Category Archives: News

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…

Children and adults join Jayadev on stage for a celebration of music, faith and togetherness. Photo courtesy of John C. Photography. The Indian Sun, an Australian publication covering news, culture, business, and community affairs, recently featured IS…

Srila Prabhupada with Patti Boyd, George Harrison, and Dhananjaya Dasa at George Harrison’s home in England, 1973 [photo enhanced]. Krishna devotees remember George Harrison not only as a celebrated musician, but as a sincere spiritual seeker whose fri…

As ISKCON enters its 60th anniversary year and looks ahead to the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance in 2027, Hare Krsna TV hosted a special discussion with Chairman of the GBC’s 60/50 Committee, Pancharatna Das, a senior discip…

Srila Prabhupada meets with Father Emanuel Jungclausen, a Benedictine Monk, and other guests in Schloss Rettershof, Germany, 1974.  In the Bhakti tradition within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the concept of māyā—the Lor…

Yudhistir Govinda Das (center) with leaders and experts at the  AQAF. In the run-up to World Environment Day, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) convened the Air Quality Action Forum (AQAF) Phase II at the UN House in New Delhi on June 1, 20…

Kunja Bihari Das interviews Madhasudana, who lives at the GEV. Seventeen-year-old filmmaker Kunja Bihari Das visited Govardhan Eco Village (GEV) during his winter break and created a short film called “Revival” that beautifully captures its…

From left to right: Ambassador of India (designate) to the EU, Belgium, and Luxembourg, HE Pranai Verma, DDG ICCR Manisha Swami, Director of MOSA, Mahaprabhu Dasa, and Curator Sujata Prasad. The Museum of Sacred Art (MOSA) in Radhadesh recently welcome…

Syamala Dasi, who holds an M.A. in Sanskrit, has opened registration for “Sanskrit for Scriptural Study,” a one-year online course beginning on June 13, 2026 – May 22, 2027, every Saturday at 6.30 A.M IST. Designed for adults, the course aims to …

“Krsna Bathes Sudama’s Feet” by Druva Maharaja Das, courtesy of BBTI. Vaishnavi Ministry North America recently hosted an online discussion titled “What is Devotee Care?” with SyamaMohini Devi Dasi from Vaishnavi Ministry-NA and Jai N…

The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) continues to make significant progress toward its planned 2027 grand opening, with major work now underway in the main temple hall. In their latest construction update, TOVP Vice Chairman Braja Vilasa Dasa sho…

Students gather at ISKCON Houston for the current ongoing Temple Deity Worship course. The ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry in North America has announced its 2026 training schedule, featuring two in-person Temple Deity Worship courses in the United State…

Please see Appreciations below (Updated June 2, 2026). His Grace Kratu Das Adhikari (Manaharbhai Patel), a dedicated disciple of ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada and an initiating spiritual maste…

The GBC Executive Committee, comprised of Madhu Sevita Das, Govardhana Das, and Devakinandan Das, released a statement regarding Kratu Das, which says in part, “In recent months, the health of our dear Kratu Prabhu has suffered many setbacks and …

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited ISKCON Mayapur on May 28, where he participated in a Go Puja, offered prayers, and met with ISKCON leaders during his first visit to the headquarters since assuming office earlier this month. The Chie…

Approximately forty devotees from around fifteen countries gathered at Villa Vrindavana, Italy, from May 9-12, 2026, for the annual ISKCON Communications Europe (ICE) Conference. Held under the theme of “Engaged Vaishnavism,” the four-day g…

The Medical Care and Devotee Support Team for Kratu Das has released an update on his current health situation: “By the mercy of Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundar and the prayers of devotees worldwide, His Grace Kratu Prabhuji continues to receive care …

Amritavani Devi Dasi launches A Voyage to Transcendence at Durban event. The Kadamba Foundation has released A Voyage to Transcendence, a posthumous compilation of teachings by His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami, published in connection with his annual …

In 1997, the GBC made a resolution for all devotees to take a book distribution training course. In response to this resolution, the BBT MCI team has launched Book Distribution 101, a free, online, self-paced book distribution training course available…

VIHE students learning at a past Bhakti-Vaibhava course. The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) has announced its latest course (online and in-person) lineup for June–December 2026, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting devo…

L to R) Dr. Santosh Kumar Roy, Addl Prof. Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Harilila Das, Prof. Dr. Arvind Sinha, Prof. Dr. Y.K. Gupta, Dr. Tirthankar Deb, Dr. Santaraj Singh. In a significant development for community healthcare in West Bengal, the All India Institut…

Volunteers gather on the steps of the iconic Spanish Fork temple. All photos courtesy of Vaibhavi Devi Dasi. More than 250 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered on May 16 at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork…

Krsangi-Radhe Dasi, Vaishnavi Minister for ISKCON South Africa and a representative within the African Regional Governing Body (ARGB), continues to shape the development of Vaishnavi engagement across the continent through a leadership approach grounde…

Adosha Darshi Devi Dasi, Yuka San, and Nimai Devi Dasi serve prasadam to guests in the entrance hall. A new ISKCON preaching center has recently begun operating from a preserved 180-year-old samurai house in Tsukuba, Japan, marking a significant develo…