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By Suddha Prem Das and Hari Kirtan Rasa Das 

The Hare Krishna Study Centre (ISKCON Guyana) hosted the Hare Krishna Legacy Festival in Georgetown, Guyana, from July 8–12, 2026, bringing together more than 60 visiting devotees from at least ten countries. The five-day celebration commemorated the 60th anniversary of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), 50 years of ISKCON in Guyana, the 10th anniversary of the Hare Krishna Study Centre, and the 20th annual Jagannatha Ratha-

August 8, 2026 Update:

Romapada Swami is continuing his recovery outside the hospital after suffering a stroke approximately one week ago, according to a health update released by his care team on August 8.

The update, signed by Prema Tarangini Dasi, Jaisachinandana Das, Nityananda Pran Das, and Nanda Suta Das, reported that Romapada Swami has made encouraging progress over the past week and is gradually regaining strength and energy.

Romapada Swami is able to speak and communicate, although the

Even though it was rainy season and it was coming down heavily every day I was there, nothing can take away from the beauty of our Vraja Eco Village centre, outside of Manila, Philippines.

The whole project with wonderful deities and temple, manicured gardens, guest houses, goshala, ashramas, conference halls, school and reception building is a joy to visit. I had that opportunity on my recent tour of the Philippines.

Source: https://ramaiswami.com/vraja-eco-village-laguna/

We may not realize how our aural organs play a vital role in determining our spiritual destination.

The human body is equipped with five senses through which one is connected to the external world. These five knowledge-acquiring organs, known in the Vedas as jnanendriyas (jnana, “knowledge”; indriya, “senses”), are the ears, eyes, tongue, nose, and skin. Through them we receive information about the external world, and based on that information we act and react.

Among these senses, the ears are

Origins sunset Kirtan Cruise 60 anniversary ISKCON
Kirtan, discussion, sunset, boat cruise!
Saturday August 1st 7-10pm. Celebrating the past and envision the future through meaningful reflections, inspiring conversations, and shared insights as we honor 60 years of ISKCON’s journey.
This interactive discussion explored our movement’s legacy, lessons learned, and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Read more: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=118840

By Acyuta Gopi Devi Dasi  

Alive. This was the most overwhelming feeling I had while reading Krishna Dharma’s Birth of the Unborn: Tales of Lord Krishna, A Dramatic Retelling of Srimad Bhagavatam: The Beautiful Science of God. If you are new to the writing of Krishna Dharma, this book is an exquisite treat. If you have read his Mahabharata or Ramayana, then this book is a cozy homecoming to a beloved friend and trusted author.

After reading both his Ramayana and Mahabharata several years ago, I

By Sitalatma das

January 7 is the date of Orthodox Christmas but most of our devotees are not familiar with that tradition though there are quite a few useful things we can learn from it.

Srila Rupa Goswami wrote in both Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu and in Upadesamrita about importance of living in holy places like Vrindavana. Orthodox equivalent of it would be Mt. Athos, which is located at the tip of Mt. Athos peninsula in Northern Greece. They say that Virgin Mary took shelter there during a big

By Karuna Dharini Dasi 

ISKCON’s Los Angeles temple, New Dwaraka, celebrated its Golden Jubilee Fiftieth Anniversary Festival of Ratha-yatra with strong enthusiasm for the pleasure of Their Lordships Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra, and ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

The festival took place on August 2nd in Santa Monica and Venice and was very well attended by devotees from all over the world. In recognition of its 50th year, the California Stat

“Infatuated by promises of a hi-tech paradise, people don’t even think about the spiritual purpose of life, erroneously considering it unscientific and outdated.”

We live in the age of technology. We commute by automobiles and airplanes and communicate by emails and mobile phones. The media and the Internet provide us the latest information from all over the world. Movies filled with hi-tech special effects entertain us. Central heating and air conditioning keep us comfortable despite the weath

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How did the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) begin? In this video, we explore the historic incorporation of ISKCON in New York and the inspiring vision of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Discover how a small beginning in New York became a worldwide spiritual movement, inspiring millions through the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā, the chanting of the Hare Krishna mahā-mantra, and devotional service. In this video: • Why ISKCON

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is a peaceful fraternal movement incorporated in 1966 in New York by its founder Acharya His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and it is aimed at teaching a simple way of living in harmony with nature and to achieve the ultimate goal of human life. “We shall call our society ISKCON.” Prabhupada playfully coined first the acronym, although many alternative names were proposed by his close associates. The principal place

ISKCON (the International Society for Krishna Consciousness) was incorporated in New York City, in the State of New York in the US, on 13 July 1966, around 53 years ago. This first incorporation of ISKCON was executed at Srila Prabhupada’s behest – then known to his followers only as ‘Swamiji’ and to others as A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami.

The lawyer under whose aegis the fledgling movement was officially instituted was Mr Steven Goldsmith, an attendee at Srila Prabhupada’s Second Avenue lectures.

Srila Prabhupada incorporated ISKCON on July 13, 1966, in New York City, which corresponds to today on the Vaishnava calendar. The following conversation indicates some of the significance of Srila Prabhupada and ISKCON:

Bhavananda: In Svarup Ganj there’s one big astrologer. So, he saw your photograph, and he said, “This is the face of the most powerful spiritual personality on the planet.”

Prabhupada: [laughs] Hare Krishna.

Brahmananda: Then what else?

Bhavananda: Then he said that “I can tell

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness has potential as a peaceful extra-governmental force for this kind of change, nationally and internationally. In 1966, Srila Prabhupada included in ISKCON’s articles of incorporation a far-reaching statement of the movement’s purposes. Among them: “To bring the members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler, more natural way of life.”

Srila Prabhupada did not, however, recommend high-pressure lobbying. Instead, he emphasized the

from Back To Godhead Magazine #15-05, 1980 - a brief history of the incorporation of ISKCON

by Satsvarupa Dasa Gosvami

July 11, 1966. 26 Second Avenue, New York City: A few sympathetic, interested people gather in a small downtown storefront to help an Indian swami’s mission by adding their signature to a legal document.

Today, ISKCON has branches all over the world. Millions of lives have been transformed by the Hare Krishna mantra and the philosophy of the Bhagavad-gita—thanks to the vision

With the blessings of Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Natabara and the incredible generosity of our community we are overjoyed to share that together we raised $1.2 MILLION toward the ISKCON Columbus New Temple!  Our heartfelt gratitude to Dream Girl Hema Malini for gracing the evening with her presence and inspiring us all. Thanking every donor, volunteer, sponsor, performer, and guest who made this gala an unforgettable success. This is more than a fundraising milestone—it is the beginning of a spirit

Health update of Jayapataka Swami, 08:00 AM, 5th August 2026; Bengaluru, India.

Hare Kṛṣṇa,

Dear devotees, disciples, and well-wishers,

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

Today, Guru Mahārāja continues to remain in a delicate and critical condition.

Following yesterday’s severe episode of sepsis, he has not yet shown meaningful signs of improvement in overcoming this infection. The medical team has escalated his antibiotic treatment, but his body has not yet re