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A chartered accountancy student from Asansol, Kr. Ayush Agarwal has developed three digital tools under his initiative, Krishna’s Akagrow, to support ISKCON’s preaching and counseling efforts. Launched in November 2023 on the disappearance day of…

Volunteers from the Krishna Balaram community assisted with the preparation and installation of Krishna Bhakti Art 5. After a one-year pause in 2025, Krishna Bhakti Art returned to Manila, Philippines, this year with renewed purpose and an expanded vis…

Following its 2026 Annual General Meeting in Sridham Mayapur, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) has released its latest resolutions outlining decisions and initiatives across a wide spectrum of ISKCON life and administration. A statement from ISKCON …

Nityanand Ashraya Das delivering leadership lessons to enthusiastic devotees of ISKCON Jaipur. Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Preaching Krishna Consciousness with Excellence training was held on 16th–17th …

Inside the Gothia Towers, waiting for PM Modi’s arrival. ISKCON devotees and members of the Indian diaspora were among the invited guests of the Indian Embassy to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gothia Towers in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May…

Devotees of ISKCON Auckland come together to discuss and strengthen Devotee Care initiatives. Devotee Care (DC) is an important and growing initiative within ISKCON aimed at nurturing the well-being of devotees and fostering a culture of care and suppo…

As ISKCON Vrindavan’s Krishna Balaram Cultural Center (KBCC) continues to rise beside the historic Krishna-Balaram Mandir, project leaders recently shared a glimpse into the vision and progress of what they hope will become a landmark spiritual locatio…

Devotees gather in orange to participate in the annual King’s Day harinam in Amsterdam. Amsterdam’s annual King’s Day celebrations again served as a major platform for sankirtan outreach, as hundreds of members of the International Society for Krishna …

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown Houston on April 11 as devotees from ISKCON Houston brought kirtan, Lord Jagannath, and thousands of pieces of prasadam to the annual Houston Art Car Parade, one of the world’s largest public celebr…

What’s your mailing address? Is it eternal? Chances are, if you are reading this, your current residence is not your permanent residence. Through the external energies of God, the material world order constantly applies minute-by-minute, sophisticated …

ISKCON Navi Mumbai has officially released the schedule and registration details for the International Gita Scholarship Test (IGST) 2026. The global initiative, designed to promote value-based education and mental clarity among youth, will culminate in…

The ISKCON Ministry of Education is entering an exciting new phase of global development. This phase is characterized by expanded initiatives aimed at strengthening educational standards, enriching curricula, and supporting schools and learning communi…

Dedicated volunteers from Bhaktivedanta Manor were recently honored with an invitation to the annual King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Hosted each year by the British monarch, the prestigious event recognizes individuals who have made outstandi…

TACEL Founders counseling a couple. Strong families serve as the foundation of healthy ISKCON communities. But in today’s fast-paced and often demanding world, Grihasthas face unique challenges in maintaining harmony within while simultaneously serving…

S.B. Keshava Swami, Rasananda Das (Happy Jack), and Rev. Dr. Dean Teddy Hickman-Maynard, Associate Dean for Ministry Studies at the Harvard Divinity School.  The 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference, themed “Sacred Community: Walking the Path of Love Together,”…

Following the inauguration of the ISKCON Constitution on February 4, 2026, legal justice pathways are being further formalized within ISKCON’s judicial framework. Headed by Devasri Radhika Devi Dasi, the Justice Ministry Europe (JME) is an appeals, gri…

450+ Brahamcharis attending the NIDC Retreat in Vrindavan. In the spiritually charged atmosphere of Vrindavan, over 450 brahmacharis gathered for the NIDC (North India Divisional Council) Brahmachari Retreat Camp, creating three days filled with learni…

A new devotional music album, All Attractive, by musician and Bhakti practitioner Ishwari-Radha Devi Dasi, was released on April 19, 2026, with a live presentation scheduled for April 25 at Veda Yoga in Los Angeles. The project, created under the artis…

This May 27–31, 2026, ISKCON North America will host the Spiritual Leadership Seminar: Being Guru in ISKCON for the first time on the continent. The seminar offers a valuable opportunity for devotees engaged in spiritual leadership and outreach to gain…

Radhanath Swami performing the arati of the Anantashesh laid during the foundation stone laying ceremony. On Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious days in the Vaishnava calendar, ISKCON Kolkata laid the foundation stone for a memorial at the birt…

ISKCON Tucson has taken a significant step toward its long-term development plans with the purchase of an adjacent property intended to support its future temple construction and community growth. In February 2026, the community finalized the acquisiti…

Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Sikhawat offers a flower at the wing entrance. This week, “Rasa – An Ocean of Nectar”, the new wing of the museum at ISKCON East of Kailash (New Delhi), was inaugurated by India’s Minister of Tourism and Culture…

His Grace Agnidev Das a senior disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, a renowned kirtaniya, leader, and recording artist whose devotional music has inspired devotees around the world for decades, passed away on April 28…

After more than a decade of effort, grave challenges, and a restoration completed in just thirteen months, ISKCON Kolkata has opened Bhakti Bhavan, the ancestral home of  Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur at 181 Ramesh Dutta Street, Kolkata, as a heritage site …

On the auspicious occasion of Narasimha Chaturdashi, ISKCON Communications has launched the first phase of a newly redesigned official website at ISKCON.org. The updated site is intended to provide a clearer, more welcoming gateway for both newcomers a…

The following statement was released by the ISKCON North America Communications Office on behalf of the North American Regional Governing Body (NA RGB) Full Statement: April 30, 2026, Nṛsiṁha Caturdaśī The ISKCON North America Regional Governing Body (NA…

Deena Bandhu Das spoke at ISKCON Vrindavan on the Disappearance Day of His Grace Jayananda Das, remembering him as one of Srila Prabhupada’s most beloved disciples and a model of humble, tireless service. Deena Bandhu recalled that Jayananda, born Jim …

The prasadam booth offered more than food—it became a gateway for introducing locals to ISKCON St. Louis. St. Louis, Missouri, once again demonstrated its strong commitment to environmental stewardship during Earth Day 2026, highlighted by the return o…

Sunday’s Memorial at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. Memorial services were held on April 25–26 at the ISKCON temples in Salt Lake City and Spanish Fork, Utah, to honor the life and service of His Grace Caru Das, who passe…

We are saddened to announce the passing of His Grace Agnideva Dasa on April 28th at 8:34 PM MDT in Salt Lake City, Utah, following a severe stroke he suffered on Sunday after Caru Das’s memorial service in Spanish Fork. According to a post by Anuradha …