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Dr. Ravi M. Gupta, also known as Radhika Ramana Dasa in Vaishnava circles, represents a remarkable synthesis of rigorous academic scholarship and deep spiritual devotion. As the Charles Redd Endowed Chair of Religious Studies and Director of the Religious Studies Program at Utah State University, Dr. Gupta has established himself as one of the foremost scholars of Hinduism and Vaishnava traditions in Western academia. His extraordinary journey from a homeschooled child in a devotee family to an

Srila Prabhupada’s Western World Headquarters

Srila Prabhupada spent much time in his “Western world headquarters,” overseeing his worldwide mission.

By Karuna Dharini Devi Dasi (From Back to Godhead)

The place Srila Prabhupada called his “Western world headquarters” remains a vital oasis of Krishna consciousness.

Part One: Some History

Starting off in Midcity LA, 1968

ISKCON’s new center in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, was getting a good turnout. It was “the summer of love,” 1967, when ideali

Opening Ceremony & Pranams to HDG Srila Prabhupada.
Senior Disciples Discuss Prabhupada’s Letters. Prabhupada’s first disciples on video talk about their personal letters from Prabhupada.Maha HariNam Sankirtan Bus to Santa Monica/Venice Beach. Prabhupada Movies/Memories/Footage 

Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=115839

In an era of immense transformation, ISKCON North America is boldly stepping into the future with a dynamic and inspiring vision that blends spiritual depth with organizational excellence. The “Future Forward” initiative, recently re-launched through a compelling long-format broadcast hosted by Braja Bihari Das and featuring Jai Krishna Das, outlines a clear and courageous roadmap for expansive growth in Krishna consciousness across the continent.

Jai Krishna Das, President of New Vrindaban and

“HH Mukunda Swami recounts receiving a letter from an unknown sender in Italy, which contained color negatives of a photo of the London Deities dressed in the red and green outfit that the devotees were eager to use as the cover for the upcoming ‘Radha Krsna Temple’ album release.”

Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=115822

Twelve days before his departure, Srila Prabhupada was asked about ISKCON’s future leadership. Expressing concern, a guest asked if a single successor would lead. Prabhupada clarified that no one person would succeed him—instead, all should become gurus and collectively carry forward the mission, as instructed by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Source: https://vanisource.org/wiki/771102_-_Conversation_B_-_Vrndavana

771102 – Conversation B – Vrndavana
Conversations by Date, 1977

771102R2-VRNDAVAN – Novembe

Apple Records threw a party for Radha Krsna Temple, the day before the release of their debut single Hare Krishna Mantra.

The single had been produced by George Harrison, and he played harmonium and bass guitar on the recording. It was released as Apple 15, with Prayer Of The Spiritual Masters as its b-side.

Harrison and various members of the Hare Krishna movement attended the party, as did several bus-loads of journalists and photographers. Vegetarian Indian food was served inside a marquee i

By Atma Tattva Das

Chandan-Yatra Das, an Australian-based devotee, has been exploring and documenting India’s sacred pilgrimage sites since 2009. His work serves as a bridge to the dhama for devotees worldwide, offering virtual access to these holy places through detailed articles and photographs.

Early Inspiration and Spiritual Awakening

In 2005, on Sri Krishna Janmastami, Chandan-Yatra came across ISKCON in Canberra. A year prior, he had received one of Srila Prabhupada’s small books, Spiritua

The Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, was featured in two Associated Press articles this week, highlighting their unique service and presence in the Beehive State. These articles have also already been reprinted in major US newspapers like the Washington Post. The AP provides news content to 112 countries, 1,600 newspapers, and 5,000 radio and TV stations.

The first article highlights the spiritual biographies of Caru Das and Vaibhavi Devi Dasi, the founding of the two ISKCON t

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Dallas temple stands as a remarkable testament to spiritual dedication, community service, and cultural preservation in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. For over five decades, this vibrant community centered around the sacred deities Sri Sri Radha Kalachandji has flourished into a multifaceted organization that seamlessly blends ancient Vedic traditions with modern American life. Through their diverse offerings including the renowned

**Festival of India: A Traveling Celebration of Culture, Devotion, and Joy**

The Festival of India, also known as Harinam Festivals Inc., is a vibrant traveling cultural celebration that has brought the spiritual essence of Vedic India to cities across North America since 1979. Organized with heartfelt devotion, this festival transforms public spaces—parks, city centers, university campuses—into dynamic and immersive experiences that awaken the senses and uplift the soul.

A Journey Through Vedic

By Atma Tattva Das

Krishna Premarupa Dasa’s path into Krishna Consciousness began in a modest Zurich second-hand bookshop, where a young man steeped in Roman Catholic traditions discovered a slim Bhagavad-gita. “I thought, this is like a Bible, but it’s a Hindu Bible,” he remembers, running his finger over the thin pages. That spark ignited a lifelong dedication, leading to his appointment as GBC Zonal Secretary for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

From Catholic Roots to Spiritu

From Back to Godhead

By Vamsi Vihari Dasa

Though illness may restrict or halt our normal spiritual activities, it can provide spiritual benefits we might not otherwise gain.

After seven days of sickness, malarial fever had broken me down to the bones, and loss of appetite and hallucinations added miseries. I struggled to practice my daily chanting of Hare Krishna. But in those seven days I gained in ways that would not have been possible had I not been sick.

We have to accept the truth that we

A grand and vibrant celebration of the Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra took place in the heart of Rome, drawing hundreds of devotees and visitors to the iconic Piazza del Popolo. Organized by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the festival featured a majestic procession of the chariots carrying Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra, and Subhadra Devi, accompanied by traditional kirtans (devotional singing), dancing, and cultural performances. The event highlighted the richness

In the heart of New York City, where the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was officially founded in July 1966, an inspiring spiritual resurgence is underway. The birthplace of the global Hare Krishna movement is undergoing a remarkable transformation—honoring its past while boldly shaping its future.

This sacred site carries the legacy of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, who arrived in New York City with nothing but a typewriter, a few books, and a dream to igni

In late May 2025, Orlando’s Rosen Shingle Creek resort has been humming with devotional music and joyous celebration as thousands of Hare Krishna devotees convene for the 12th annual Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat, organized by HH Indradyumna Swami. This year’s gathering is bigger than ever, easily eclipsing past editions. For context, the 2024 retreat in Texas drew over 3,100 devotees from 46 states and 14 countries, topping the 2023 record of 3,000 participants from 42 states and 14 nations. By mi

My name is Nimai Sharma, a devotee pursuing my Master’s thesis at Erasmus University Rotterdam. My research investigates how mantra meditation affects problem-solving abilities. Your daily chanting practice is invaluable in demonstrating the scientific benefits of our spiritual traditions.

This thesis topic stems from my own experience balancing spiritual and material life growing up in Krishna consciousness. There was always a clear divide between what I did at home and what I did in school, an

Gita Nagari Retreat 2025 – Krsna in Vraja

At the heart of the Gita Nagari Retreat 2025 was a powerful, evocative journey through the soul of Bhakti: a meditation on Krsna in Vraja, culminating in an impassioned exploration of the Ras Lila – the sacred dance of divine love between Krsna and the gopis of Vrindavan. Led by Garuda Das (Graham M. Schweig, PhD), the retreat offered a rare blend of poetic devotion, theological insight, and scholarly depth, rooted in decades of spiritual practice and ac