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Maharaja’s last day as narrated by his servant, Abhaya Nama Das (GKG):

25th of February was a normal day. Maharaj was in a nice mood; we went to Mangal arti and came back to the apartment at the MVT for chanting. Maharaj told me that he will not go to Srimad Bhagavatam class today. Later, as usual, he gave me some errands to run. He had his breakfast Prasad while I went to the restaurant to have mine. Maharaj also told me to contact our usual auto/toto driver, Gopal, since he wanted to go to Loi

It is with tremendous sadness that we acknowledge the very auspicious passing away of Ranjit das, ACBSP, today, February 25 at 6:45pm ET in Alachua, Florida. He was surrounded by many devotees chanting soft kirtan, in a celestial environment created by his good wife Gopisvari devi dasi and daughter Prema.
Ranjit prabhu was a Prabhupada man. He has joined him now. He dedicated his life to preserving Srila Prabhupada’s books and photos. He worked with the Bhaktivedanta Archives for many years in N

We are saddened to share that His Holiness Badrinarayan Swami departed this world in Vṛndāvana, India, on February 26, 2026. His body is presently being prepared for placement at the Vṛndāvana Hospice. More information will be forthcoming as arrangements are finalized.

Until the very end, Badrinarayan Swami remained actively engaged in preaching and service. He had recently attended the GBC Annual General Meeting in Māyāpur and was traveling and speaking in India in the days leading up to his pa

The Bhakti Yoga Conference 2026 will convene next week as a free, global online gathering bringing together over 30 scholars, spiritual teachers, and practitioners from around the world to explore one central theme: “Sacred Community: Devotion Practiced Together.”

The conference will be framed by opening and closing events hosted at Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, respectively. “The Harvard opening and Oxford closing create a meaningful arc for the conference — b

Yesterday we didn’t just remember; we brought alive the life and legacy of Bhakti Tirtha Swami, one of the most impactful leaders in the history of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. It was not just a formal observance. It felt personal. It felt alive. His presence was deeply felt in the hearts of all the devotees who came together to honor him.

Bhakti Tirtha Swami Maharaj was a disciple of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and he carried that connection with strength and

The ISKCON Constitution Drafting Committee has assembled a document to answer frequently asked questions. We hope this document helps you address any questions you have.

Read more: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117253

By Ambarish Maharaj Das

For decades, ISKCON Wellington has lovingly served the community through vibrant kīrtana, enlightening spiritual discourse, free vegetarian prasādam, youth programs, festivals, and heartfelt devotional gatherings.

In June 2024, however, due to structural and legal challenges, our previous temple premises were closed. Since then, devotees have been without a sacred space for darśana, without the joy of standing before the Deities, without the sacred sound of kīrtana resona

The Sri Navadvipa-dhama Virtual Parikrama offers a spiritually enriching pilgrimage experience, inspired by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s vision. This initiative provides darshan of holy places, scriptural insights, enlightening videos, and Google-integrated navigation. QR codes at holy places grant instant access to Gaudiya Vaishnava teachings. With a mobile-friendly, multilingual platform, devotees worldwide can engage in parikrama virtually, fulfilling the desires of previous acharyas and spre

HH Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja delivered a Marathon Podcast entitled ‘The School of Life’ in December 2025.

Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117424

By Atma Tattva Das, 

In 2025, ISKCON Cyprus continued to solidify its identity as a committed, congregationally driven community, enhancing regular programs and improving cooperation across the island. Although the community is relatively small, with approximately 36 devotees, around 15 of whom are initiated practitioners, it has demonstrated steady growth through consistency, shared responsibility, and a clear focus on development. Devotees reside in various towns and cities across Cyprus, but

Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Course was held on February 21–22, 2026 at ISKCON Noida (Govind Dham), Delhi-NCR. More than 35 devotees from the local community gathered with enthusiasm and determination to deepen their leadership skills and expand congregational outreach. The program was guided by His Grace Vedanta Chaitanya Das, Temple President of ISKCON Noida.

The training reflects the dynamic growth of ISKCON N

While in Jaipur we went to the Madan Mohan temple in Karauli.

Madan Mohan means one who can even enchant cupid. In the temple there are three altars. Madan Mohan with Srimati Radharani and Lalita Devi are present in the center altar. On the left altar Gopal Krishna with Radharani and Lalita.

The king of Karauli worshiped the second set of deities 100 years before even Madan Mohan came to Karauli. The deities receive a midday offering consisting of 56 dishes.

The deity of Madan mohan was worshipe

3rd National Conference (ISKCON GBC Ministry of Cow Protection & Agriculture): “Krishi Go-Raksha Vanijyam — Unifying Farms & Temples”
Gopal Krishna Gaushala, ISKCON Kathwada, Ahmedabad (Gujarat, India)
February 22, 2026

Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=117421

Swarup das (ACBSP): This story is from my memoirs (that I’ve been trying to consolidate into a book for the past few years).
I met Usika at the Henry Street, Brooklyn temple in ‘71. At the time his name was Ezekiel. He was initiated and given the name Usika in July of that year when Srila Prabhupada came to Brooklyn. Unlike just about all of us who were in our 20’s .. Usika was either just south or north of 50. He was crotchety, moody, cynical and impatient when it came to his dealings with “you

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,

India’s Union Home and Cooperation Minister of India Shri Amit Shah visited ISKCON’s spiritual world headquarters at Mayapur (West Bengal) on February 18, 2026, as part of the yearlong celebrations commemorating the 152nd Jayanti of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. The celebrations are being organized by the Saraswata Gaudiya Vaishnava Association (SGVA), a confederation of over 50 Saraswata Gaudiya Vaishnava organizations across India. The event drew d

By Rasika Ramana Dasa   

What kept an ancient civilization alive despite centuries of brutal invasion and subjugation? What gave its people the strength to remain chaste and faithful to their traditions even in a hostile and volatile political environment? And from the other side—how would their deep spiritual fervour appear to an invader from a foreign faith, curious yet unfamiliar with India’s spiritual pulse? Was there ever a possibility of dialogue between the two worlds?

These questions hav

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,

The 21-Day Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Reading Challenge is an online scripture study initiative associated with Vedavarsity, an educational platform functioning under In Service of Srimad Bhagavatam (INSS). The program is structured as a three-week reading experience centered on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam beginning on March 18, 2026 and continuing for 21 consecutive days until April 7, 2026.

The initiative is the vision of Brajsundar Das, who, after traveling to 174 cities acro

From Back to Godhead

By Guru Dasa (Gurudev D. Allin), a disciple of His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami.

“Oh, God, I could be bounded in a nutshell and count myself a king of infinite space, were it not that I have bad dreams.” Shakespeare’s Hamlet, 2.2 (First Folio) This line from Hamlet nicely sums up the absurdity of our delusions of self-importance. I wrote this meditation on the importance of humility as part of my effort to shake my own delusions of knowledge and significance.

Human nature seem

By Dina-Palika Devi Dasi

The Karuna Care Association is pleased to announce an upcoming online course designed especially for ISKCON leaders and those serving in community roles: Trauma Informed Leadership. This six-week program offers practical insight and spiritual context for understanding trauma and its impact on individuals, relationships, and temple communities.

As awareness grows around the effects of trauma on emotional well-being and spiritual life, leaders are increasingly called to re