In response to the success of its summertime Sunday Brunches at Prabhupada’s Palace Rose Garden, ISKCON New Vrindaban is set to offer a series of winter retreats that will give newcomers as well as devotees a chance to refresh and recharge in a spiritu…
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New Vrindaban’s Winter Retreats to Refresh and Rejuvenate
PM Modi Honors Jagattarini Dasi on Radio Broadcast
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On November 27th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Jagattarini Dasi, who now runs an art gallery in the Swan Valley of Perth, on the 83rd edition of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat. PM Modi said Jagattarini Dasi spent more than 13 years in…
Viplava Youth Festival 2021
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ISKCON Youth Forum [IYF] Delhi celebrated its annual Youth Festival, ‘VIPLAVA- A Revolution in Consciousness’, from October 22nd to 24th 2021, at Fogla Ashrama, Bhaktivedanta Marga, Srī Vrndāvana Dhāma, for 2000+ youth from across the nation. IYF is t…
ISKCON Philadelphia Welcomes Srimati Vrinda-devi
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Sunday, November 21, join us in welcoming Srimati Vrinda-devi as well as Srimati Tulsi-devi into her new room. When Srimati Vrinda Devi entered into the material world she manifested herself as the sacred Tulsi plant. Being very dear to Lor…
230,000 Schoolchildren Learn Environmental Values From Bhagavad-gita
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With the recent COP26 climate conference in Glasgow a current hot topic of discussion, ISKCON will be holding the Felication Ceremony for its biggest Value Education Olympiad yet on November 22nd. There it will recognize hundreds of thousands of school…
MAN-tra Retreat for Devotee Men Explores The Hero’s Journey
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This year’s MAN-tra Retreat, held from November 12th to 14th, explored “The Hero’s Journey,” a common story template that involves a hero who goes on an adventure, is victorious in a crisis, and comes home…
APPEARANCE DAY OF SRI NIMBARK ACARYA
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Sri Nimbark Acharya comes in the line of the Kumara Sampradaya and is believed to have lived around the 11th and 12th centuries. He was born to a very pious brahman couple of the Tailanga order. He lived most of his devotional life at a place called Ni…
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Today is the auspicious disappearance of Kāśīśvara Paṇḍita. He was a disciple of Īśvara Purī and son of Vāsudeva Bhaṭṭācārya, who belonged to the dynasty of Kāñjilāla Kānu, was sent to Jagannatha Puri by his spiritual master to humbly serve Lord Chaita…
The Ultimate Guide To Online Dating
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The app Hornet, which caters to the gay male community, has seen a 30-percent increase in social feed engagement since social distancing measures began in mid-March, according to CEO Christof Wittig. And the dating app Tinder reported that it saw more …
Disappearance day of Srila Gaura Kisora Das Babaji
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Srila Gaura Kisora Das Babaji Maharaj – Disappearance Today is the most auspicious disappearance day of Srila Gaura Kishor Das Babaji Maharaj. He is the spiritual master of Om Vishupada Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur, spiritual master to…
Utthana Ekadasi and Fasting
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Today we observe Utthana Ekadashi. Herein you will find suggestions for observing Ekadashi fast, Ekadashi time calculators, and inspiring pastimes and scripture. NOTE: Utthana Ekadashi is observed on Sunday, November 14 in the US and …
ISKCON Mayapur Presents First Virtual Sri Kshetra Puri Parikrama
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ISKCON Mayapur will be conducting a Virtual Puri Parikrama for three days, from 14th to 16th November. This is a zoom-based program of one hour every day from 8 pm to 9 pm. IST. Bhakti Purusottama Swami and many more senior devotees will b…
Help Russian Devotees Distribute a Million Books
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In time for the Prabhupada Marathon 2021, four new vehicles are to be purchased for the Moscow sankirtana ashrama. A fundraising campaign is underway to raise $29,000 to help reach the goal: One million books should be distributed i…
12th BBT Africa Conference Offers Inspiration, Strategies for Book Distribution
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About 170 book distributors, temple presidents, GBC members, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust staff and devotees in general viewed the 12th Annual BBT Africa Conference, held online and broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/c/BBTAfrica on Saturday November 6th….
New and Improved Upgraded Holy Pilgrimages Website
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The Holy Pilgrimages website is now upgraded. Encompassing easy navigation features to browse online the various holy places around India! The new additions include rare videos of various holy places (Vraja Mandala, Navadvipa Dhama, etc….
Gopāṣṭamī
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Gopastami is the festival when Lord Krishna together with His cowherd boyfriends officially took up the task of tending cows as cowherds. It is stated in the Kārttika-māhātmya section of the Padma Purāṇa: śuklāṣṭamī kārttike tu smṛtā gopāṣṭamī budhaiḥ …
Passing Away of HG Param Dayal Gauranga Prabhu
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Dear community devotees, With profound sadness and a heavy heart we wish to inform you that HG Param Dayal Gauranga Prabhu, a senior disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj, left his body November 9th at 9 pm. He was our Namahatta director and preachi…
Diwali at the Manor – Special visit by the Home Secretary
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The Home Secretary Rt Hon Ms Priti Patel joined thousands to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights at Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna temple near Watford on Sunday 7th November. Highlights of the festival included colourful dances, plays from ancie…
Srila Prabhupada Disappearance Day
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The disappearance day of Srila Prabhupada is observed by his followers by offering prayers to him and feeling his separation. Simultaneously, heartfelt gratitude is also expressed to please his divine grace and seek his blessings. CC Madh…
Sanskrit Sense: Free Online Sanskrit Course
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Learn the correct way of pronouncing and singing the standard prayers and chants for ISKCON. Brought to you by Sanskrit Sense School, the best online courses for Sanskrit. Broken down into 4 simple lessons plus bonus material. Hosted …
Hadai Pandit Institute Aims to Reach Academic Audience with Congress on Logic
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Over 30 scholarly speakers are set to discuss Logic in Society, and the sub-theme of order versus chaos in nature, at the Hadai Pandit International Institute’s second online Congress from November 8th to 12th. Viewers can sign up at https://hada…
Happy Govardhan Puja
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What is Govardhan Puja? The tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam relates many of Krishna’s pastimes. Of these, “The Lifting of Govardhan Hill” is one of our most important. It tells the story of how Krishna lifted Govardhan Hi…
ISKCON Leicester Safeguard Their Historic Landmark
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ISKCON Leicester has secured a £750,000 grant to carry out urgent work to save the roof of its stunning Grade II* listed building in Leicester city centre. The ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Leicester building is the form…
First Ever Rathayatra Parade Held in El Paso, Texas
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Devotees in El Paso, Texas held their first Rathayatra parade on October 2nd, to an enthusiastic response. The city, which stands on the Rio Grande across the Mexico–United States border from Ciudad Juárez, has an 81…
Glories of Rama Ekadashi
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Yudhisthira Maharaj said, “O Janardana, O protector of all beings, what is the name of the Ekadashi that comes during the dark fortnight (Krishna paksha) of the month of Kartika (October November)? Please impart this sacred knowledge to me….
Srila Prabhupada’s College Celebrates his 125th Birth Anniversary
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On the auspicious commemoration of Srila Prabhupada’s 125th birth anniversary, the Scottish Church College, which recognizes Srila Prabhupada as one of their eminent Alumni, is organizing an online essay competition. The topic chosen is ‘Sp…
Rajendranandana Das Prepares to Leave this World
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Rajendranandana Das (ACBSP) prepares to leave this world As some of you may know, HG Rajendranandana Prabhu (ACBSP) has stage four cancer. He is bedridden at home in the US with his wife Catura Devi Dasi and his son Aja.  …
Britain’s Best Woodworker
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Radha Sivyer, a prominent member of the Bhaktivedanta Players drama group, is appearing regularly as a talented contestant on Channel 4’s Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker. Nine of the country’s most talented craftspeople are …
New Introductory Course by Karuna Care Education
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Many of us feel compassion for others’ suffering and would like to help but don’t know-how. Karuna Care Education is now offering three Introductory Courses to answer this need: – Impact of Grief on Spiritual Growth: …
Bangladesh Global Kirtan Protest
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Bangladesh Global Kirtan Protest Resources and Information on ISKCON’s Bangladesh Global Kirtan Protest Event In an effort to bring international awareness and pressure on the Bangladesh government to take serious steps to protect religious…
The Glorious Month Of Kartik
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The Kartik month starts on the 20th of October (in the west) and 21st of October (in the east) ) 2021 and continues for four weeks till the 18th/19th of November 2021, please check your local calendars for exact dates. In Chapter 12 of Nectar of Devoti…
Bhaktivedanta Manor Appeals to Protection in Bangladesh
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ISKCON Appeals for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh Attacks on Hindu Temples and Communities Must Be Stopped On 13th October 2021, radical extremists began strategic, coordinated attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The attacks continued un…
ISKCON Kolkata Candlelight Protest for Bangladesh
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On October 17th, 2021, ISKCON Kolkata organized a candlelight protest in response to the ongoing atrocities in Bangladesh and the destruction of the ISKCON Noakhali Bangladesh temple. ISKCON will be organizing official peaceful protests …
ISKCON Appeals for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh Attacks on Hindu Temples and Communities Must Be Stopped
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ISKCON Statement ISKCON Appeals for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh Attacks on Hindu Temples and Communities Must Be Stopped October 17, 2021 Anuttama Dasa, Minister of Communications The worldwide International Society for K…
ISKCON Official Report on Bangladesh Attacks
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Report on Bangladesh Attacks Jagatguru Gauranga das and Naru Gopal das October 17, 2021 On 13th October 2021, radical extremists began strategic, coordinated attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The attacks continued until October 15th, 20…
Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir Kartika Parikrama Schedule
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Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir Kartika Parikrama Schedule Kartika is glorified in the Puranas as very special for making spiritual advancement and the best place to be in Kartika is Sri Braja Dham. In fact, this month is known as Damodar since, in the …
GBC SPT Host ‘Celebrating Kartik 2021’ Online Festival
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The GBC SPT invites you to join us for: “Celebrating Kartika 2021 – Enrich Your Krishna Consciousness” with daily broadcasts from 20th October to 20th November. Sign up now at https://gbcspt.com/kartik…
Major Decision in ISKCON’s Favor in Long Island Legal Case
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Statement from the ISKCON North America Council October 16, 2021 A North American legal case that has lasted almost two decades took a decisive turn in favor of ISKCON this past week. This long-running case, known in ISKCON as the Long Island Co…
His Grace Partha Das, Killed at ISKCON Bangladesh
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It is with great sadness that we report to you the death of His Grace Partha das, age 25. On 15th October 2021 around 3:30 PM IST, a mob of approximately 200 attacked the Choumoni temple in Noakhali district, Bangladesh. Partha Das’…
Breaking News: ISKCON Noakhali Bangladesh Temple Attacked
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Today in the Noakhali District of Bangladesh, an ISKCON temple was attacked. We are currently awaiting an official statement from ISKCON Bangladesh regarding the incident. Preliminary reports state 18 people were injured in the attack, and a…