By Sukanti Radha devi dasi
Rejoice: by Srila Prabhupada’s mercy and the blessings of the Vaishnava community, ISKCON (Hare Krishna) has been formally recognised as a distinct faith tradition within His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) chaplaincy of England and Wales.
What happened
On 12 August 2026 Reverend James Ridge, Chaplain General and Head of Faith Services at HMPPS, together with Richard Carling, visited ISKCON London (Soho Street Temple). They were welcomed, received an int
ISKCON Europe Excellence Award 2026