On July 19th, 2025, the Yogapeeth Center, operating as a branch of ISKCON Silicon Valley under the ISKCON Tri-Central Valley designation, commemorated its inaugural year of operation. The anniversary celebration was marked by a program emphasizing devotional practice and spiritual discourse, distinguished by the presence of Vaisesika Das, President of ISKCON Silicon Valley and an internationally recognized speaker within the ISKCON community. His address provided a source of spiritual guidance
ISKCON Leaders and Ambassador of Culture and Wellness officially launch the ISKCON Creators Summit.
New Delhi, 4th August 2025 – The ISKCON India Youth Council (North Wing) hosted a spirited and inspiring launch event to unveil the ISKCON Creators Summit, scheduled for 2nd September 2025 at Zora Convention Centre, Delhi, as part of the grand youth festival UDGAAR 2025. The event in ISKCON Delhi was graced by senior ISKCON leaders, including Yudhistir Govinda Das, the Trustee & Country Director
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sorrowful news regarding the Divan family, who were scheduled to arrive at New Vrindaban’s Palace Lodge on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The family of four elderly pilgrims—Dr. Kishore Divan (89), Mrs. Asha Divan (85), Mr. Shailesh Divan (86), and Mrs. Gita Divan (84)—began their road trip from Buffalo, NY, with plans to visit Pittsburgh and then New Vrindaban.
The Divans did not show up on Tuesday night at the lodge. The family was later reported missing, a
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking dedicated devotees—either individuals or couples—to join its growing spiritual community and contribute to the expansion of Lord Chaitanya’s Sankirtan mission.
Located at 1323 Nylic Street, ISKCON Tallahassee is home to an active preaching center that combines traditional temple worship with dynamic outreach, especially among students at Florida State University (FSU). The temple team is loo
The universe around us appears to be orderly and symmetrical. The planets rotate perfectly in their orbits. Our bodies possess complex circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. Even the atoms are highly structured. All this suggests that the universe was created not by chance, but by an intelligent person. If human beings can create houses, skyscrapers, and many other structures, it is plausible that a person far more powerful than any human created the universe and everything in it.
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ISKCON Kurukshetra recently hosted the spiritually vibrant Dharmakshetra Parikrama 2025, a heartfelt yatra commemorating the first Tirobhav Mahotsav of His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami. Over 375 devotees participated, including a remarkable contingent of 75 devotees from North America, among them Srila Prabhupada disciples Vijeta Das and Arya Devi Dasi. Led by Nitya Krishna Das, these devotees assembled in the sacred land of Kurukshetra—the very battlefield where Lord Krishna spoke the Bhaga
The London College of Vedic Studies warmly invites seekers, scholars, and the spiritually curious to a compelling online seminar on Puranic Cosmology, to be held on Zoom, Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM BST (1:00–2:30 PM EDT).
This thought-provoking session will be led by Radha Mohan Das (Richard J. Cole) — Communications Officer and Interfaith Leader at Bhaktivedanta Manor, and a respected teacher of bhakti philosophy for over three decades. He is also the creator of the popular Ve
Across every corner of our ISKCON communities, devotees are the heart and soul of our movement. Guided by Srila Prabhupada’s vision of a spiritually nourishing and compassionate society, we’re pleased to invite you to connect with the Devotee Care Initiative, which is one of the initiatives of the North America RGB.
At its core, this initiative is built on a simple yet profound truth: Caring for devotees is just as essential as preaching, because true preaching means teaching by example. How w
The purport of the verse is that even Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu — He is God himself, Krsna Himself — He felt, alone, unable to do this task. He felt.
So this is the position. You are cooperating; therefore I am getting the credit. Otherwise alone what could I do? Ekaki amara nahi paya bolo.
Caitanya Mahaprabhu Himself wanted our cooperation. He is God, Krsna. And therefore cooperation is very important thing. Nobody should think that “I have got so great ability. I can do.” No. It is simply by c
A new Govinda’s restaurant has opened just minutes from Goloka Ecofarm, ISKCON’s rural spiritual community in the Ligurian hills of northwestern Italy. The grand opening took place on July 10, drawing more than 130 guests from nearby towns and villages. Since then, the restaurant has quickly become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering sanctified meals in a peaceful and natural setting.
The restaurant serves freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan food every evening, with
In an era increasingly shaped by digital storytelling and artificial intelligence, one devotee has taken an innovative step toward making Srimad Bhagavatam accessible to a broader audience. Jagat Pavitram Das, a disciple of Hanumatpresaka Swami, has created Histories of the Universe, a 32-episode audiovisual series designed to present key teachings and narratives from the first nine cantos of the Bhagavatam in a format suitable for both devotees and the general public.
From Bookshelf to Broadc
Dr. Larry D. Shinn, a scholar of religion, educator, and interfaith voice, passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 83. For devotees of ISKCON, Dr. Shinn’s departure marks the loss of not only a thoughtful academic but also a longtime friend whose balanced research and nuanced understanding of Srila Prabhupada’s movement helped shape both the Society’s self-reflection over the decades.
Born in 1941 in Indiana, Shinn began his academic journey with a deep love for religion and cross-cultural
From July 11-13, 2025, at the New Godruma Dhama Farm outside Kuala Lumpur, 45 youth from Malaysia’s MySkills Foundation experienced something rare: a spiritual retreat grounded in love, simplicity, and purpose. Behind this heart-transforming event stood the husband-and-wife team of Rasa Parayana Das and Rati Gopika Devi Dasi, who have quietly spent the past decade transforming the lives of “at-risk” youth through Krishna consciousness.
Their “Welcome to Vrndavana” Outreach Retreat, an ISKCON P
First Padayatra Ministry Meeting at the newly inaugurated Lok Archives Office in Sri Pandharpur Dham.
In a significant milestone for the ISKCON Padayatra movement, Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, Global Minister for Padayatra, convened a strategic and heartfelt meeting with key leaders and stakeholders on July 5, 2025. The gathering took place at the newly inaugurated Lok Archives Office in Sri Pandharpur Dham, a serene and spiritually charged venue.
The Padayatra Ministry extends heartfelt grati
Recently, ISKCON Kolkata marked the celebration of its 54th annual Rathayatra, recognized as the second largest Ratha Yatra in the world. Each year, the city of Kolkata is surrounded by an atmosphere of devotion as the grand chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, organized by ISKCON Kolkata, unfolds. The majestic procession of Lord Jagannath, accompanied by Lord Baladeva and Subhadra Maharani, moved through the city streets, attracting thousands of devotees who gathered to witness and participate
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of Houston celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Garden Oaks location with a two-day festival on July 12 and 13, 2025. The event drew over 700 devotees on Saturday and more than 900 on Sunday.
The celebration marked four decades since ISKCON Houston moved to its current location on West 34th Street in 1984. The temple, originally established in 1972 in a Montrose-area home, has grown steadily over the years to become a vibrant spi
Devotee men from across North America will gather at IKSCON New Vrindaban, West Virginia, for the 8th annual MAN-tra Retreat, happening from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Conceived in 2018 by Bhaktimarga Swami and Anuttama Dasa, the retreat aims to empower Krishna-conscious men to live with greater integrity, devotion, and purpose. The weekend promises dynamic seminars by renowned speakers—including Brahma Tirtha Das, Vraj Vihari Das, Mahatma Das, and Gopal Hari Das—along
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
