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First darshan of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai in the new temple. ISKCON Brisbane has marked another major milestone in its history with the installation of Sri Sudarshana Chakra atop its new temple, inaugurated in February, symbolically crowning the community’s…

As ISKCON marks its 60th anniversary in 2026, projects preserving the movement’s living history have taken on renewed significance. Among the most important is the long-running Prabhupada Memories project, which has released several new videos over the…

Gurukula students with Lord Ravel in St. Stephen’s Hall at the UK Parliament. Students from Year 6 at Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School recently enjoyed a special visit to the UK Parliament at the invitation of Lord Raval of Hertsmere OB…

The family of Tariq Saleem Ziyad, affectionately known to many devotees as Pita Tariq, recently shared the sad news of his passing after a period of declining health. In a message to friends and well-wishers, the family explained that after living with…

The Mayapur Institute (MI), which has been formally operating since 2000, recently completed construction of two new bamboo-and-cane meditation kutirs on its campus — a step that reflects the institution’s commitment to what its chairman, Padmana…

A crowd of 300 guests attended the event. ISKCON New Dvaraka in Los Angeles raised more than $300,000 during a special fundraising dinner held in support of the community’s upcoming 50th Annual Ratha-yatra festival, scheduled for August 2, 2026. …

In a decision that may be of interest to many ISKCON devotees living in or visiting India, the Madras High Court recently ruled that an American woman who embraced Hinduism cannot be denied entry to a Hindu temple solely because of her nationality or b…

At ISKCON 26 2nd Avenue, the sacred place where it all began in 1966, we will have a week of festivities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ISKCON – July 13th 1966-2026. This week of festivities will start on Monday, July 6th, and conclude on M…

In the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that recently struck Venezuela, ISKCON Venezuela has expanded its relief efforts through a humanitarian Food for Life campaign, distributing free, hot, and nutritious prasadam meals to affected families and e…

The ISKCON Muskoka community in Huntsville, Ontario, has opened a waiting list for its now open Vaishnava Seniors Home, a residential initiative designed to provide senior devotees with independent accommodation integrated with temple life, devotional …

The ISKCON Ministry of Education (MOE) will host its annual virtual educational gathering, the PAN America Mini-Symposium 2026, on Friday, July 10, 2026. The two-hour online event will bring together educators, leaders, and education advocates from acr…

The School for Rupanugas continues its mission of offering spiritually enriching educational opportunities to devotees worldwide. As part of the ongoing observances marking 50 years since the disappearance of Srila Prabhupada and 60 years of ISKCON, we…

There are people who seem to carry a quiet light wherever they go, people whose presence makes a room feel warmer, whose listening makes you feel truly heard. Sati Devi Dasi is one of those people. A disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami and Glo…

The path of a seeker may look like a winding spiral of returns, where each arrival gently peels back a new layer of the soul’s memory. Ten years ago, I first stepped into the sanctuary of Gokuldham, an eco-village cradled by the whispering, emerald for…

Dear Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We offer our sincere condolences and prayers to the disciples and well-wishers of HH Dhirasanta dasa Goswami upon Maharaj’s departure from this world. Our prayers are …

Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, and Sikh leaders with Pope Leo XIV. The Aula Minor of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome hosted a significant interreligious gathering on June 23 and 24, 2026, titled the Second Confe…

Devotees at ISKCON’s temple in Caracas, Venezuela, are safe following the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, causing widespread damage in Caracas and surrounding regions. The twin earthquakes, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and …

See Appreciations and Condolences below the Announcement. Disciples and followers of His Holiness Dhirasanta Dasa Goswami released the following statement today: Dear devotees, followers, and friends, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to…

Bhakta Vatsala Dasa and guests mark the facility’s inauguration. For nearly 40 years, Food for Life Hungary has transformed Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instruction that no one should go hungry near a Krishna temple into one of the country’s mo…

Krishnain is a free, verified professional networking platform built exclusively for ISKCON devotees in the United States. Designed to help devotees find jobs, internships, referrals, and mentorship, it brings the community’s collective professio…

Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, who leads ISKCON’s Kirtan and Padayatra Ministries, recently met with approximately 50 Roman Catholic priests, nuns, and ministry leaders from Ishvani Kendra in Pune, India for a warm and meaningful interfaith dialogu…

Today, June 21, the Summer Solstice in the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere, marks the 12th annual International Day of Yoga, celebrated around the world. Some groups have alleged that the promotion of yoga is an attempt to covertly impose a Hindu pra…

The Reddit community r/ISKCON has reopened under a new moderation team, marking the return of one of the few online discussion forums dedicated specifically to the teachings of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and its Founde…

Consul General of India D. C. Manjunath, Hanumat Presaka Swami, Giriraja Swami, Temple President Saranga Thakur Dasa, during the Diya Lighting ceremony. ISKCON of Houston marked a significant milestone on Saturday, June 13, 2026, hosting its ISKCON&#82…

Following the disaster, Food For Life provides support to the most vulnerable  As communities in parts of Mindanao recover from a powerful earthquake that damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure, ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Madhava Mandir in Taguig City…

Karuna Care has announced a new six-week online course, Trauma and Addiction, which will run from July 17 through August 21, 2026. The program is designed to help participants better understand the relationship between childhood trauma, addiction, emot…

Officials launch the Holistic Cancer Healing Retreat (HCHR). On May 30, 2026, ISKCON Navi Mumbai, one of ISKCON’s largest temples, launched the Holistic Cancer Healing Retreat (HCHR), an initiative supporting cancer patients and caregivers throug…

The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) is inviting devotees worldwide to join Śāstra Maṇḍala, its Gosvāmī literature book club, as preparations continue for the forthcoming publication of a comprehensive English edition of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Śrī Bh…

A unique cultural and devotional initiative titled “The Harmony of Heritage: Scriptural Melodies for Peace” was successfully presented by the students of Gaurang Gurukul under the guidance of Bhadra Rupa Das from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. …

Participants learn about yoga’s history and spiritual roots at the ISKCON temple. Editor’s Note: As the world prepares to observe the 12th annual International Day of Yoga on June 21, celebrations are already underway across dozens of count…