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By Jananivas Das

Last evening, our home was filled with new and old faces, all gathered around the sweetness of Krishna’s name; it was an intimate, wonderful program. And afterward, I found myself wondering — what did they actually take with them when they left?

Not the words. Words are only the vehicle. Within a day, most of what was said about Krishna’s pastimes, His nature, His call to the soul — most of it will blur, paraphrase itself, or vanish entirely. This is simply how memory works. We

After visiting our temple in Pasar Baru, I went up into the hills outside Jakarta to stay at Radha Govinda Mandira, which is about 2-3 hours away, depending on traffic.

This land was bought more than 40 years ago, when property in the area was inexpensive. Now it has become almost unaffordable to buy anything there. Nevertheless, a temple, guest house, ashrama and goshalla were built and our devotee community is thriving.

Source: https://ramaiswami.com/radha-govinda-temple/

The devotees greeted me at the Jagannatha Gaura Nitai temple in the Pasar Baru area of Jakarta. Srila Prabhupada came here in 1973 and stayed at an Indian congregation member’s house nearby. He did some wonderful programs.

I was able to come during Purusottama month and spoke about the auspicious significance of this month. This was followed by kirtan, offering of ghee lamps, flowers and of course nice prasadam. The TP showed me a nearby property that they were thinking of buying if they get the

By Rasa Devi Dasi,

The ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry in North America has announced its 2026 training schedule, featuring two in-person Temple Deity Worship courses in the United States and a global online Home Deity Worship course. The ministry is honored to welcome Nrsimha Kavaca Dasa, Global Deity Worship Minister, and Murli Manohar Dasa, IDWM Regional Minister for the United Kingdom, as facilitators for the programs assisted by Rasa Devi Dasi, Nama-ruci Dasa, Vraja Mohan Dasa, Krsna Dasi, a

It was good to be back at our Radha Kunjabihari temple in the Klungkung area of Bali, especially during Purusottama month. The deities looked as beautiful as ever and I could see how nicely Their Lordships were being worshiped.

The evening started with kirtan followed by offering lamps and flowers to Radha Kunjabihari and Gaura Nitai. Then there was class from Bhagavad Gita 15th chapter – Purusottama Yoga. Afterwards, I saw the new paraphernalia and kitchen building, along with the renovations

The devotees from our Radha Raseshvara temple in Bali invited me to view the construction progress on the new grand temple complex for Their Lordships.

It has certainly come a long way with the work nearing completion on the inside with altars, paraphernalia room, kitchen and temple room.

The plan is to move the deities in December of this year for the grand opening. Work will continue after that on the outside and downstairs function hall area, as well as landscaping the surrounding grounds.

So

I again visited our beautiful Radha Gopinatha temple in the Baha area of Bali. Being Purusottama month the devotees organized a wonderful festival to celebrate this auspicious occasion.

First, there was a puspa abhiseka of little Radha and Krishna and while the devotees offered flowers, the brahmacaris chanted special Purusottama month prayers. Next was a water boat excursion for Their Lordships, then class, drama and prasadam.

Source: https://ramaiswami.com/radha-gopinatha-bali/

By Sevananda Caitanya Das, 

What began as small home gatherings among a handful of devotees has grown into a thriving, organized, and deeply committed devotional community now known as ISKCON of Charlotte.

At first glance, the story feels familiar—kirtan, shared prasadam, and intimate gatherings. But spend time here, and a different picture emerges. This is not just growth in numbers, but growth in depth, coordination, and vision.

Tapasya Dasa, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, with more than five

On 16th March 2026, Sahibabad witnessed a historic milestone—the grand inauguration of the ISKCON Sahibabad temple, where Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra were installed amidst Vedic rituals, ecstatic kirtans, and the heartfelt devotion of thousands.
This is one of the twenty ISKCON temples within the Delhi region.

Sahibabad is the name for a group of industrial, residential and commercial areas within the jurisdiction of Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (Vasundhara Zone)[1] in Ghaziabad Di

I went with a few devotees to visit Harihara temple in Godrumadvipa. The main deity is Harihara, representing the unity of Vishnu and Shiva. Other deities in the temple include Lakshmi-devi, Parvati-devi, Shiva (an old Shiva with a moustache/beard), and footprints of Lord Gadadhara.

It is believed that Lord Siva dances and chants “Gaura Gaura” here, offering devotion to Lord Gauranga. It is a key stop during the Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama.

We also went to the Narasimha Palli temple. In Satya-yu

By Bhava Bhakti Devi Dasi 

A piece of ISKCON’s history continues to be lovingly restored in New York City. The ongoing renovation of the original 26 2nd Avenue temple— known as Matchless Gifts — has already transformed this modest Bowery storefront into a living museum that recreates the atmosphere of 1966, when Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada first gathered his early followers to chant the Hare Krishna mantra. Spearheaded by Radhanath Swami and a dedicated team of devotees, the multi-

By Atma Tattva Das

In Alto Paraíso de Goiás, a tranquil region in central Brazil known for its crystal waterfalls and sattvic atmosphere, an ambitious project is taking shape. Eco Vrindavan aims to recreate the spiritual mood of Vraja, establishing a fully sustainable and spiritually centered community for devotees in South America and beyond.

At the heart of this effort is Ishvara Das, a disciple of Bhakti Tirtha Swami and longtime member of the Sankirtan mission. “My journey began in 1995, whe

In the early morning hours of June 27 and 28th, approximately 20 to 30 bullets were fired at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah. Bullet holes were found in the windows, temple hall walls, and intricately hand-carved arches. Twenty shell casings were recovered near the site. Earlier, on June 18th, smoke was seen rising from the radio station on temple grounds—later determined to be from a separate gunfire incident. Surveillance footage has ca

Just a year ago, ISKCON Sacramento took a major leap forward by acquiring a commercial property with the vision of establishing a spiritual hub for its growing community. Over the past twelve months, steady and focused efforts have resulted in the successful acquisition of all required permits to use the space for religious gatherings. One of the most significant milestones has been the approval of a fully licensed commercial kitchen, a key feature that supports ISKCON’s hallmark hospitality t

ISKCON Halifax devotees gathered outside the newly acquired property.

ISKCON Halifax, Nova Scotia, has moved from dormancy to dynamism over the last seven years through committed leadership, spectacular public festivals, and engaging Sunday programs. With this explosive growth, the community has now acquired Atlantic Canada’s first temple, which is 7,700 square feet in size and sits on nine serene acres.

History of ISKCON Halifax

From 2007 to 2010, under the shelter of Bhaktimarga Swami, ISKCO

ISKCON Valsad, situated in Gujarat, India, celebrated the installation of Srila Prabhupada’s murti on December 21st, 2024. This milestone is not just a symbol of the temple’s expansion but a manifestation of the deep love and dedication of the local devotees, who have worked very hard to bring Srila Prabhupada’s presence to their community.

Over 450 devotees from across the country attended the installation ceremony, which was conducted by Jagadish Chaitanya Das, a head pujari from ISKCON Vrinda

JANUARY 15, 2024 – Anuttama Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Communications, was one of the guests at the grand inauguration of the Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohanji Temple (ISKCON Kharghar) in Navi, Mumbai.  Spread over nine acres, it is the second-largest Temple in Asia, taking over 12 years to build. “Many thousands have gathered for the inauguration, which was presided over by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, who spoke beautifully, full of heartfelt appreciation for ISKCON, for Srila P

Soon Lord Balaji to be installed in a temple in Govindapur!!!- Are you excited??? Soon we will make a temple for Lord Balaji. Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura mentioned in Navadvipa dhama Mahatmya that this Vaikunthapur is non-different from Tirumala, Tirupati, and Sri Rangam. And Lord Narayana eternally resides here in Modadrumadvipa along with His consorts Sri, Bhu, and Nila Devi. The Lord Balaji with Sanka and Cakra is the same as Tirumala. I made a visit near Gaura Village, a place of Damana Krish

By Sunanda Das

Since construction began on the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium in Sridham Mayapur in 2009, many devotees have argued back and forth about whether the TOVP is the Adbhuta* Mandir referred to in a prediction by Sri Nityananda Prabhu while taking Jiva Goswami on a parikrama of Navadvipa mandala.

The exact quote from the Navadvipa Dhama Mahatmya by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur is as follows:
eka adbhuta mandira ei haibe prakasa
gauranga nitya-seva haibe vikasa
“An astounding temple will