Hare Krishna,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.Greetings from Sri Mayapur dhama!Happy Varaha Dwadasi & Nityananda Trayodasi. We are happy to share the exciting festivals lined up from Nityananda Trayodasi in Mayapu…
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Thousands Gather at ISKCON Auckland for Festival of Colours
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On Sunday, February 11th, ISKCON Auckland hosted their annual Festival of Colours, welcoming thousands to the Hare Krishna Centre campus, a 100-acre haven located 30 minutes drive from Auckland city center in New Zealand. Organizers said around 9,000 p…
Exploring the Unique Journey of Krishna Consciousness in Japan
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Madhumangala and his wife Yamuna – photo by Masashi Sato. Madhumangala Das, a devoted adherent of the Hare Krishna movement in Japan, shares a compelling narrative of spiritual growth intricately woven with the cultural tapestry of the “Lan…
150th Vyasa-puja Celebration of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati & TOVP Nrsimha Wing Opening
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This month, on February 29, all Gaudiya Vaishnavas worldwide will celebrate the most auspicious 150th Appearance Anniversary of the Founder-Acharya of the Gaudiya Math, and spiritual master of ISKCON Founder-Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta…
There Is Opportunity For Everyone To Serve!
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Thank you so much for your loving, fatherly support and encouragement towards the festivities in Mayapur. With your loving guidance and direction, the mercy of Srila Prabhupada, and the entirely Guru Param Param, the Gaura Purnima festival in Mayapur a…
A New Hare Krishna Retreat in Dehradun
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Hare Krishna Resort, located amidst the beautiful Doon Valley in Dehradun, India, is emerging as a distinctive and peaceful retreat place or holiday option away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The inauguration of the new initiative was graced…
Lord Jagannath’s Mercy in the Desert at the ISKCON Phoenix Ratha-Yatra
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On February 10th, hundreds gathered in Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual Jagannatha Ratha-Yatra parade hosted by ISKCON of Phoenix. In addition to the procession, a festival was held at the Steele Indian School Park, which included book distribution, yo…
Highlight Report of GBC Meeting Held on February 7, 2024
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Revati Raman Das, GBC Chair, welcomed members and initiated the meeting by inviting Niranjana Swami to read excerpts from two ‘Conversations with Srila Prabhupada,’ one from Geneva 1974 and the other from Mayapur, January 1977. The meeting…
Mercy Is The Theme Of The Day!
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Sri Advaita Acharya Appearance Day! It is said that material nature has two features, namely the material cause and the efficient cause. The efficient causal activities are caused by Mahā-Viṣṇu, and the material causal activities are caused by another …
Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit: A Recap of the 6th Annual BMA-US Retreat
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Participants listening to “Intermittent Fasting” by Dr. Hari Raman from Minneapolis. Medical professionals from across the nation gathered at the serene Veda Foundation in DeLand, Florida, February 2nd-4th, for the 6th Annual Conference of …
Abhiseka of the Lotus Footprints of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu to be Installed at Nasika, Kolapura, and Mumbai
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On February 11, 2024, devotees gathered at ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai to perform the abhiseka of stone imprints of the lotus feet of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, which will be installed at Nasika, Kolapura, and Mumbai where Lord Chaitanya visited. “It was the de…
Food for Life -Nepal Holds Creative “Hike for a Purpose” Event
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Food-for-Life Nepal (FFLN), a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of marginalized children and communities in Nepal, hosted a hiking program at the Bishnudwar, Shivapuri National Park, Budhanilkantha on February 3, 202…
Serving the Russian-Speaking Community In Mayapur
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Sharana Prada Das (2nd from left in the 2nd row) with the Russian-speaking community. Eight and a half years ago, Sharana Prada Das came to Mayapur following his spiritual journey in the 1990s when he first discovered the philosophy he yearned for in S…
BIHS Lecture Series on “Parallels” Book Held in Florida
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This month, the Bhaktivedanta Institute held its third Richard L. Thompson Lecture Series on Thompson’s book, Parallels: Ancient Insights into Modern UFO Phenomena, initially published as Alien Identities (1993). The event featured presentations…
ISKCON Appreciated at Udupi Paryaya by the Sri Puthige Mutt
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Pictured center to right, Revati Raman Das, GBC Chairman (center), Sri Krishna Purushottam Dasa, Sriram Das. On January 18, 2024, Sri Udupi Dham in Karnataka, India, witnessed a paryaya (transfer of worship) to Sri Puthige Mutt, which was one of the mo…
Food For Live Monterrey Bringing Spiritual Nourishment to the Most Vulnerable
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The Food For Life Monterrey team of devotees is joyfully distributing prasadam and the holy names in Mexico’s second-largest city, bringing spiritual and physical nourishment to the community’s most needy populations. Monterrey, located in the no…
Commemorative Stamp and Coin Honoring Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur Unveiled
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On February 8, 2024, during festivities in New Delhi celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Appearance of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postage stamp honoring Srila Bhak…
First-Ever Comprehensive Concordance for the Bhagavad Gita Released by Columbia University Press
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The prestigious Columbia University Press has recently released a ground-breaking volume, the first-ever comprehensive concordance of the Bhagavad Gita, authored by Dr. Graham M. Schweig (Garuda Das), PhD. Entitled “Bhagavad Gita Concordance: A C…
Vasanta Pancami Feb 14th 2024!
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jaya jaya sundara nanda-kumāra saurabha-sańkaṭa-vṛndāvana-vihita-vasanta-vihāra “O handsome son of Nanda, O Lord who enjoys springtime pastimes in the fragrant forest of Vrndavana, all glories to You! All glories…
Premvikash Das Bridges Krishna Consciousness and African Spirituality
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Premvikash Das in his traditional Sangoma cloth. South Africa, a nation deeply marked by its tumultuous history, continues its journey towards healing and self-realization. In the heart of this transformative landscape, Premvikash Das – mathemati…
2024 Euro Bus Tour Set to Visit Seven European Countries
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Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Europe? The 2024 Euro Bus Tour will be held from 19th July to 21st August. The 4.5-week adventure will be visiting several European countries, including Switzerland, Italy, Sloveni…
International Symposium to Address Child Abuse
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Lilasuka Dasi, Director of the Child Protection Office – North America (CPO-NA), is recommending ISKCON management send representatives to the 2024 International Symposium on Child Abuse held in Huntsville, Alabama, March 18-21st. This year’…
Bhakti Kids Sangha Inspiring Other ISKCON Temples
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Abhidheya Devi Dasi from Australia, with her initiative, Bhakti Kids Sangha, is inspiring other temples to adopt various kids’ services and demonstrate it is not only achievable but practical to have dynamic children’s programs at your temp…
Radio Mayapur Sending Transcendental Sound Vibrations Worldwide
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Founded by Nityananda Ram Das, a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Radio Mayapur has grown from a modest vision to a thriving platform, connect…
Illustrated Bhagavatam Tales To Inspire Young Minds Book 4 Released
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Gauranga Darshan Das, an educator, TEDx speaker, and spiritual author of over 32 books, has launched his fourth book in the series, “Illustrated Bhagavatam Tales To Inspire Young Minds,” published and printed by Tulsi Books, a division of S…
NIDC Holds Bi-Annual Meeting in Noida
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The Northern India Divisional Council (NIDC) recently held its biannual meeting at the Sri Sri Radha Govind Dev Temple in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to hear reports from temple leaders, discuss preaching initiatives, resolve issues, and celebrate successes….
ISKCON Coyhaique Held its Annual Ratha Yatra Festival of India in the Gateway to Patagonia
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ISKCON Coyhaique held its fourth annual Ratha Yatra Festival of India event on January 27, 2004. It included a procession of Lord Jagannath’s chariot with harinam sankirtan, followed by book and prasadam distribution, cultural exhibitions, and ac…
Festival Of Fiji Returns, Celebrates Key Anniversaries
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ISKCON Fiji will celebrate their Festival of Fiji on September 14th-22, 2024, as part of the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in Fiji and the 20th anniversary of the installation of Sri Sri Radha Golokabihari in Suva, the capital ci…
A Culinary Pilgrim’s Odyssey in Service of Krishna Consciousness
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Govinda’s mobile restaurant music festival setup. Krishna Gana Das, the culinary pilgrim whose journey across Australia echoes the spiritual rhythms of devotion, embarked on a unique odyssey that not only defined his path but enriched the lives o…
ISKCON Auckland New Zealand Celebrates Expansive Rath Yatra
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Crowds at the ISKCON Auckland New Zealand Rath Yatra. ISKCON Auckland, New Zealand, orchestrated a splendid series of Rath Yatras spanning from November 25 to December 16, 2023. This grand celebration magnetized thousands of people who assembled ferven…
Live to Give Campaign Distributed over 3.7M Bhagavad-gitas Worldwide; Be a Gardener Campaign Begins for Caitanya Caritamrta
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The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) held an online Live to Give 2023 Celebration call on Sunday, January 28th, hosted by HG Vaisesika Dasa, who shared the results of the combined efforts of devotees worldwide. The 2023 goal was to distribute 3.7 million…
Invitation to International Temple President Meeting to be Held in Mayapur
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The GBC Executive Committee, on behalf of the GBC, extends a warm invitation to all Temple Presidents for the upcoming International Temple Presidents Meeting scheduled for 27th February 2024 in Mayapur. According to the invitation letter, “This …
Recommendations for Celebrating the 150th Appearance Anniversary of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur
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In honor of the upcoming 150th anniversary of the appearance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, the GBC Executive Committee is encouraging ISKCON leadership and congregations to gloriously celebrate the auspicious occasion. Committee members, i…
Prison Counseling in Singapore Transforming Inmates
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Devotees in Singapore have been visiting local prisons for the past 20 years to bring the philosophy of Krishna Consciousness and meaningful association to inmates. Around ten devotees regularly participate in this weekly service. They have aimed to sh…
Start Your Spiritual Journey on a Sound Footing with the Bhakti-pravesa Course
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The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will offer an online Bhakti-pravesa course from 14 February to 16 April, 2024. This course is specifically designed for those budding devotees who are seeking to learn and explore the path of bhakti. …
ISKCON Mauritius Navigates Cyclone Season with Devotional Fortitude
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Devotees prepare 2,400 takeaways of prasadam for Mauritius residents. In the midst of a looming threat of a second Cyclone warning over Mauritius, the devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) continue to exhibit resilien…
Radhadesh Mellows Kirtan Festival Available Online LIVE this Weekend
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2024 marks the 16th anniversary of the Radhadesh Mellows Kirtan Festival, which is held annually at the Radhadesh Temple in Belgium. The three-day kirtan event, going on January 25-28th, begins today. It’s no surprise that the capacity for in-per…
Radha Krishna Camp in Brasil Welcomes Youth from Around the World
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Radha Krishna Camp’s participants visited the Wet’n Wild water park at São Paulo state. At the beginning of January, 43 devotee youth from around the world gathered at the Radha Krishna Camp in Guararema state of São Paulo – Brasil, f…
ISKCON India Leader Addressed the Challenges and Benefits of Religious Tourism on NDTV
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On New Delhi Television (NDTV), a panel of three experts, including Yudhistir Govinda Das, the National Director of Communications of ISKCON India, discussed the impacts of the Ayodhya Temple on India’s future, especially in terms of religious to…
Gita Jayanti Celebrations at New Navadvip Dham in Texas a Great Success
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Joyful devotees hold some of the produce being cultivated at New Navadvip Dham. The inaugural celebrations of the New Navadvip Dham from December 22-25, 2023, coinciding with Gita Jayanti and the 10th anniversary of the Sadhu Sanga Retreat, was a huge …