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In a decision that may be of interest to many ISKCON devotees living in or visiting India, the Madras High Court recently ruled that an American woman who embraced Hinduism cannot be denied entry to a Hindu temple solely because of her nationality or birth background. The case was recently profiled by Bar & Bench, a prominent Indian legal news outlet that reports on court rulings, judicial affairs, and legal developments.

The case involved Laura Frances Iyengar, an American citizen who told the

On Friday, August 13, 1965, a small, beat-up cargo ship set sail from Calcutta. In addition to the crew, one passenger, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, disembarked in New York City with 40 rupees, a three-month visa, and a mission to bring Krishna consciousness to the Western world. 

60 years later, thanks to vigorous public engagement, widespread distribution of religious literature, and the highly visible practice of chanting “Hare Krishna” in public spaces, the success of Bhaktivedanta Swami’s miss