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The Times of India has published another article about the TOVP. Below is our short article with the direct link to the Times of India. The article about the TOVP in the TIMESNOW section is entitled, ‘World’s Largest Religious Monument to Open in India…

ISKCON’S venture with UNEP and the Government of India to address climate change through Value Education for school students. 2,30,000 students from 15 countries participated in the Value Education Olympiad (VEO) organized by ISKCON in collaboration wi…

First ever Sri Jagannath Rathayatra in Sacramento, Capital City of California.   ISKCON Sacramento celebrated its first Ratha Yatra in front of the California State Capitol Building, which serves as a museum and the State’s working seat of g…

The Indian Corporate Social Responsibility Awards ceremony was organized on 27th August 2022 in Gurugram, India to acknowledge all those organizations who have brought prestige and honor to the nation through their contribution to humanity and nation-b…

Image: Ananda Loka Das with plantains after Hurricane Fiona   Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico hard on September 19th and many Puerto Ricans are still recovering from the destruction. As reported by NPR The category 1 storm devastated most of Puert…

Archbishop Eric Escala with garland   The voice of the Shepherd, Archbishop visits Prabhupada’s House.    This past Sunday I had the opportunity to visit the ISKCON temple in Buenos Aires, needless to say, it was a very nice experience….

Image Source: Sri Mayapur Goshala   The viral infection has killed nearly 75,000 cattle in India and spread to more than 10 States and UTs, hitting Rajasthan the worst The lumpy skin disease outbreak continues to affect dairy farmers, especially s…

The 8th annual Orlando Rathayatra was held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at the unique location on the campus of the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida. The Rathayatra took over the beautiful UCF campus and despite it being a we…

Recently the TOVP Communications Department released a new online flipbook, ‘The TOVP Story, 1971-2022’ for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada and the Vaishnavas. We are happy to announce the publication of yet another flipbook, ‘Srila Prabhupada in Maya…

After a three-year COVID-related hiatus, the hills of West Virginia were covered in colorful clouds again as locals returned to Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold for the 2022 Festival of Colors. Guests enjoyed the musical stylings of Devananda Prabhu, …

Share Your Care started a new patronage program where we appeal to yatras and individuals who want to support Ukrainian Yatra in these difficult times to focus their attention on one particular yatra, family, or individual. In this section of our websi…

On September 7th, the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC), released its final decision regarding the 30-year case on the status of Lokanatha Swami in ISKCON. Their final decision is: that his status as initiating guru continues. The decision, howeve…

The TOVP Communications Department is pleased to announce the release of the new online publication, ‘The TOVP Story, 1971-2022’. This new virtual flipbook covers the history of the TOVP from its earliest dates of inception by Srila Prabhupada to its c…

Former Collin County Judge Keith Self addressing the audience  ISKCON Dallas celebrates first ever public Krishna Janmastami Festival in North Dallas (Frisco), TX   Sri Radha Kalachandji Temple (ISKCON Dallas) celebrated the first-ever Krishna Jan…

  Have you ever heard of a Bhakti Convocation? Or heard of a graduation ceremony where the students met their teachers face to face for the first time since their teacher-student relationship? It so happened at ISKCON Coimbatore, on the 24th of Ju…

From the ISKCON Communications Ministry September 7, 2022   Dear Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. The ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) today released its decision regarding the status of Lokanat…

Hare Krishna, Welcome to Sri Kshetra Parikrama 2022. We would like to welcome you to our 19th anniversary celebration of Sri Ksetra parikrama which will be celebrated from the 10th to 13th of November 2022. Throughout the year various groups of devotee…

Oleg Prabhu is a vaishnava from Melitopol. The city has been occupied by the Russian army since March. He needs our help to evacuate his family. Oleg Prabhu tells us: “Since the war broke out, the city has been occupied, there are a lot of milita…

When Sri Gaurasundara came to Ramakeli, Sri Jiva was blessed by having darshana of His worshipable lord, though he was just a baby at the time. Placing the dust of His lotus feet on the child’s head, Mahaprabhu indicated him to be the future sovereign …

His Holiness Jayapataka Swami (second from left), first copy in the hands of the Tantri (Center), Mr V Muraleedharan (second from right), His Holiness Bhakti Vinoda Swami (extreme right)   Srila Prabhupada had said that he feels like an “emp…

  ISKCON Vancouver hosted the inaugural Sage the Earth (not a typo!) event on June 25, 2022. The five simultaneous fire sacrifices, complete with kirtan yajna of the holy names and prescribed mantras, were offered to reverse global incongruities: …

Devotees from Europe and other parts of the world have tirelessly continued their sincere endeavor to help devotees from Ukraine find shelter, care, and support. The following figures are for week 16 of this devotee care/relief effort. Please find atta…

On August 31, 2022, the Times of India travel section, TravelTimes, published information about the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium. Although the Grand Opening dates are incorrect (the actual opening is scheduled for December 2024), it will certainly h…

Three-year-old Ram the ox was proudly led into his pre-made enclosure in the playground of the Manor School. He was ready to say hello to all the children!       The students were treated to a range of activities themed around the Manor’…

ISKCON of Central NJ (ICNJ), Plainfield, NJ celebrated Sri-Jagannath Rath Yatra at Oak Tree Road, Edison as part of the India Independence Day Parade.   On Sunday 8/14/2022 Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra was celebrated at Oak Tree Road, in Edison, New …

  The GBC College for Leadership Development and Tulsi Books Publications are elated to announce the book launch of the book ‘Being Srila Prabhupada-anugas’ on the occasion of the conclusion of Srila Prabhupada’s 125th birth year…

The Justice Ministry works to resolve disputes between ISKCON members and establish an integrated dispute resolution system. Future plans for the Ministry include developing additional processes for adjudication and dispute resolution, developing stand…

Narayani Devi Dasi (right) initiates Nila Madhava (left), now Nilambari Dasi, a second-generation ISKCON devotee on Janmastami 2022 at New Raman Reti Temple in Alachua, Florida. (Photo credit: ISKCON Alachua)   On August 19, Janmastami Day, Naraya…

Dear Devotees Hare Krsna All Glories to Guru and Gauranga. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. The most auspicious of all months is just weeks away! The Month of Kartika is said to be very auspicious that whatever little Spiritual activities performed in …

After two years of separation, MAN-tra is back in New Vrindaban, Sept. 9-11th, 2022. While technology allowed the annual men’s retreat to go virtual over the past couple of years, and carry on with exciting seminars, performances, and discussions, and …

One year ago this month, the GBC ratified and voted into law the attached ISKCON Code of Ethical Behavior. Here is a brief description of accomplishments this first year.   ADOPTED BY ISKCON AGENCIES This first year, the Code was made an active pa…

Situated at New Vrindaban, West Virginia is Srila Prabhupada’s smriti shrine or memorial shrine – Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold. The beautiful palace that was constructed by the disciples of Srila Prabhupada in 1973 as an offering of love to their …

Donations Needed Vraja-Govinda prabhu, his wife and two children have to leave Kherson, a city in the frontline. This city is in the south of Ukraine. Now it is one of the two toughest flashpoints of this horrendous war. Vraja-Govinda prabhu is a wonde…

Rishi Sunak and his wife celebrated the festival of Janmashtami at Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire, near London. Mr. Sunak and his family have made visits to the temple in the past. Today, Mr. and Mrs. Sunak were welcomed with the customary tradit…

ISKCON Nepal devotees (left) including Patri Das with the Prime Minister of Nepal, Sri Yogi Adityanath Maharaj (center) and staff (far right)   This month the ISKCON Nepal devotees have met two important dignitaries through their outreach efforts:…

Image:2. ISKCON NYC Devotees with Hansarupa Dasa, Assemblywoman Rajkumar, NYC Dep. Commissioner Dilip Chauhan while he presents ISKCON Day Proclamation.   Brooklyn, New York—Krishna Janmashtami, the appearance day or birthday of Lord Krishna, was …

At 8:33 am on August 11th in Sri Mayapur, the beloved disciple of His Holiness Jayapataka Maharaja and servant of Srila Prabhupada, His Holiness Bhakti Nityananda Swami, left his body. It is with great sadness that we announce this news, as he has been…

The Legacy of the Bhaktivedanta Institute: Toward Fulfilling Srila Prabhupada’s Vision In 1974, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada expressed his desire to “establish a Vaisnava Research Institute” to present the science of Krishna Co…

My name is Yuliia Mudrak, I am 25 years old, and I am from Ukraine. Before the war, I lived in Kyiv and worked as a certified preschool teacher. Unfortunately, many devotees had to leave their normal life in Ukraine due to the war. But at the same time…

Mayapur Times is a newsletter of the Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir. The newsletter aims to inform and inspire the local ISKCON community by reporting monthly activities, events, developments and news. You can download the Summer 2022 issue here: Click …