TOVP Presents: Be Part of the PanchaShat Koti Nama Yajna! Join devotees from around the world in the Panchashat Koti Nama Yajna, a collective offering of 50 billion Holy Names to the Lord on Srila Prabhupada’s 50th Disappearance Anniversary, November 1, 2027, at the Grand Opening of the TOVP. Offer your regular rounds or chant extra rounds and become part of this sacred offering as we look forward to the TOVP Grand Opening in 2027. Registration is open now and the yajna begins on Srila Prabhupad
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Who can protect us as wonderfully as Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
tasmān mac-charaṇaṁ goṣṭhaṁ
man-nāthaṁ mat-parigraham
gopāye svātma-yogena
so ’yaṁ me vrata āhitaḥ
I must therefore protect the cowherd community by My transcendental potency, for I am their shelter, I am their master, and indeed they are My own family. After all, I have taken a vow to protect My devotees.
When Indra sent torrential rains upon Vṛndāvana, Kṛṣṇa lifted Govardhana Hill with His little finger, giving
The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) has issued its 2026 Kartik appeal, calling on devotees worldwide to support preparations for a six-month grand opening celebration scheduled to begin November 1, 2027, marking the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance.
In their message, Ambarisa Dasa and Braja Vilasa Dasa outline plans to relocate Mayapur’s Sri Sri Radha Madhava and the Ashta Sakhis, Sri Pancha Tattva, and Lord Nrsimhadeva into the temple, where worship of fifteen new ach
The West Bengal government has announced plans to develop Mayapur in Nadia district as an international-standard religious and tourist destination. The initiative will focus on the area around the headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which attracts pilgrims and visitors to the town. The proposed development is intended to give Mayapur a more modern and organised appearance.
According to the Urban Development Department, the project will cover around 2,100
The ILS Executive Committee, in coordination with the GBC Executive Support Office (ESO), has announced that registration is now open for the 2027 ISKCON Leadership Sanga (ILS), to be held February 25–28, 2027, at Sri Dham Mayapur.
Hosted by the GBC, ILS brings together ISKCON leaders from around the world to associate, share experiences, and collaborate in service to Srila Prabhupada’s mission. The ILS 2027 theme, “Building on Srila Prabhupada’s Vision, Shaping ISKCON’s Future,” will guide disc
The ISKCON Leadership Sanga (ILS) will return to Sri Dham Mayapur from February 25–28, 2027, bringing together ISKCON leaders from around the world for four days of association, reflection, and collaboration.
Hosted by the Governing Body Commission (GBC), the gathering provides leaders with opportunities to share experiences, discuss common challenges, and strengthen their collective service to Srila Prabhupada’s mission.
The theme for ILS 2027, “Building on Srila Prabhupada’s Vision, Shaping IS
By Sunanda Das,
In this construction update video, we take you behind the scenes to witness the intricate gold leafing work being carried out by our dedicated artisans at the Gauranga Factory. Every ornament and decorative element is being carefully handcrafted with precision and devotion, adding timeless beauty to this sacred project.
Gold leafing is one of the most delicate stages of the construction process. It requires patience, skill, and attention to every detail. We are grateful to all
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
The Mayapur Institute (MI), which has been formally operating since 2000, recently completed construction of two new bamboo-and-cane meditation kutirs on its campus — a step that reflects the institution’s commitment to what its chairman, Padmanayan Das, describes as Srila Prabhupada’s principle of “simple living, high thinking.”
Outside the kutirs at the Mayapur Institute.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/mayapur-institute-opens-new-learning-opportunities/
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
In a significant development for community healthcare in West Bengal, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani, and Sri Mayapur Community Hospital have formalized a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a comprehensive collaboration in Community Pharmacology, capacity building, outreach, and community-based research. The agreement was signed on 23 May 2026 at a formal ceremony attended by senior leadership from both institutions.
The MOU was signed by Haril
For instance, during the last Gaura Purnima festival, I called over a devotee in the crowd and asked her to distribute the Lord’s caranamrta to the ladies, which she did. Later, when she brought the caranamrta pot back, she remarked that Lord Nrsimhadeva was very merciful to reciprocate so quickly.
“I was praying this morning that I might be able to offer some direct service to Him, and now you have given me this service.”
“Yes,” I said, “desires are quickly fulfilled in the dham. Just see, the
Today marks the seventh day of Chandan Yatra, completing the first seven days of this beautiful festival. Each day, the Lord is dressed in different vesas, bringing a fresh and joyful darshan for everyone.
Today, Madhava and Chota Madhava appeared in Chakra Narayana Vesa. The soft blue tones and delicate decorations give such a calm and cooling feeling. Even Giriraj Govardhan looks especially beautiful today, dressed in blue and decorated so gracefully, adding to the whole atmosphere of Vrindav
What does Mayapur look like through the eyes of someone who has dedicated their life to devotion?
In this heartfelt and insightful journey, we explore the spiritual heart of Mayapur from the perspective of a sadhu — not just as a sacred destination, but as a living, breathing dham filled with divine presence, history, and deep spiritual emotion.
Through personal reflections, memories, and realizations, this video reveals:
The true essence of Mayapur beyond the temples and architecture
The mo
By Sunanda Das,
Devotees continuously ask us the million-dollar question, “When is the TOVP opening?” Since construction began in 2009, there have been several opening dates announced, but they have been pushed back for various reasons, such as financial constraints and COVID.
Now, an official and definite date has been scheduled, and Ambarisa Dasa and Braja Vilasa Dasa, Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively, have made a commitment to this Grand Opening date as a worldwide offering to the lotu
By Rupa Wathi
The Sri Mayapur International School (SMIS) has launched a major environmental initiative to transform its campus into a diverse green space. This project, a collaboration between the Mayapur Master Plan office and SMIS Management, successfully introduced a wide variety of flora, totaling approximately 25 major trees and over 80 flowering bushes.
Guests at the event who participated in the planting included Anuttama Dasa (Global Minister of Communications) and Hrdaya Caitanya Das (
A major artistic project is underway for the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) in Mayapur, featuring a series of large-scale devotional paintings depicting the pastimes of Lord Nrsimhadeva. The video highlights an ambitious effort to produce 16 detailed paintings that narrate the dramatic story of the Lord’s appearance and the deliverance of His great devotee Prahlad Maharaj. The narrative sequence begins with the well-known episode of the four Kumaras cursing Jaya and Vijaya, and concludes
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
In a milestone for ISKCON’s archival and research efforts, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) has successfully completed the first phase of preserving and digitizing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s personal library, the books our Founder-Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, consulted while composing his transcendental works that have transformed millions of lives worldwide.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/brc-digitizes-and-restores-srila-
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
A historic milestone was marked in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur on February 11, 2026, with the grand opening of the TOVP Yajña Śālā, accompanied by an extraordinary celebration that will be remembered for years to come. The Yajña Śālā opening marks another significant step in the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium project.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/tovp-yajna-sala-opens-in-sridhama-mayapur-with-grand-celebration/
Dear Division and Department Heads,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
You are warmly invited to attend the Grand Opening of the TOVP Yajna Shala on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
This auspicious event will include yajna ceremonies, kirtan, senior devotees’ speeches, cultural programs, and prasadam throughout the day.
Morning Program Highlights
• 7:00 AM – Darshan Arati
• 7:45 AM – Procession to the Yajna Shala
• 8:15–10:00 AM – Speeches by Senior Dev
DAY SIX
Day Six of the GBC AGM 2026 focused on recognition of service, updates on child protection initiatives, and the annual review of proposals, reflecting the GBC’s continued commitment to responsible governance and care.
For more details, click on the video below:
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/daily-video-highlights-of-the-gbc-agm-2026-held-in-mayapur/
