ISKCON Mayapur Communications has released a colorful and inspiring newsletter highlighting the month-long celebration of the Aṣṭa-Sakhīs’ Appearance Days, observed during the auspicious month of Dāmodara and concluding on Rāma Ekādaśī. The festival honored the Aṣṭa-Sakhīs (“eight friends”)—the eight principal gopīs who are the eternal maidservants and closest companions of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī. Throughout the month, the Mayapur community united in creative offerings, devotional performances, and h
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The youngest of the aṣṭa-sakhīs, Chitra is gentle, graceful, and deeply artistic. With her hands she paints, with her eyes she smiles, and with her heart she surrenders. She silently serves Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī by capturing divine beauty in art and color, reminding us that devotion can be quiet — yet powerful.
Yesterday, as we celebrated her appearance day here in Śrī Dhāma Māyāpura, it marked not just her own festival but also the closing of this year’s month-long Aṣṭa-sakhī celebrations. From Aug
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
On August 14, 2025, the newly formed Srila Prabhupada Connection–Mayapur Team, coordinated by Janmastami Das, in collaboration with Bhaktivedanta National School (BVNS), Mayapur, organized a special children’s competition to commemorate the Vyasa Puja Mahotsava of Srila Prabhupada. The event drew 779 enthusiastic participants from across the ISKCON Mayapur campus and surrounding areas.
Students from four educational institutions participated in the competition,
In a remarkable display of collaboration and devotion, ISKCON Seattle devotees are creating a detailed 3D model of the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) as a seva offering to Ambarish Dasa and to share the TOVP’s inspiring vision with the broader community. The model was featured at their Ananda Mela festival.
The project has attracted support from devotees both within and outside Washington State. Each team member has taken on a specific role to ensure the model reflects the beauty and p
ISKCON Mayapur is delighted to announce its 13th annual six-day Kartik Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama, organized by the Mayapur Chandra’s, during the most auspicious month of Kartik. The parikrama will be held on October 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, and November 1, 2025, with a one-day break on October 30. The Adivas ceremony will take place on October 25 at 5 p.m.
This year’s parikrama will once again be conducted as a daily event without overnight stays. Each day, devotees will depart from the ISKCON May
Murari Mohini Devi Dasi leading the Mayapur Clean and Green Initiative.
The Mayapur Clean and Green Second-Hand Shop, led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi, is a noteworthy initiative promoting reuse, upcycling, and ecological awareness within the Vaishnava community—offering a modest yet impactful model of environmental devotion.
Located on Russian Para road, on the way to Mayamari, the storefront is not owned by the project but is being rented. “We are renting the shop thanks to a nice devotee—Vraj
Panihati is the name of a village located in the state of West Bengal, on the banks of River Ganges (10 miles north of Kolkata). It was one of the leading trade centres in earlier days when the river route was the main means of communication. A special rice variety called Peneti was imported at this place from Jessore in Bangladesh. Probably the name Panihati might have been derived from this trade connection. Once upon a time, this place was the centre of worship of the Buddhist Tantrics
Vaishnavi receives Savitri award from Jayapataka Swami at Mayapur ceremony.
The Mayapur Community Sevaks (MCS), in collaboration with the Co-Directors Body, organized the first-ever Savitri Awards on the eve of International Women’s Day to honor the invaluable contributions of second and third-generation Vaishnavis within ISKCON Mayapur. Inspired by Savitri, a revered figure known for her unwavering devotion and selfless service, the awards recognized the humility and steadfastness of Vaishnavis
The 2025 International Leadership Sanga (ILS), held from February 17-20 in Sri Mayapur Dham, brought together temple presidents, zonal secretaries, Regional Governing Body (RGB) members, and other key ISKCON leaders dedicated to strengthening the movement’s leadership.
Designed to engage and empower ISKCON’s global leadership, the event focused on bridging gaps, addressing challenges, and fostering a unified vision for the movement’s future. The Governing Body Commission (GBC) played an active r
The Temple of Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) Marathon 2025 Euro Tour has been officially announced, promising a spiritually uplifting journey across Europe to inspire unity, devotion, and support for the completion of the TOVP in Mayapur, India. Scheduled from April 10 to May 13, the tour will visit key cities across the continent:
– Sweden: April 10-12 & 16 (Stockholm & Goteborg)
– Germany: April 20-24 (Lielberg & Cologne)
– Austria: April 25 (Vienna)
– Hungary: April 26-28 (Budapest)
– Croatia: Apri
Navadvip Mandala Parikrama Adhivas 2024!
“Wandering in Navadvipa is the best of all opulence, the best of all religious principles, the best of all kinds of worship, the best of all perfections, the best of all glories, and the best of all oceans of sweetness.”
Sri Navadwipa Dham, crafted by Srimati Radharani as her divine offering to Krishna, and it became the abode of all holy places upon Lord Krishna’s request. Navadwipa Dham, synonymous with Vrindavan, stands as the merciful land, Audharya
On February 18, 2025 the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) achieved another milestone with the Grand Opening of the Legacy Museum of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Now in its first phase of 1000 sq. ft. in size, the museum is planned to grow to an astounding 21,000 sq. ft., becoming the largest museum for any single person in the history of mankind.
This overview video of the Grand Openi
ISKCON Mayapur has released a beautiful new video inviting to souls everywhere to experience the spiritual heart of Mayapur! Witness the majestic Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir, the “Rising Moon of Mayapur,” and discover a place of peace, devotion, and transcendental beauty. We invite you to join us and let the world come to Mayapur.
For more information please visit: srimayapurdhama.com and the www.tovp.org.
Source https://iskconnews.org/stunning-new-let-the-world-come-to-mayapur-video-release
The TOVP has released the short documentary, “The Making of the Srila Prabhupada Legacy,” following the successful and spiritually envigorating grand opening of phase one of the Museum in Sri Mayapur Dham. Braja Vilas Das, Co-Chairman and Director of Development of the TOVP, guides viewers through some of the Museum’s highlights. Phase two will add an additional 6,000 square feet of display space.
Pure and Secure
Museum curator Daivisakti Devi Dasi emphasized, “There are two words we want to rea
The Mayapur Institute (MI), the leading educational center dedicated to sharing the timeless wisdom of Vedic scriptures, celebrated its Silver Anniversary recently with a grand pandal program in Sri Mayapur Dham. Guests from all over the world participated in the spiritually uplifting two-day event entitled “Celebrating 25 Years of Spiritual Legacy,” which was held on February 15-16th. The joyful gathering was not only to honor its legacy and celebrate the devotees, instructors, and students wh
ISKCON Devotees gathered in Sri Mayapur Dham to inaugurate a beautiful, shaded public shelter at Gada Bhavan near the TOVP, which included a soothing water feature.
Among the speakers was Anuttama Dasa, Global Minister of Communications, who recalled the austere conditions for devotees visiting the dham in the 1970s. “When I first came to Mayapur there was one kitchen…and no shelter. There was the sun, there was the asphalt, and there was the long line waiting for prasadam. That was one of the m
GBC Communications has released Highlights Reports from the GBC Annual General Meeting held on February 14th and 15th. Readers can click on the links below to read .pdfs from both days.
February 14th Highlight Report
Śrīla Prabhupāda instructed, “If you are actually serious about going back to home, back to Godhead, then please seek after the mercy of Nityānanda.” Inspired by this instruction, the Mayapur Master Plan Office is delighted to introduce the Virtual Pilgrimage to Ekacakrā Dhāma, the sacred birthplace of Lord Nityānanda. This initiative allows devotees around the world to explore holy places, offer prayers and connect with the boundless mercy of Lord Nityānanda at their own time and pace, througho
The TOVP Team is pleased to provide the schedule for the historic Grand Opening of the A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Legacy Museum on February 18, 2025. All devotees are invited to attend this auspicious occasion glorifying ISKCON Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada either personally or online on Mayapur TV or the TOVP YouTube Channel.
The museum will be developed in three phases: Phase 1 will be 1000 sq. ft., Phase 2 will expand to 6000 sq. ft., and in its fully deve
Local vendors participate and new bins get installed at Hulor Ghat, one of the adopted spots.
Mayapur Clean and Green, led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi, has recently introduced a new strategy for protecting Mayapur from environmental challenges. This strategy encourages individuals and organizations to adopt specific areas of the Dham. This initiative seeks to generate funds for cleaning activities and secure regular sponsorships for essential equipment, ensuring the sustained upkeep of Mayapur.
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