ISKCON India’s challenge to a Supreme Court ruling on ownership of the Bengaluru Hare Krishna temple remains before the court after it decided to hear a review petition, a development India’s Communications Director Yudhistir Govinda Dasa called a “significant milestone.”
LawBeat reports that the court issued notice in December 2025 on the petition challenging its May 16, 2025 judgment, which recognized the Bengaluru society as the temple’s lawful owner. On September 28, 2026, the court was aske
By Atma Tattva Das,
On November 3, 2027, the fiftieth anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance, copper plates micro-engraved with names will be carried to his Samadhi Mandir in Vrindavan, an offering, not a database entry, that organizers plan to repeat every year after. Each name belongs to someone who registered their ISKCON membership before that date.
The offering is part of the 60-50 observance marking ISKCON’s 60th anniversary alongside Srila Prabhupada’s 50th Tirobhava anniversary
It is the last day of summer, officially, and the coolness in the air proves it. I have noticed lately at this time of year there is a surge of skunks in the out-of-doors. They appear to be fattening up in response to the chill coming on. Also, in the spring often times kits are born, so by the late summer/early fall they are practically full grown and are hungry. I have noticed those cute creatures on my walks, by seeing, and casualties on the road triggered by smelling.
Markine Bhagavata-dharma – Boro Kripa Koile Krishna – by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.
Most of us glorify Srila Prabhupad daily by reciting ‘namaste Saraswate deve Gaura vani pracarine, nirvisesa suyawadi paschatya desh tarine’….paschatya desh tarine means deliverer of Western Countries.
Forty Six years ago, on Sep 17th 1965, Srila Prabhupad arrived in USA to preach the timeless message of Krsna Consciousness to Western World. He wanted to start with USA. He stepp
I will begin by reading a couple of exchanges with Srila Prabhupada about his coming to America. Once, Srila Prabhupada was asked, “Your godbrothers who came to the West went to England and Germany. Why did you choose to come to America?” And he replied, “They went and came back to India without accomplishing anything. So I thought, ‘If I am going to fail, at least let me fail in a different place.’ ”
And on a morning walk in Los Angeles, a disciple said to Prabhupada, “When you came to the Wes
Srila Prabhupada arrived in the United States on September 17th, 1965, reaching Boston’s Commonwealth Pier aboard the cargo ship Jaladuta. He left Calcutta (Kolkata), India, on August 13, 1965, at 69 years old.
The 35-day sea voyage was difficult. He suffered severe sea-sickness and two heart attacks while crossing the ocean. He traveled with practically nothing—about 40 rupees (roughly seven dollars), a box of dry cereal, a suitcase, an umbrella, and several translated volumes of the Srimad-Bha
By Giriraj Swami and Sri Prahlada dasa
To commemorate the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in America, we shall sing and discuss the second poem that he wrote on the ship Jaladuta when he arrived in the Boston harbor on September 17, 1965.
Poem [translation]:
1: My dear Lord Krishna, You are so kind upon this useless soul, but I do not know why You have brought me here. Now You can do whatever You like with me.
2: But I guess You have some business here. Otherwise, why would You brin
By Govind Krishna Das
Sakshi Gopal Das, Temple President of ISKCON Kurukshetra, met with the Honorable Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, to discuss the upcoming International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav 2026. The meeting focused on strengthening Kurukshetra’s role as a global center for sharing the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad-gita.
The gathering took place in the presence of Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand, senior saints of Kurukshetra Dham, government administrators, bureaucrats, and
ISKCON Vrindavan has reached one million YouTube subscribers and received the platform’s Gold Creator Award, commonly known as the Golden Play Button, according to an announcement on its Facebook page.
The milestone recognizes the audience built through the temple’s videos of deity darshan, kirtans, festivals, spiritual talks, and other devotional activities. The channel helps viewers worldwide connect with worship and community life in Vrindavan.
YouTube’s Gold Creator Award recognizes eligible
It was 46 years ago that Terry Fox did his famous Marathon of Hope for Cancer Research. Over 30 countries in the world engage in the Terry Fox Run and today is the day that it occurs in Canada.
This is not to compare notes but I felt like I was on a marathon today by visiting four locations ending at home base in Toronto. My venture began at Wilfred Laurier University at a sponsored “Heartfulness” event with emphasis on the theme peace. September 20, 2026 also marked the day for the arrival o
Rama and Laxman of Punjab–Haryana Padayatra
By Bhakta Saiprasad Gorde (Padayatra research team)
From the title you might think, “Who are these unique padayatris?” They are none other than the oxen who are serving Sri Sri Nitai-Gaurasundara and acting as the friends of padayatris.
From scriptures to ancient civilizations, cattle have held a significant place in human life. In India, the govansh is treated with reverence—cows as mothers and bulls celebrated through festivals like Pola for thei
My journey to Krishna consciousness began in 2019 when my family and I first traveled 150 kilometres from Sydney to visit New Gokula Farm in a little town called Millfield. We first came to the farm as non-devotees, simply exploring what we had been told by an acquaintance was a “Hindu temple.” The temple is situated on a 500-acre farm with the most mesmerising Deities of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda.
Gradually, we became regular visitors. Then COVID-19 suddenly hit, travel stopped, and with it our
Watch this never seen before clip of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi speaking about India’s greatest treasure – Bhagavad Gita and how ISKCON is spreading it globally. Recorded almost 30 years ago.
Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=119604
The Museum of Sacred Art (MOSA), the Embassy of India in Madrid and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) presented three exhibitions of contemporary Indian art as part of the India–Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI 2026. The exhibitions were inaugurated in Madrid on September 23, Valladolid on September 24, and Mula on September 25.
The series opened September 23 at the Embassy of India’s annex in Madrid, where Ambassador Jayant Khobragade inaugurated a new gallery called Art Gal
By Indravali Devi Dasi,
From September 17–23, 2026, the devotees of ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Madhava Mandir, Taguig, joyfully participated in the World Holy Name Festival, taking the chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahāmantra beyond the temple walls and into Manila’s heart.
For seven wonderful days, devotees came together in the spirit of Harināma Saṅkīrtana, Food for Life, book distribution, and loving service, sharing the mercy of the Holy Name with people from all walks of life.
Read more: https://
Shaunaka Rishi Dāsa, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Hindu Chaplain to the University of Oxford, and a Trustee of the College, speaks on the importance of academic study and a broad mind within a life of devotion, the relationship between theology and practice, and the purpose a college such as this one serves within that story.
Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=119606
By Sukanti Radha devi dasi
Rejoice: by Srila Prabhupada’s mercy and the blessings of the Vaishnava community, ISKCON (Hare Krishna) has been formally recognised as a distinct faith tradition within His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) chaplaincy of England and Wales.
What happened
On 12 August 2026 Reverend James Ridge, Chaplain General and Head of Faith Services at HMPPS, together with Richard Carling, visited ISKCON London (Soho Street Temple). They were welcomed, received an int
Group runs, Pilates, cold plunges and matcha are finding their way into Gen Z’s social calendar. In a report on “wellness darties,” Mashable describes daytime gatherings that combine the energy of a party with activities more often associated with a fitness studio. The events it highlights have taken place on college campuses, but their appeal is easy to recognize beyond them: young people want ways to spend time together that fit their interests in health and well-being vs. alcohol-centric gath
