In the Skanda Purana (Utkala-khanda, Chapter 29) it is described that Lord Jagannatha instructed King Indradyumna to keep His transcendental body cool by applying sandalwood paste all over His divine form:
vaisakhasya site pakse tritiyaksaya samjnikatatra
mam lepayed gandha lepanair ati sobhanam
“Smear fragrant sandalwood paste on My body on the day of Aksaya-trtiya during the waxing moon in the month of Vaisakha.”
This festival is called the Candana-yatra festival, which literally translates
The day known as Aksaya-tritiya occurs on the third (tritiya) day of the waxing moon in the month of Vaisakha. Every second of this blessed day is completely auspicious, and so there is no consideration of any one period (muhurta) being better than another. Aksaya means “inexhaustible”; anything a person undertakes on the day of Aksaya-tritiya is bound to succeed, especially the performance of devotional activities, which guarantee inexhaustible benefit.
It is said that Aksaya-tritiya is the
Recent American Artemis mission sent to the Moon made a little splash in our devotee community as well, with the same old questions about Moon travel. We have decades of debates on this – was it fake, was it real this time? Was it fake this time, too? In retrospect, most of it looks like a waste of time and eventually we all get tired of rehashing this over and over again.
It has also been a decade since Risiraja Prabhu’s book Mystic Universe – An Introduction to Vedic Cosmology was presented on
Experience the grand welcome of Maharaj at ISKCON Temple Korea
This vlog captures the kirtan energy, and joyful celebration with devotees.
Watch how devotees warmly Maharaj with love, chanting, and spiritual vibes.
If you love ISKCON, kirtan, and spiritual vlogs, this video is for you!
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By Ekendra Das
Like many devotees, Ekendra Prabhu initially cycled through many “do the needful” services. As a professional musician, you can imagine his happiness of finally being able to offer those talents in service by hopping on the Straight Edge train and playing in Krsna Conscious bands. His love for theater and comedy kicked in and thus a star (Yama Niyama Dasa Brahmacari) was born!
Join Ekendra for a lively and dynamic discussion on creative endeavors he’s experienced over the decades.
73 Maha books
2,758 Big books
207 Medium books
2,256 Small books
Including:
1 Bhakta Stack
205 Trayodashi stacks
2 Caitanya-Caritamrta Sets
61 Srimad Bhagavatam Sets
58 (44 volume) sets
3 (18 volume) sets
Total: 5,294 books distributed!!
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By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
By most measurable indicators, the world today is far from peaceful. Armed conflicts persist across multiple regions, families are being strained under mounting pressures, and economic instability continues to erode livelihoods on a global scale. In both private and public spaces, conversations are increasingly dominated by anxious, often polarized discussions of politics and geopolitics.
It is within this atmosphere of collective unease that ISKCON Farmingto
By Bhava Sandhi Devi Dasi
It all started a decade ago with the 50/50 Campaign, an initiative by the BBT to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of ISKCON, which encouraged devotees to distribute 50 of Srila Prabhupada’s books in 2016. I wanted to come up with different ways to distribute books because, as a working mother, I didn’t have a lot of time to go out on the street. I was reading Our Family Business by Vaisesika Dasa, for inspiration, and came across the idea of a “Smart Table.”
In the pas
Gadadara Pandit was a childhood friend of Nimai and both were students in the same ‘Tol’ or school. Gadadhar’s parents Madhav Mishra and Ratnavati were natives of Chattagram district but later moved to Navadwip. Gadadhar Pandit was born in Navadwip.
In the Gaura-ganodesa-dipika, verses 147 through 153, it is stated: “The pleasure potency of Sri Krishna formerly known as Vrindavaneshvari Srimati Radharani is now personified in the form of Sri Gadadhara Pandit in the pastimes of Lord Chaitanya Ma
Today Is The Appearance Day of Sri Gadadhara Pandita!
Rādhārāṇī had said one time that She would like to be in a male body. so she could associate with Kṛṣṇa without any inhibition. Therefore, as a result She came in the form of Gadādhara. And always remained in the association of Kṛṣṇa. When He was in Navadvīpa, and after that when Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu went to Nīlācala, Jagannātha Purī, Gadādhara Paṇḍita also went to Nīlācala Jagannātha Purī.
Gadādhara Prabhu in Jagannātha Purī, He would r
The Chariot Fest, also known as Ratha Yatra, is a successful one, considering the good attendance here in Durban since its inception 35 years ago. To throw together a great party by the local Durban Krishna Conscious community is a large undertaking. Funds must be raised, purchasing, cooking, decorating, securing permits, entertainers preparing, accommodating guests from abroad, transportation of goods and people etc.
I walked around the grounds to meet the organizers, out of my own interests
By ISKCON Mayapur
gadadhara-paṇḍitadi — prabhura nija-sakti
tan’-sabara carane mora sahasra pranati
“I offer my respectful obeisances unto the internal potencies of the Lord, of whom Sri Gadadhara Prabhu is the foremost.” (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila 1.41)
Sri Gadadhara Pandita is one of the five Panca-tattva, who along with Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Sri Nityananda Prabhu, Sri Advaita Acarya, and Srivasa Thakura descended to this world to teach pure devotional service and spread the chanti
Sri Kavi Karnapura states in Gaura Ganodessa Dipika that in Vraja lila Gadadhara Pandit is the daughter of King Vrsabhanu-Srimati Radharani. Gadadhara Pandit served as Lord Gaura’s chief assistant during His Navadvipa-lila. Sri-Sri Radha Krishna in Vrndavana appear as Gaura-Gadadhara to perform pastimes in Navadvipa in the forest groves beside the Ganges.
shri-radha-prema-rupa ya pura vrindavandeshvari
sa shri-gadadharo gaura-vallabhah panditakhyakah
nirnitah shri-Svarupair yo vraja-lakshmitay
In this material world, relationships are short-lived. Growing up many people have said to each other that they will remain together forever, but due to providence such relationships hardly last for years. But such a scenario was unseen in the life of Gadadhara Pandit. He was the most intimate companion of Mahaprabhu and was very dear to Him [Mahaprabhu].
Gadadhara Pandit was born in the village of Beleti Gram in the Chittagong district (modern Bangladesh) in the year 1486 AD. His father was Ma
Bhaktivedanta Manor’s public Rama-Navami festival was honoured to welcome a distinguished array of guests, hosted graciously by the Communications team.
Among those attending were three local Mayors and other dignitaries representing a wide spectrum of faiths and communities, including Miatta Fahnbulleh MP , Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities); Dr. Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi , Chief Imam of Scotland; Lord Raval of Hertsmere, Flight Lieutenant N
By Sharmila Radhika devi dasi
The third annual UK National ‘Rise’ Retreat began in joyful fashion this Easter weekend with a vibrant harinam through Nottingham city centre. Devotees filled the streets chanting, singing and dancing as curious passersby stopped to watch. It was the perfect opening for a weekend dedicated to this year’s theme: The Community of Love.
Inspired by Keshava Swami, the Rise Retreat has grown steadily since its beginnings in 2024 with around 300 participants. Attendance r
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
In a significant step toward bridging India’s ancient intellectual heritage with modern academic research, the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) and the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 19, 2026. The partnership signals a growing institutional consensus that India’s classical knowledge traditions deserve a central place in contemporary scholarly discourse.
The signing ceremon
Gita Valley (ISKCON Gita Nagari) has released its Q1 2026 quarterly update, titled “Soil, Soul, and Sweet Abundance,” offering a glimpse into a season marked by spiritual programs, community service, and continued growth.
Among the highlights are the community’s ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen its mission. The update points to continued development following Gita Valley’s recent rebranding and expansion plans, as well as ongoing improvements to infrastructure and community facilities. T
The parade for Jagannath is one of the few processions that take place along North Beach in Durban during the year. Devotees take full advantage of the spacious, ocean breezy area which is highlighted by three gorgeous chariots hand-pulled with love.
At the time of the massive wheels rolling down the street I am engaged back at the Chatsworth temple with drama rehearsals. Once the practice is over I’m driven to the festival site and to the Bhakti Cloud Tent for conducting a session on “Dance
By Srila Vyasadeva
SB 9.10: The Pastimes of the Supreme Lord, Rāmacandra
This Tenth Chapter describes how Lord Ramacandra appeared in the dynasty of Maharaja Khatvanga. It also describes the Lord’s activities, telling how He killed Ravana and returned to Ayodhya, the capital of His kingdom.
The son of Maharaja Khatvanga was Dirghabahu, and his son was Raghu. The son of Raghu was Aja, the son of Aja was Dasaratha, and the son of Dasaratha was Lord Ramacandra, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
