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ISKCON New York City will be hosting a Temple Deity Worship training from June 20 – 29th, 2025, facilitated by Nrsimha Kavaca Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Deity Worship, Murli Manohara Dasa, Deity Worship Ministry Representative for the UK, Vraja Mohan Dasa, Deity Worship Ministry Representative for NorthEast (Zone 2) NA and assisted by a few others.

This intensive and immersive course, typically taught over a period of three weeks at the Mayapur Academy, will give devotees a thorough intro

By SyamaMohini Devi Dasi 

On April 24- 27th, ISKCON Phoenix hosted a transformative Devotee Care course led by Jai Nitai Das and Bhakti Bhava Devi Dasi, marking a significant milestone in the temple’s journey toward fostering a spiritually nourishing and inclusive environment.

The course, attended by a committed group of temple members, focused on the essential principles of care.  In these 3-day sessions, participants explored topics such as emotional support and sustainable community building.

A recent interview sheds light on a significant leadership transition in the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) community in the DACHL region—comprising Germany (D), Austria (A), Switzerland (CH), and Liechtenstein (L). In a conversation with Mother Dina Sharana Devi Dasi and Krishna Premarupa Dasa, both prominent figures within ISKCON, the implications, intentions, and emotions behind this change were discussed in detail.

A New Chapter for GBC in DACHL
The central focus of

Whereas the GBC Executive Committee requested the GBC Organizational Development Committee to propose improved functioning of the GBC, which includes meetings Therefore, it is resolved that: The GBC body endorses the following steps to improve their AGM meeting. These should be achieved by the Executive Committee engaging the guidance of experienced and trained facilitators and other advisors.



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By the inspiration and initiative of Badrinarayana Swami, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) has embarked on a new manuscript preservation project in its ongoing efforts to safeguard the literary heritage of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.

This latest project is focused on the digitization of a rare collection of texts, including numerous handwritten manuscripts, housed at the historic Shri Raghunath Bhatt Goswami Peeth in Vrindavan. This sacred site traces it

On the sacred occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, New Vrindaban became the stage for an unforgettable evening of kirtan, remembrance, and deep gratitude. The event gathered Srila Prabhupada’s disciples from across New Vrindaban, celebrating not only their enduring connection to their spiritual master but also the extraordinary offering of Srila Prabhupada murtis.

This offering was no ordinary gift. Coins from Sankirtan devotees across the world—those tireless souls distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books

Gargamuni Prabhu: A Legacy of Devotion, Innovation, and Pioneering Service

Gargamuni Prabhu (Gregory Michal Scharf), one of Srila Prabhupada’s earliest disciples and a founding officer of ISKCON, stands as a testament to dedicated service in the formative years of the Krishna Consciousness movement. His multifaceted contributions helped establish ISKCON’s financial foundation, publication efforts, and administrative structure during its most vulnerable early period. His story provides valuable i

One of the Saptadevalyas (seven ancient temples) of Vrindavan, Shri Gopinath Mandir was founded by Madhu Pandit whose glories are sung in the Bhakti Ratnakar. His Samadhi is found near the temple courtyard.

Madhu Pandit was the disciple of Shri Gadadhar Goswami who came from Nabadwip to Vrindavan in search of Krishna. Here he started living under the tutelage of Shri Paramananda Bhattacharya.

Vrajanabha, Lord Krishna’s great-grandson, installed the original Gopinatha Deity in Vrindavana over fi

Today is Sita-navami, the appearance day of Srimati Sita devi, the eternal consort of Lord Ramachandra. To begin, we shall read from Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, Chapter Nine: “Lord Caitanya’s Travels to the Holy Places.”

TEXT 2

jaya jaya sri-caitanya jaya nityananda
jayadvaita-candra jaya gaura-bhakta-vrnda

TRANSLATION

All glories to Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu! All glories to Lord Nityananda Prabhu! All glories to Sri Advaita Prabhu! And all glories to all the devotees of Sri Caitan

302.05: Asramas (spiritual orders) in ISKCON: General

[Title] – Encouraging the establishment and maintenance of ISKCON temple asramas — 2025

[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting

[Category] – Guideline

[Date passed] – February 23, 2025

Whereas Srila Prabhupada established and built ISKCON upon the strength of temples with vibrant asramas;

Whereas many if not most ISKCON temples in the West and elsewhere have minimized or closed their asramas in the course of evolving toward congregational develo

411.02: ISKCON Harinama Sankirtana Ministry: Kirtana standards [Title] – Temple kirtana guidelines — 2025

[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting

[Category] – Guideline

[Date passed] – February 22, 2025

Whereas there is a need in ISKCON for clarity in temple room kirtana guidelines.

Therefore it is resolved that:

The GBC approves the Temple Kirtana Guidelines as appended below. It shall be a living document that may be amended as required by the ISKCON Kirtana Ministry, provided such amendments are f

Today, the Lords appear in Their Khat Doli Vesa, gracefully enjoying Their eternal swing pastimes beneath the lush groves of Vrindavan. As the golden swing sways gently from a flowering tree, Their transcendental beauty captivates the hearts of all who behold Them. 

As described in Bhakti Ratnakara by Pundarika Vidyanidhi:

“Krishna is enjoying the beauty of Radha-kunda.

The kunda is full of pure water and lotuses.

Bumblebees hum amongst the lotuses, and the gentle wind causes small ripples in th

In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s refreshing to come across individuals who use their online presence to share messages of love, compassion, and spirituality. Kishori Jani, a devoted follower of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and popular social media influencer, is one such individual who has been successfully spreading the teachings of Lord Krishna to a global audience.

Devotees gather under the majestic chariots, eagerly anticipating the start of the Durban Festival of Chariots 2025 procession.

Since its humble beginnings on Durban’s beachfront in 1988, the Durban Festival of Chariots (DFOC) has become a cherished part of the city’s cultural landscape. Organized under the auspices of ISKCON in Durban, in a collaboration between the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple and the New Jagannath Puri Temple, the festival has consistently offered the public a vibrant and

Left to Right: Parabhakti Das and Mons. Michael Santiago; faith leaders in attendance at the funeral; Italian and other European leaders arriving; Sikhs allowed to carry their traditional swords.

In a solemn atmosphere of remembrance and deep interreligious respect, the funeral of Pope Francis gathered representatives from various world religions. More than 400,000 people attended the ceremony, filling St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets in an extraordinary tribute of love and rever

Leonard Cohen was an established artist who wrote the globally famous song, “Hallelujah.” Well, Leonard was a Montreal man, a Canadian, and he visited our Chariot Fest in that city, telling us that he used to see and hear our guru, Prabhupada, in New York in the ‘60s. That song was sung by our band, Wawa Baby, at the Bhakti Cloud tent today. Naturally, the song put my mind in connection with His Divine Grace. Nice singing, Shyama. Congrats to the band members.

I was scheduled there to speak at a

The discussion focuses on a section where various demigods and celestial beings are offering prayers to Lord Nishingadeva (Narasimha), who has just killed the demon king Hiranyakashipu. Each group of celestial beings describes how Hiranyakashipu had oppressed them and expresses gratitude for his death.

Radhika and her mother Mani-Karuna Devi Dasi perform alongside the Vraja Beats Rock Band.

Radhika Keshari, born into a Krishna-conscious family,  spontaneously absorbed devotional practices from a young age. The now 17-year-old remarked, “I’ve been surrounded by devotees all my life because my parents embraced Krishna consciousness before I was born.” Her early exposure to kirtan and bhajans laid a strong foundation for her creative service.

During an interview with ISKCON News, Radhika recall