This year’s Hare Krsna Festival at the National Mall was another amazing event. Literally thousands of people from all walks of life, all ethnic backgrounds, and age groups couldn’t help but hear this chanting of the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra. As a direct result, so many people were feeling genuine spiritual ecstasy by Nama Prabhus’ causeless mercy. Honestly, the atmosphere was so spiritually surcharged, they couldn’t resist and found themselves spontaneously jumping in and started dancing along
The ISKCON Law Department held its first Law Conference in the Asia Pacific region. The Conference, held in Sydney, Australia, brought together a diverse audience of more than 25 devotee attorneys, those in the provision of legal services, law students, temple leaders, National Council members, and SABHA members from eight jurisdictions. Their shared mission was to explore the role of law in serving and protecting ISKCON for future generations and expansion.
Led by ISKCON General Counsel Devak
By ISKCON Communications North America
On Saturday, July 12th, during the annual Rathayatra parade organized by ISKCON Toronto, multiple eggs were thrown from a residential balcony onto the public street where thousands of parade-goers had gathered. One egg struck a female participant on the hand, causing localized swelling. Several other eggs landed on the ground, creating alarm among those nearby.
The incident was imme
Today, I’ve lost a father figure, mentor, and one of the gentlest, most spiritually grounded souls I’ve ever known. Vrindavana Candra Prabhu guided me on the path of Krishna consciousness for over 26 years. Even before I was married, I saw him daily at Mangal Arati—he’d open the temple door for me with a smile that radiated affection.
Every morning, I would arrive at the temple for Mangal Arati, and there he would be—opening the door for me with a broad smile, a hearty welcome, and the warmt
Kamalini Devi Dasi, with her husband, Apurva Dasa, shares new details from her escape from their car surrounded by flood waters.
On Tuesday, July 8th, ISKCON News reported on the miraculous escape of Kamalini Devi Dasi, a longtime ISKCON educator and servant, whose car was rapidly overtaken by floodwaters after heavy rainfall in North Carolina.
This weekend, she shared a video with ISKCON News, offering a firsthand account of the terrifying experience and reflecting on the deeper spiritual con
is relaunching its monthly educational talk series designed to raise awareness on key issues related to community wellbeing. The initiative, titled Caring for Our Community, will explore diverse topics intended to inspire thoughtful action and spiritual reflection. Talks will typically take place on the second Tuesday of each month, depending on speaker availability, and will be streamed live via Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook. The format of the session may include a presentation, an interview,
By Suniti Devi Dasi
Premkishor Das (Dr. Prashant A. Jani), a dedicated member of ISKCON Thunder Bay and Director of the Vedic Cultural Centre, has been awarded the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism 2025. This is one of the highest civilian honors presented by the Government of Ontario. Conferred upon only 20 individuals across the entire province each year, the award recognizes outstanding, long-term contributions to community development through volunteer service.
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In the section below, I have shown in italics, the relevant portions for our discussion on Conflicting roles of Sati:
It is said, “Satī was very much anxious to see her relatives at her father’s house, but at the same time she was afraid of Lord Śiva’s warning. Her mind unsettled, she moved in and out of the room as a swing moves this way and that.” [SB 4.4.1]
Satī felt very sorry at being forbidden to go see her relatives at her father’s house, and due to affection for them, tears fell from he
“The Governing Body Commission members will continue to pray for Trivikrama Swami and we ask ISKCON members to do the same. We are grateful for his many years of service and friendship. We hope that he will take to heart the severity of his mistakes, the need for guidance and purification, and the need to continue to humbly serve Srila Prabhupada within the ISKCON society.”
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In the early morning hours of June 27 and 28th, approximately 20 to 30 bullets were fired at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. Bullet holes were found in the windows, temple hall walls, and intricately hand-carved arches. Twenty shell casings were recovered near the site. Earlier, on June 18th, smoke was seen rising from the radio station on temple grounds—later determined to be from a separate gunfire incident. Surveillance footage has ca
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
A recent theatrical production titled The Promise, performed at ISKCON Chowpatty, has brought renewed focus to the Barsana Medical Camp and Hospital Project—an initiative dedicated to providing free medical services in Vrindavan. Presented as part of the temple’s annual festival, the drama highlighted the spirit of selfless service that defines the project, portraying the sincere dedication of both the volunteers and the local Vrajavasis.
Speaking about the mot
By Radhapriya
Over the past several months, ISKCON Toronto has actively participated in three meaningful interfaith engagements, strengthening connections with other faith communities through dialogue, collaboration, and compassionate service.
On April 26, 2025, ISKCON Toronto welcomed a delegation of Catholic leaders and scholars to the temple as part of a continuing Catholic-Hindu dialogue initiative. This gathering included guests such as Father Daniel, Father Joseph, Father Prakash, Brian, A
What started off as a vision to bring together the different yatras within the UK, the Rise UK National Retreat returned for its second Maha gathering from April 18-21, 2025 – this time even bigger and better than before! Once again, the Rise retreat brought together devotees from all across the country and beyond for four days of deep connection, spiritual nourishment, and profound realisations. Hosted at Nottingham Venues, this year’s theme, “Hand on Heart – Understanding the Heart of Sri Kris
Thousands of people are expected to join a procession as part of a Hindu festival in Leicester later this month.
The Festival of Chariots, known as Rath Yatra, will take place on 22 June.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Leicester – a Hare Krishna branch of Hinduism which organises the event – said a 40ft (12m) chariot will be hand-pulled through the city accompanied by a procession which will involve music and dance.
Pradyumna Das, president of ISKCON Leicester, sai
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry North America will now be offering the upcoming ‘Temple Deity Worship’ course at ISKCON Grand Rapids in Michigan. The course is now offered on the same dates as scheduled before, from 20th to 29th June 2025, but will be offered at ISKCON Grand Rapids. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and take part in this immersive training.
The training will be facilitated by Nṛsiṁha Kavaca Dāsa – ISKCON’s Global Minister of Deity Worship, Murli Manohara
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
In an era of immense transformation, ISKCON North America is boldly stepping into the future with a dynamic and inspiring vision that blends spiritual depth with organizational excellence. The “Future Forward” initiative, recently re-launched through a compelling long-format broadcast hosted by Braja Bihari Das and featuring Jai Krishna Das, outlines a clear and courageous roadmap for expansive growth in Krishna consciousness across the continent.
Jai Krishna Das, President of New Vrindaban and
By Atma Tattva Das
Krishna Premarupa Dasa’s path into Krishna Consciousness began in a modest Zurich second-hand bookshop, where a young man steeped in Roman Catholic traditions discovered a slim Bhagavad-gita. “I thought, this is like a Bible, but it’s a Hindu Bible,” he remembers, running his finger over the thin pages. That spark ignited a lifelong dedication, leading to his appointment as GBC Zonal Secretary for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
In the heart of New York City, where the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was officially founded in July 1966, an inspiring spiritual resurgence is underway. The birthplace of the global Hare Krishna movement is undergoing a remarkable transformation—honoring its past while boldly shaping its future.
This sacred site carries the legacy of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, who arrived in New York City with nothing but a typewriter, a few books, and a dream to igni
ISKCON’s founder Srila Prabhupada is shown in archival images lovingly offering prasadam to children — an embodiment of his enduring compassion and care for the innocent. Today, that legacy is being powerfully realized in a bold new initiative: the launch of ISKCON’s Child Protection Office Committee (CPOC) website. The official mission underscores that by safeguarding children’s well-being, “we not only nurture the future of ISKCON but also set an example for the world.” The new site (https://
