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Śrī Rāmacandra Vijayotsava, celebrated on Vijayā Daśamī, commemorates the glorious victory of Lord Śrī Rāmacandra, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, over the powerful demon king Rāvaṇa. This sacred occasion reminds us that dharma triumphs over injustice, truth over falsehood, and devotion over pride.

Lord Rāmacandra appeared in the dynasty of King Ikṣvāku as the ideal king, son, husband, brother, and protector of His devotees. His life, beautifully narrated in the Rāmāyaṇa, teaches us how to r

The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijaya dashmi, is one of the fascinating festivals of India and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm. According to the great scripture, the Ramayana, Lord Rama performed chandi-puja (holy prayer). This was carried out in order to invoke the blessings of Durga for the killing of Ravana, the ten-headed demon king of Sri Lanka who had abducted Sita, wife of Lord Rama.

Durga divulged the secret to Rama on how he could slay the great Ravana. Hence upon vanqui

Kripasindhu Dasa (Rick Holtzman), a disciple of ISKCON Founder-Acharya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and an early pioneer of Krishna consciousness in Canada, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 2 a.m. EDT. He was 76. Over more than five decades, his devotional service included distributing books, leading temples, establishing Krishna consciousness centers, and cooking for devotees in both Canada and the United States. Much of his early histo

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

Bhaktivedanta Manor Communications was delighted to work in partnership with Hertsmere Borough Council to host the Hertsmere Civic Service. The gathering brought together civic leaders, faith representatives and members of the community for an uplifting occasion of prayer, reflection and celebration.

Presided over by the Mayor of Hertsmere, Councillor Parveen Rani and the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Mr Robert Voss CBE, the service celebrated the contribution of civic and faith communities t

This is a wonderful recognition of ISKCON Annamrita’s work and of the dedication of our entire team in serving nutritious meals with care, commitment and purpose. A proud moment for everyone associated with ISKCON Annamrita!

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By Mandakini Devi Dasi

Kartik Inspiration Sanga 2026, a free month-long online bhakti journey organized through Mandakini Foundation, will run from 25 October to 24 November 2026. The initiative invites people of all spiritual backgrounds and experience levels to deepen their connection with Krishna during Kartik, a particularly auspicious month for devotional service.

The program offers an accessible way to make devotional practice a daily priority while connecting with a global community of li

In the morning, I sing the words of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur from Arunodaya -kirtan to millions of suffering jivas as I ride through the pre-dawn darkness on my way to work. I follow with Sri Rupa’s famous prayer of extreme self-abnegation (mat tulyo nasti papatma) and Srila Kaviraj Goswami’s obeisance to all the Gurus, Vaishnavas and the diverse aspects of the Divine Lord Who is recognized in completeness as Shree Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Then I sing some verses from Sri Brahma-samhita gl

Bhaktivedanta Manor’s ISKCON Educational Services (IES) welcomed a delegation of Church of England vicars-in-training from the Eastern Region Ministry Course. The visit proved so enjoyable that the group expressed a wish to make it an annual programme.

During their time at the Manor, the visitors enjoyed a guided tour of the grounds, received copies of books introducing them to Krishna consciousness, and joined the midday arati ceremony with great enthusiasm. They also shared lunch and had the o

Sharing the Mercy, One Lamp at a Time

By the Congregational Development Ministry

As festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, and Thanksgiving approach, families eagerly prepare to celebrate. Homes are decorated, loved ones gather, and happiness is shared. For devotees of Kṛṣṇa, the sacred month of Kārtika offers a similar opportunity—not only to deepen our devotion but also to share that happiness with others.

When something brings us genuine joy, don’t we naturally want others to experience it too?

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Police in suburban Chicago have arrested a 19-year-old man accused of planning a mass shooting targeting people of Indian descent at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. The alleged plot, reportedly motivated by white supremacist ideology, was disrupted after a coworker alerted authorities to threatening communications. The area is home to two ISKCON temples. ISKCON Naperville’s Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundara Temple is located approximately 10 miles from the targeted Hindu temple, while ISKCON Chica

A Sacred Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Lord Jagannātha 26th – 29th. November 2026

Śrī Kṣetra Parikrama is a cherished annual pilgrimage to Jagannātha Purī, the sacred abode of Lord Jagannātha, where devotees come together to walk through the holy land, chant the Lord’s names and remember the divine pastimes of Lord Jagannātha and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Organised by ISKCON, this pilgrimage marks its 22nd year in 2026, continuing a tradition that brings devotees, senior Vaiṣṇavas and spiritual

The West Bengal government has announced plans to develop Mayapur in Nadia district as an international-standard religious and tourist destination. The initiative will focus on the area around the headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which attracts pilgrims and visitors to the town. The proposed development is intended to give Mayapur a more modern and organised appearance.
According to the Urban Development Department, the project will cover around 2,100

NEW VRINDABAN – Rain forced the “Festival of Colors” at the Palace of Gold to run inside the community center on the compound on Sunday, and the expected weather also led the festival to become a two-day event.

Because of the rain expected on Sunday, the festival opened a day early on Saturday for a day of fun.

It continued on Sunday, but with none of the outdoor vendors at their booths. Yoga and dance took place inside the community center, and food was being served in the area.

The “Festival o

His Grace Durtakarma Dasa, who led the charge in ISKCON against atheistic and materialistic science, has departed this world today, October 14th, 4:45 am PST, at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, California.After choosing to discontinue life support and, later, artificial nutrition, he received calls from godsiblings and well-wishers. Local devotees gathered at his bedside to chant, perform sankirtana, and reflect on his service, helping him stay focused on Krishna and Srila Prabhupada during this

Madhvacarya appeared in a place known as Madhyegeha, his father’s name was Narayan Bhatta, and his mother’s name was Vedanti (or Vedavidhya). Earlier, Narayan Bhatta and Vedanti had two children who died prematurely, leaving them both sad. They did tapasya to get a child and survived on milk for many years because their only desire was to get a son who would not die. 

Madhvacarya’s father, Narayan Bhatta, named him Vasudeva in his childhood. Vasudeva had the qualities of a Vaishnava from the beg

Sri Chitra Sakhi Devi is one of the eight principal sakhis, the intimate companions of Srimati Radharani. She is known for her wonderfully variegated moods, gentle nature and compassionate heart, and for her many forms of expert service to the Divine Couple.

In Sri Mayapur, Chitra Sakhi Devi stands third on Madhava’s right. She was one of the final four Asta-sakhis to be installed in Mayapur in 1992.

Chitra Sakhi’s father is Chatura, her mother is Charchika, and her husband is Pithara. Her compl