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With a desire to increase communication, understanding and harmony between world faiths, King Charles III of the United Kingdom arranged for faith leaders to gather with him.

With that important goal in mind, 30 leaders from Muslim, Sikh, Baha’i, Christian, Hindu and other faiths gathered at the Lambeth Palace Library in central London, an eight-story modern building dedicated to divine scriptures.

Visakha Dasi, president of Bhaktivedanta Manor, was one of the leaders to meet the King. Upon meet

By Atma Tattva Das,

Devotees and senior leaders from across South Africa gathered at ISKCON Lenasia on May 9, 2026, to commemorate the 47th installation anniversary of Sri Sri Nitai Gaurahari, regarded as the first life-size deities installed in the country by the Hare Krishna movement. The in-person observance included abhishek ceremonies, kirtan, historical presentations, and reflections from senior Vaishnavas who participated in the development of ISKCON communities across Southern Africa fro

By Sri Radhika Devi Dasi

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 the institution. Addressing the need to deepen connection while staying rooted in Bhakti values, The Atma Center for Empathic Leadership is offering a virtual course titled Relational Leadership for Couples, beginning on June 1st, 2026. This 22-week-long jou

From Back to Godhead

The following exchange took place after a talk by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada before the World Health Organization, in Geneva, on June 6, 1974.

WHO member: Your Divine Grace, do you have any suggestions for solving the worldwide problem of food shortages?

Srila Prabhupada: Yes. My suggestion is that people should utilize all this vacant land for crops. I have seen so much land lying dormant. For instance, in Australia and also in America, there is

The Devil always likes to help saints ‘organize’ religion, and organized religion can be problematic. But without human structures, the saint’s messages and good public works may not endure over the next three generations.
For thousands of years, whenever saintly people have searched for a good spot to live, they’ve chosen places of tranquility, far removed from the noise and clamor of the town. In a quiet place, undisturbed by distraction or temptation, surrounded by the beauty of nature, they

Srivasa’s niece was only four years old. Her name was Narayani. She was just seating peacefully in the corner of the room. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu cried out “Narayani! Chant Krsnas name and cry in ecstatic love.” And little Narayani called out “Oh! Krsna, oh! Krsna, oh! Krsna…” and tears just irrupted from her eyes profusely, soaking her body, her limbs trembled and she felt to the ground just crying out “oh! Krsna.” But the devotees saw that they understood the power of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu

Dedicated volunteers from Bhaktivedanta Manor were recently honoured with an invitation to the annual King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

Hosted each year by the British monarch, the prestigious event recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions through public service, community engagement and charitable work.

Among those invited were Ketan Patel and Ashok Parmar, accompanied by their wives, in recognition of their many years of devoted voluntary service.

“Ketan Patel has

By Team IGST ISKCON NAVI MUMBAI

As the global student community faces unprecedented levels of academic stress and digital distraction, ISKCON Navi Mumbai is stepping forward with a unique synthesis of education and experience. We are proud to announce the International Gita Scholarship Test (IGST) 2026, a program designed to transform how youth engage with the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita.

A Revolutionary Approach to Learning

The IGST 2026 is far more than a standard examination. It is a

By Sevananda Caitanya Das, 

What began as small home gatherings among a handful of devotees has grown into a thriving, organized, and deeply committed devotional community now known as ISKCON of Charlotte.

At first glance, the story feels familiar—kirtan, shared prasadam, and intimate gatherings. But spend time here, and a different picture emerges. This is not just growth in numbers, but growth in depth, coordination, and vision.

Tapasya Dasa, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, with more than five

By Udayananda

During the 1976 festival in Vrindavan, there was a whole schedule one day that started at mangal arotik and went all the way until midnight at a pandal program celebrating the Appearance of Lord Ram and attended by over twenty thousand people.
It was very impressive.
For me the day started blissfully as I got to go on a morning walk with Srila Prabhupada.
Prabhupada walked for a very long time preaching vigorously.
At the beginning of the walk I was at the rear of the devotees, bu

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Not many festivals stop the city streets but Ratha Yatra does. Every. Single. Time.
The Festival of Chariots is one of the world’s oldest and most joyful celebrations, rooted in thousands of years of tradition and brought to life in cities across the globe. Now in its 11th year in Brisbane, it continues to remind us what this city is truly made of: open hearts, vibrant community and a genuine invitation for everyone, regardless of background or belief.
The event was electric. Colour, dancing, ch

In 1986, after an old vehicle-perhaps on its last legs-was donated to a Houston organization for the arts, a local artist got the idea to transform it into a moving art piece. Soon after that, the first “art car” parades began in Houston with eleven and then forty artistically embellished vehicles. These days the annual Houston Art Car Parade-the city’s biggest free public event-attracts up to 300 art cars and 200,000 spectators on a Saturday every April. It is the biggest art car happening in t

Around forty Italian members of the congregation gathered at Goloka Ecofarm in Pontinvrea (Savona, Italy) for a three-day retreat, May 1-3, organized by the USCI (Office for the Development of the Congregation in Italy), dedicated to shared spiritual practice, learning, and community connection.

The participants, all Italian, engaged in a rich program of activities, including workshops, theatre, Harinam with the local congregation, cow milking, and the temple’s daily spiritual program, featuring