Seattle Rathayatra Parade
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The Seattle Rathayatra was held on the second day of the festival and started a few kilometers from the park. Their Lordships, Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra rode majestically on Their chariot through the streets for two hours until They came back.

There was also a smaller Rathayatra cart in front and the kirtan was led by devotee children between ten and fifteen years of age. I started off the kirtan in front of the bigger cart and other devotees took over.

When Their Lordships were brought into the park I performed an arati ceremony and gave out maha-prasadam afterwards. Kirtana, dance and drama followed through the day and everyone was very ecstatic.

Vaishnava Organizations in the UK Gather to Glorify Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura
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ISKCON’s Bhaktivedanta Manor’s Temple President Visakha Dasi on stage with other Vaishnava representatives.  Devotees from ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor participated in a special event in observance of the 150th anniversary of the birth of His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura. The event, hosted by the Gaudiya Mission at the Harrow Leisure Centre, brought together representatives […]

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Exploring a Devotee’s Mission to Preserve the Cultural Heritage of ISKCON
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Devotees in Vancouver perform the story of Indra cursed to be a pig. Radha Damodar Dasa, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, has been a dedicated servant of ISKCON for over five decades. His journey within the Krishna Consciousness movement includes the significant effort of preserving 1,684 play scripts, which are not just text on a […]

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Vyas Puja becomes Vipralambh Sewa
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Post 5th May, year 2024 has been a very cruel year not only for the disciples of HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj but also for everyone who knew him; now, they may be his godbrothers, GBC members, management people or people outside ISKCON. Maharaj was indeed such a personality who has left an indelible impression
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Inauguration Of Sridham Mayapur Board of Education
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On August 20, 2024, the Co-Directors of ISKCON Mayapur officially inaugurated the Sridham Mayapur Board of Education, marking a significant step toward enhancing and transforming the educational scenario of Mayapur. The Board’s focus will be on key areas such as curriculum development, teacher training, and student support services. Its primary mission is to ensure that […]

ISKCON Environmental Initiative Invites Devotees to Participate in World Cleanup Day
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World Cleanup Day, a global event aimed at combating litter and waste pollution, is a cause that resonates deeply with ISKCON’s values of environmental stewardship. The ISKCON Environmental Initiative (IEI) is calling on our temples, congregation members, temple devotees, youth groups, and nama hatta groups worldwide to participate according to their capacity, reinforcing our shared […]

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2024 Pan-African Vyasa-puja Book Now Available for Download
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The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Africa (BBTA) has once again honored the legacy of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada with the release of the 2024 Pan-African Vyasa-puja book. This annual offering, now available for free download on the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust-Africa (BBTA) website, provides a platform for devotees, friends, and well-wishers across the African […]

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Seattle Rathayatra Festival
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Each year I try to come for the Seattle Rathayatra, which goes over two days during the Labor Day long weekend. The first day started at a local park where devotees and guests came with their families.

As you can see in the pictures, there were stalls with free prasadam, snacks, books, kirtan and drama stage, and many others. A favorite attraction were the areas with calves and goats from one of our nearby farms. Their Lordships, Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra sat on a beautiful swing.

A Dream Fulfilled: The Majestic Unveiling of ISKCON Raipur’s New Temple
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The auspicious inauguration of ISKCON Raipur was held from August 17-19, 2024. The special grand installation ceremony of the Deities, Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari, took place on August 19th on the occasion of Balaram Jayanti, Lord Balarama’s Appearance Day. Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, is a vibrant and rapidly growing metropolis in central India. […]

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2024 BeatlesFest Speech
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EATLES/KRISHNAS: THE UNTOLD STORY!” ZOOM TALK GIVEN BY SHYAMASUNDAR DAS AT AUGUST 2024 “BEATLESFEST” CONVENTION IN CHICAGO ———————————————————— Hare Krishna! My name is Shyamasundar das, the spiritual name given to me 57 years ago by my spiritual master, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. In 1967, Bhaktivedanta Swami brought to the western world the greatest secrets from ancient
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