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The ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry (CDM) has released its annual report highlighting the growth and ongoing initiatives supporting devotee communities worldwide. The presentation outlines the ministry’s efforts to strengthen congregational …

The University of Florida has suspended the long-running Krishna Lunch program from serving on campus until further notice following a recent traffic accident involving a Krishna Lunch vehicle.  According to local media reports, a Krishna Lunch box tru…

In a significant step toward formalizing its commitment to prasādam purity, ISKCON Śrīdhām Māyāpur has successfully completed a comprehensive Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program for its mega kitchens, culminating in an official cert…

Photo credit: Daily Bruin A recent article in the student newspaper at UCLA, the Daily Bruin, has highlighted Krishna Lunch So Cal, a vegetarian food truck operated by Hare Krishna devotees that has become a familiar and welcome presence in Westwood. F…

In his 2026 Gaura Purnima message, Madhusevita Dasa, serving as the new GBC Chairman, offered condolences and spiritual resolve at what he describes as a “difficult and sad time,” noting the recent departures of three of his senior godbrothers dear to …

The first Gaura Purnima Festival at ISKCON Mayapur was celebrated on Srila Prabhupada’s order in 1972. Though not widely attended by International devotees, it set the standard for an annual festival that has since become the backbone of annual Vaishna…

Although his teachings are fundamental to Gaudiya Vaishnavism, the divine incarnation, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, left only a single eight-verse poem. Known as the Śrī Śikṣāṣṭakam, these verses reveal the essence of his mission and teachings, centred on the…

Sixth Grader Earns Gold Medal for Memorizing Bhagavad-gita Srinidhi Senthil Kumar, a sixth-grade student at Boyce Middle School in Pennsylvania, has recently been awarded a gold medal for memorizing all 700 verses of the Bhagavad-gita, reciting it with…

On February 26th, the GBC Executive Committee released the following statement on the departure of His Holiness Badrinarayan Swami: His Holiness Badrinarayan Swami Departs from this World in the Sacred Land of Sri Vrindavan Dham 26 February 2026 Dear D…

We are saddened to share that His Holiness Badrinarayan Swami departed this world in Vṛndāvana, India, on February 26, 2026. His body is presently being prepared for placement at the Vṛndāvana Hospice. More information will be forthcoming as arrangemen…

The Bhakti Yoga Conference 2026 will convene next week as a free, global online gathering bringing together over 30 scholars, spiritual teachers, and practitioners from around the world to explore one central theme: “Sacred Community: Devotion Practice…

Over 35 vibrant leaders from ISKCON Noida are leading various projects.  Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Course was held on February 21–22, 2026 at ISKCON Noida (Govind Dh…

In 2025, ISKCON Cyprus continued to solidify its identity as a committed, congregationally driven community, enhancing regular programs and improving cooperation across the island. Although the community is relatively small, with approximately 36 devot…

Shri Amit Shah offering worship to Sri Sri Radha Madhava and Ashtasakhi at ISKCON Mayapur. India’s Union Home and Cooperation Minister of India Shri Amit Shah visited ISKCON’s spiritual world headquarters at Mayapur (West Bengal) on February 18, 2026, …

What kept an ancient civilization alive despite centuries of brutal invasion and subjugation? What gave its people the strength to remain chaste and faithful to their traditions even in a hostile and volatile political environment? And from the other s…

Bhakta Kelly Caleb during the oath of office ceremony. On a humid February afternoon at the County Assembly of Mombasa, amid polished wood interiors and the procedural solemnity of civic ritual, a quietly historic moment unfolded. As members of the Mom…

The 21-Day Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Reading Challenge is an online scripture study initiative associated with Vedavarsity, an educational platform functioning under In Service of Srimad Bhagavatam (INSS). The program is structured as a three-week reading expe…

The Karuna Care Association is pleased to announce an upcoming online course designed especially for ISKCON leaders and those serving in community roles: Trauma Informed Leadership. This six-week program offers practical insight and spiritual context f…

Jananivāsa Das with Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Nirmal Nitai Das (the brahmacari in extreme left), and Vasanta Ranjani Devi Dasi. In a milestone for ISKCON’s archival and research efforts, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) has successfully complete…

Book distribution in Türkiye often occurs through programs, book fairs, and personal connections with colleagues, friends, and neighbors. For the devotees of ISKCON Türkiye, the year 2025 was not about rushing to expand. Instead, it was a time for sett…

Children learning in Krishna’s creation. Located in the Appalachian hills at the ISKCON New Vrindaban community, Gopal’s Garden School continues a 40-year legacy of devotional education, offering children pre-kindergarten through 10th grade…

Graduates with Nrsimha Kavaca Das (center) following the ceremony. Mayapur Academy successfully concluded its International Diploma in Deity Worship on February 5, 2026, marking the completion of four months of immersive training for 52 students from 1…

SEVA Care, a devotee-led organization based in Alachua, Florida, continues to provide compassionate care through programs that support the well-being, dignity, and practical needs of community members. Guided by the principles of Service, Education, Vi…

Ekanatha Das with his wonderful wife, Nitya-trpta Dasi. Please join us in prayers for our very dear Godbrother, His Grace Ekanatha Das. Yesterday afternoon, Friday, February 13, 2026, on Vijay Ekadasi, he suddenly left this world due to heart failure i…

Feelings, a new title by Visakha Dasi in the Bhagavad-gita for Children series, is being appreciated by children, parents, and teachers alike. The Headteacher of Bhaktivedanta Manor’s Gurukula, Gunacuda Devi Dasi, said of the new book, “It is a really …

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the departure of His Grace Raktak Das on Monday, February 9, 2026, due to a massive heart attack. He was surrounded by the Holy Name and devotees Radha Krishna Das and Avinatha Das. Radha Krishna Das has b…

On February 14, 2026, the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) released the following statement following the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mayapur. Statement from the Executive Committee of the ISKCON Governing…

In a recent video presentation, ISKCON Vrindavan highlighted its ongoing Devotee Care Project, an initiative dedicated to supporting senior devotees and sannyasis who have spent their lives serving the mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda. The project seeks to …

Devotees from around the world gathered online for a special training session organized by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) Marketing, Communications, and Innovations Team to strengthen efforts in distributing Sri Caitanya-caritamrita. Facilitated by…

A new outreach initiative, the Gita Game, is being introduced as a creative tool for community building and book distribution. Developed by a team of ISKCON devotees from the Bhagavad-gītā Institute in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the board game emerged from ye…

With heavy hearts, we offer our sincere prayers at the lotus feet of Sri Sri Guru and Gauranga for the family of His Grace Gaura Prema Das, who has so suddenly departed from this world in New Jersey. May Nitai Prema Dasi, Krishna Prema Dasa, and all th…

Happy participant after completing Run2Feed. Over 2,500 people gathered at Balasaheb Kunjir Playground in Pimple Saudagar, Pune, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to participate in the Run2Feed Marathon. Organized by the Food For Life program of ISKCON BCEC…

DAY SIX Day Six of the GBC AGM 2026 focused on recognition of service, updates on child protection initiatives, and the annual review of proposals, reflecting the GBC’s continued commitment to responsible governance and care. For more details, click on…

On 2nd February, Dr Diviash Thakrar and Nilesh represented Bhaktivedanta Manor at a local Tu BiShvat festival, the Jewish tree-planting celebration. The ceremony was led by a mix of civic leaders, faith representatives, and local community members. Its…