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Group runs, Pilates, cold plunges and matcha are finding their way into Gen Z’s social calendar. In a report on “wellness darties,” Mashable describes daytime gatherings that combine the energy of a party with activities more often associated with a fitness studio. The events it highlights have taken place on college campuses, but their appeal is easy to recognize beyond them: young people want ways to spend time together that fit their interests in health and well-being vs. alcohol-centric gath

Bengaluru | 11th September 2026

6:00 PM IST

Dear devotees, disciples, and well-wishers of HH. Jayapataka Swami Maharaja,

Please accept our humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

We are grateful to share that Guru Maharaja continues to show encouraging progress in his neurological responsiveness and interactions. He is now responding more quickly and consistently to commands, with significantly less delay than before. The neurologist conducted a thorough neurological examination toda

Bengaluru | 7th September 2026 |
6:00 PM IST
Dear devotees, disciples, and well-wishers
of HH. Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja,
Please accept our humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Guru Mahārāja continues to show gradual improvement in his overall sensorium and level of alertness. The medical team is encouraged by the progress he has been making and remains hopeful about his continued recovery. At the same time, we would like to emphasize that the journey toward a meaningful and susta

HH Mukunda Goswami Health Update – 1 September 2026 Very good news from Maharaja! After a successful surgery, he is going to return to his regular schedule. We are grateful for his recovery and wish him continued good health and strength.

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Health Update of HH. Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja, Bengaluru | 1st September 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

Dear devotees, disciples, and well-wishers of HH. Jayapatākā Swami Mahārāja,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda!

By the mercy of Śrī Śrī Rādhā Mādhava, Śrī Pañca-tattva, Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, Śrīla Prabhupāda, and the sincere prayers of devotees around the world, we continue to remain hopeful and grateful for every positive step in Guru Mahārāja’s recovery.

Guru Mahārāja had

Health update 

Hare Kṛṣṇa.

Dear devotees, disciples, and well-wishers,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Guru Mahārāja’s condition became more critical overnight.

Guru Mahārāja developed fever last night and he also had two episodes of seizures. The exact cause of these seizures is not yet known, and the medical team did an MRI today to determine the underlying cause. The results

August 8th, 2026

We are very grateful to share that Guru Maharaj has been making encouraging progress since his stroke a week ago and is now continuing his recovery outside the hospital. He is slowly gaining strength and energy, and we are seeing gradual improvement.

While Maharaj is able to speak and communicate, the stroke affected some of the brain functions that help us take in what we hear, understand and organize information, connect thoughts and meanings, and formulate an appropriate resp

August 8, 2026 Update:

Romapada Swami is continuing his recovery outside the hospital after suffering a stroke approximately one week ago, according to a health update released by his care team on August 8.

The update, signed by Prema Tarangini Dasi, Jaisachinandana Das, Nityananda Pran Das, and Nanda Suta Das, reported that Romapada Swami has made encouraging progress over the past week and is gradually regaining strength and energy.

Romapada Swami is able to speak and communicate, although the

Health update of Jayapataka Swami, 08:00 AM, 5th August 2026; Bengaluru, India.

Hare Kṛṣṇa,

Dear devotees, disciples, and well-wishers,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Today, Guru Mahārāja continues to remain in a delicate and critical condition.

Following yesterday’s severe episode of sepsis, he has not yet shown meaningful signs of improvement in overcoming this infection. The medical team has escalated his antibiotic treatment, but his body has not yet re

These are very serious developments. The medical team continues to work around the clock, adjusting treatment as his condition evolves. At this stage, the coming hours and days will be critical. We are specially grateful to HH. Radhanath Swami Maharaja who took time to chant and give some comfort to Guru Maharaja over a video call.

The following message was released by ISKCON Atlanta:

With a heavy heart, we share that soon after His arrival in Atlanta, His Holiness Romapada Swami Maharaj experienced some unforeseen health challenges and was admitted to Grady Memorial Hospital.

By the causeless mercy of Sri Krishna and Srila Prabhupada, Maharaj is now receiving care and is showing encouraging signs of improvement.

In this moment, Maharaj needs our heartfelt prayers the most. We humbly and earnestly request all devotees to k

Jayapataka Swami with children at the Panihati Festival held at ISKCON Atlanta on June 7, 2026

For daily updates, please visit Jayapataka’s Facebook page, which will post the latest news from his health team. 

July 23rd Health Update

According to a post by Maha Varaha Dasa on behalf of Jayapataka Swami’s Health Team and JPS Seva Committee, Jayapataka Swami is in stable condition and is scheduled to be transferred by specialized air ambulance from Dallas to Bangalore, India, where he will begin the next phase of his treatment and rehabilitation.

The move has been carefully coordinated by his medical team in Dallas, his personal and devotee physicians, and critical care flight specialists, and is not an emergency transfer but

Dear Devotees,

Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Our dear HH Jayapataka Swami has been admitted to the ICU while traveling and serving in the United States. Maharaj’s health is in a delicate state requiring respiratory support and specialized dialysis. We humbly request the worldwide community of devotees to please pray for our Jayapataka Maharaj.

Maharaj’s dedication to the service of Srila Prabhupada is inconceivable. Despite two decades of health challenges

Dear Devotees, Disciples, and well-wishers,

Please accept our humble obeisances,

All glories to Srila Prabhupada

As previously shared, our beloved Guru Maharaja was taken to the hospital after developing a cardiac rhythm distu

The Medical Care and Devotee Support Team for Kratu Das has released an update on his current health situation:

“By the mercy of Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundar and the prayers of devotees worldwide, His Grace Kratu Prabhuji continues to receive care amidst a very critical health condition.

As informed earlier, Maharaj has been suffering from advanced liver failure with multiple serious complications. In the recent days, his condition deteriorated further, and for consideration of liver transplant h

By Atma Tattva Das, 

More than 3,000 people gathered along the Hussain Sagar waterfront in Hyderabad, India, on February 8, 2026, for the Hare Krishna Run, a public fitness initiative organized by theISKCON Abids Templeto promote an addiction-free lifestyle and mindful living. The event took place at Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park along Necklace Road and combined community running, music, and congregational chanting with a broader message about personal wellbeing and social responsibility.

The run

Maharajs is currently stable and recovering following his recent brain surgery. There are some encouraging signs, although it is still early in the recovery process.

The care team continues to monitor him closely, and the focus now is on gradual rehabilitation and support.

Many have kindly asked how they can help. In discussion with the care team, it has become clear that his recovery will require ongoing rehabilitation, support with daily activities, and some important home modifications to ens