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By Nityananda Chandra Dasa, 

Adi Purusa Dasa, a disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda, has been at the forefront of prasadam distribution in New York City for more than 26 years. Alongside this service, he operates several hostels in the city, engaging guests directly in seva while helping sustain a steady, weekly prasadam outreach. In a recent interview with Nityananda Chandra Dasa, Adi Purusa reflects on the vision, challenges, and continuity of this remarkable, uninterrupted service in the heart of th

By Raman Reti Dasi, 

As part of implementing ISKCON North America’s 3/35 Vision, Zonal Supervisors and the new Growth Acceleration Team (GAT) members gathered on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for a Zoom orientation focused on strengthening zonal cohesion, cooperative planning, and practical support for leaders.

The orientation was led by Indresh Gaura Dasa and Vrinda Devi Dasi (Zone 1 Zonal Supervisors), whose Zonal Support Office model is serving as a practical foundation for developing Growth Ac

Following the intensity of the December Marathon 2024, we in the snowy world of Michigan began looking for a new target market for our “family business”—book distribution. We stumbled upon a massive market that was hiding in plain sight: Amazon.

Through our year-long efforts, we have successfully pushed Srila Prabhupada’s magnificent translation almost to the top of the charts. Now, we need your help to finish this race and claim the #1 spot. (Read to the end to find out how!)

When we first look

By Prabhavati Gopi Devi Dasi

The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) has released its upcoming schedule of winter courses and seminars for 2025–2026, inviting devotees from around the world to strengthen their study of śāstra and deepen their devotional practice. The institute’s blended online and onsite offerings aim to support systematic learning and help devotees apply scriptural teachings in daily life.

Read more: https://iskconnews.org/vihe-opens-registration-for-2025-26-wint

By Vaibhavi Devi Dasi  

When Bhaktimarga Swami set out on his 157-kilometer Walk of Devotion across the Netherlands this October, it was more than another of his celebrated treks — it was a journey home. At seventy-three, the Walking Monk returned on foot to the land of his parents, tracing a path through the flat, wind-swept countryside of Holland with the same quiet determination and grace that has defined his decades of walking pilgrimages around the world.

The route began on the North Sea c

By Vaibhavi Devi Dasi  

When Bhaktimarga Swami set out on his 157-kilometer Walk of Devotion across the Netherlands this October, it was more than another of his celebrated treks — it was a journey home. At seventy-three, the Walking Monk returned on foot to the land of his parents, tracing a path through the flat, wind-swept countryside of Holland with the same quiet determination and grace that has defined his decades of walking pilgrimages around the world.

The route began on the North Sea co

By Baladeva Dasa

In this interview, we meet Caitanya Priya Devi Dasi and her husband, Govinda Damodara Das, who have dedicated their lives to a unique and special form of service. They share their inspiring experience of bringing the holy names of God (Hare Krishna chanting) directly into the classrooms of educational institutions for people with disabilities.

Discover the challenges, joys, and profound spiritual lessons they have learned by connecting with these special souls and witnessing the

By Atma Tattva Das

Devotees from Bhakti Center Monterrey represented the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) at the 2025 Monterrey International Book Fair, distributing nearly 850 of Srila Prabhupada’s books and sparking spiritual curiosity across Mexico’s industrial north.

When the fair opened this October for its ten-day run, the small but determined team from the Bhakti Center stepped into the crowded exhibition halls with a clear mission: to share Srila Prabhupada’s teachings with thousands of vi

By Atma Tattva Das

Across continents and cultures, from Russia to Vietnam, Greece to India, crowds have stopped mid-stride to watch a river of color glide through their streets. Women in coordinated saris dance in rhythmic unity, cymbals shimmering as Krishna’s holy names rise through the air. This joyful vision, both elegant and devotional, is a model to many of how Harinam Sankirtan can be presented to the public.

At its center stands Nilachala Devi Dasi, sankirtan leader of Nitya Harinam, a co

By Aseem Krishna Das 

A grand Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra Festival was organized in the Karnal district of Haryana from 10th September to 5th October 2025. This year, the Shobha Yatra was held at three different locations across Karnal. The local congregation was fully engaged and absorbed throughout the entire month-long festival, spreading the holy names of the Lord and experiencing divine ecstasy.

The devotees organized a series of events leading up to the auspicious month of Kartik

By Atma Tattva Das,

WITS University, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, hosted its second Student Leadership Conference (SLC) from 3–4 October 2025, bringing together young leaders, academics, and faith representatives from across the country. The event, organized by the Centre for Student Development (CSD), has quickly become one of the university’s most anticipated gatherings. Launched in 2024, the SLC aims to cultivate ethical, reflective, and value-driven leadership among students throug

By Atma Tattva Das

As the recent festival of Diwali illuminated homes around the world, S.B. Keshava Swami invites seekers everywhere to ignite a different kind of illumination: the light of inner wisdom. Find Your Jewels is the first online course under Keshava Swami’s newly unveiled Wisdom That Breathes platform, a global educational and community hub designed to share timeless spiritual insights for the modern age.

The Find Your Jewels course draws inspiration from a timeless parable that Kes

By Shyama Rasika Devi Dasi

Three years ago, the dedicated organizers at Senior Connection of Montgomery County— a non‑profit offering volunteer‑based, escorted transportation to seniors over 55 in Montgomery County —welcomed an innovative suggestion by Shyama Rasika Devi Dasi and Nikunkja Ras Das (disciples of Radhanath Swami and members of ISKCON of DC): what if a chartered coach trip could take our Montgomery County seniors to New Vrindaban in West Virginia?

The organizer welcomed the idea ent

By Atma Tattva Das

In Budapest, a grassroots initiative led by Ishvara Krishna Das and Bhakta Szabolcs Tárkányi is exploring one of the most unexpected tools for Krishna-conscious outreach: artificial intelligence. Their project, which blends AI-generated music with a vision for community engagement, aims to spark inspiration among devotees and seekers while highlighting both the promise and the pitfalls of technology in spiritual life.

The Seed of Inspiration

“Although we have reservations abou

Meet the family behind Bhakti Lifestyle (left to right): Kalin, Srinivas Acharya Das, Gauranga Priya Devi Dasi, and Sashin serving up compassion, one handcrafted meal at a time.

When the COVID-19 pandemic upended global industries in 2020, Srinivas Acharya Das found himself among thousands retrenched from long-standing corporate roles. But what began as a personal economic crisis gave birth to something far more meaningful: Bhakti Lifestyle, a family-run, Krishna-conscious vegetarian and vegan

A new Govinda’s restaurant has opened just minutes from Goloka Ecofarm, ISKCON’s rural spiritual community in the Ligurian hills of northwestern Italy. The grand opening took place on July 10, drawing more than 130 guests from nearby towns and villages. Since then, the restaurant has quickly become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering sanctified meals in a peaceful and natural setting.

The restaurant serves freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan food every evening, with

By Radhapriya

Over the past several months, ISKCON Toronto has actively participated in three meaningful interfaith engagements, strengthening connections with other faith communities through dialogue, collaboration, and compassionate service.

On April 26, 2025, ISKCON Toronto welcomed a delegation of Catholic leaders and scholars to the temple as part of a continuing Catholic-Hindu dialogue initiative. This gathering included guests such as Father Daniel, Father Joseph, Father Prakash, Brian, A

Last Saturday, April 12th, the St. Augustine Rathayatra filled the downtown streets with melodious kirtan and a joyous atmosphere. During the procession, the beautifully decorated chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra was accompanied by the Hare Krsna mantra, graceful youth dancers, and colorful flags and flowers calling the attention of the spectators who lined the route.

After the parade, the festivities continued with more chanting and the distribution of sumptuous prasada

Picture a small Midwestern town: cold weather, silent streets, gray skies, and no crowds in sight—this is what many Krishna communities face. In such situations, how can they do sankirtan?  

In Southeast Michigan, The Harmony Collective Team (THC) has discovered a radiant solution. For the past three months, they’ve brought Krishna’s message to psychic and holistic festivals across the Midwest, finding eager souls ready to embrace wisdom. These indoor gatherings have become a beacon for book d

Janananda Goswami, along with devotees from around Luzon Island, Philippines, for Maha Harinam in Manila.

On March 9, 2025, the heart of Manila pulsed with the sounds of kirtan as devotees gathered for a Maha Harinam at Rizal Park. Led by Janananda Goswami, the event brought together devotees from different parts of the Philippines in a powerful display of unity and spiritual enthusiasm.

For Mahendra Das, Temple President of ISKCON Manila, the initiative extended beyond routine gatherings. “We