From 20th to 30th November 2025, Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV) became a place of deep learning, reflection, and heartfelt association as the GBC College hosted its 11-day in-person residential for leadership training. Leaders enrolled in the Zonal Supervisor Course and the Leadership Training Course came together from many parts of the world, including Reunion Island, South Africa, East and West Africa, Ghana, the United Kingdom, Mayapur, Australia, India, Canada, the United States, Toronto, Brazil
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Premanjali, an Australian devotional singer, is reshaping the global kirtan movement through soulful music rooted in bhakti and spirituality. Blending ancient Indian traditions with a contemporary global sound, her kirtans are resonating across cultures, inspiring devotion and mindfulness worldwide. Watch how music becomes a bridge between faith, identity, and global connection.
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The journey highlights sacred places of Navadvipa connected to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and His associates, emphasizing the spiritual power of congregational chanting (sankirtan) as the yuga-dharma.
The pilgrimage begins at Yogapitha, the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, whose appearance inaugurated a spiritual revolution meant to uplift all souls regardless of background. It then focuses extensively on the life and mission of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, who restored the purity and dignit
Iskcon Vrindavan’s devotee Udhav prabhu met a tragic drowning incident. Out of nine devotees, five missing. Four rescued. Nine devotees visited Guwahati for devotional program and yesterday after program they went to river Brahmaputra for bath but swept away by strong river current. Out of five missing one devotee is Udhav Prabhu of 24 hour kirtan team of Iskcon Vrindavan. His body is not yet recovered by NDRF.
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5 people swept away in Brahmaputra still missing in Assam; 4 others rescued:
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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted an Interfaith Roundtable at Number 10 Downing Street, bringing together leaders and representatives from diverse faith communities to promote dialogue, understanding, and unity across faiths. The event served as a platform for shared reflection on recent challenges—and a broader commitment to combating division and hatred in British society, with
Starmer is urging faith leaders to champion cohesion and mutual respect. ISKCON leaders Visakha Dasi, Pr
By Atma Tattva Das,
On November 25, 2025, devotees gathered at ISKCON Midrand for the opening of a facility that many described as long overdue. The new End of Life Care Room, developed by Devotee Care South Africa under the regional leadership of Jayananda Das, marks a turning point in how the South African devotee community supports its members in their final days.
The vision did not appear suddenly. It began almost a decade ago, when a devotee care workshop in 2019 inspired Jayananda and othe
We were warned of an oncoming snowstorm. Collingwood, our destination, is often dumped by winter weather rages coming from Georgian Bay. It is what makes this town a popular ski resort area. By our good fortune only a few white flakes had left less than a powdery look over the landscape.
Being a few minutes early for a sangha engagement, my driver, Pradeep, and I decided to kill some time with a few steps on a trail near our hosts’ home. Our hosts, Damodara and Svarnangi, gave us a free re
Shri Lochana Dasa Thakura was a disciple of Shri Narahari Sarakara Thakura, a dearest associate of Lord Gaura Raya.
“My hope of hopes is to be near the lotus feet of Shri Narottama Dasa Thakura and serve him with my very life. The cherished desire of the fallen Lochana Dasa is to be allowed, by Narahari’s grace, to sing the glories of Lord Gauranga. My Lord is Shri Narahari Thakura, I am His servant. Bowing before him I beg for his service. This is my only aspiration.” (Lochana Dasa, Chait
On December 14, 2025, a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured in what Australian authorities have condemned as an antisemitic terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. The gunmen, identified as a father and son, opened fire on the crowd before police engaged them; the 50-year-old father was shot and killed at the scene, while his 24-year-old son was critically wounded and is now in hospital under police guard.
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football icon widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, visited India this month as part of the “GOAT India Tour 2025,” a fan-engagement and promotional tour spanning four major cities—Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The visit marked Messi’s first trip to India in 14 years and drew widespread attention from fans and media across the country.
During his Mumbai visit, a brief interaction between Messi and ISKCON leader Guru Prasad Swami was a
When you have been around in a village for over fifty years, you certainly get to know people that shared some of that space with you. I don’t live in a village, but in Midtown of a major city in North America. It does seem like the feel of a small town, though being in a temple atmosphere where so much is going on. The place, 243 Avenue Road, is like a magnet drawing new interested people and also revered servers-of-the-temple from the past. I was happy to see one anonymous devotee, whom a
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
On December 5, 2025, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC), Kolkata, collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar in a three-day Dharma Studies Conference (DSC 2025), marking a milestone in establishing Dharma Studies as a legitimate interdisciplinary academic field. The event brought together scholars, researchers, and spiritual practitioners from India and around the world to explore the contemporary relevance and application of
The Wellington temple’s Higher Taste restaurant has gone through some challenges over the last few years, especially during the Covid period where the whole city was practically shut down and right after when a lot of people still worked from home.
Somehow, it has managed to survive, albeit in a new location, not far from the old premises. I went there for lunch and there was a fine menu combination of Bain-Marie preparations like rice, dhal, subji, pakora etc. and an a la carte menu of more spe
The forecast tells us it will be 27º Celsius, making it a jump from the comfortable 20º of the past few days. The morning at 5:15 AM is just the perfect hour or two for that walk in a converted park from an old train line. You can still see the tracks exposed over the manicured grass. It’s spring, so the fragrances of the tilo tree are strong and invigorating. Robins, parrots, and hawks or falcons soar by. I am a sucker for the jacaranda tree bearing purple flowers.
The Bhagavatam class
A Talk by Giriraj Swami December 17, 2000 Ojai, California
In the West this is the holiday season, with Christmas and Hanukkah both coming up. As Srila Prabhupada explained, the Lord comes to this world to enlighten people with transcendental knowledge. Sometimes He comes personally, and sometimes He sends His son or His prophet or His representative, but they all come with the same message. They may speak in different languages according to the circumstances and the audience, but the essence
Rasananda Das, aka Happy Jack (in black), with GEV monks and retreat participants.
A group of 42 yoga practitioners from six continents recently completed a deeply transformative pilgrimage to Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV)—an experience that many described as the most soul-nourishing week of their lives. Immersed in daily yoga, satsang, service opportunities, sacred ceremonies, and the uplifting association of GEV’s devotees, participants encountered bhakti yoga in its lived, practical form. From
Submitted by Visnu Murti Das, Founder of Vanipedia. A collaborative wiki invoking and manifesting Srila Prabhupada’s Vani presence.
A Chronicle of December 3rd, 2025
For 18 years, Vanipedia has been a fortress of transcendental sound—a massive, meticulously categorized library of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings. But for 18 years, a challenge remained: How do we take this mountain of data and turn it into flowing rivers of readable articles that the whole world can drink from?
Vanipedia dreamed of
My philosophical injection for today after a catch up on rest from an air flight endurance test was over our Gita Zoom call. Those early verses from Chapter Two of the Bhagavad-gita which translates as The Song of God, do somewhat rock the boat for Krishna’s dear friend, Arjuna. Krishna exerts His might, asserting action and setting aside “impotence,” “impurity,” and “weakness of heart.” Arjuna was declining to support true dharma, to fight and to contribute to a moral good. Krishna had e
By Radhika Kripa Mataji
Gurugram, earlier known as Gur-goan, carries a sacred place in India’s ancient history. The name itself means “the village of the Guru”, referring to Guru Dronacharya, the revered teacher of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata. According to tradition, this land was offered to Guru Dronacharya by King Dhritarashtra as a token of respect for his wisdom and guidance.
Over time, “Gur goan” evolved into “Gurugram”, yet the spiritual essence of the name remained. Thoug
From Beckham to Bhagavad-gita: How a Tattoo Trend Turned Into Bhakti
There’s an old saying in the Hare Krishna movement: “Give someone one of Srila Prabhupada’s book, and you’re actually giving them Krishna.”
Not just a story about Krishna — not even a souvenir related to Krishna — but Krishna Himself, packed into every syllable like a divine USB drive. Srila Prabhupada would say that Krishna is fully present in every word of His books. Which means, by this logic, distributing a Bhagavad-gita is
