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The Radha Krishna Kanhaiya temple in Penang, Malaysia, is a major complex. There are also deities of Jagannatha, Baladeva, Subhadra and Gaura Nitai here.

The temple is itself is big but there is also a large conference hall with guest accommodation on the higher floors. In another building there is an ashrama, offices and wonderful prasadam area with commercial kitchen attached.

We visited here during the Jhulan Yatra (swing festival) of Radha and Krishna and every evening many devotees came fro

Johor Bahru is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. Johor means jewel and Bahru means new. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia’s second-largest district by population. It is at the southern end of Peninsular Malaysia, bordering Singapore via a busy causeway.

I visited here for the first time and went to many temples, which were spread throughout the area. The devotees here are very active with regular festival programs, Rathayatras, book distribution, Hare Krishna

New Godruma Dhama Farm is a 400 acre and agricultural project located in Lanchang, Pahang, Malaysia, roughly 120 kilometers (a two-hour drive) northeast of Kuala Lumpur.  

Established on August 30, 2013, and managed by ISKCON Malaysia, it focuses on cow protection, organic farming, and spiritual lifestyle immersion.

Simhesvara Prabhu, an old time devotee, is the head here and I was happy to once again have his and the other devotees’ association on this wonderful property. We spent the morning t

By Sarvada Matabudul 

More than 110 youths and devotees gathered at Eagle Ranch Resort in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from May 29 to June 1, 2026, for ISKCON Kuala Lumpur’s 7th Annual Youth Retreat. Organized by the ISKCON Kuala Lumpur Youth Department under the leadership of Rasa Parayana Das and Rati Gopika Devi Dasi, the four-day retreat centered on the theme “Stronger Inside,” encouraging participants to cultivate inner strength through Krishna consciousness.

The retreat sought to address a ques

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

From March 29th to April 1st, 2025, 70 enthusiastic youth and 20 senior devotees from ISKCON KualaLumpur,gathered for an unforgettable journey into not only the heart of nature—but also the soul.

Held at the Gopeng Rainforest Resort, nestled deep in the rural beauty of Perak, Malaysia, this year’s retreat, themed “Coming Back,” invited participants to disconnect from the noise of modern life and reconnect with Krishna, community, and their inner selves.

Organized by ISKCON Kuala Lumpur Youth D

By Khusboo Basan

Noted for her welcoming smile and joyful service as a book distributor, Malini Priti Devi Dasi (Meera Thuraisingam) is an exemplary disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami, serving locally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but inspiring devotees worldwide. 

Raised in Krishna Consciousness, her first book distribution service started at fourteen during a Hindu festival called Thaipusam, celebrated for Lord Kartikeya. In addition to this, she served at BBT Malaysia for a few months after her co

By Mathura Lilesvari Dasi