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Salika Das (far right) at the World Interfaith Harmony Week in February 2025.

This February of 2025, Plateau State, Nigeria, hosted two significant interfaith events aimed at fostering peace and unity among diverse religious communities. The celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 5 set the stage, followed by an engagement organized by the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COF) on February 13. Religious leaders from various faiths, including the International Society for

The TOVP has released the short documentary, “The Making of the Srila Prabhupada Legacy,” following the successful and spiritually envigorating grand opening of phase one of the Museum in Sri Mayapur Dham. Braja Vilas Das, Co-Chairman and Director of Development of the TOVP, guides viewers through some of the Museum’s highlights. Phase two will add an additional 6,000 square feet of display space.

Pure and Secure
Museum curator Daivisakti Devi Dasi emphasized, “There are two words we want to rea

The Mayapur Institute (MI), the leading educational center dedicated to sharing the timeless wisdom of Vedic scriptures, celebrated its Silver Anniversary recently with a grand pandal program in Sri Mayapur Dham. Guests from all over the world participated in the spiritually uplifting two-day event entitled “Celebrating 25 Years of Spiritual Legacy,” which was held on February 15-16th.  The joyful gathering was not only to honor its legacy and celebrate the devotees, instructors, and students wh

ISKCON leaders cutting the Nityananda Trayodashi cake.

On February 10th, 2025, ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Gita Academy (BGA) Kolkata hosted the world’s largest indoor Nityananda Trayodashi celebrations at the prestigious Nazrul Mancha Indoor Auditorium. The grand event was directed by Bhakti Purushottama Swami and organized by Lakshmi Govinda Das and his team, drawing an overwhelming 4,000+ devotees from across the region. The celebrations lasted the entire day, from 9 AM to 6 PM, marking a spirituall

The popular film “HARE KRISHNA! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All” continues to reach a growing audience worldwide through multiple online platforms. The latest exciting news is that the film is now free on YouTube in a shorter version of just 47 minutes instead of the full 90 minutes. According to co-creators Yadubara Das and Visakha Dasi, it is meant especially for schools, universities, and other venues with limited time slots.

The ground-breaking documentary was first

ISKCON Devotees gathered in Sri Mayapur Dham to inaugurate a beautiful, shaded public shelter at Gada Bhavan near the TOVP, which included a soothing water feature.

Among the speakers was Anuttama Dasa, Global Minister of Communications, who recalled the austere conditions for devotees visiting the dham in the 1970s. “When I first came to Mayapur there was one kitchen…and no shelter. There was the sun, there was the asphalt, and there was the long line waiting for prasadam. That was one of the m

The first phase of the TOVP A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Legacy Museum is opening on February 18, 2025, showcasing rare personal paraphernalia, artifacts, books, letters, and other historical material for the glorification and perpetuation of the spiritual legacy of ISKCON Founder-Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

In keeping with our understanding that His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was the greatest proponent of Vedic wisdom in history, and specific

GBC Communications has released Highlights Reports from the GBC Annual General Meeting held on February 14th and 15th.  Readers can click on the links below to read .pdfs from both days.

February 14th Highlight Report

February 15th Highlight Report

Source https://iskconnews.org/gbc-releases-highlights-reports-from-annual-general-meeting-for-feb-14th-15th/

Vaishnavas C.A.R.E. is hosting a webinar titled “Well-Meaning Words Gone Wrong: What NOT to Say to a Grieving Devotee” to help devotees offer compassionate support during times of loss. Led by Sangita Devi Dasi (ACBSP), an experienced hospice nurse and grief counselor, the session will explore common mistakes in offering condolences and provide practical strategies for sensitive communication. The webinar takes place on Saturday, March 1, with live translations in multiple languages.

In times of

Abhidheya Devi Dasi, the founder of Bhakti Kids Sangha and a mother of two, has recently introduced her book, Varnamala: Garland of Syllables, a child-friendly two-volume series for learning the phonetic sounds of the Sanskrit alphabet from the very beginning. With its thoughtfully curated content, this book is an invaluable resource for parents seeking to introduce their children to Sanskrit—a sacred language central to the Vedic tradition.

Abhidheya Devi Dasi actively conducts workshops, hosts

From Back to Godhead

One of the basic principles of Krsna consciousness is that one may utilize whatever talent he has in the service of the Supreme Lord. And it is a symptom of a bona fide spiritual master that he is expert in engaging everyone in practical transcendental devotional service. His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has thus engaged a number of very talented artists in the service of the Lord by asking them to use their natural artistic inclination in painting pictu

Krishna House in Gainesville, established in 1971 following Srila Prabhupada’s vision, has been a hub for prasadam distribution, kirtan, and spiritual education. The Bhakti Academy, launched in 2008, has trained over 500 students, with many committing to a lifelong spiritual path while excelling in academics and careers. Krishna Lunch and Krishna CARES serves thousands of meals annually to students and those in need. Now, with six Krishna Houses across North America, the movement continues to ex

Recently Krish Raval OBE was introduced into the House of Lords as “Baron Raval of Hertsmere.” Lord Raval’s peerage is a testimony to his outstanding contributions to leadership development.  Today he is Director of Faith in Leadership and Chair of Labour Indians.

“I want to ensure that I am a bridge,” explained Lord Raval, “facilitating the representation of our diaspora well as other communities…”

He also acknowledged the support of his wife, Dr. The Lady Lucy Raval, who has been a pillar of s

On Sunday, February 2nd, ISKCON Auckland hosted its annual Krishna Holi celebration at its lively 88-acre farm, New Varsana, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 15,000 visitors.  With clear skies and warm sunshine marking the final month of summer, visitors were eager to sing, dance, relish Krishna prasadam, and, of course, partake in the traditional throwing of coloured dyes.

The main stage hosted various musical performances of different styles, each incorporating the chanting of the maha-mantr

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,

Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed, “If you are actually serious about going back to home, back to Godhead, then please seek after the mercy of Nityānanda.” Inspired by this instruction, the Mayapur Master Plan Office is delighted to introduce the Virtual Pilgrimage to Ekacakrā Dhāma, the sacred birthplace of Lord Nityānanda. This initiative allows devotees around the world to explore holy places, offer prayers and connect with the boundless mercy of Lord Nityānanda at their own time and pace, througho

The Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja book team, made up of Ananda Tirtha Das, Praghosa Das, Satya Medha Gauranga Das, and Kaisori Devi Dasi, has issued a call for submissions for the 2025 Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja book.

The Team announced that this year all submissions are due by April 2, 2025 by emailing it to vphomages@iskcon.net.

Who may submit a homage?

a) Governing Body Commissioners

b) GBC Emeriti

c) ISKCON Sannyasis

d) Authorized representatives of ISKCON temples, preaching centers, farms, s

The TOVP Team is pleased to provide the schedule for the historic Grand Opening of the A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Legacy Museum on February 18, 2025. All devotees are invited to attend this auspicious occasion glorifying ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada either personally or online on Mayapur TV or the TOVP YouTube Channel.

The museum will be developed in three phases: Phase 1 will be 1000 sq. ft., Phase 2 will expand to 6000 sq. ft., and in its fully deve

ISKCON Melbourne released a video of Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Swami’s presentation to a select audience at the Parliament in Victoria on February 6, 2025.

The event was organized in cooperation with Nina Taylor, a member of the Australian Labor Party, and other members of Parliament. Taylor was elected to the Legislative Assembly in November 2022 and serves as the Parliamentary Secretary for Education.

During her brief remarks before SB Keshava Swami’s talk, she said, “This special event will hig

A winning team receives its prizes.

On January 19th, ISKCON Detroit – The Devasadana Mandir hosted the 7th annual Bhagavad Gita Sloka Recitation Competition. This program provides children, ages 4-18, with an opportunity to memorize verses and learn about the philosophy of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is.  Depending on the age group, they were assigned different amounts of verses from the 17th chapter of the Bhagavad-gita. The 17th chapter holds particular importance because it speaks of the types of