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When 15-year-old Kavan Pandya looked around his temple community at ISKCON Houston, he saw a challenge—and an opportunity. Every week, mountains of disposable plates, cups, and food scraps piled up after meals at Govinda’s Restaurant and Gauranga Hall. But instead of despairing, he decided to act.

“I am honored to share that our temple has recently launched a full composting program, making sustainability a core part of our service,” Kavan shared with an audience of North American leaders gather

Contrary to some erroneous reports in Indian media, ISKCON of Houston plans to hold its Festival of Bliss on Saturday, November 9th. The following is a statement from Saranga Thakur Dasa, President, ISKCON of Houston:

“ISKCON Houston To Adapt Its Festival for 2024

In the spirit of cooperation, ISKCON Houston is voluntarily adapting its Festival of Bliss plans for 2024, by featuring the Deities of Sri Sri Krishna Balaram, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda Prabhu, who famously brought the cha

In a recent press release, ISKCON of Houston, Texas, announced their first annual Festival of Bliss, the Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra, to be held on Saturday, November 9th, at 10:30 AM at the American Legion Park.

The festival procession will begin at noon from the American Legion Park and “promises a vibrant cultural experience with live music, dance performances, and traditional Indian cuisine.”

The announcement continued, “The Ratha Yatra is not just a parade; it is a journey of the heart, a cel

By Chirag Bhatt

ISKCON of Houston is preparing to celebrate a decade of joy, spirituality, devotion, and community spirit with a 10th-anniversary celebration of the installation of Sri Sri Radha Giridhari and the opening of our temple in 2014. We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to you all to join us for this festival on June 8 and 9, 2024. 

The History of ISKCON of Houston

The first community, led by Hridayananda Goswami and HH Vishnujana Swami, began in 1971 in a Montrose area h