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By Atma Tattva Das

At just eighteen years old, Mayuri Gandharvika Priya Dasi has already connected with many devotees and listeners through her kirtan and bhajans. A third-generation devotee from New Jersey, she represents both the roots and the future of ISKCON’s musical tradition, continuing her family’s devotional legacy while developing her own voice as a singer and kirtan leader.

“I’ve been very blessed to grow up in Krishna consciousness,” Mayuri reflected. Her paternal grandparents are di

By Yudhisthira Dasa

To answer this question, let’s look at the definition of truth. The word “truth” subdivides into two categories. There are finite “truths” in the material world, and there are absolute “truths” within all eternal spiritual energy. Finite truth has a beginning and an end. Infinite truth has no beginning or end. It just is and has always been.

ASSOCIATION 

The saying “you are the company you keep” confirms that our friends and associates can greatly influence our character and

By Manju Mukhi Devi Dasi 

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in La Paz hosted a vibrant celebration of Janmashtami, the appearance day of Lord Sri Krishna, marked by devotional singing, prayers, and cultural unity. The event drew special recognition as the Indian Ambassador to Bolivia, Rohit Vadhwana, along with officials from the Embassy of India, joined the local community in honoring the occasion.

The celebration, held at the ISKCON center in La Paz, witnessed the co

The Vande Arts Team would like to offer this special drama script depicting Srila Prabhupada’s epic voyage on the Jaladhuta.

Devotees are welcome to use the script for there own celebrations of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the USA and throughout ISKCON.

For the soundtrack and slideshow please contact Damodara Pandit das

yakdas@hotmail.com

Written by

Yasomatinandana das (ACBSP) & Damodara Pandit das

Music by

Indradyumna Swami & Sri Pralad das

Soundtrack by

Ekendra das

Actors

It’s still early morning, the sun is starting to rise over the horizon, and it’s reddish—it reminds me of Srimati Radharani’s tilak upon Her beautiful broad forehead. And the glowing of the sun, the rays that it casts everywhere, paint the village nearby and the field in front of me a golden color.

There are flowers everywhere, and those flowers are growing in tall grass, knee-high grass, which sways to one side and then another. It’s like the way the Brijbasi’s sway under the winds of their pr

Kirtan Fest Houston 2025 marked the powerful return of one of the community’s most beloved celebrations. Organized by the youth of ISKCON of Houston, the festival brought together thousands of people for a weekend filled with sacred music, flowers, devotion, and community spirit. Over three days, more than 2,500 people attended the event, experiencing the joy of kirtan and the warmth of a community united in service.
The centerpiece of this year’s festival was the Flower Festival on Sunday night

By Prabhupada Ashraya Dasa  

The sacred village of Aravade once again blossomed with transcendental joy as ISKCON Aravade hosted its grand three-day Janmāṣṭamī festival, drawing over 50,000 devotees from across Maharashtra and beyond. The celebrations, held from August 15th to 17th, were a vibrant offering of love, devotion, and service to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa and His pure devotee, Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Day 1 & 2: Janmāṣṭamī Mahotsava


The first two days were dedicated to the divine appearance of Lord Kṛṣ

By Atma Tattva Das

In Budapest, a grassroots initiative led by Ishvara Krishna Das and Bhakta Szabolcs Tárkányi is exploring one of the most unexpected tools for Krishna-conscious outreach: artificial intelligence. Their project, which blends AI-generated music with a vision for community engagement, aims to spark inspiration among devotees and seekers while highlighting both the promise and the pitfalls of technology in spiritual life.

The Seed of Inspiration

“Although we have reservations abou

On the occasion of the Vyasa Puja Mahotsava of H.D.G. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, the newly formed Śrīla Prabhupāda Connection–Mayapur Team (website to be launched soon), in collaboration with the Bhaktivedanta National School (BVNS), Mayapur, organized a special competition for children on August 14, 2025.

Here is a relevant reference for this initiative:
sunanda-nandāv ūcatuḥ
bho bho rājan subhadraṁ te
vācaṁ no ’vahitaḥ śṛṇu
yaḥ pañca-varṣas tapasā
bhavān devam atītṛpat

Trans

I first see him just after crossing the Bowery at Houston Street. As he passes before the iron-mesh fence of a playground, I distinctly glimpse the aura of saintliness. I watch him through the rushing traffic and stumbling derelicts.

He strolls almost jauntily down the sidewalk. He is an old man whom age has never touched. Aloof from the people and bustle about him, he walks proudly, independently, his hand in a cloth beadbag. He wears the saffron robes of a sannyasi, and on his feet are quaint

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

On the occasion of the Vyasa Puja Mahotsava of H.D.G. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Śrīla Prabhupāda, the newly formed Śrīla Prabhupāda Connection–Mayapur Team (website to be launched soon), in collaboration with the Bhaktivedanta National School (BVNS), Mayapur, organized a special competition for children on August 14, 2025.

Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=116079

 

September 13th, 2025

On this auspicious day, Bhakti Gauravani Goswami presents Mārkine Bhāgavata-dharma – Preaching Krishna Consciousness in America, Śrīla Prabhupāda’s heartfelt prayer to Lord Kṛṣṇa, written upon his arrival at Boston Harbor.
This edition features the original Bengali poem alongside word-for-word synonyms, an English translation, and a verse-by-verse commentary that brings its timeless message to life for today’s readers. In addition, the prayer has been transformed into a cont

A recent Pew Research Center post, drawing on a global Nature Communications study, maps out how religious engagement has diminished across generations in 111 countries between 2008 and 2023. The research identifies a consistent three-stage pattern—coined the Participation-Importance-Belonging (P-I-B) sequence—whereby religious decline tends to unfold first in reduced participation (such as worship services), then in lessening personal importance of religion, and finally in a decline in formal r

By Satyamedhā Gaurāṅga Dāsa

Tapana Miśra Dāsa, Minister of ISKCON’s Ministry of Education, warmly invites devotees worldwide to unite in celebrating the foundational role of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books in our spiritual lives and the global mission of Krishna consciousness through the “Books Are The Basis Week 2025.”

This annual observance, held from September 7th to 13th, is a time to reflect on the transformative power of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s writings, which continue to illuminate hearts, inspire m

The ISKCON Kirtan Ministry has officially invited devotees and well-wishers worldwide to join the upcoming World Holy Name Festival (WHNF), taking place September 17–23, 2025. The annual festival, an initiative of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC), commemorates Srila Prabhupada’s historic arrival in America on September 17, 1965, when he began spreading the chanting of the holy names across the globe.

“This year’s theme remains simple yet profound: ‘Chant, Dance, and Be Happy,’” said Sr

Hare Krishna!
Please accept our humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

We are happy to share that, for the ease and convenience of all devotees and pilgrims, Eastern Railway has announced a new AC EMU train service between Sealdah Krishnanagar.

Please find the official announcement letter attached. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zBMi_6uPrBRI8FV7dVrj8NTbHuNv1Ogr/view?usp=sharing

We humbly request all devotees to kindly spread this news so everyone can take advantage of this wond