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By Atma Tattva Das, 

Participants learn about yoga’s history and spiritual roots at the ISKCON temple.

Editor’s Note: As the world prepares to observe the 12th annual International Day of Yoga on June 21, celebrations are already underway across dozens of countries, bringing together millions of participants in a shared focus on health, mindfulness, and well-being. Established by the United Nations in 2014 after a resolution co-sponsored by a record 177 member states, the observance has grown in

By Atma Tattva Das

When the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (SSRRT) community marked its 40th anniversary in October 2025, one of the most meaningful offerings wasn’t a ceremony or performance, but a living archive. The Memory Vault, compiled by Priya Kishori Devi Dasi, gathered decades of service and shared devotion through interviews with devotees who helped shape ISKCON Durban from its earliest years.

What began as a small idea to collect written memories grew into a multimedia project that pr

ISKCON Durban held its 36th annual Festival of Chariots, or Ratha Yatra Festival, over the Easter weekend in Durban, South Africa. Thousands joined the colorful multi-day celebrations which reflects the diversity of the region’s rich diversity.  Held at Durban’s north beachfront, the procession, festival-goers were treated to kirtans, prasadam, book tables, dance and cultural presentations, mantra meditation, spiritual discussions, and more. Short workshops and seminars were also held, along wi