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The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) officially announced the culmination of the 2025 Bhadra Campaign with a final, worldwide celebration call this Sunday, October 5th, 9:30 am EST, 7 pm IST. The event is designed to serve as a summit for devotees internationally, providing a platform for participants to present their offerings and reflect upon the achievements of the campaign’s service and outreach initiatives throughout the year.

The BBT encourages all participants and well-wishers to attend thi

By Krsangi Radhe Dasi,

The Festival of Chariots in Maputo, Mozambique, is no ordinary spiritual event—it’s an annual miracle of devotion, grit, and grace. Organized by ISKCON Mpumalanga devotees from South Africa, this vibrant two-day Ratha Yatra (held in July) now draws thousands into the embrace of Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladev, and Subhadra devi, showering the streets with music, mercy, and prasadam.

Though Bhakti Caitanya Swami (the co-GBC for South Africa) had initiated preaching in the area

On August 3rd, nearly 77-year-old Sivarama Swami will take on a remarkable challenge—swimming 10 kilometers through the cold waters of the River Thames. His goal? To raise funds for printing and distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books in the Turkish language, expanding the reach of Krishna consciousness in the Turkish-speaking world.

“I’ve been preaching in Turkey for years and I’ve seen firsthand the hunger for Krishna consciousness and the lack of resources,” Sivarama Swami shares in a promoti

Aishwarya Kallakuri, a 14-year-old ISKCON devotee from Charlotte, North Carolina, was among the final four candidates for the highly competitive national event. This is her second year participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is celebrating its 100th edition this year.

According to a profile, “This eighth grader distributes yoga and philosophy books for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Her profound interest in learning new languages took her on trips to India

Enthusiastic devotees from ISKCON Surkhet recently placed copies of Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita As It Is and the Krishna book in all the rooms of one of the city’s most beautiful hotels, the Siddhartha Resort.

Surkhet is located in a picturesque valley in the mid-western region of Nepal, about 600 kilometers west of Kathmandu. Known for its natural beauty and growing infrastructure, the city has seen significant growth in the past few decades, ensuring these books will be available to many

Picture a small Midwestern town: cold weather, silent streets, gray skies, and no crowds in sight—this is what many Krishna communities face. In such situations, how can they do sankirtan?  

In Southeast Michigan, The Harmony Collective Team (THC) has discovered a radiant solution. For the past three months, they’ve brought Krishna’s message to psychic and holistic festivals across the Midwest, finding eager souls ready to embrace wisdom. These indoor gatherings have become a beacon for book d

Calling all those who want to relish and spread Lord Chaitanya’s mercy! Srila Prabhupada once referred to the Chaitanya Charitamrita as “the real Bengali sweet.” This literature, which goes into the essence of our tattva as Gaudiya Vaishnavas specifically, shares the sweet pastimes of Lord Chaitanya’s sankirtan movement and confidential mood to the world. Being His faithful followers, it is our duty to both accept and distribute this mercy.

The BBT Marketing, Communications, and Innovations team

By Atma Tattva Das

Recently, a team of devotees from ISKCON Denmark participated in the country’s largest Body-Mind-Spirit Health Fair, called “Krop-Sind-Ånd Helsemesse.” The popular event, which welcomed 6,000 visitors over its three-day run, was held at Brøndby Hallen in Copenhagen. With an array of 165 exhibitors and over 90 engaging lectures, workshops, and mini-courses, attendees were invited to explore the fields of physical, naturopathic, and spiritual wellness.

Lalitanath Dasa and his t

(LtoR) Masha, Sita Rani Dasi, Yulia, Krsna Abhishek Das, Ishani Devi Dasi, Keith Eustace, Ivan Demiashkin (with mridanga), Manu Das, and Praghosh Das.

ISKCON Dublin recently concluded its participation in the 2024 Srila Prabhupada Book Distribution Marathon, surpassing expectations with a total of 12,781 books distributed across Ireland. The initiative, which took place throughout December, saw devotees tirelessly engaging in the sacred mission of sharing spiritual knowledge through the distribu

Relishing the Bhagavatam for a boost while out on book distribution.

For Gopala-Raya Das, book distribution is more than a duty; it is a central theme in his spiritual journey. His recent appointment as Sankirtan Leader in his yatra – Swansea, Wales, and as Chair of the ISKCON UK Book Distribution Committee is a natural extension of his lifelong dedication to sharing Krishna consciousness. Yet, he approaches this service with characteristic humility. “I don’t have much to say,” he admitted durin

Siddha Hari Das (left); Two children visitors at the mall receive some books from his booth.

A book distribution program led by Siddha Hari Das was successfully conducted at Michigan’s largest mall, Great Lakes Crossing Mall, from December 3rd, 2024, to January 12th, 2025. This innovative initiative was well received by the visitors and became a remarkable endeavor in spreading Krishna consciousness.

A total of 4,222 books were distributed, including 454 Bhakta Stacks (1,816 books), 120 Saptha S

Since 2009, our ISKCON Girls’ Forum team in Amravati has been frequenting the Dr Narendra Bhiwapurkar Blind School, engaging the students in kirtan and other spiritual activities. On these occasions, I always had the feeling that the children should be reading Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita As It Is to enlighten their lives. But where to get a Braile Bhagavad-gita was the big question.

For the full story by Jayabhadra Devi Dasi, visit the ISKCON Padayatra website for this and other inspiring n

Devotees from around the world gathered for a Celebration Sanga on January 26th to mark the distribution of over 4.5 million copies of Srila Prabhupada’s Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

The call, hosted by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) and Global Book Distribution Minister Vaisesika Das, revealed inspiring reports from around the globe, each offered to Srila Prabhupada. The theme of the 2024 campaign was entitled “Make Earth Smart Again.” Vaisesika Dasa noted it is based on the words of Srila Prabh

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, offered seva alongside the successful prasadam distribution partnership with ISKCON at the Maha Kumbh Mela being held in Prayagraj, India. The collaboration combines ISKCON’s spiritual mission with the Adani Group’s logistical capabilities to distribute 100,000 meals daily during the 45-day festival. Using the famous Mega Kitchen, with its base at Govardhan Eco Village, 2,500 volunteers distribute the prasadam to dozens of locations throughout the relig

The BBT Marketing, Communications, and Innovations Team is extremely grateful to all the devotees who participated in the 2024 Live to Give campaign. Your efforts to distribute Bhagavad Gita made a positive impact on the planet and will definitely please Srila Prabhupada and our predecessor acharyas. In order to help serve you and assist you, we are requesting any devotee who participated in this campaign to fill out this quick, four question survey regarding your experiences during the campaign

Voulnteers distributing Prasadam to some of the thousands of pilgrims to the area for the Maha Kumbh. 

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims throng to Ayodhya Dham every day after taking a holy bath at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers during the auspicious Maha Kumbh, which started in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Anticipating the arrival of millions of devotees in Ayodhya Dham on Makar Sankranti, ISKCON Ayodhya offered its “squirrel service” by serving 100,000 free mea

Guru Prasad Swami, GBC Chairman, greets Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group. Image courtesy of Business Today.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and the Adani Group have initiated the Mahaprasad Seva program at the Maha Kumbha Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The program, running from January 13 to February 26, is designed to distribute sanctified meals, known as prasadam, to the millions of pilgrims who attend this large religious gathering.

A Partnership of Se

By Atma Tattva Das

Sandipani Muni Krishna Dasa has spent ten years traveling the world, sharing the teachings of Krishna consciousness through kirtan, distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books, and personal interactions. Growing up in a devotee family and attending Gurukula at Bhaktivedanta Manor in the United Kingdom, Sandipani’s spiritual path was deeply influenced by his upbringing.

As a young man, he drew inspiration from the famous missionary spirit of Tribhuvanatha Das, who dedicated his life

By Atma Tattva Das

Since 1972, the Prabhupada Book Marathon has inspired ISKCON devotees to share the spiritual wisdom of Srila Prabhupada’s books with the world. Now celebrated as the “Live to Give” campaign, this annual effort aims to “cover the earth” with copies of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, including its recent milestone of even delivering Gitas to Antarctica. This achievement fulfilled a longstanding aspiration of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) to bring Krishna consciousness to every

By Atma Tattva Das

The severe aftermath of Typhoon Gaemi, one of the most powerful typhoons to hit the Asia-Pacific region in nearly a decade, has caused extensive flooding and landslides in the Philippines. In response to this disaster, the Krishna Balarama Ashram in Manila has acted swiftly and compassionately, providing crucial aid to the affected communities.

Typhoon Gaemi, also known as Typhoon Carina, brought heavy rains to the Philippines, and the capital city of Manila and surrounding a