Ekadashi is known as 
Madhav tithi, 
Lord Sri Krishna is most pleased when anyone observes 
Ekadashi for His satisfaction.
Padmini Ekadashi occurring in the holiest month of Purushottam.
Bhaktivaibhava Swami finished his studies and joined the Hare Krishna movement in 1970. The following year he was initiated by Srila Prabhupada. He has been an initiating spiritual master in ISKCON since 1987, and was awarded sannyasa initiation in 1991.
When he joined, there was only a fledgling group of devotees in Germany and together they recruited eighty members within four years. He began the Berlin chapter of ISKCON during the 1970s, and this became a doorway to share Krishna consciousne
By Vrsabhanu das
Prabhupada desh, in Albettone in Veneto, is one of the main ISKCON temples in North Italy.
The building dates back to the 16th century and is situated on a ten hectare property with an orchard and a vineyard.
As well as daily spiritual programmes there are regular festivals and seminars being held here.
When I visited Prabhupada desh I found it to be very peaceful. The setting is remote and quiet – the perfect place for a retreat.
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Transformer replacement took place yesterday cost €24,000, what a feat the electricity is back! (In the picture is the new transformer that came in)
But it’s not over, the first quote we got for standardizing the electrical system of the whole property and increasing its capacity is €200,000.
More quotes and solutions to reduce costs will be evaluated in the coming months.
Thank you to everyone who helped us during these 3 weeks of blackout!
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“Bhaktivedanta Swami in a Historical and Philosophical Context” is a one-day workshop to be held on September 6, 2023, at the prestigious Stockholm University (S.U.). Located in the vibrant Swedish capital, S.U. is a renowned public research university recognized for its academic excellence and diverse disciplines.
The workshop is part of a collaborative effort of Stockholm University’s Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies, Utah State University’s Department of Hist
By Atma Tattva Das
In a landmark event, the first-ever Sadhu Sanga Kirtan Retreat is set to take place in the serene surroundings of Las Estacas Resort, Mexico, from September 15-18, 2023. Organized by a dedicated team on behalf of Indradyumna Swami, this retreat promises to be a joyous celebration of spiritual unity and devotion.
Inspired by the desire to strengthen the local Hare Krishna community in Mexico, Sakhi Vrinda Devi Dasi and Syama Priya Thakurani Devi Dasi, two devoted godsisters fr
The Neebing Park River Trail Is a 4.5-kilometre length that I took two. Pleasant, serene, away from traffic until you get to Arthur St. It is really not much of a river. The Neebing Is more the size of a Creek. Once I reached the trails end, I made a loop to amble along the other side, and there I spotted a black fox, so rare to be seen.
Fox are usually red. Some fox are bred as silver fox, and the mammal I saw is supposed to be in that category, but this beauty was clearly black with a white t
Bhaktivedanta Manor is a 78-acre spiritual oasis north of London in the Hertfordshire countryside. This year it is celebrating an exciting array of significant events that occurred there 50 years ago. Between August 19th -21st, the community commemorates the 1973 installation of Sri Sri Radha Gokulananda by Srila Prabhupada on the festival of Janmashtami.
The Manor is one of the most significant religious and cultural centers for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in th
The innovative idea to go rock hunting happened before the pandemic and was a big hit for the youth bus tour as it was today. There are not many places on the globe where you can gather the semi-precious stone amethyst, but at the Panorama Amethyst Mines near Thunder Bay, it is possible. There are thirty of us, and all but myself went for the collecting of this gorgeous Violet stone as gifts or ornamentation for home altars.
Where I did participate with the group was in delivering some of my po
By Premanjana Das
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Mission LiFE Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MOTA), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Faith for Earth, and the Directorate of Delhi is organizing the 2023 International Value Education Olympiad. The Olympiad inspires and empowers students worldwide to embrace and embody essential values from Gita while making a positive enviro
In a captivating interview with Jagannath Das, ISKCON News explored both his remarkable spiritual journey and his two newly released books that offer profound insights into the yogic texts of antiquity.
Raised in a Krishna-conscious household, Jagannath Das has inherited a rich legacy of devotion and storytelling. His father, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, played a pivotal role in popularizing Hare Krishna music through his album “A Change of Heart.”
Jagannaths’ decision to immerse himself in
Everyone loves Nikhil. Now, with his initiated name, Nityananda, he appears even more lovable. That's just his disposition. He was kind enough to drive me to Serpent River, a usual destination point for our Krishna Culture bus tour. It is nature 's fun place, the only thing is that Chirag lost his phone to the rivers water. It looks like the serpent nabbed it.
“Farewell, Nityananda. You are off to Alberta for new opportunities. Keep Krishna in your centre.”
The fellows from the Festival of Indi
Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu says that attitude of humbleness is the secret which paves the way to chanting pure holy names, eventually it leads to fully dependence on Shree Krsna. That's why He writes, " Trinadapi sunichena tarorapi sahisnuna" Who thinks himself down even than a grass, who is more tolerant than a tree & who is always ready to give respect to others rather than thinking about his own respect, he can always chant the holy names of Shree Hari. Vaishanavas possess these qualities.
VRINDAVAN – The continuing flooding along the Yamuna, 20 feet higher than usual in some locations, has forced many Vrindavan families to flee their homes or find themselves living on rooftops. “Trapped and losing everything, they face unimaginable hardship without food, medical aid, electricity, and water, clinging to hope on 2nd & 3rd floors,” said Food For Life Vrindavan.
Cooked kitchari and food ration packages are being quickly assembled and distributed to residents. Supplies include water
Mahaprabhu Das, Director of MOSA (the Museum of Sacred Art) in Radhadesh, introduces a new limited summer exhibit on display for the next two months. Guests can view the two exhibits: “Illuminations from the Bhagavad Gita” and ten additional pieces from the more extensive MOSA exhibition “Narasimha and the Avatars,” which includes a total of 400 works by 60 artists. In particular, the works of Anant Kumar Mishra are on display. Born in 1983 in Bihar, Anant received his Bachelor’s and Master’s d
There were warnings of thunder showers in the morning, and with today's outdoor event everything becomes quite iffy in terms of execution. But as the saying goes, “The show must go on!”
At the corner of Yonge and Edward, the Chariots were lined up for the procession South on Yonge to the waterfront of Lake Ontario. I took a picture of the Chariots as they stood gloriously before the crowds set in. And did they ever. Each of the colourful conveyances were pulled by people of plenty. In fact, the
Online Bhakti Vaibhava Canto 5 to commence from 24th of July
Srila Prabhupada had envisioned four levels of study of his books—Bhakti-sastri, Bhakti-vaibhava, Bhakti-vedanta and Bhakti-sarvabhauma. The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) is endeavoring to establish these degrees and thus provide an opportunity for higher studies in Krsna conscious philosophy to interested devotees. The first ever Bhakti-vaibhava Course was started in 2002. Bhakti-vaibhava Course covers the study of
TED’s Countdown Summit, the invite-only gathering in Detroit, Michigan, on July 11-14th, welcomed the world’s top leaders in technology, science, business, government, philanthropy, and faith to explore solutions to the growing problem of climate change. As part of their mission, the TED events gather “people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.”
It was a day of devotional intensity with the building in full vibration of mantra. Swamis and congregants young and old took the lead with schedules. It was a real quality presentation by participants. I mean to say that good voices and easy to follow melodies were executed, keeping in mind the need for inclusiveness.
I was given the honour to begin the 12-hour celebration of the name. The couple, Mahapurna, spun off from there with a rocking kirtan. Now, I was not present at every single sess
