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ISKCON Communications Europe just released the new ISKCON Communications Journal (ICJ) in a bookmarked, digital format. Click here to access the 2025 ICJ. Readers can also download a .pdf version here. Mahaprabhu Dasa, the Director of ISKCON Communications Europe, said, “The 2025 ISKCON Communications Journal is the fifth volume to be published since the journal’s […]
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All the youth and leaders gather for a group photo. The two-day Navarasa Festival, held on December 20-21, 2025, organized by ISKCON Youth Forum Patna, unfolded as a vibrant celebration of spirituality, culture, and youth empowerment under the inspiring theme “Bliss of Bhakti.” The festival witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 1,000 youths, all dressed […]
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The years 2026 and 2027 mark a significant milestone for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) —60 years since its founding and 50 years since the disappearance of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. These years provide an important opportunity not only for commemoration but for collective reflection, recommitment, and purposeful action. […]
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Mahaprabhu Dasa, Director of MOSA, and K. Nandini Singla, Director General of the ICCR, following the signing of the historic agreement. The Museum of Sacred Art Foundation (MOSA) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)* have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Indian Art across seven European countries from 2026 to 2028. […]
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The Religion News Association (RNA) has released its annual Top 10 Religion Stories of 2025, highlighting a year in which faith, politics, and global affairs collided in dramatic and often unsettling ways—from the historic election of Pope Leo XIV as the first U.S.-born pontiff to the far-reaching impact of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown on […]
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“If we want to unwrap the real meaning of Christmas, then we need to look beneath the tinsel and feel grateful to the Giver of all things before even opening the box.” – Rukmini Devi Dasi. In this reflective talk, Rukmini Devi Dasi explores gratitude as a transformative spiritual practice that brings happiness, deeper relationships, […]
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In Expert Take: When the Supreme Court Reopens What Appeared Closed, Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court Vibhav Mishra discusses the rare decision by India’s Supreme Court to reopen a case long thought finally decided. The article centres on a 25-year dispute over the control of the Hare Krishna Hill temple in Bengaluru. In May 2025, […]
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Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS), in cooperation with ISKCON’s North America Regional Governing Body (NA-RGB), will offer a new six-month online course titled Consciousness Studies: Ancient & Modern Perspectives, beginning January 10, 2026. Designed as a university-level program, the course equips devotees to present Bhāgavata philosophy within contemporary scientific and intellectual discourse through weekly […]
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Participants in the Walk for Peace initiative. Image courtesy of Walk for Peacc USA. Walk for Peace recently crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, which was the site of a vicious attack on a peaceful civil rights march in 1965. The WFP group of Buddhist monks, led by Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, started in […]
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When Srila Prabhupada incorporated ISKCON in 1966, he expressed his desire that the Society would “systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large … to achieve real unity and peace in the world.” This guiding vision continues to inspire our service today. At ISKCON News, we strive to inform and inspire our readers by sharing […]
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Radha Bhakti Devi Dasi (bottom right) with members of the Bhaktivedanta Hospital Spiritual Care Team; book cover. On December 22, 2025, Magic on Mira Road: Stories from the Bhaktivedanta Hospital, a poignant new book by Radha Bhakti Devi Dasi, was released in paperback and e-book globally. The work chronicles the remarkable journey of Bhaktivedanta Hospital […]
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Mahaprasad Govinda Dasa presents the Amharic Sri Isopanisad to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Ethiopia, During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Ethiopia on December 16-17, 2025, Mahaprasad Govinda had the opportunity to present BBT Africa’s new Amharic edition of Sri Īśopaniṣad, along with a translated Introduction to the […]
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Earlier this month, ISKCON News published a post entitled “Prabhupada’s Silicon Sutras: When 18 Years of Vision Meet the Speed of Now,” generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and submitted by Visnu Murti Das, Founder of Vanipedia. The following opinion piece is a response to that post. Recently, an article was published on ISKCON News describing […]
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Following the intensity of the December Marathon 2024, we in the snowy world of Michigan began looking for a new target market for our “family business”—book distribution. We stumbled upon a massive market that was hiding in plain sight: Amazon. Through our year-long efforts, we have successfully pushed Srila Prabhupada’s magnificent translation almost to the […]
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Bhakti Roots, a two-day initiative aimed at reinforcing Krishna-conscious family culture, brought together 60 ISKCON West Sydney families at Wiseman’s Retreat, a peaceful 50-acre bushland area. Organised by the Radha Govinda Youth Team, Bhakti Roots was developed in response to parents seeking a family-focused continuation of the nationwide Bhakti Fest youth retreat. So following the […]
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Vasudeva Das, a longtime ISKCON filmmaker known for his work with BhakTV, has spent several decades documenting devotional life through film. In 2016, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2nd Vaisnava Film Awards Festival in Mayapur, an event he co-organized with Nrisimhananda Das. Recently, Vasudeva Das announced the release of his […]
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The faculty, staff, and the 2025–26 cohort together. From 20th to 30th November 2025, Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV) became a place of deep learning, reflection, and heartfelt association as the GBC College hosted its 11-day in-person residential for leadership training. Leaders enrolled in the Zonal Supervisor Course and the Leadership Training Course came together from many […]
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The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium has released their free online TOVP 2026 calendar as a viewable, downloadable, and shareable flipbook. This year’s theme is “The TOVP Story 1971-2025, From Kutir to Mandir.” Monthly images showcase the progress of the TOVP from its initial inspiration by Srila Prabhupada into the heart of H.G. Ambarisa prabhu […]
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The Richard L. Thompson Archives (RLTA) Reading Group Series, also known as the Sadāpūta Book Club, has been systematically exploring his writings with the aim of developing a deeper appreciation of these pioneering works and their potential to stimulate further research. Five of his six original books have been covered chapter by chapter, each with […]
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Lionel Messi, the Argentine football icon widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, visited India this month as part of the “GOAT India Tour 2025,” a fan-engagement and promotional tour spanning four major cities—Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The visit marked Messi’s first trip to India in 14 years and drew […]
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Visakha Dasi with Starmer and other leaders at the event. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted an Interfaith Roundtable at Number 10 Downing Street, bringing together leaders and representatives from diverse faith communities to promote dialogue, understanding, and unity across faiths. The event served as a platform for shared reflection on recent challenges—and a […]
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The NA-RGB’s 60th Anniversary Committee has warmly invited devotees across North America to participate in the celebration of ISKCON’s 60th Anniversary, marking six decades since the founding of our movement by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The official launch of anniversary activities will take place on December 15, 2025, coinciding with the auspicious […]
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On December 14, 2025, a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured in what Australian authorities have condemned as an antisemitic terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. The gunmen, identified as a father and son, opened fire on the crowd before police […]
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Image courtesy eNCA. On December 13, 2025, ISKCON Communications for South Africa released a statement from ISKCON’s South African National Council regarding the deadly collapse of a four-story expansion project adjacent to the temple at the River Range Ranch in Verulam. The statement said, “Our hearts are heavy following the tragic loss of life at […]
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Rama Govinda Swami and Rathim Krishna Das cut the ribbon to officially open the new facility. On November 25, 2025, devotees gathered at ISKCON Midrand for the opening of a facility that many described as long overdue. The new End of Life Care Room, developed by Devotee Care South Africa under the regional leadership of […]
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Some of the dignitaries gathered at the conference. On December 5, 2025, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC), Kolkata, collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar in a three-day Dharma Studies Conference (DSC 2025), marking a milestone in establishing Dharma Studies as a legitimate interdisciplinary academic field. The event brought together scholars, researchers, and […]
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Bir Krishna Goswami’s Vyasa Puja gathering and celebration. The Sri Sri Radha-Madhava temple in Makati, Manila, has served the community for many years, but its rented premises, limited space, and aging infrastructure have posed challenges for hosting festivals, accommodating senior devotees, and supporting outreach programs. Recognizing these limitations, ISKCON devotees, along with local Filipinos and […]
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Karuna Care Association will be offering another upcoming course beginning this January 2026, entitled “Nonviolent Communication: Living Bhakti Values in Everyday Interactions.” The course, designed to elevate your everyday interactions, is supported by the teachings of Srila Prabhupada. It explores how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can help us cultivate more empathic and spiritually aligned interactions. Participants […]
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Jiv Jago Youth Group outing and sanga. In November 2024, ISKCON Brooklyn launched the Jiv Jago Youth Group—an initiative dedicated to creating an environment that encourages, enlightens, enlivens, enriches, engages, and empowers young devotees. The journey began when Aditya Devi Dasi, Vice President of ISKCON NYC, invited Jayanti Dasi—who traveled from Toronto—to gather spiritually enthusiastic […]
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Best Friend is a heartfelt devotional film weaving sankirtan history, personal reflection, and creative outreach, crafted with sincerity and faith through immense challenges. It is also the culmination of a journey that began when a Best Friend filmmaker, Gita Galadauskaite, was a young girl in Lithuania, falling asleep to cassette recordings of devotional classes. Among […]
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Bhakta Das (center) with Tom McIntosh, a member of the Victorian Parliament representing the Minister of Multiculturalism, and Her Excellency Professor Margaret Gardner, Governor of Victoria, Australia. Bhakta Dasa, a senior representative of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Victoria, Australia, has been honored at the 2025 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence for […]
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Leaders gather at the November 15th event in Tashkent. On Saturday, November 15, an International Scientific and Practical Conference titled “Uzbekistan – Tolerant Country” was held in Tashkent, gathering foreign experts, diplomats, theologians, and leaders of various religious denominations. The event, organized within the framework of the nation’s annual “Tolerance Week,” was convened by the […]
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Relaxing in the sauna yesterday, I was disturbed by an animated conversation between a couple of fellow perspirers. Their subject was football, for which both obviously shared a deep passion. I listened as they delineated in great detail the strengths and weaknesses of the respective teams they supported. Clearly, they were both far more qualified […]
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The Nigerian KAICIID Fellows, representing Christian, Muslim, Vaishnava, and Traditionalist communities, joined voices in a national appeal for calm and collaborative action amid rising tensions. The Nigerian Chapter of the KAICIID Fellows Alumni Network has issued a joint press release calling for calm, responsible leadership, and renewed national dialogue in response to escalating violence across […]
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Rasananda Das, aka Happy Jack (in black), with GEV monks and retreat participants. A group of 42 yoga practitioners from six continents recently completed a deeply transformative pilgrimage to Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV)—an experience that many described as the most soul-nourishing week of their lives. Immersed in daily yoga, satsang, service opportunities, sacred ceremonies, and the […]
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Submitted by Visnu Murti Das, Founder of Vanipedia. A collaborative wiki invoking and manifesting Srila Prabhupada’s Vani presence. A Chronicle of December 3rd, 2025 For 18 years, Vanipedia has been a fortress of transcendental sound—a massive, meticulously categorized library of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings. But for 18 years, a challenge remained: How do we take this […]
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Maha Prasad Govinda Das, center with yellow garland. As part of outreach preaching efforts beyond the UK, Maha Prasad Govinda Das, who lived as a monk at Bhaktivedanta Manor from 1983 to 1990, recently traveled to three prestigious universities across India as a delegate to a Bhagavad Gita conference. Entitled the “International Gita Mahotsav” conference […]
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When Balram Thanki speaks about the mridanga, his voice settles into a steady rhythm of its own. The drum has shaped most of his life, and the memories tied to it come easily to mind when he talks. Personally, the mridanga is history, service, identity, and a teacher all at once for him. That connection […]
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Murari Mohini Devi Dasi and Chintamani Devi Dasi with the residents of Sardanga village. Mayapur Clean and Green, the environmental initiative led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi, is inspiring grassroots transformation beyond the borders of the dham. In the small village of Sardanga, located one kilometer from the Jagannath temple in Rajapur, residents are rallying […]
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On December 3rd, the Supreme Court of India accepted the review petition of ISKCON India (Reg. in 1971, Mumbai) and agreed to reconsider the decision that ISKCON Karnataka Society (Reg. in 1978) is the owner of the Bangalore Temple. The consequential decision was reached by a three-judge bench comprised of Justice M.M. Sundaresh, Justice Prashant […]
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