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By Raman Reti Dasi, 

This May 27–31, 2026, ISKCON North America will host the Spiritual Leadership Seminar: Being Guru in ISKCON for the first time on the continent. The seminar offers a valuable opportunity for devotees engaged in spiritual leadership and outreach to gain deeper insight, meaningful association, and inspiration through the guidance of senior Vaiṣṇava teachers. The seminar will be led by Anuttama Dasa, in coordination with Mahatma Dasa.

Traditionally held in Mayapur during Gaura

By Atma Tattva Das,

A large-scale public gathering, the March for Unity and Peace, is scheduled to take place in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, June 6, 2026, bringing together participants around themes of unity, healing, and collective action. The city, shaped by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., provides a fitting backdrop.

The event will begin at Walton Street and Forsyth Street, with gates opening at 9:00 AM and the march commencing at 12:00 PM. Organizers are calling for broad participat

By Atma Tattva Das,

Over the long Easter weekend of 3-6 April 2026, the Durban beachfront was transformed into a tapestry of sacred sound, color, and devotion as the annual Festival of Chariots returned. A longstanding collaborative effort between the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple and New Jagannath Puri in Phoenix, the festival has grown over the years through shared vision and coordinated service. For many locals and tourists alike, the sight of the chariots silhouetted against the Indian Ocea

By Yudhistir Govinda Das, 
 

This museum is one of the most unique cultural destinations in India’s capital. It aims to educate

For more than twenty years the Manila temple was located in a tiny house in the Makati area, which is a city within it’s own right. Even though crammed, the devotees served Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Madhava with love and devotion.

Some years back land was bought in Taguig and this year on Lord Nityananda’s appearance day a new grand temple was opened. There are plans to also add a large kitchen and dining hall with accommodation upstairs.

It was wonderful to visit and see the new facilities

The following statement was released by the ISKCON North America Communications Office on behalf of the North American Regional Governing Body (NA RGB)

Full Statement:

April 30, 2026, Nṛsiṁha Caturdaśī

The ISKCON North America Regional Governing Body (NA RGB) has implemented important updates to the structure and leadership of its Child Protection Office (CPO) to enhance its effectiveness and accountability. Tamohara dasa, who successfully served for five years as the second International CPO Directo

For instance, during the last Gaura Purnima festival, I called over a devotee in the crowd and asked her to distribute the Lord’s caranamrta to the ladies, which she did. Later, when she brought the caranamrta pot back, she remarked that Lord Nrsimhadeva was very merciful to reciprocate so quickly.

“I was praying this morning that I might be able to offer some direct service to Him, and now you have given me this service.”

“Yes,” I said, “desires are quickly fulfilled in the dham. Just see, the

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

Some journeys begin with certainty while others begin with questions that refuse to be silenced—and for Ujjvala Radhe Devi Dasi, known professionally as Dr. Uma Pallavi Pothu, it was the latter. 

What began as a sincere search for answers has blossomed into a life of extraordinary purpose, where intellect, faith, and service meet with compelling strength. Today, as a psychologist, author, Bhakti Shastri teacher, and counselor at ISKCON Hyderabad, she has spen

On 16th March 2026, Sahibabad witnessed a historic milestone—the grand inauguration of the ISKCON Sahibabad temple, where Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra were installed amidst Vedic rituals, ecstatic kirtans, and the heartfelt devotion of thousands.
This is one of the twenty ISKCON temples within the Delhi region.

Sahibabad is the name for a group of industrial, residential and commercial areas within the jurisdiction of Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (Vasundhara Zone)[1] in Ghaziabad Di

Nimai dasi: A group of Leicester devotees are taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge in a bid to raise funds for the renovation of ISKCON Leicester, one of the city’s most notable historic buildings.

The 22 `dads and lads’, including the Temple’s Head Pujari, will embark on the mission on 24th April, 2026, aiming to summit the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within 72 hours. Together, they hope to raise £20,000 to support the ongoing restoration of the landmark temple in Leic

By Atma Tattva Das, 

On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, ISKCON UK has formally recognized the UK bus tour as an official national initiative, marking a significant step forward in youth outreach and coordinated preaching efforts nationwide.

The announcement follows a sustained period of planning and consultation led by organizing members, including Eka-varna Das, who described the process as one of alignment with established standards.

“For us, the journey to approval was really abou

By Radha Mohan Dasa 

Bhaktivedanta Manor Devotee Care Office (DCO) has been recognized for its outstanding community service, receiving a Civic Award in the Community Care category at Hertsmere’s annual ceremony held at the Hilton DoubleTree in Borehamwood.

Krishna Purna Dasi, Dr. Diviash Thakrar, Hemangi Radha Dasi, and Saraswati attended the event to accept the award on behalf of the DCO, highlighting a year of impactful and compassionate service to vulnerable individuals.

In front of local le

Expanded over 100 acres of area, Govardhan Ecovillage is a project of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The project is owned and managed by ISKCON Wada.

It is the result of an ardent desire of Radhanatha Swami to fulfill the dream of his beloved guru, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada – “To erect for the members and society at large, a holy place of transcendental pastimes, dedicated to the personality of Krishna.”

“Eco-friendly,” Radhanatha Swami explain

On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, ISKCON Mayapur launched its latest initiative, an Interactive Timeline of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada (1896–1977), ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya.

This engaging timeline presents the major milestones in Srila Prabhupada’s life and mission—from his birth in Kolkata in 1896, to his historic meeting with his spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, in 1922, his courageous journey to America in 1965, the found

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

By most measurable indicators, the world today is far from peaceful. Armed conflicts persist across multiple regions, families are being strained under mounting pressures, and economic instability continues to erode livelihoods on a global scale. In both private and public spaces, conversations are increasingly dominated by anxious, often polarized discussions of politics and geopolitics.

It is within this atmosphere of collective unease that ISKCON Farmingto

As a genuine spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada takes personal responsibility for the advancement of each of his students in the spiritual life of Krsna consciousness. Although now his transcendental instructions are available in book form, when Srila Prabhupada first began the Krsna consciousness movement, the only way his new disciples could get the answers to their many questions was to ask Sri

By Atma Tattva Das,

ISKCON Hungary demonstrates how a spiritually grounded community can grow while remaining faithful to its devotional core. Across rural farmland, urban temples, educational institutions, and national relief programs, the Hungarian Yatra moved forward with a clear emphasis on cohesion, public engagement, and sustainability. What emerges is a portrait of a community integrating devotion, professionalism, and societal relevance.

Reflecting on 2025, GBC Secretary Radha Krishna Da

Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 7: The Science of God Chapter 14: Ideal Family Life

Summary

Maharaja Yudhisthira inquired from Narada Muni: O my lord, O great sage, kindly explain how we who are staying at home without knowledge of the goal of life may also easily attain liberation, according to the instructions of the Vedas.

Narada Muni replied: My dear King, those who stay at home as householders must act to earn their livelihood, and instead of trying to enjoy the results of their work themselves,

As ISKCON prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, organizers of the upcoming New York City anniversary gala have announced a special Early Bird ticket discount available now through April 30.

The gala will honor the legacy of ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, and forms part of the year-long 60-50 Global Commemoration marking 60 years since ISKCON’s founding in 1966 and looking ahead to the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance in 2027.

The N

By Sunanda Das, 

Braja Vilasa and the TOVP Team are pleased to announce our annual matching fundraiser: the Prabhupada 50 12-Day Matching Fundraiser. The fundraiser begins on the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya day, April 19, and ends on the most joyful appearance day of Lord Nrsimhadeva, April 30. ALL donations will be matched by Ambarisa prabhu who has pledged another $10 million for TOVP construction.

This fundraiser focuses on the 50th Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Prabhupada on November 1,