What started off as a vision to bring together the different yatras within the UK, the Rise UK National Retreat returned for its second Maha gathering from April 18-21, 2025 – this time even bigger and better than before! Once again, the Rise retreat brought together devotees from all across the country and beyond for four days of deep connection, spiritual nourishment, and profound realisations. Hosted at Nottingham Venues, this year’s theme, “Hand on Heart – Understanding the Heart of Sri Kris
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Errol Musk, father of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, visited ISKCON Delhi in East of Kailash at the invitation of Dr. Vivek Bindra. In India to explore green technology and sustainable energy initiatives, the South African businessman took darshan of Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi and offered a garland to the murti of Srila Prabhupada, ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya.
During a press conference following the Temple visit, Musk spoke on global challenges, environmental innovation, and the spirituality he enco
ISKCON’s Communications Office in India released a statement today regarding the tragic Air India accident in Ahmedabad. The plane was carrying 242 souls, and it appears there are no survivors. Given that it crashed in a residential/office area of the city, casualties on the ground are also expected. Air India said in a statement to the press that the passengers on Flight 171 included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian national, and seven Portuguese nationals. Devotees fr
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On Sunday, 8th June, Nottingham’s Market Square hosted its second annual Ratha Yatra festival. Around 1,000 people came together to celebrate this joyful occasion, as Lord Jagannatha, Lord Baladeva, and Lady Subhadra once again graced the city with Their presence. The chariot, brought from London by HG Parasuram Prabhu, was beautifully decorated by devotees from Nottingham Namahatta and Leicester.
The event opened with welcoming remarks and a graceful Kathak dance performance i
Teachers’ Sanga at Gurukula
Monday, 9th June – Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School, located near Bhaktivedanta Manor, hosted a special Teachers’ Sanga (gathering) focused on spiritual growth and insight for educators.
The highlight of the event was a talk by His Holiness Svayam Bhagavan Keshav Maharaj, who graciously accepted the invitation to speak on the topic of “Spiritual Insight for Teachers.”
The event was attended by more than 40 participants, including devotee educators, newcomers
This article describes the higher potential for the development of civilization that is offered through Vedic culture, and some of the tools for doing such as found therein.
First of all, we should understand that the development of civilization, which means the upliftment of consciousness in society, should not be a fight or competition between parties, but a united endeavor for the improvement and continued means to reach our full potential for one and all, both materially and spiritually. Th
In Śrimad Bhāgavatam 4.8.53, Nārada Muni reveals a confidential mantra to Dhruva Mahārāja, instructing him to chant it for seven nights to witness perfect beings flying in the sky2. The verse highlights the mystical Siddhaloka, where yogic perfections allow inhabitants to transcend physical limitations. It emphasizes meditation with mantra chanting as a path to divine realization.
Thousands of people are expected to join a procession as part of a Hindu festival in Leicester later this month.
The Festival of Chariots, known as Rath Yatra, will take place on 22 June.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Leicester – a Hare Krishna branch of Hinduism which organises the event – said a 40ft (12m) chariot will be hand-pulled through the city accompanied by a procession which will involve music and dance.
Pradyumna Das, president of ISKCON Leicester, sai
Srila Prabhupada’s overarching mission was to create a worldwide Brahmanical culture in order to inject Krishna Consciousness into mainstream society: into academia, the religious and scientific communities, into the arts, the workplace, and into the voting booth as well. The foundation of the Hare Krishna Movement takes two forms. One is the publishing, distribution, and study of his numerous books. The other is Sankirtana-Yajna, the chanting of the holy names of Krishna in the public arena. P
The Bhaktivedanta Players celebrated their 40th anniversary in grand and dramatic style, packing the Haveli to the brim. Praghosa Das, the ISKCON GBC for the UK and Ireland, flew in from Dublin, especially to serve as the MC for the event. Proceedings took off with the Junior Bhaktivedanta Players, who charmed and impressed the audience with a story from within the Mahabharat: Draupadi’s Svambara.
For the full story, click here.
Source: https://iskconnews.org/bhaktivedanta-players-celebrate-40t
For fun, I insisted my companions, all younger than me, go kayaking and try the new pedal devices (I don’t know the official name) at the nearby lake called Governor Lake. It was not a hard sell. They enjoyed and I enjoyed watching them.
In addition to this, because it was a gorgeous day, we made a visit to one of my favourite places, which I find quite peaceful and spiritual – Peggy’s Cove set by the Atlantic. Naturally, there is a huge lighthouse. Nature, itself, carved out these mass
Yesterday we celebrated the ever-merciful Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannatha, and what an outpouring of love it was! Truly, the Lord is Bhavagrahi Janardana — the One who accepts the devotion in our hearts far more than any external offering. Who could be more merciful, more reciprocal, more captivating than Him? Just after the glorious Darshan Arati, Lord Jagannatha, along with His dear brother Baladeva and sister Subhadra Devi, ascended Their Snana Mandap — the bathing platform — where They receiv
The new temple building will be modern and functional and will be accented with elements of classical Vedic architecture. The following are the key components of the planned temple:
• Vedic Temple Architecture
• Spacious Darshan Hall (3,500 sqft)
• Educational Facilities
• Community Hall and Auditorium
• Commercial Kitchen
• Library
• Vedic Books and Gifts Boutique
• Ashram
• Parking for 140+ vehicles
• Beautiful Landscaping
• Organic Garden
Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=115906
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry North America will now be offering the upcoming ‘Temple Deity Worship’ course at ISKCON Grand Rapids in Michigan. The course is now offered on the same dates as scheduled before, from 20th to 29th June 2025, but will be offered at ISKCON Grand Rapids. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and take part in this immersive training.
The training will be facilitated by Nṛsiṁha Kavaca Dāsa – ISKCON’s Global Minister of Deity Worship, Murli Manohara
Snana Yatra is one of the most sacred and visually delightful festivals of Lord Jagannatha, celebrated on Purnima (full moon) of the month of Jyestha. On this day, Lord Jagannatha, along with Lord Baladeva and Subhadra Devi, receive a grand ceremonial bathing (abhisheka).
Lord Jagannatha is non-different from Krishna, and His appearance in the wooden form is a divine mystery. The bathing ceremony is not merely symbolic—it’s an act of divine love, purification, and public mercy.
After Snana Yatra
Once upon a time, a renowned and devout worshipper of Lord Ganesha made a visit to Puri. This devotee was known for his unwavering devotion—he worshipped no one but Sri Ganesha and considered Him the Supreme.
When he arrived in Puri, the king warmly welcomed him and invited him to have darshan of Lord Jagannath in the grand temple. However, the devotee politely declined.
He explained, "My heart belongs solely to Lord Ganesha. I do not visit any other deity’s temple."
The king, being a great dev
A very special and sacred festival of Lord Jagannath is held on the full-moon day in the month of Jyestha. This festival is known as 'Devasnan Purnima' or 'Snana Yatra' (the Bathing Festival). There is a general belief that the devotee washes away all his sins if he gets a vision of the Lord on this day. Therefore, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. According to the Skanda Purana when King Indradyumna installed the wooden deities he arranged this bathing ceremony. Hence,
On the occasion of Snana Yatra, Bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath, Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra are bathed with milk, Ganga water, Coconut water by hundreds of devotees and residents at Rajapur, in Mayapur, in the midst of ecstatic kirtan.
Read more about Snana Yatra - https://mayapurinstituteblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/20/snana-yatra-bathing-ceremony-of-lord-jagannath/
After the beautiful Chandan Yatra festival, the devotees start preparing for a very important day—Snana Yatra, the Lord’s bathing ceremony. Around 21 days after Chandan Yatra is one of the most heartfelt festivals here.
On this day, devotees from all around come with great enthusiasm. They bring items like milk, yogurt, sugar candy, green coconut water, honey, turmeric water, flower garlands, and more. Everyone offers whatever they can, and it becomes a big, joyful service.
The Abhisheka, or b
A very special and sacred festival of Lord Jagannath held in the full-moon day of the month of Jyestha. This festival is known as 'Devasnan Purnima' or 'Snana Yatra' (Bathing Festival). There is a general belief that the devotee washes away all his sins if he gets a vision of the Lord on this day, therefore, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. According to Skanda Purana when King Indradyumna installed the wooden deities he arranged this bathing ceremony.
On the previous
