Two newly released reports offer an overview of the 2025 activities of the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry and the ISKCON Padayatra Ministry, as well as the preaching and leadership initiatives of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami. Together, they document a year marked by expanding outreach, strengthened coordination among devotional initiatives, and continued efforts to spread the chanting of the Holy Name in line with the mission of ISKCON Founder-Acharya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.
The Kirtan Ministry report highlights global and regional programs designed to cultivate a vibrant culture of harinama sankirtana, including festivals such as the World Holy Name Festival and BhaktiFest, as well as temple-based kirtan initiatives and training programs. At the same time, the Padayatra Ministry continued its tradition of walking pilgrimages, with ongoing yatras, local padayatras, and parikrama programs connecting devotees with communities in towns and villages. The ministries also strengthened communication and documentation through the Weekly Padayatra News platform and expanded digital outreach to reach a broader audience.
Both reports emphasize youth engagement, leadership development, and the guidance of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, whose international preaching tours and leadership efforts helped coordinate initiatives across regions while strengthening congregations and relationships with supporters. Together, these efforts contributed to wider participation in devotional programs and greater organizational cohesion, while opening new opportunities for devotees and newcomers alike to engage in the global sankirtana movement. Readers are invited to explore the full reports for detailed insights into these initiatives and their impact during 2025 by downloading here.
Source: https://iskconnews.org/kirtan-and-padayatra-reports-highlight-global-preaching-efforts/
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