The Supreme Court on Monday (August 17, 2026) agreed to consider setting up a fresh Bench to hear a plea seeking review of its May 16, 2025, verdict, which held that the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru belonged to ISKCON Bangalore.

The Supreme Court had allowed the plea of ISKCON Bangalore challenging a Karnataka High Court order that ruled in favour of ISKCON Mumbai over control of the iconic temple and educational complex in Bengaluru.

Later, in November 2025, a Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshw

By Atma Tattva Das, 

ISKCON devotees and Food for Life volunteers in Cali have redirected their established meal-distribution network toward rescue workers and vulnerable residents in the wake of the magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10. As search-and-rescue operations continued into a second and third day, the response from this small religious community shows how existing local infrastructure can pivot quickly during a major civic emergency.

As of Tuesday morning,

By Madana-gopala Dasa, 

As ISKCON leaders from across North America gather in the U.S. capital, Madana Gopal Dasa reflects on the shared history of America and ISKCON as they both celebrate significant milestones—250 years for the U.S. and 60 years for ISKCON:

I would like for us to take a look at the United States Capitol building for a moment through Srila Prabhupada’s eyes.

Most visitors see the Capitol as the seat of the United States Congress. Srila Prabhupada understood its political impor

14 August 2026

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

The GBC Executive Committee has established the Puri Official Committee to coordinate ISKCON’s engagement regarding the observance of Ratha-yatra outside India and ISKCON’s interactions with leaders of Jagannath Puri temple, especially the King of Puri and his administration.

The Committee has been entrusted with developing a coordinated approach that safeguards ISKCON’s devotees, pro

By Yogesvara Dasa  

If you’re a bottom-line kind of person, here are the takeaways from this article, pointing toward a practical path for expanding Srila Prabhupada’s mission in the world: Embrace fresh ideas and challenge your assumptions about devotional service; create a competent, reliable team and identify exciting new projects; establish meaningful connections and build dynamic relationships.

Why are these criteria for the future important? Because those of us in the first generation fail

I was able to visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia again, the last time being about a year ago. In April of this year the devotees installed Sri Sri Radha Gokulacandra after extensive renovations to the temple room and temple building in general. It was wonderful to see how beautiful it all was.

I came for the morning Sunday program, greeted the deities, led guru puja and gave class. There was a short break for breakfast and about 30 minutes later the devotees arranged a boat festival for Their Lordship

Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana) – Canto 2: The Cosmic Manifestation – SB 2.9: Answers by Citing the Lord’s Version

We shall read from Srimad-Bhagavatam, Canto Two, Chapter Three: Pure Devotional Service, Text 17.

om namo bhagavate vasudevaya
om namo bhagavate vasudevaya
om namo bhagavate vasudevaya

TEXT 17

 ayur harati vai pumsam
  udyann astam ca yann asau
tasyarte yat-ksano nita
  uttama-sloka-vartaya

SYNONYMS

 ayuh—duration of life; harati—decreases; vai—certainly; pumsam—of the people; udyan—rising; astam—setting; ca—also; yan—moving; asau—the sun; tasya—of one who glorifies the Lord; rte—except; yat—by

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

The GBC Executive Committee has issued the following statement announcing the establishment of the Puri Official Committee to coordinate ISKCON’s engagement concerning Ratha-yatra observances outside India and relations with the leadership of the Jagannath Puri temple:

Update on the Formation of the “Puri Engagement Committee”

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

The GBC Executive Committee has established the Puri Official Committee t

The Tashkent Society for Krishna Consciousness marked ISKCON’s 60th anniversary with a commemorative gathering on July 22, 2026, at the Le Grande Plaza Hotel in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event brought together diplomatic representatives, government officials, academics, religious representatives, members of the Indian community, business leaders, and guests from Russia and other countries. The program emphasized peace, cultural exchange, interreligious dialogue, and friendship between India and

Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s instructions come to the aid of those of us who shudder at the mention of the word “surrender.”

Growing up, my older brother and I would sometimes get into physical fights. I can’t remember what we would fight about, but a few times a month when my parents weren’t home we would end up in a skirmish. He would often bend my arm behind my back, telling me to surrender by saying “uncle.” I would scream and push and stomp until the pain would become unbearable. Then I would ye

Understanding the deeper meanings of rasa-lila.

Sarat-purnima is the first day of the month of Kartika (Oct.-Nov.). It is on this night that Lord Krsna enacts His rasa-lila in Vrndavana. The rasa-lila is the ultimate culmination of spiritual realization. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Sukadeva Gosvami, Rupa Gosvami, Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami, Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, the greatest of all sannyasis, and pure renunciants who have absolutely no interest in sensual enjoyment worship the five chapters

From Back to Godhead

By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Lecture given in New Vrindaban, West Virginia, on June 25, 1976

With practice, we can become free from limited affection centered on the body and can then realize the ideal of loving everyone.

ko griheshu puman saktam
atmanam ajitendriyah
sneha-pashair dridhair baddham
utsaheta vimochitum

“What person too attached to household life due to being unable to control his senses can liberate himself? An attached householder

By Savitri Devi Dasi

The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will observe Rūpotsava 2026, the disappearance festival of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, from August 21 to 25 in Vrindavan. The festival will include kīrtana, kathā, recitations of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s compositions, worship at his samādhi, and programs at Ter Kadamba. Selected sessions will also be available online.

The theme of this year’s Rūpotsava is the literary contribution of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī. The festival will provide opport

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Dear devotees, disciples, and well-wishers,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja’s condition became more critical overnight.

Guru Mahārāja developed fever last night and he also had two episodes of seizures. The exact cause of these seizures is not yet known, and the medical team did an MRI today to determine the underlying cause. The results