United Airlines took me from Vancouver to New York direct for a red-eye flight. I don't recall any shut-eye time, however, when Virat Priya, my walking partner when I pedestrianed by way through Guyana, met me at arrivals at La Guardia Airport, we zipped over to his home for catch up rest. We were both surprised at the sudden spread of an annoying rash all over the legs, something aggravated by some very strong organic massage oil.
Oh well! Some extra mercy!
My purpose in coming to New Yor
By Atma Tattva Das,
Mauritius formally honored the legacy of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), on Saturday, 8 August 2026, when His Excellency Mr Dharambeer Gokhool, G.C.S.K., President of the Republic of Mauritius, unveiled a Special Day Cover at Hare Krishna Land in Pont Fer, Phoenix.
The ceremony, which began at 1:30 p.m., marked two milestones: ISKCON’s 60th anniversary and the 50th annivers
ISKCON Manitoba (Shri Hari Vaikuntha Dham) in Canada is pleased to announce a major milestone in expanding its community service initiatives: the development of the Sreenathji Community Kitchen, supported by a $100,000 investment from the Government of Manitoba through the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL Program.
The funding will support the growth of ISKCON Manitoba’s Food for Life program and help complete a certified commercial kitchen, significantly increasing the organ
New Godruma Dhama Farm is a 400 acre and agricultural project located in Lanchang, Pahang, Malaysia, roughly 120 kilometers (a two-hour drive) northeast of Kuala Lumpur.
Established on August 30, 2013, and managed by ISKCON Malaysia, it focuses on cow protection, organic farming, and spiritual lifestyle immersion.
Simhesvara Prabhu, an old time devotee, is the head here and I was happy to once again have his and the other devotees’ association on this wonderful property. We spent the morning t
With my friends from the Burnaby temple we went to visit a nice family, second consecutive day in a row. Needless to say, for a second day also, it was a lovely home, state-of-the-art. Huge! Massive windows. You are inside/outside. A conducive place for kirtan chanting. And for a second day in a row the party that came to visit was unequipped. We carried no drum; silly us, but made due with a box which our driver and drummer boy, Smarty, pounded on two sides to the best of his ability.
In any
We are opening applications for a five-month residential Bhakti Shastri program
in the serene and pristine surroundings of the Tryavna Balkans, Bulgaria.
This is an on-site program conducted in English, where a small group of devotees will live
together in an ashram, dedicating five months to shastra study, sadhana, seva,
preaching and community life.
It is our great pleasure to announce ISKCON MAYAPUR’s 14th annual
six-day Kartik Navadwip Mandal Parikrama during the most auspicious
month of Kartik, organized by the Mayapur Chandra’s.
Parikrama Dates:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th & 8th November 2026
One-day break: 5th November (Ekadasi)
Adivas: 1st November at 5:00 PM
For this year also, the parikrama will not stay overnight.
We will leave each day from the ISKCON Mayapur campus at 5:00 AM
and return by 5:00 PM.
In order
We reside in an incredibly fast-paced, demanding world. Every single day, we are bombarded by a relentless stream of information, urgent material tasks, and an undercurrent of endless anxiety. Amidst this modern noise, it is remarkably easy to lose sight of the essentials – that deep, foundational inspiration that originally sparked our spiritual journey in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Fortunately, we possess a steady, infallible anchor capable of pulling us back into spiritual reality at any given mome
By Atma Tattva Das,
Swarupa-Sakti Devi Dasi’s journey in Krishna consciousness began long before temple life: kind teachers in Botswana, books and kirtan in Cape Town, and a life of ashram service, outreach, teaching, counseling, and community care.
Originally from Gaborone, Botswana, Swarupa-Sakti completed her matric at Abbots College before studying at the University of Cape Town. She moved to Australia in 2008, and has lived as an ashram devotee in Cape Town, Durban, and Melbourne. She curr
The streets of Alliston, Canada came alive this weekend as the annual Alliston Potato Festival Parade rolled through town—an event that has been a beloved community celebration for more than half a century. Among the vibrant floats, marching bands, and local organizations, one group made a particularly meaningful debut: the ISKCON Bhakti Yoga Circle (BYC). The initiative is an ISKCON-driven pilot program to promote outreach (officially registered as ISKCON Angus) inspired by the teachings and co
I can say that I never settled down with a person in this life. There was no serious romance for me even in my late teens. I tried to follow the status quo, but that wasn't working as far as relationships are concerned. I used to ask myself, "Where is this love that everyone talks about? Is it tainted with familiarity perhaps turning into hate? Is it life-long or just very short term? Do I really fit into any kind of love circle?"
When I came in contact with devotees I learned about love whic
By Chandan Yatra Das
“The super-excellent Sri Radha-kunda stands supreme, for it is overflooded with the ambrosial nectarean prema of the Lord of Gokula, Sri Krishna. Where, then, is that intelligent person who is unwilling to serve this divine Radha-kunda, which is situated at the foot of Govardhana Hill?” (Upadesamrta, The Nectar of Instruction, Text 9)
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The Manitoba government is providing $100,000 to help the International Society of Krishna Consciousness Manitoba establish a new commercial community kitchen in Winnipeg’s Weston neighbourhood.
Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced the funding through the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for ALL program.
The investment will support the expansion of ISKCON Manitoba’s food-security services and the development of a fully equipped, certified kitchen capable o
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 17, 2026) agreed to consider setting up a fresh Bench to hear a plea seeking review of its May 16, 2025, verdict, which held that the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru belonged to ISKCON Bangalore.
The Supreme Court had allowed the plea of ISKCON Bangalore challenging a Karnataka High Court order that ruled in favour of ISKCON Mumbai over control of the iconic temple and educational complex in Bengaluru.
Later, in November 2025, a Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshw
By Atma Tattva Das,
ISKCON devotees and Food for Life volunteers in Cali have redirected their established meal-distribution network toward rescue workers and vulnerable residents in the wake of the magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10. As search-and-rescue operations continued into a second and third day, the response from this small religious community shows how existing local infrastructure can pivot quickly during a major civic emergency.
As of Tuesday morning,
By Madana-gopala Dasa,
As ISKCON leaders from across North America gather in the U.S. capital, Madana Gopal Dasa reflects on the shared history of America and ISKCON as they both celebrate significant milestones—250 years for the U.S. and 60 years for ISKCON:
I would like for us to take a look at the United States Capitol building for a moment through Srila Prabhupada’s eyes.
Most visitors see the Capitol as the seat of the United States Congress. Srila Prabhupada understood its political impor
Dear followers of this blog, I have put to rhyme the two last stanzas concluding the poem,
"Das Avatar" (reference the entry from July 25th, 2026).
Oh Krishna! O Keshava! Oh Lord of the Universe!
In ten major appearances you disperse
We are grateful to You, and to the writer, Jayadev
This hymn of hope is something he generously gave
Oh Krishna! You appear as incarnations numbering 10
As Matsya, You rescued the Vedas, and again
Heroically as Kurma, You bore on Your back a mountain
As Varaha
14 August 2026
Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
The GBC Executive Committee has established the Puri Official Committee to coordinate ISKCON’s engagement regarding the observance of Ratha-yatra outside India and ISKCON’s interactions with leaders of Jagannath Puri temple, especially the King of Puri and his administration.
The Committee has been entrusted with developing a coordinated approach that safeguards ISKCON’s devotees, pro
By Yogesvara Dasa
If you’re a bottom-line kind of person, here are the takeaways from this article, pointing toward a practical path for expanding Srila Prabhupada’s mission in the world: Embrace fresh ideas and challenge your assumptions about devotional service; create a competent, reliable team and identify exciting new projects; establish meaningful connections and build dynamic relationships.
Why are these criteria for the future important? Because those of us in the first generation fail
I was able to visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia again, the last time being about a year ago. In April of this year the devotees installed Sri Sri Radha Gokulacandra after extensive renovations to the temple room and temple building in general. It was wonderful to see how beautiful it all was.
I came for the morning Sunday program, greeted the deities, led guru puja and gave class. There was a short break for breakfast and about 30 minutes later the devotees arranged a boat festival for Their Lordship
