Police in suburban Chicago have arrested a 19-year-old man accused of planning a mass shooting targeting people of Indian descent at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. The alleged plot, reportedly motivated by white supremacist ideology, was disrupted after a coworker alerted authorities to threatening communications. The area is home to two ISKCON temples. ISKCON Naperville’s Sri Sri Radha Shyamasundara Temple is located approximately 10 miles from the targeted Hindu temple, while ISKCON Chica
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HOUSTON, TX — On Saturday, October 3rd, 75 devotees gathered with joyful enthusiasm in Houston, to celebrate the 61st anniversary of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s historic arrival in the United States. Organized by the Houston Harinam Sankirtan group as part of their weekly street chanting program, the landmark occasion took to the local waters on a riverboat in League City, Texas echoing the momentous 1965 Jaladuta voyage that brought the teachings of Lord Chaitanya to
Markine Bhagavata-dharma – Boro Kripa Koile Krishna – by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.
Most of us glorify Srila Prabhupad daily by reciting ‘namaste Saraswate deve Gaura vani pracarine, nirvisesa suyawadi paschatya desh tarine’….paschatya desh tarine means deliverer of Western Countries.
Forty Six years ago, on Sep 17th 1965, Srila Prabhupad arrived in USA to preach the timeless message of Krsna Consciousness to Western World. He wanted to start with USA. He stepp
Gita Valley (ISKCON Gita Nagari) has released its Q1 2026 quarterly update, titled “Soil, Soul, and Sweet Abundance,” offering a glimpse into a season marked by spiritual programs, community service, and continued growth.
Among the highlights are the community’s ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen its mission. The update points to continued development following Gita Valley’s recent rebranding and expansion plans, as well as ongoing improvements to infrastructure and community facilities. T
To honor Srila Prabhupada’s historic arrival at Boston Harbor on September 17, 1965, Inner Voice Productions has created a 12-minute film featuring rare footage and dramatic recreations of his 1965 voyage aboard the Jaladuta and his first month in Butler, Pennsylvania, with the Agarwal family. The video premiered today, September 17th, on the YouTube channel Hare Krishna Film Classics.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/cTOlD7o_5dU
Source: https://iskconnews.org/new-short-film-celebrates-prabhupad
Acyuta Gopi, the Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, is ushering devotional music into a new era—without compromising its spiritual essence. Her recent feature in Rolling Stone India highlights how she blends traditional heart-centered chanting with storytelling.
Born into a Krishna-conscious family in Brooklyn, she grew with the temple’s rhythms—kartāls, bells, and incense—yet recognized that kirtan holds universal appeal. At events like Poland’s Woodstock Festival, she has witnessed thousands
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
Tulsi Gabbard speaking to thousands of North American Hindu Leaders gathered at BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Robbinsville, NJ, on December 15, 2024. Photo courtesy: Tulsi Gabbard.
February 12, 2025- In a 52-48 vote, Tulsi Gabbard, a former four-term member of the US House of Representatives and Lt. Colonel in the US Army Reserves, was confirmed by the full US Senate to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). One of the most powerful positions in the US government, the Dir
Krishna House in Gainesville, Florida, famous around the world for its innovative and successful ashram program, and Krishna Lunch on the University of Florida campus, has released a new video on YouTube. In less than five minutes, the creative film gives you a “peak into the experience of participants in the Krishna House Ashram.”
Common misconceptions are addressed in a welcoming and colorful presentation of Bhakti life. Krishna House is based on Srila Prabhupada’s example in his first ISKCON
Siddha Hari Das (left); Two children visitors at the mall receive some books from his booth.
A book distribution program led by Siddha Hari Das was successfully conducted at Michigan’s largest mall, Great Lakes Crossing Mall, from December 3rd, 2024, to January 12th, 2025. This innovative initiative was well received by the visitors and became a remarkable endeavor in spreading Krishna consciousness.
A total of 4,222 books were distributed, including 454 Bhakta Stacks (1,816 books), 120 Saptha S
August 21, 1976, Hyderabad
Prabhupada: You were selling Back to Godhead on the street?
Gargamuni: Yes, in the pushcart.
Prabhupada: That time how many copies you were printing?
Gargamuni: We were printing 500 to 1,000. We started at 500 then to 1,000.
Prabhupada: Then when Brahmananda proposed that “We can get it printed from Japan, but they want order for 20,000 minimum.” So I said yes. Five hundred, 1,000 we were selling, and he proposed 20,000. “Yes. You order.” [laughs] Now, two million?
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Devotee youth and young adults from across Florida participated in the annual Gasparilla Parade held in Tampa, Florida, on January 20th, bringing the mercy of Lord Jagannath to the third-largest parade in the United States.
According to the city of Tampa, the Gasparilla Parade welcomes a crowd of around 300,000 every year to celebrate the legendary pirate Jose Gaspar’s invasion of the harbor. The parade, often referred to as the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, features a lively procession of pirate
By Thomas Haribol
Thursday, June 22–Anuttama Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Communications, participated in a White House gathering this morning of several thousand guests—mostly Indian-Americans—when US President Joseph Biden welcomed India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official visit.
Prime Minister Modi and President Biden both offered remarks after witnessing marching bands and a 21-gun salute on the White House South Lawn. Both leaders stressed the values shared by their two cou
In the US, gurus and yogis have attracted tens of thousands of followers. But there is a huge gulf between American devotees of Hinduism and immigrants from the subcontinent.
In March last year, more than 65,000 people attended Utah’s famous Festival of Colors. The event was held at an ISKCON temple, and only a small percentage of attendees were Indian or Hindu. It was just one sign of how firmly Hinduism has come to be established in the US. Today, tens of millions of non-Indian Americans engag
