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We are excited to announce that United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Faith for Earth Council, Govardhan Eco Village, and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) are collaborating for the launch of its Value Education Olympi…

Founder Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness,  A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada shall be honored by the Government of India through a special issue of a 125 Indian Rupees commemorative coin on the grand occasion of the…

“To He whose Heart is made of Gold, “We offer this Song sung in Stone”  SONG IN STONE[1]  yas tuṣṭātmā sphutam anupaṭhec chraddhayā śuddhayāntar medhyaḥ padyāṣṭakam acaṭulaḥ suṣṭhu govardhanasya sāndraṁ govardhana-dhara-pada…

Today, the GBC Executive Committee released a statement regarding a recent GBC decision on how to proceed with the controversy regarding Lokanath Swami.  From the GBC Executive Committee July 21, 2021 Dear ISKCON Devotees and Friends, Please accep…

Over the years, devotees have expressed interest in knowing more about The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust’s book editing policies and practices, especially in making corrections to Srila Prabhupada’s books after his physical departure. To address…

Toronto Ratha-Yatra team members are being creative amid ongoing Covid restrictions on outdoor gatherings in their area, and are holding a Drive-Thru Darshan of Lord Jagannatha and a virtual online celebration for the second year in a row this weekend….

There has been continued political and social unrest in the Kwazulu-Natal province of South Africa, known for its largest city of Durban, where ISKCON has three large temples with installed Deities.  As of July 13th evening, the senior d…

After a successful school year of keeping all students safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, the TKG Academy in Dallas, Texas held a graduation ceremony on May 27th that felt “triumphant,” according to Vice Principal Gopi Gita Dasi. During the…

An online “Sravana Festival,” with a series of Zoom talks by illustrious guests about the pastimes of Lord Jagannath and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, is setting the mood for the upcoming Ratha Yatra celebrations at the ISKCON temple in Plainfield,…

Japa retreats starting June 26 and running through July 18th, online, hosted by Mahatma Das and Amogh Lila Das.  Register here: http://bit.ly.3pStMZ4 HG Mahatma Prabhu (ACBSP), from Alachua, USA, has been conducting workshops on various …

Viplavah 2021 Global Education Symposium, hosted by the ISKCON Ministry of Education  Dates: July 29th – Aug 1st 2021 Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcuCtrjkoH9AT4P7zTX-56DQN-5l998OG Location: Zoom…

What is the most difficult service in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)? Most probably, it’s to serve as a diksa guru, or initiating spiritual master.  On Saturday, 5th of June, the GSC hosted a three-hour online c…

  Former GBC Chairman Ramai Swami has suffered a heart attack and was briefly hospitalized. According to current GBC Chairman, Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Ramai Swami underwent a surgical procedure to have a stent placed in his heart, and “He sho…

Study Gita-Chennai is launching Gita Made Easy Course 2021. This course is free of cost and T is available in both English and Tamil 18 Days 18 Session Certification Course. Gita explained in Easy and Simple language Powerful Life Lessons to pract…

ISKCON New Vrindaban has started its festival season, which runs from May to September, and draws pilgrims, gives inspiration and association to visiting devotees, helps to maintain the temple, and provides engagement and financial support for devotee …

Lord Jagannatha is coming. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 was the first year without a New York Ratha Yatra parade in 45 years – instead, Lord Jagannatha was driven down Fifth Avenue in a minivan, along with a virtual online celebration. This…

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees, Due to the severe cyclonic storm, sea water has entered the ISKCON Gangasagar temple. The storm winds were not devastating, but due to the storm surge the sea level is at a height of at least 6-7 ft. The temple has become fl…

The Devotee Care Directorate, together with GBC SPT is endeavoring to extend tribute to all the devotees in ISKCON who have unfortunately departed in the current pandemic due to Covid as well as non-Covid related death during this period (over the last…

In a five-day festival from May 22nd to 26th, ISKCON of Sydney, Australia celebrated the 50th anniversary of the installation of their presiding Deities Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha, Who were installed by Srila Prabhupada on May 10th, 1971. Sri Sri Radha Go…

Dear Devotees,   With a very heavy heart we would like to inform you that on May 27, 2021 (Pratipat & Appearance tithi of Sri Narada Muni), H. G. Mahaprabhu das left his body. He was in very good health and spirits till his last breath and fin…

The pandemic is heavily affecting ISKCON devotee communities around the world as there is a lack of resources and access to medical equipment and facilities especially for those in rural devotee communities such as Mayapur and Bangladesh. Over 7000 dev…

Effective communication is vital in any organization, and this is especially true in ISKCON which carries the sacred mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Srila Prabhupada.  For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada and the Vaishnavas in thi…

Are you looking for a summer internship? ISKCON News is holding its first-ever internship program this June – August 2021. This is a great way to get some work experience on your CV/resume and do some seva with a group of other youth – FULL…

Event: Healthy Families, Strong Communities Date: 29 May 2021 Time: 12:00-13:30 PDT/ 15:00-16:30 UK/ 05:00-06:30 AEDT Venue: Facebook Live – ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry Contact: ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry Panellist: Radha dasi, ISKCON Vaisnavi Minis…

Karuna Care Education – Right Use of Power – Course Online | Paid | June 12 – July 3, 2021 People seeking help are in a position in which they must trust in the knowledge and guidance of their caregiver or guide. This results in a…

Who we are… The Bhakti Center is a spiritual cultural center on New York City’s Lower East Side with a talented staff devoted to sharing the experience of self-transformation through the timeless culture and practices of Bhakti yoga. We exi…

The international conference: “Sustainability, Spirituality, and Simplicity (3S): Environmental sustainability redefined through simple life practices and integrated spirituality” will be on 22nd-23rd May 2021 held virtually with …

Imagine that in every situation in life you are more grounded, centered, present and free to respond in the most conscious and empowering way. Imagine in each moment of your life, no matter how challenging the experience may be, you feel yourself being…

Sunday 5:00pm (Virtual Only) Join this special Mother’s Day class with Her Grace Rukmini Devi Dasi. Mother Rukmini is one of the earlier disciples of His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, receiving initiation in 1968 at the a…

Dear Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. HG Pankajanghri Prabhu, ISKCON’s most beloved Nrsimhadeva pujari, has departed from this world in Sri Dham Mayapur. Having joined ISKON in the footsteps of his t…

Official Health Update of HG Pankajanghri Prabhu [2nd May, 4.30 am, Mayapur] HG Pankajanghri Prabhu is stable, he continues to be on the same — high flow oxygen requirements. His appetite is moderate and he is able to take better nutrition which is ver…

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗚 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗵𝘂 (𝟴.𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺, 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗿) HG Pankajanghri prabhu is in his room with high flow oxygen support with the BiPAP machine. The doctors are trying to see if the oxygen requirement can be reduced, while tr…

Official Health Update on HG Pankajanghri Prabhu (1 am, 30th April, MAYAPUR) We are very grateful to all the devotees for their prayers. HG Pankajanghri prabhu reached Sri Dham Mayapur at 1 am. The ambulance first went to the temple courtyard of Sri Sr…

Official Health Update on HG Pankajanghri prabhu (7.15 am, 29th April, Camp : Kolkata) HG Pankajanghri Prabhu’s situation is declining. He is not comfortable with the oxygen support that he is receiving, which is very high oxygen support. He isn&…

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐆 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐮 (𝟗.𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦, 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩 :𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚) 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐮’𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐈𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐱𝐲𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝…

The Leadership Summit, ISKCON 3.0, will be held on May 15th-16th, just under a month from now. During this virtual event, we will gather as GBC, Temple Presidents, Senior Devotees, and Next Generation Leaders – all members of Srila Prabhupad…

Sunday, April 18th at 7am PDT a panel discussion on Fb live on the Vaishnavi Ministry FB page. 
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ISKCON Latin America and the Caribbean would like to invite you to join them in a first-ever online kirtan event: “Nama Sankirtan.” The online event will take place all day on May 22nd.  In a dynamic effort to join together to glo…