboration with the International ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry, released a 7-part series of extraordinary video interviews entitled “Celebrating t…

On March 7, 2025, Krishna Valley ISKCON Hungary received an extraordinary honor at an Indo-European Business Council’s gathering held in Budapest. The conference recognized it as the “Most Sustainable EcoFarm Village in Europe.” Krish…

Murari Mohini Devi Dasi and the volunteers interacting with the visitors. Mayapur Clean and Green, an initiative led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi and her team, has been tirelessly working to maintain the sacred environment of Mayapur by addressing waste …

The ISKCON UK & Ireland Book Distribution Committee is overjoyed to announce the launch of our new Sankirtan Hour Podcast, a divine auditory experience designed to elevate consciousness and deepen your connection with His Divine Grace Srila Prabhup…

This October 2025, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) will come full circle to commemorate the 50th anniversary of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada’s landmark visit to South Africa. This golden jubile…

ISKCON Karuna Care will offer a six-week course with two time options entitled “Name Your Feelings, Tame Your Mind.” The course will be facilitated by Ekavira Prabhu, Sukhavaha Dasi and Krsnangi Dasi. Option 1: Thursdays, March 20th to Apri…

For Amritamani Devi Dasi, life has been about trust—trusting Guru and Krishna, trusting the journey, and, unexpectedly, trusting a go-kart racing at high speeds. But trust isn’t always easy. Her path to Krishna consciousness and self-discovery ha…

Following the success of the Facilities Improvement Mosques project in November 2023, Suriname has officially launched the Facilities Improvement Mandirs project on February 28, 2025. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the President, aims to…

UK devotee Sandipani Muni Krsna Dasa shared an exciting announcement for Vaishnava youth – the Revival of the UK Youth Bus Tour after a 20+ year hiatus. The tour will be held in July/August 2025, exploring England, Wales, and Scotland. Youth will…

This year, Sankirtana Das, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, is once again continuing his well-received, thought-provoking PowerPointt presentation (w/ Q&A) entitled “Why & How the Hare Krishna Movement Came to the West.” In 1965, Sri…

On the 27th of February, we also celebrated the auspicious appearance of a great Vaishnava devotee of the Lord—Shiva Ratri. Lord Shiva, the greatest Vaishnava, is always immersed in the glorification of Lord Krishna, chanting His holy names and showeri…

Architectural interior design of the proposed Govinda’s Restaurant. The ISKCON Mauritius community has marked a significant milestone with the successful closure of its Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) agreement for the development of a 5-star vegeta…

Champaka lata Devi Dasi surrounded by the children she serves. Champaka lata Devi Dasi has been a guiding force for visually impaired souls in Pune and Hyderabad for over a decade, impacting the lives of 400 blind students in the past 12 years. She was…

Bhaktivedanta College in Budapest, renowned for its unique blend of spiritual wisdom and academic excellence, is now offering English-taught courses for the first time. Previously catering only to Hungarian speakers, the College has provided BA and MA …

One of Utah’s leading papers, Deseret News, recently reported that Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill (SB259) that would designate several religiously significant days, including Hindu holidays Diwali and Holi, as official state “holy days…

The Sri Navadvipa-dhama Virtual Parikrama offers a spiritually enriching pilgrimage experience, inspired by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s vision. This initiative provides a darshan of holy places, scriptural insights, enlightening videos, and Goog…

2025 GBC Resolution Dated: February 21, 2025 The GBC recognizes that its resolution dated January 3, 2025, has met with mixed response from the Regional Governing Bodies and Regional Child Protection Offices around the world. We also recognize that the…

Chandramauli Swami (left) and Guru Prasad Swami (right) visiting the booth at ILS event. ISKCON Devotee Healthcare Services, an initiative of Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute, has witnessed significant growth since its initial launch at th…

The ISKCON Birnagar Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur Janmasthan Development Project is a landmark initiative that is fulfilling a long-cherished desire of Srila Prabhupada to glorify Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur at his birthplace. Despite multiple attempts durin…

Join us for an enriching online workshop “Building the Future of ISKCON with Care, Part 2” on Saturday, March 1st, 12:30-2:30PM EST facilitated by Jai Nitai Das, North American Representative, ISKCON Devotee Care Office. Following the initi…

We are pleased to present the 21 February 2025 and 22 February 2025 GBC Annual General Meeting (AGM) Highlights Report. This combined report presents the highlights of two consecutive GBC AGM meetings: the 21 February 2025 meeting and the 22 February 2…

The Bhakti Yoga Conference, titled “Grace in an Age of Distraction,” is an online event running from March 1 to April 11, 2025, in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School. This series features over 35 esteemed scholars, monks, yogis, and…

ISKCON Mayapur has released a beautiful new video inviting to souls everywhere to experience the spiritual heart of Mayapur! Witness the majestic Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir, the “Rising Moon of Mayapur,” and discover a place of peace, d…

Pancadhara Das in his home studio recording instrumental music for meditation. Jorge Luis Martin, known in the ISKCON community as Pancadhara Das, has dedicated his life to music and spirituality. As a singer-songwriter, music producer, Reiki practitio…