For thousands of years, the Indigenous people of the area would meet at “the Peg” a nickname from The Cree word meaning “muddy water” by The Forks, the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers for trade and social intercourse. Now, in 2026 a group of Hare Krishnas have converged near that location at the Canad Hotel to discuss those things that matter.
The topics “Physician: Heal Thyself,” “Musical Education,” “Boil the Milk,” “Devotee Care,” “Bhakti Academy” were all relevant and informa
Today is Sripada Madhvacharya’s appearance day. Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Madhya-lila, Chapter 9, describes him:
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madhvacarya-sthane aila yanha ‘tattvavadi’
udupite ‘krsna’ dekhi, tahan haila premonmadi
TRANSLATION
Caitanya Mahaprabhu next arrived at Udupi, the place of Madhvacarya, where the philosophers known as Tattvavadis resided. There He saw the Deity of Lord Krsna and became mad with ecstasy.
PURPORT
Sripada Madhvacarya took his birth near Udupi, which is situated in the South Kana
Śrī Madhvācārya, one of the great ācāryas of the Vaiṣṇava tradition, appeared in Uḍupi, Karnataka, in the 13th century. From his childhood, he displayed extraordinary spiritual strength, intelligence and unwavering devotion to Lord Viṣṇu.
Accepting the renounced order, he became known as Ānanda Tīrtha and dedicated his life to proclaiming the eternal truth that Lord Viṣṇu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and that every living being is eternally His servant.
Through his travels, teachings an
“Sripada Madhvacarya took his birth at Udupi, which is situated in the South Kanarada district of South India, just west of Sahyadri. This is the chief city of the South Kanarada province and is near the city of Mangalore, which is situated to the south of Udupi. In the city of Udupi is a place called Pajaka-ksetra, where Madhvacarya took his birth in a Sivalli-brahmana dynasty as the son of Madhyageha Bhatta, in the year 1040 Sakabda (A.D. 1119). According to some, he was born in the year 1160
I am very grateful to be with all of you, thank you for being here. Bhakti Vinod Thakur has written that the difficulties endured in his service to the Lord, for the pleasure of the Lord, is his greatest happiness.
“Material life is when we put the flickering pleasures and securities of the mind and the senses in the center of our lives, our decisions, our aspirations, our goals are according. Spiritual life or true bhakti is when we put the pleasures of God or Krishna in the center of our lif
I wish to offer my gratitude to everyone who has so kindly assembled today on this auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Today all over the world there are millions and millions of people celebrating this day. But like most spiritual occasions not so many know why? – It is a characteristic of kali yuga that even very sacred things are perceived very superficially. Often times religious festivals of all religions are more of an opportunity for some sort of social entertainment than for genuinely cult
Sri Ramachandra Vijayotsava (Dusshera)
Ramacandra Vijayotsava celebrates Lord Ramachandra’s victory over the demon Ravana on the tenth day of the waxing moon in the month of Asvina. This sacred festival honors the triumph of dharma, love, and truth over darkness, and is marked by jubilant celebrations in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu held this festival in the highest esteem, dressing His devotees as monkey soldiers and displaying the ecstatic moods of Hanuman while ce
We read from Srimad-Bhagavatam, Canto Nine, Chapter Ten: “The Pastimes of the Supreme Lord, Ramacandra.”
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te ’nikapa raghupater abhipatya sarve
dvandvam varutham ibha-patti-rathasva-yodhaih
jaghnur drumair giri-gadesubhir angadadyah
sitabhimarsa-hata-mangala-ravanesan
TRANSLATION
Angada and the other commanders of the soldiers of Ramacandra faced the elephants, infantry, horses, and chariots of the enemy and hurled against them big trees, mountain peaks, clubs, and arrows. Thus the soldi
Śrī Rāmacandra Vijayotsava, celebrated on Vijayā Daśamī, commemorates the glorious victory of Lord Śrī Rāmacandra, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, over the powerful demon king Rāvaṇa. This sacred occasion reminds us that dharma triumphs over injustice, truth over falsehood, and devotion over pride.
Lord Rāmacandra appeared in the dynasty of King Ikṣvāku as the ideal king, son, husband, brother, and protector of His devotees. His life, beautifully narrated in the Rāmāyaṇa, teaches us how to r
The festival of Dussehra, also known as Vijaya dashmi, is one of the fascinating festivals of India and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm. According to the great scripture, the Ramayana, Lord Rama performed chandi-puja (holy prayer). This was carried out in order to invoke the blessings of Durga for the killing of Ravana, the ten-headed demon king of Sri Lanka who had abducted Sita, wife of Lord Rama.
Durga divulged the secret to Rama on how he could slay the great Ravana. Hence upon vanqui
Kripasindhu Dasa (Rick Holtzman), a disciple of ISKCON Founder-Acharya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and an early pioneer of Krishna consciousness in Canada, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 2 a.m. EDT. He was 76. Over more than five decades, his devotional service included distributing books, leading temples, establishing Krishna consciousness centers, and cooking for devotees in both Canada and the United States. Much of his early histo
By Dina-palika Devi Dasi
Creating safe communities is a shared responsibility. For ISKCON communities to thrive, children and families need to feel protected, supported, and cared for. Building that kind of environment requires more than good intentions—it requires awareness, education, and the confidence to recognize and respond to potential risks.
Karuna Care Association is offering a three-week online course, Strengthening Our Communities: Understanding the What, Why, and How of Child Prote
Balabhadra Das (William E. Dove), president and cofounder of the International Society for Cow Protection (ISCOWP), passed away peacefully at the ISCOWP cow sanctuary on October 17, 2026, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his beloved cows, his Deity Lord Giriraj, his family, and Srila Prabhupada chanting japa.
Since 2008, he had medical difficulties each year, from which he recovered and thus continued his service to the cows. In the past three years, he became seriously ill with multiple he
Bhaktivedanta Manor Communications was delighted to work in partnership with Hertsmere Borough Council to host the Hertsmere Civic Service. The gathering brought together civic leaders, faith representatives and members of the community for an uplifting occasion of prayer, reflection and celebration.
Presided over by the Mayor of Hertsmere, Councillor Parveen Rani and the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Mr Robert Voss CBE, the service celebrated the contribution of civic and faith communities t
This is a wonderful recognition of ISKCON Annamrita’s work and of the dedication of our entire team in serving nutritious meals with care, commitment and purpose. A proud moment for everyone associated with ISKCON Annamrita!
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By Mandakini Devi Dasi
Kartik Inspiration Sanga 2026, a free month-long online bhakti journey organized through Mandakini Foundation, will run from 25 October to 24 November 2026. The initiative invites people of all spiritual backgrounds and experience levels to deepen their connection with Krishna during Kartik, a particularly auspicious month for devotional service.
The program offers an accessible way to make devotional practice a daily priority while connecting with a global community of li
ISKCON’s Kirtan Ministry has released its World Holy Name Festival 2026 Global Report, documenting chanting, outreach, and devotional service during ISKCON’s 60th anniversary year. Held September 17–23 under the theme “One World • One Holy Name • One Family,” the festival brought devotees together through public Harinama, temple and congregational kirtan, japa, home gatherings, and online programs.
According to the report, 458 submissions documented 629 programs involving 25,172 participants and
In the morning, I sing the words of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur from Arunodaya -kirtan to millions of suffering jivas as I ride through the pre-dawn darkness on my way to work. I follow with Sri Rupa’s famous prayer of extreme self-abnegation (mat tulyo nasti papatma) and Srila Kaviraj Goswami’s obeisance to all the Gurus, Vaishnavas and the diverse aspects of the Divine Lord Who is recognized in completeness as Shree Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Then I sing some verses from Sri Brahma-samhita gl
Bhaktivedanta Manor’s ISKCON Educational Services (IES) welcomed a delegation of Church of England vicars-in-training from the Eastern Region Ministry Course. The visit proved so enjoyable that the group expressed a wish to make it an annual programme.
During their time at the Manor, the visitors enjoyed a guided tour of the grounds, received copies of books introducing them to Krishna consciousness, and joined the midday arati ceremony with great enthusiasm. They also shared lunch and had the o
