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By Atma Tattva Das, 

On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, ISKCON UK has formally recognized the UK bus tour as an official national initiative, marking a significant step forward in youth outreach and coordinated preaching efforts nationwide.

The announcement follows a sustained period of planning and consultation led by organizing members, including Eka-varna Das, who described the process as one of alignment with established standards.

“For us, the journey to approval was really abou

By Radha Mohan Dasa 

Bhaktivedanta Manor Devotee Care Office (DCO) has been recognized for its outstanding community service, receiving a Civic Award in the Community Care category at Hertsmere’s annual ceremony held at the Hilton DoubleTree in Borehamwood.

Krishna Purna Dasi, Dr. Diviash Thakrar, Hemangi Radha Dasi, and Saraswati attended the event to accept the award on behalf of the DCO, highlighting a year of impactful and compassionate service to vulnerable individuals.

In front of local le

Recently, thanks to the pervasive presence of Vaisesika Dasa, ISKCON’s Minister of Book Distribution, the devotees of ISKCON London Sankirtan brought an unusual surge of spiritual energy to the streets of London on the grand day of the Monthly Sankirtan Festival (MSF).

This devotional, inspiring, and encouraging spirit was further enhanced by the presence of Nirakula Devi Dasi, who commemorated every devotee’s endeavor.

Sankirtan warriors from the Bhaktivedanta Manor and ISKCON London Soho Radha

The Devotee Care Team at Bhaktivedanta Manor is currently spearheading a recruitment drive and training programme to equip suitable candidates with the relevant skills to undertake the role of a Hindu-Vaisnava chaplain in hospitals, hospices and care homes across the Greater London area and other major cities with significant Hindu – Vaisnava communities.

Currently 41 candidates have applied for this post from within the Hindu and ISKCON devotee communities, as far afield as Birmingham, Leiceste

Miatta Fahnbulleh (center) with faith leaders at the IWD event. Photo source. 

Women representing several faith traditions gathered at Westminster on March 10 to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) in a meeting hosted by Miatta Fahnbulleh, the UK Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities.* The event brought together women from Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Hindu, and other communities to highlight the vital role women of faith play in strengthening social cohesion and supporting vulnera

By Radha Mohan Dasa

On 2nd February, Dr Diviash Thakrar and Nilesh represented Bhaktivedanta Manor at a local Tu BiShvat festival, the Jewish tree-planting celebration. The ceremony was led by a mix of civic leaders, faith representatives, and local community members. Its purpose was to foster unity across different faiths, highlighting the connections that bring communities together rather than the differences that divide us. In this way, the event celebrated shared values and collective harmon

Praghosa Dās, GBC for ISKCON UK & Ireland, together with Sukanti Rādhā Devī Dāsī, Temple of the Vedic Planetarium Coordinator for the UK, Ireland, and the European Union, recently paid a visit to the High Commission of India at India House. During the meeting, they met with Mr. Kartik Pande, Deputy High Commissioner, and Mr. Deepak Choudhary, Minister (Coordination).

The meeting was productive, focusing on collaboration and strengthening the relationship between ISKCON in the UK & Ireland and t

By Atma Tattva Das, 

In 1975, a small band of determined devotees in apartheid South Africa faced a task that seemed almost impossible: bringing His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada to their country. Fifty years later, as ISKCON South Africa celebrates the golden jubilee of that historic visit, one of the movement’s earliest pioneers, Riddha Das, reflects on the challenges, miracles, and mercy that shaped the beginning of Krishna consciousness in the nation.

Born in Durban in 194

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted an Interfaith Roundtable at Number 10 Downing Street, bringing together leaders and representatives from diverse faith communities to promote dialogue, understanding, and unity across faiths. The event served as a platform for shared reflection on recent challenges—and a broader commitment to combating division and hatred in British society, with

Starmer is urging faith leaders to champion cohesion and mutual respect. ISKCON leaders Visakha Dasi, Pr

By Fergus Quinn

Govardhan Eco Farm CIC, a small hillside initiative in the Wye Valley near Symonds Yat, is bringing Srila Prabhupada’s call for “simple living and high thinking” to life under the guidance of Radha Krishna Das (Richard Higgins), Director of Good Gardeners International (GGI). Through practical demonstrations of composting, ecological design, and devotional service, the farm offers visitors a living example of how soil regeneration and spiritual practice can coexist in harmony.

Fo

On October 3, 2025, ISKCON Communications released the following statement:

Official Statement from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) warmly congratulates the Church of England and the Anglican Communion on the appointment of Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first female to be chosen for this role.

This miles

By Atma Tattva Das

For the first time in more than thirty years, ISKCON UK organized a youth bus tour, reviving a tradition that left a deep mark on earlier generations. Over three weeks this summer, thirty young devotees traveled across Britain, blending outreach, pilgrimage, and adventure.

The tour carried echoes of the pioneering mood of the late Tribhuvanatha Dasa, who led similar journeys in the 1970s and 80s. For many participants, it became a life-changing experience that strengthened fri

Leicester’s city center fell silent for one minute during the Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, as a mark of respect for the lives lost in the plane crash, which has particularly affected Leicester, having lost 10 members of its community.

City and religious leaders, including Cllr Ravi Mahesh, the cousin of the sole survivor of the crash, attended the festival. The names of the deceased were read out by Temple President Pradyumna Das. “Though a joyous occasion, this y

What started off as a vision to bring together the different yatras within the UK, the Rise UK National Retreat returned for its second Maha gathering from April 18-21, 2025 – this time even bigger and better than before! Once again, the Rise retreat brought together devotees from all across the country and beyond for four days of deep connection, spiritual nourishment, and profound realisations. Hosted at Nottingham Venues, this year’s theme, “Hand on Heart – Understanding the Heart of Sri Kris

Prime Minister Starmer (far right) with Visakha Dasi in background with other leaders.

Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the UK, invited faith leaders from different traditions to join him for breakfast on Thursday, November 14th.

Visakha Dasi, representing ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor, was pleased to hear Mr Starmer emphasize the importance of faith to the fabric of UK society. “That was especially evident,” Mr Starmer said, “during the pandemic when great numbers of people turned to plac

The Birmingham 24-Hour Kirtan returns for its 26th year on Saturday, 3rd, and Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at The New Bingley Hall, Birmingham, UK, inviting devotees and spiritual seekers to immerse themselves in the chanting of the holy names of Lord Krsna.

Inspired by kirtan pioneers Aindra Das and Tribhuvannatha Das, this landmark event will feature renowned kirtaniyas including Candramauli Swami, Dayananda Swami, Amala Harinama Das, Saci Suta Das, Smita Krsna Das, Sharad Bihari Das, Kishor Gopal

Radhika Das and his kirtan band with BBC One host Holly Hamilton.

London-based kirtan musician Radhika Das recently appeared on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live, bringing the ancient practice of mantra music to a national audience that reaches millions of viewers. Accompanied by a diverse ensemble of musicians, Radhika introduced viewers to the uplifting power of kirtan, emphasizing its ability to bridge cultural and social divides while offering a simple yet transformative way to enhance spiritu

Raj Mukunda Das interacting with Subhag Swami outside the booth at the ILS 2025 in Mayapur.

Think Gita, a platform based on the teachings of S.B. Keshava Swami, is revolutionizing how the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita are shared with the world through its innovative facilitator training program. The program will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to teach the Bhagavad-gita effectively in modern contexts. The program aims to make the wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita accessible and relata

Bhaktivedanta Manor has established itself as a powerhouse of spiritual influence in the United Kingdom, leveraging an impressive digital presence across multiple social media platforms to spread Krishna Consciousness to hundreds of thousands of followers. With over 309,000 Facebook followers and more than 7.3 million combined YouTube views, the Manor has successfully transformed from a physical sanctuary into a digital spiritual hub that reaches far beyond its 78-acre grounds in Watford. The te

Recently Krish Raval OBE was introduced into the House of Lords as “Baron Raval of Hertsmere.” Lord Raval’s peerage is a testimony to his outstanding contributions to leadership development.  Today he is Director of Faith in Leadership and Chair of Labour Indians.

“I want to ensure that I am a bridge,” explained Lord Raval, “facilitating the representation of our diaspora well as other communities…”

He also acknowledged the support of his wife, Dr. The Lady Lucy Raval, who has been a pillar of s