Sixty years after Srila Prabhupada established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in New York City, ISKCON North America is inviting devotees and friends to return to the movement’s birthplace for a special three-day celebration honoring its past, present, and future. The “Origins” 60th Anniversary Weekend, scheduled for July 31–August 2, 2026, will feature five events across the city, including a gala, a pilgrimage tour, a sunset kirtan cruise, a public festival, and a commemor
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By Madhava Smullen
With the famous annual Gaura Purnima festival at ISKCON’s headquarters in Mayapur, West Bengal running from February 17th to March 11th, and thousands of devotees and pilgrims pouring into the spiritual city, there’s now an alternative, more peaceful way to get there from Kolkata airport.
Avoiding the bumpy, risky roads and pollution, travelers can instead book the Jaladuta boat service organized by the Mayapur Tourism department and enjoy a relaxing cruise down the river
