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By Atma Tattva Das, 

Since early 2026, a free, in-person outreach initiative called Harinama Ananda has carried out public chanting of Hare Krishna, book distribution, and community visits to towns across Nigeria, with groups of 17 to 25 devotees spending four days at each location. Led by Yadhunatha Das, temple president of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Benin City, the initiative is built around harinam outreach. Its expansion this year reflects a broader effor

By Atma Tattva Das

Salika Das’s journey of faith began in childhood, shaped by both hardship and an insatiable search for truth. Born into a Muslim-Christian household in Nigeria, he grew up amid the complexities of a polygamous family. The loss of his younger brother at the age of three left a profound mark on him. “The departure of this young boy affected me a lot,” he recalled. “I started questioning the cause of death, and that got me more deeply into asking esoteric questions.” This curiosi

Salika Das (far right) at the World Interfaith Harmony Week in February 2025.

This February of 2025, Plateau State, Nigeria, hosted two significant interfaith events aimed at fostering peace and unity among diverse religious communities. The celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week on February 5 set the stage, followed by an engagement organized by the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COF) on February 13. Religious leaders from various faiths, including the International Society for

By Mahavrata Devi Dasi

Nigerian devotees were excited to perform the annual World Holy Name week which started on the 17th of September. Devotees all over Nigeria were seen chanting on the streets, distributing Prabhupada books and singing to the glory of the Lord as chanting enters day 3.

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