By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
India’s Union Home and Cooperation Minister of India Shri Amit Shah visited ISKCON’s spiritual world headquarters at Mayapur (West Bengal) on February 18, 2026, as part of the yearlong celebrations commemorating the 152nd Jayanti of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur. The celebrations are being organized by the Saraswata Gaudiya Vaishnava Association (SGVA), a confederation of over 50 Saraswata Gaudiya Vaishnava organizations across India. The event drew devotees, religious leaders, and dignitaries from various parts of the country.
“Upon his arrival, the Honorable Home Minister came to the temple hall to receive the darshan and offer puja to Lord Narasimha, Sri Sri Pancha Tattva, and Sri Sri Radha Madhava. He also offered flowers to Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. While in the temple, he also received a Darshan Book and the latest Bhagavad-gita As It Is in tribal language from Jayapataka Swami. Later, he was also briefed about the Temple of Vedic Planetarium. He enthusiastically committed to be a part of the inauguration festival,” said Yudhistir Govinda Das, Country Director of Communications of ISKCON India.
Prior to his arrival, Shri Amit Shah shared that he had spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who conveyed his Hare Krishna greetings to all assembled.
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