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This revealing video showcases scenes behind the curtain of ISKCON temples. Although thousands of people visit the temple and attend the programs, in the background there is a huge team of volunteers who are selflessly working to give the best experience. The concept of the movie and script for it is given by Toshan Nimai das, it is directed and edited by Dhwani Bhargava and Akshit Gupta. 

This revealing video showcases scenes behind the curtain of ISKCON temples. Although thousands of people visit the temple and attend the programs, in the background there is a huge team of volunteers who are selflessly working to give the best experience. The concept of the movie and script for it is given by Toshan Nimai das, it is directed and edited by Dhwani Bhargava and Akshit Gupta. 

  Everything rests on You Ideally as pearls on a thread.. In your safe care I close my eyes Lovingly I bow my head….   Even when there are no words And I don’t know what to say.. Offering prayers to you Calms my heart and makes my day….   The boat of your lotus […]

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"The boat of your lotus feet / Will get me across the ocean of life some day. / No matter come what may / In my heart you will stay...."

"The boat of your lotus feet / Will get me across the ocean of life some day. / No matter come what may / In my heart you will stay...."

Srimad Bhagavatam class online by HH Bhakti Chaitanya Swami, August 7, 2020

Yogesvara Prabhu, (Joshua Greene), was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1969. After 13 years in temples of Europe and America, he returned to New York. He is Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at Hofstra University and teaches weekly classes at Jivamukti Yoga School.

Here are some nice photos from Balarama Purmina 2019 at the ISKCON-London Radha Krishna Temple.

Dear ISKCON Leader, please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. In June 2020, the GBC SPT – Strategic Planning Support unit published a Temple Re-opening Guide and a decision-making Toolkit to support you in your efforts to re-open your temple. You will find attached, additional materials we have developed to assist you in facilitating the safe re-opening of your temple to the public. Continue reading "Guidelines for a safe re-opening of temples
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We are happy to share that over the last two years, in addition to the preservation work in the library, the team at BRC has made significant strides in conducting pioneering research in the field of Gaudiya Vaishnavism in collaboration with international universities led by reputed devotee scholars worldwide. We have also started MA and PhD programs on Gaudiya Vaishnavism in affiliation with Mumbai University wherein students are being guided by international devotee scholars. Continue reading "Bhaktivedanta Research Center
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As the newly married Vasudeva and Devaki prepared to start for home, conchshells, bugles, drums, and kettledrums all vibrated in concert for their auspicious departure. But as Kamsa, controlling the reins of the horses, drove the chariot along the way, an unembodied voice addressed him, "You foolish rascal, the eighth child of the woman you are carrying will kill you!''. Kamsa was a condemned personality in the Bhoja dynasty because he was envious and sinful. Therefore, upon hearing this omen from the sky, he caught hold of his cousin's hair with his left hand and took up his sword with his right hand to sever her head from her body.

Srimad Bhagavatam class given by HH Bhanu Swami at ISKCON New Govardhana Temple, August 7, 2020

For those devotees who use Instagram for a communication and sharing platform, the TOVP Communications Department has launched the TOVP official Instagram account where we will share new photos, videos and messages.

You can also donate to the TOVP through the Instagram App. Open the Instagram App and search for: templeofvedicplanetarium_tovp or TOVP Official

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A collaboration between Madhavas Rock Band and students of Braj Gopika Vidya Mandal School Nandgaon.

A collaboration between Madhavas Rock Band and students of Braj Gopika Vidya Mandal School Nandgaon.

A historic new anthology entitled “The Emergence of Women’s Voices in ISKCON: A Collection of Letters, Articles, Papers, and Conference Reports from 1988 to 2020” is set to be released with a special online book launch event on August 22nd and 23rd.  Compiled by Srila Prabhupada disciple Pranada Dasi, the work is a written documentary […]

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A historic new anthology entitled “The Emergence of Women’s Voices in ISKCON: A Collection of Letters, Articles, Papers, and Conference Reports from 1988 to 2020” is set to be released with a special online book launch event on August 22^nd and 23^rd. 

A historic new anthology entitled “The Emergence of Women’s Voices in ISKCON: A Collection of Letters, Articles, Papers, and Conference Reports from 1988 to 2020” is set to be released with a special online book launch event on August 22^nd and 23^rd. 

Nobody thought this piglet would survive. But with the help of fruit punch, a baby calf, and an epic road trip, she was able to thrive. Sometimes all it takes is a little love to grow strong. A video by the Dodo.

Nobody thought this piglet would survive. But with the help of fruit punch, a baby calf, and an epic road trip, she was able to thrive. Sometimes all it takes is a little love to grow strong. A video by the Dodo.

A video by the Vaishnavi Ministry.

Srila Prabhupada: For a devotee, liberation is no problem at all. The impersonalists undergo severe penances and austerities to attain mukti, but the bhakta, simply by engaging himself in the bhakti process, especially in chanting Hare Krishna, immediately develops control over the tongue by engaging it in chanting, and accepting the remnants of foodstuff offered to the Personality of Godhead.

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The innovative ways in which devotees have been trying to distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books during the lockdown.

MARKANDEYA RSI TEMPTED BY CUPID AND HIS FOLLOWERS

Markandeya Rsi, a great devotional mystic, resided in a hermitage on the northern side of the Himalaya Mountains. Observing that the sage was becoming very powerful by performing severe penances and austerities, the demigod Indra became fearful of his growing mystic potency. To ruin the sage’s spiritual practice, Lord Indra sent Cupid, beautiful celestial singers, dancing girls, the season of spring, and a sandalwood-scented breeze from the Malaya Hills, along with greed and intoxication personified. Cupid, the master of many heavenly women, went to Markandeya’s hermitage carrying his bow and arrows. He was followed by groups of Gandharvas playing musical instruments and singing. The women danced before the sage, and the celestial singers sang to the charming accompaniment of drums, cymbals, and vinas.
While greed personified, spring, and the other servants of Indra all tried to agitate Markandeya’s mind, Cupid drew his five-headed arrow and fixed it upon his bow. The Apsara Puñjikasthali made a show of playing with a number of toy balls. Her waist seemed weighed down by her heavy breasts, and the wreath of flowers in her hair became disheveled. As she ran about after the balls, glancing here and there, the belt of her thin garment loosened, and suddenly the wind blew her clothes away. Cupid, thinking he had conquered the sage, then shot his arrow.
But all these attempts to seduce Markandeya Rsi proved futile, just like the useless endeavors of an atheist. In the midst of all these disturbing influences, Markandeya remained fixed in his meditation, defeating Cupid and his associates by burning them with his mystic potency. Though the followers of Lord Indra had impudently attacked the saintly Markandeya , he did not succumb to any influence of false ego. For great souls, such tolerance is not at all surprising.
The mighty King Indra was astonished when he heard of the mystic prowess of the exalted sage Markandeya and saw how Cupid and his associates had become powerless in his presence.

PAINTING BY JADURANI - DEVI DASI (1982)

A similar rasa-līlā was going on. You know that story? Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura was magistrate, and one person in Orissa, he declared himself that "I am Viṣṇu," and in the village he was enticing young women and girls to dance at night.

Traverse Beyond the kitchen and the plate, as you cook a delectable meal for the Birthday Boy, Lord Sri Krishna with Radhavallabha Das in 60 minutes.

Join us to learn and hear the lessons Lord Balaram's Appearance and Pastimes can teach us in our own lives. We are delighted to host HH Bhakti Rasayana Sagar Swami to celebrate Balaram Jayanti.

Sunday August 2, at 12EST 11CST 9PST on the Children at Home Show by Gopi Gita Schomaker, we invite her sister, Her Grace Gaura Mani Devi, Grammy-nominated kirtaniya and personal mentor to thousands of devotees worldwide. In preparation for Lord Balaram's Appearance Day, they speak about the importance of enhancing relationships between brothers and sisters, and avoiding rivalry with practical tips that can be used immediately.

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