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By Sarah Keogh Over this period of Lent we’ve spoken to priests, minister and Senators already, asking them ‘what’s it all about?’ What is the meaning of life? What impact does religion have on a person’s everyday life. Sarah Keogh was joined by Prag…

By Arti I have been a regular visitor to the ISKCON Temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan for almost an entire past decade. Rajasthan being my ancestral state, we make it a point to travel here once at least every year. To say then, that I have a personal affin…

Last day of Kirtan Mela… Now, it is the time for Navadvip Manda Parikrama! Shravan, Kirtan and now Pada Sevanam…. walking in the dust of Navadvipa dhama, following the footsteps of Sri Nityananda Prabhu who took Jiva Goswami on first Navadv…

Today is a special day loaded with events! Disappearance day of HH Tamal Krishna Goswami Special session on ToVP Kirtan Mela Day 3 Evening : First show of drama of HH Bhakti Marg Swami & group Disappearance day of Srila Jagannath dasa Babaji & …

Today is the second day of Gaura Purnima festival. More and more devotees have started arriving at Mayapur. Today is also the second day of Kirtan Mela and also of The Sanga of GBCs, Gurus and Sanyasis (SGGS). 100 of the most senior devotees have gathe…

HH Bhakti Gour Govinda Swami Tirobhav festival is being celebrated today at Sri Mayapur. Although 24th Feb is the disappearance day of Maharaja, being the celebrations happening at the temple for Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakura, the festival h…

Renowned industrialists Sri Sajjan Jindal Chairman of JSW group of companies, Sri B.K. Goenka Chairman of Welspun group and Sri Ashok Goel Chairman of Essel group along with Sri Devakinandan Dasa, visited the world headquartes of the International Soci…

‘The best time and place is Mayapur on Lord Caitanya’s Appearance Day.That is not only the best for me but for everyone. Mayapur is meant for that. If possible all devotees from all our centers should go..”* – Srila Prabhupada, Letter to Ta…

“Who can describe the unlimited glories of Advaita Ācārya? I write here as much as I have known from great authorities. I offer my obeisances ten million times to the lotus feet of Śrī Advaita Ācārya. Please do not take offense at this. Your glor…

The “Zero Waste Mayapur” initiative launched by ISKCON Mayapur has its philosophy rooted on two important principles of Vedic wisdom: Proper utilization of everything in Krishna’s service. Keeping the Dham clean. Zero Waste Mayapur has launched their n…

Devotees awaited very eagerly to have the first glimpse of the stunning Darshan of their beloved Sri Radha-Madhava in flower dress!    
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We invite the devotees worldwide to take part in Sri Panca-krosa Parikrama on 27th January, 2019. Following the footsteps of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, devotees will perform Parikrama of holy places in Sri Mayapur, Ganga Nagara, Barakona ghat, Mahaprabh…

By Bhaktivedanta Manor Russell Brand releases latest podcast with one of his mentors and spiritual teachers – HH Radhanath Swami. An enlightening and pragmatic podcast questioning the role of religion, spirituality and our own place in modern society.R…

By GBC Ministry for Cow Protection and Agriculture The following is a recognition EDM (Early Day Motion) text which Dr Lisa Cameron, Member of the Scottish Parliament who opened our 11th ISKCON European Farm Conference last September, submitted in Parl…

We invite worldwide devotees to come & take part in the 3 days Asta Krosh Parikrama at Mayapur from 16-19 November 2018. A goldden opportunity to spend atleast few days in Kartik month at Mayapur dhama. Highlights: Dham Parikrama of 5 islands- Anta…

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. Mayapur Times August 2018 Issue !
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Special Guests H.H Subhag Maharaja H.H Devamrta Maharaja Festival Schedule 6.30pm with Kirtan 7.00pm – Arati 7.30pm – Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam 8.00pm – Distribution of Srimad Bhagavatam 8.30pm – Maha Prasadam

Special Guests H.H Subhag Maharaja H.H Devamrta Maharaja Festival Schedule 6.30pm with Kirtan 7.00pm – Arati 7.30pm – Glories of Srimad Bhagavatam 8.00pm – Distribution of Srimad Bhagavatam 8.30pm – Maha Prasadam

By Narendra Modi I am pleased to know that a special souvenir is being published by ISKCON-India on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami celebrations. ISKCON has been leading a spiritual transformation of the humanity by illuminating the world with t…

ISKCON Mayapur management invites worldwide devotees for Gaura Purnima festival 2019, from 27th February to 23rd March. This year, the most awaited Sri Panca-tattva Maha abhisheka will be celebrated on 1st March 2019. Once in four years, the big deities of Sri Panca-tattva will be offered Maha Abhisheka. Kirtan Mela will be from 5th March […]

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By Bhusaya dasa “Wait a minute,” Ginsberg told him. “I wanted to sing you the Hare Krishna mantra. Can you stay and listen? It’ll just take one minute.” After Kennedy agreed, Ginsberg pulled out his harmonium. “He has this one-tone mouth harp, so he bl…

By Sadhu-priya Das

On 20.05.1988, 30 years ago ISKCON Russia officially got registered in USSR . On a beautiful spring day in 1988, the Council for Religious Affairs officially registered the Moscow Society for Krishna Consciousness, concluding, or so it seemed, a longstanding feud between the devotees and the State. It was the first religious society registered in the Soviet Union since World War II. Honb’le Prime minister of India has sent his message on this occasion!

By Millenniumpost staff Kolkata: ISKCON has set up an immersive 360 degree full dome at Mayapur to preach the message of harmony and world peace. The hi-tech theatre was officially launched for public viewing on the auspicious occasion of Narsingha Cha…

The spiritual headquarter of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in Mayapur, Nadia district, has come up with a 360 degree full dome theatre. The hi-tech theatre was officially launched for public viewing on the auspicious occasion of Narsingha Chaturdashi on April 29. Operation FullDome is a way to give any visiting guest to Sri […]

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By Mukunda Goswami Srila Prabhupada Uvaca – The Glories of Ramananda Raya – Sacred Sound Retreat – Transformation at SSR – Each Year Becomes Sweeter – BB Govinda Swami Aussie Visit – Let The Games Begin – New Horizons – Strong Foundations – Home Group…

Sri Navadvipa Dhama has long been a center of learning and education. In the time of Sri Krishna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, people would come from all over India to Navadvipa – the educational center of the world. Now, Sri Dham Mayapur has three esteemed schools for children’s education, one of which is the Bhaktivedanta National School […]

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By Nrusingha Prasad The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa officially announced for Hindu-Sanatan spiritual organization ISKCON in Bahrain. New Hare Krishna Temple will be built in Manama very soon…. Also will have Sri Jagannath’s Rathyatra on …

ISKCON Mayapur welcomes worldwide devotees to join us on the joyous occasion of celebrating the appearance day of Sri Narasimhadeva, Sri Narasimha Caturdasi festival 2018. This year, the festival falls on 29th April. A three days festivities including Narahari Nama Kirtan, adhivas, Maha abhisheka and Sri Narasimha Katha are planned for this year’s festival. Sri […]

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By ISKCON-London Communications

The wait in the UK is finally over! Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami who started it all (formerly known as Acharya) is coming to cinemas in the UK! Never before has there been a bigger opportunity for a mainstream audience in the UK to experience the incredible story of A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami (affectionately known as Srila Prabhupada), the 70-year-old Swami from India, who arrived in America without any support or money in the turbulent 1960s. Despite all difficulties and obstacles, his unflinching determination and faith ignited a worldwide spiritual phenomenon, known as the “Hare Krishna Movement” and officially named the “International Society of Krishna Consciousness” (ISKCON)