By Yadunandan Acharya Das and Nidhi Chaudhari,
It began with a simple thought: “How can we use creativity in Krishna’s service?”
With this vision, the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry launched a global Poster-Making Competition as part of the World Holy Name Festival 2025. What followed was nothing short of inspiring—nearly 350 devotees from across continents picked up their brushes, pencils, and digital tools, pouring their love for Krishna into art. From delicate hand-painted strokes, to intricate sketches, to modern digital creations crafted in Photoshop and Illustrator, and even innovative AI-assisted designs—every poster became more than just artwork. It became a prayer. An offering. A piece of devotion visualized on canvas. On 7th September, during a special session, the winners were announced by Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami. As he viewed the creations, his face lit up with joy. He expressed heartfelt happiness seeing how devotees had captured the spirit of the Holy Name with such sincerity and variety. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami remarked that this was one of his most favorite posters of the year, and he personally liked it a lot. His appreciation was not just for the winners, but for every devotee who took part, seeing each poster as a sincere expression of love for Krishna and Srila Prabhupada. It was not merely a prize-giving ceremony—it felt like a celebration of the collective heart of the ISKCON community, beating in unison for the Holy Name.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/whnf-2025-poster-contest-where-devotion-meets-creativity/
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