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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be part of a Vaiṣṇava community in 2026.

Not really in terms of rules or institutional policy or who is doing things right or wrong. I mean something deeper than that.

What do we actually value?

What do we remember?

Who do we see?

And what do we feel responsible for carrying forward?

My dad [Badrinarayan Swami] leaving this world has made me think about this much more deeply than I have before.

He gave almost sixty years of his life to Śrīla

“In the insurmountable darkness of sorrow in this world, the only light of hope is the association of pure devotees and their instructions on devotional service. “

Perfect happiness in this world is just a dream thing

Once there lived a king named Citraketu in the province of Surasena. Owing to his piety and righteousness, his kingdom flourished. There was one problem though. The king had no issue. Although he married one bride after another in order to have progeny, nonetheless all of them tur

30 October – 2 November 2026 | 4 Days / 3 Nights

A 4-Day Spiritual Journey Through the Sacred Land of Gaura Mandala
 

The Mayapur Tourism Division presents the Kartik Gaura Mandala Yatra 2026, a journey through sacred places connected with Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Nityananda Prabhu, and Their beloved associates.

Travel through historic Sripats, samadhi sites, birthplaces, sacred residences, temples and places connected with the pastimes and service of the devotees of Gaura-Nitai.

This yatra

From Back to Godhead

Because many factors influence the way we see the world, too much faith in our own perspective can be materially and spiritually dangerous.

My husband and I were counseling a couple and making progress, but then we reached an impasse. The husband insisted that his perceptions of the couple’s interactions were reality and anything different from those perceptions was false or illusory. In other words, his wife’s view was wrong if it differed from his. My husband and I did ou

A sign of a good leader is that he does not request those under him to do something that he is not prepared to do. So before we desire to distribute this Vedic culture to the whole world, we ourselves have to be following it in such a way that nobody can find even a minute discrepency in our practice. People are too attached to their sense gratification and wont be so readily eager to give it up, and although they may have some attraction to the Vedic culture, if the mind can find an excuse for

By Hayagriva dasa. From the book The Hare Krsna Explosion, 
a reminiscence of the early days of the Hare Krsna Movement.

On September 8, 1966, we celebrated Lord Krsna’s birthday ( Janmastami ) on New York’s Lower East Side by fasting all day and chanting until midnight. About twelve of us bought beads for chanting, a hundred and eight red, round beads the size of marbles. Srila Prabhupada told us that they represented the hundred and eight  gopis  (cowherd girls) who sported with Lord Krsna. I

Nepali hydropower foreman Sanjay Sah was rescued on September 4 after surviving nine days trapped inside a tunnel following the devastating floods and landslides along the Trishuli River. During the long ordeal, Sah told those who found him, “I was chanting Hare Krishna mahamantra for the past nine days,” holding on to hope until rescuers reached him.

The 30-year-old foreman said he had remained behind to warn and help other workers escape after learning of the approaching disaster. By the time

By Vrindasundari Devi Dasi 

Personal items belonging to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), have been officially accepted into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C

The acquisition marks a significant moment in preserving Srila Prabhupada’s legacy in the United States. The Smithsonian Institution is one of the world’s largest and most r

Shri Sita Thakurani is to be worshiped just as much as Sachidevi herself, as the mother of the universe. She is the eternal wife of Shri Advaita Acharya. She was the daughter of Shri Nrishinga Baduri. She was married to Shri Advaita Acharya in Phuliya Nagara. After their wedding, Advaita Acharya went to Nadiya, to live in Shantipura. Sita Thakurani was always absorbed in vatsalya prema for Shri Gaurasundara Prabhu, and, out of parental concern used to instruct Jagannatha Mishra on how to care f

Shri Sita Thakurani is to be worshiped just as much as Sachi Devi herself, as the mother of the universe. She is the eternal wife of Shri Advaita Acharya. She was the daughter of Shri Nrishinga Baduri. She was married to Shri Advaita Acharya in Phuliya Nagara.

After their wedding, Advaita Acharya went to Nadiya, to live in Shantipura. Sita Thakurani was always absorbed in vatsalya prema for Shri Gaurasundara Prabhu, and, out of parental concern used to instruct Jagannatha Mishra on how to care

By Sulochan Kanu Das

The six-day 'Golakera Premadhana Kirtan Mela 2026' was organized by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Sylhet. The event took place from August 23 to 28 at the ISKCON Sylhet temple premises. Alongside the Kirtan Mela, the 4th installation anniversary festival of the deities Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, Sri Sri Radha-Madhava's Jhulan Yatra, and Sri Sri Balarama Jayanti festival were celebrated.

Devotees from ISKCON temples across the country participated

By Sri Nandanandana dasa (Stephen Knapp)

When it comes to the issue of defending ourselves, most devotees would rather skip the topic. However, if we simply look at India, or its surrounding countries, it becomes obvious that there are elements in society that would like to see the diminishment of Vedic culture, or even its complete extermination. So, if we are attacked, do we simply depend on Krishna? Do we prepare ourselves for defensive action? Or do we use some of both? What does Srila Prabh

Yogapeeth ISKCON Tri Central Valley Celebrates Second Anniversary with HG Vaisesika Dāsa & HG Nirakula Dasi.

By Sadasiva Das

On July 11th, 2026: The Yogapeeth Center, ISKCON Tri Central Valley, celebrated its second anniversary with a gathering of devotees, families, and guests, featuring the presence of esteemed guests HG Vaisesika Prabhu and HG Nirakula Mataji. Their presence enriched the celebration as the Yogapeeth community reflected on Srila Prabhupada’s mission and the significance of de

Registration remains open for the 2026 MAN-tra Retreat, which will bring devotee men together for a weekend of spiritual reflection, practical discussion, kirtan, and fellowship at ISKCON New Vrindaban in West Virginia. The retreat will begin on Friday, October 2, and conclude on Sunday, October 4.

This year’s program addresses several aspects of men’s spiritual and emotional lives. On Friday, filmmaker Yadubara Dasa will present “The Story Behind the Camera: Pastimes of Srila Prabhupada,” follo

Radhika Das and his team brought the chanting of Krishna’s holy names to Medicine Festival 2026, held August 12–17 at Wasing Park near Reading, England. A newly released video captures his extended “Radhe Govinda” kirtan during an August 15 appearance.

Accompanied by harmonium, percussion, and other musicians, Radhika Das leads the audience in call-and-response chanting. The energy gradually builds as festivalgoers join in, singing and dancing in front of the main stage.

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By Dina-palika Devi Dasi  

Creating safe communities is a shared responsibility. For ISKCON communities to thrive, children and families need to feel protected, supported, and cared for. Building that kind of environment requires more than good intentions—it requires awareness, education, and the confidence to recognize and respond to potential risks.

Karuna Care Association is offering a three-week online course, Strengthening Our Communities: Understanding the What, Why, and How of Child Prote

A series of Bhakti Vriksha leadership training courses was held from June to August 2026 across four major yatras in India and Indonesia, training over 300 devotees to expand congregational preaching and systematic devotee care.

The trainings were held at ISKCON Indore on June 20 and 21; at ISKCON Rohini in New Delhi on July 4 and 5; at ISKCON Mira Road and Juhu in Mumbai on August 1 and 2; and for ISKCON Indonesia from August 8 to 13 in a hybrid offline and online format.

The initiative aims to