In Śrimad Bhāgavatam 4.8.53, Nārada Muni reveals a confidential mantra to Dhruva Mahārāja, instructing him to chant it for seven nights to witness perfect beings flying in the sky2. The verse highlights the mystical Siddhaloka, where yogic perfections allow inhabitants to transcend physical limitations. It emphasizes meditation with mantra chanting as a path to divine realization.
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Thousands of people are expected to join a procession as part of a Hindu festival in Leicester later this month.
The Festival of Chariots, known as Rath Yatra, will take place on 22 June.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Leicester – a Hare Krishna branch of Hinduism which organises the event – said a 40ft (12m) chariot will be hand-pulled through the city accompanied by a procession which will involve music and dance.
Pradyumna Das, president of ISKCON Leicester, sai
Srila Prabhupada’s overarching mission was to create a worldwide Brahmanical culture in order to inject Krishna Consciousness into mainstream society: into academia, the religious and scientific communities, into the arts, the workplace, and into the voting booth as well. The foundation of the Hare Krishna Movement takes two forms. One is the publishing, distribution, and study of his numerous books. The other is Sankirtana-Yajna, the chanting of the holy names of Krishna in the public arena. P
The Bhaktivedanta Players celebrated their 40th anniversary in grand and dramatic style, packing the Haveli to the brim. Praghosa Das, the ISKCON GBC for the UK and Ireland, flew in from Dublin, especially to serve as the MC for the event. Proceedings took off with the Junior Bhaktivedanta Players, who charmed and impressed the audience with a story from within the Mahabharat: Draupadi’s Svambara.
For the full story, click here.
Source: https://iskconnews.org/bhaktivedanta-players-celebrate-40t
For fun, I insisted my companions, all younger than me, go kayaking and try the new pedal devices (I don’t know the official name) at the nearby lake called Governor Lake. It was not a hard sell. They enjoyed and I enjoyed watching them.
In addition to this, because it was a gorgeous day, we made a visit to one of my favourite places, which I find quite peaceful and spiritual – Peggy’s Cove set by the Atlantic. Naturally, there is a huge lighthouse. Nature, itself, carved out these mass
Yesterday we celebrated the ever-merciful Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannatha, and what an outpouring of love it was! Truly, the Lord is Bhavagrahi Janardana — the One who accepts the devotion in our hearts far more than any external offering. Who could be more merciful, more reciprocal, more captivating than Him? Just after the glorious Darshan Arati, Lord Jagannatha, along with His dear brother Baladeva and sister Subhadra Devi, ascended Their Snana Mandap — the bathing platform — where They receiv
The new temple building will be modern and functional and will be accented with elements of classical Vedic architecture. The following are the key components of the planned temple:
• Vedic Temple Architecture
• Spacious Darshan Hall (3,500 sqft)
• Educational Facilities
• Community Hall and Auditorium
• Commercial Kitchen
• Library
• Vedic Books and Gifts Boutique
• Ashram
• Parking for 140+ vehicles
• Beautiful Landscaping
• Organic Garden
Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?p=115906
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry North America will now be offering the upcoming ‘Temple Deity Worship’ course at ISKCON Grand Rapids in Michigan. The course is now offered on the same dates as scheduled before, from 20th to 29th June 2025, but will be offered at ISKCON Grand Rapids. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and take part in this immersive training.
The training will be facilitated by Nṛsiṁha Kavaca Dāsa – ISKCON’s Global Minister of Deity Worship, Murli Manohara
Once upon a time, a renowned and devout worshipper of Lord Ganesha made a visit to Puri. This devotee was known for his unwavering devotion—he worshipped no one but Sri Ganesha and considered Him the Supreme.
When he arrived in Puri, the king warmly welcomed him and invited him to have darshan of Lord Jagannath in the grand temple. However, the devotee politely declined.
He explained, "My heart belongs solely to Lord Ganesha. I do not visit any other deity’s temple."
The king, being a great dev
After the beautiful Chandan Yatra festival, the devotees start preparing for a very important day—Snana Yatra, the Lord’s bathing ceremony. Around 21 days after Chandan Yatra is one of the most heartfelt festivals here.
On this day, devotees from all around come with great enthusiasm. They bring items like milk, yogurt, sugar candy, green coconut water, honey, turmeric water, flower garlands, and more. Everyone offers whatever they can, and it becomes a big, joyful service.
The Abhisheka, or b
In his last days, the disciples in the room with Srila Prabhupada heard him make a statement that beautifully sums up his mission: “Just go on discussing Srimad-Bhagavatam among yourselves and everything will remain clear.” He also enshrined this idea in one of the last purports he dictated: “Thus the more we read Srimad-Bhagavatam, the more its knowledge becomes clear. Each and every verse is transcendental.” Thus, Srila Prabhupada taught us how to get fresh energy in order to improve and incre
The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium has officially released the digital flipbook “From Kutir to Mandir: The TOVP Story 1971-2024.” This beautifully designed resource presents a concise history and photo collection of the project from its earliest inception to its current status.
“It is our hope that after perusing this book, the reader will also be inspired to participate and help the project financially so we can together offer this wonderful and unique temple to Srila Prabhupada at its three-m
By Padma Radhe Devi Dasi
Fifty years ago, there was no ISKCON temple in Perth, Australia. Srila Prabhupada was originally scheduled to visit Melbourne for its temple inauguration. However, due to construction delays, the GBC arranged a short retreat for him in Perth. His 10-day stay from May 6 to 12, 1975, became a defining moment in the history of ISKCON in Western Australia.
By Srila Prabhupada’s divine mercy, Krishna consciousness took root in Perth, and the temple has flourished ever since
Every year, the Vaishnava community around the world joyfully celebrates Panihati Chida-Dahi Mahotsav, the Festival of Chipped Rice and Yogurt, commemorating one of the most heartwarming pastimes of Lord Nityananda Prabhu and Srila Raghunatha Dasa Goswami. This transcendental event, rich in devotional spirit and divine reciprocation, took place on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in Panihati, a village just north of modern-day Kolkata (West Bengal, India).
The Origin of the Festival
The fe
By Chirag Dangarwala
Complacency is a dangerous element in the progress of Spiritual Life. It is very essential for an endeavoring spiritualist to always remember that the material world is not a place of comfort. It has been certified by the Creator, Lord Sri Krsna himself as dukhalayam and asasvatam, which means it, is full of misery and temporary.
mäm upetya punar janma
duùkhälayam açäçvatam
näpnuvanti mahätmänaù
saàsiddhià paramäà gatäù [ B.g. 8.15]
“After attaining Me, the great souls, w
The History of the Balaram Mridangas
My name is Ishan das. I created the Balaram mridanga in L.A. It is really quite a story. But I’ll give you the brief version.
Some time in 1972-73 Srila Prabhupada saw that the East Indians were not carrying on the tradition of making the original mridangas and kartals. The younger generation who would normally take over the arts from their fathers were becoming more and more interested in going to school and going to the cities. They were thinking that wor
Though emperor of the world and a powerful warrior, Yudhishthira Maharaja displayed the character of a compassionate Vaishnava.
By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Lecture given in Los Angeles on May 15, 1973.
After the Battle of Kurukshetra, Maharaja Yudhishthira’s lament was not limited to concern for the loss of human lives alone.
suta uvacha
iti bhitah praja-drohat
sarva-dharma-vivitsaya
tato vinashanam pragad
yatra deva-vrato ’patat
“Suta Goswami said: Being afraid f
3 June, 2025
Dear ISKCON Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
The ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) has noted the Supreme Court of India’s judgment dated 16 May 2025 in the long-standing property dispute between ISKCON Mumbai and ISKCON Bengaluru. ISKCON Mumbai is the official legal entity registered by ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in January 1971 to be the single legal corporation for all ISKCON tem
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, a carload of college devotees from the University of Toledo was involved in a serious accident while traveling to the ISKCON Farmington Temple.
According to Farmington Temple President Yugal Kishore Das, all five were admitted to a Toledo hospital; three were later released with minor injuries. Two were seriously injured, and one remains in critical condition and unconscious following an emergency surgery on Sunday.
Appealing to ISKCON devotees worldwide, Yugal Kishore D
By Kaliarupa Jagannath Dasa
In the journey of Krishna consciousness, managing financial resources is not a mundane task but a sacred opportunity—a way to serve the Lord, support the community, and nurture one’s own spiritual growth. Whether one is a grihastha (a household devotee with family responsibilities), a brahmachari/Sanyasi (a celibate monk living in a temple), or a Krishna conscious individual working in the secular world, the guiding principle is universal: Wealth belongs to God, and i
