As ISKCON enters its 60th anniversary year and looks ahead to the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance in 2027, Hare Krsna TV hosted a special discussion with Chairman of the GBC’s 60/50 Committee, Pancharatna Das, a senior disciple of Srila Prabhupada, and Nitai Madhav Das from Juhu, Mumbai, who is a member of the 60/50 Committee. The conversation emphasized that ISKCON’s 60th as a time for celebration and a renewed commitment to the mission Srila Prabhupada established in 196
By Atma Tattva Das,
The 2026 Sandton Ratha Yatra brought thousands of attendees to Sandown High School in Johannesburg across a two-day public festival that combined devotional processions, cultural programming, youth outreach, and community engagement.
Held from May 15–16, the annual Festival of Chariots featured large-scale prasadam distribution, live kirtan performances, public processions through Sandton, youth-focused educational program. Organizers estimated that approximately 10,000 peop
A recent “behind the scenes” video published by NDTV showcased one of the ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir’s most important services, distributing prasadam to the thousands of pilgrims who visit this iconic temple in Vrindavan. Inspired by the teachings of ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who described ISKCON as “the kitchen religion.”
NDTV is one of India’s leading news broadcasters, with its YouTube channel reaching viewers across India and internationally. NDTV broa
Two newly released reports offer an overview of the 2025 activities of the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry and the ISKCON Padayatra Ministry, as well as the preaching and leadership initiatives of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami. Together, they document a year marked by expanding outreach, strengthened coordination among devotional initiatives, and continued efforts to spread the chanting of the Holy Name in line with the mission of ISKCON Founder-Acharya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.
The Kirtan
By Rukmini Devi Dasi
Radha Krishna Records, the historic record label owned by ISKCON London, is celebrating its 16th year and has released a new album designed for introspection and contemplation amidst the clamor of the modern world. This stripped-back offering primarily features acoustic guitar and bansuri flute, intentionally crafted to bring the sung mantras to the forefront.
The album, entitled Mantra Vibes London, marks the start of a new series. The “Mantra Vibes” project may visit your
By Atma Tattva Das,
In 2025, ISKCON Cyprus continued to solidify its identity as a committed, congregationally driven community, enhancing regular programs and improving cooperation across the island. Although the community is relatively small, with approximately 36 devotees, around 15 of whom are initiated practitioners, it has demonstrated steady growth through consistency, shared responsibility, and a clear focus on development. Devotees reside in various towns and cities across Cyprus, but
Under the flagship of ISKCON’s Congregational Development Ministry, a two-day Bhakti Vriksha Leadership Training Course was held on February 21–22, 2026 at ISKCON Noida (Govind Dham), Delhi-NCR. More than 35 devotees from the local community gathered with enthusiasm and determination to deepen their leadership skills and expand congregational outreach. The program was guided by His Grace Vedanta Chaitanya Das, Temple President of ISKCON Noida.
The training reflects the dynamic growth of ISKCON N
By Kasisvar Das
A new outreach initiative, the Gita Game, is being introduced as a creative tool for community building and book distribution. Developed by a team of ISKCON devotees from the Bhagavad-gītā Institute in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the board game emerged from years of educational work rooted in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Bhagavad-gītā As It Is. The Institute operates as a branch of the Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology, founded by His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami.
Since 2017, the internat
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
