Residents of Klerksdorp patiently waiting to be served prasadam at ISKCON Klerksdorp.
In October 2023, the establishment of ISKCON Klerksdorp in the North West province of South Africa marked a significant milestone for the movement. Formerly managed by the Klerksdorp Hindu Samaj, the temple transitioned into ISKCON’s care, heralding a new chapter of spiritual service in the region. Less than a year later, the temple’s leadership initiated a feeding program that has already begun to touch hundreds of lives across the community.
The program, which started in 2024, focuses on distributing prasadam, sanctified vegetarian food, as a means of nourishing not just the body but also the spirit. Led by temple management team member and resident preacher Narottama Das, the effort builds on ISKCON’s tradition of using prasadam distribution to foster connection and inspire spiritual inquiry.
“We launched the program because we saw a clear need in the community,” Narottama explained. “There are families facing food insecurity, but this is also a way to connect people to Krishna consciousness. When we distribute prasadam, we’re not just giving food—we’re extending Krishna’s mercy and Srila Prabhupada’s blessings.”
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