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13676229278?profile=RESIZE_584xISKCON Mayapur is delighted to announce its 13th annual six-day Kartik Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama, organized by the Mayapur Chandra’s, during the most auspicious month of Kartik. The parikrama will be held on October 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, and November 1, 2025, with a one-day break on October 30. The Adivas ceremony will take place on October 25 at 5 p.m.

This year’s parikrama will once again be conducted as a daily event without overnight stays. Each day, devotees will depart from the ISKCON May

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13676229259?profile=RESIZE_584xOn July 19th, 2025, the Yogapeeth Center, operating as a branch of ISKCON Silicon Valley under the ISKCON Tri-Central Valley designation, commemorated its inaugural year of operation. The anniversary celebration was marked by a program emphasizing devotional practice and spiritual discourse, distinguished by the presence of Vaisesika Das, President of ISKCON Silicon Valley and an internationally recognized speaker within the ISKCON community. His address provided a source of spiritual guidance

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13676229253?profile=RESIZE_584xISKCON Leaders and Ambassador of Culture and Wellness officially launch the ISKCON Creators Summit.

The ISKCON India Youth Council (North Wing) hosted a spirited and inspiring launch event to unveil the ISKCON Creators Summit, scheduled for 2nd September 2025 at Zora Convention Centre, Delhi, as part of the grand youth festival UDGAAR 2025. The event in ISKCON Delhi was graced by senior ISKCON leaders, including Yudhistir Govinda Das, the Trustee & Country Director of Communications, ISKCON In

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Final Words of a Dying Father

From Back to Godhead

By Janakinatha Dasa

Every December, the book marathon promises to be an exciting event. While travelling from door to door, village to village, through remote parts of India, we invariably meet someone who has been miraculously touched by Krishna’s mercy. One such person was Chandu, whom we met in Srirampur, Maharashtra. His tall posture and heavy built contrasted with his soft, humble demeanor. Curious to know his background, I requested him to narrate his story of choosin

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From Ananda Vrindavan Champu by Srila Kavi Karnapura Translated by Bhanu Swami & Subhaga Swami.

Now we will discuss the truth about the transcendental birthplace of Bhagavan and the appearance of Lord Sri Krishna. Once upon a time, Bhumi, the predominating deity of the earth, felt overburdened by different demons posing as members of the royal order. Feeling aggrieved upon seeing her miserable condition, the lotus-born Brahma appealed to Ksirodakasayi Visnu, the maintainer of the universe, sayi

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While attending the Janmastami festival at the ISKCON farm in Czechoslovakia several years ago, I was asked to give a lecture about the appearance of Lord Krishna. Afterwards I asked for questions and an elderly, red-haired lady raised her hand. Since almost all the devotees there spoke only Czech, I was surprised when she began to speak in English. She said, “Satsvarupa Gosvami, could you tell us something about Prabhupada, because you knew him very well?”

I started out by remembering Janmasta

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13676042460?profile=RESIZE_584xOn July 19th, 2025, the Yogapeeth Center, operating as a branch of ISKCON Silicon Valley under the ISKCON Tri-Central Valley designation, commemorated its inaugural year of operation. The anniversary celebration was marked by a program emphasizing devotional practice and spiritual discourse, distinguished by the presence of Vaisesika Das, President of ISKCON Silicon Valley and an internationally recognized speaker within the ISKCON community. His address provided a source of spiritual guidance

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13676042082?profile=RESIZE_584xISKCON Leaders and Ambassador of Culture and Wellness officially launch the ISKCON Creators Summit.

New Delhi, 4th August 2025 – The ISKCON India Youth Council (North Wing) hosted a spirited and inspiring launch event to unveil the ISKCON Creators Summit, scheduled for 2nd September 2025 at Zora Convention Centre, Delhi, as part of the grand youth festival UDGAAR 2025. The event in ISKCON Delhi was graced by senior ISKCON leaders, including Yudhistir Govinda Das, the Trustee & Country Director

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Kartik Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama 2025!!

 

13676041686?profile=RESIZE_584xIt is our great pleasure to announce ISKCON MAYAPUR's 13th annual six-day Kartik Navadwip Mandal Parikrama during the most auspicious month of Kartik (organized by the Mayapur Chandra's). The Parikrama dates are 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 31st October & 1st November, 2025.

There will be one day break on 30th of October.
Adivas will be on 25th October at 5pm.

For this year also, the parikrama will not stay overnight; we will leave each day from the ISKCON Mayapur campus at 5 AM and return by 5PM

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Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja Offering!

 

13676041465?profile=RESIZE_584xBecause of Srila Prabhupada, our lives are filled with festivals – Janmashtami, Radhastami, Gaura Purnima, and so many more days that bring us closer to Krishna. He gave the whole world Krishna’s name, Krishna’s teachings, and a spiritual family to celebrate with.

And this year, right after we celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the very next day – 17th August 2025 – we get to celebrate the appearance of Srila Prabhupada himself.

It’s only by his mercy that we even have the good fortune to cele

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TO THE MAINLAND by Bhaktimarga Swami

 

13676040694?profile=RESIZE_584xRains came all night – a good sign.  I spent the night at Chemainus, Vancouver Island, in a lovely and quaint 10 x 10 AirBnB, washroom of the same dimension right next door, and with a brief boardwalk two doors down is a gorgeous temple of Jagannath.  The exterior and interior geniuses behind this heavenly arrangement are Gadadhar and Manoharini, crafts-persons, hosts, and above all, good devotees of Krishna.

 

 After the night rainfall, a perfectly coordinated sun came out.  I stuck to my

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13675277474?profile=RESIZE_584xSometimes people ask who is Lord Balarama? And the answer is that He is the brother of Lord Krishna. However, He does many things besides that.

How we understand this is to first recognize that, according to Vedic scripture such as the Srimad Bhagavata Purana, it is described that Lord Krishna is the primeval Lord, the original Personality of Godhead, so He can expand Himself into unlimited forms with all potencies. They are no different from Him, but may exhibit differences in form and function
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13675277474?profile=RESIZE_584xSometimes people ask who is Lord Balarama? And the answer is that He is the brother of Lord Krishna. However, He does many things besides that.

How we understand this is to first recognize that, according to Vedic scripture such as the Srimad Bhagavata Purana, it is described that Lord Krishna is the primeval Lord, the original Personality of Godhead, so He can expand Himself into unlimited forms with all potencies. They are no different from Him, but may exhibit differences in form and function
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13675275098?profile=RESIZE_584xWho is Lord Balarama?

Lord Balarama is an expansion of Lord Krishna glorified in the Vedic Puranas and Itihasas. Krishna is the spiritually manifest Supreme Person, whose internal spiritual energy is the all-pervading Brahman. He is glorified as Narayana, Vasudeva, Mahavishnu, Hari, Vishnu, and many other names. Shiva and Brahma are said to be His qualitative expansions. He is the Supreme Lord, the Lord of all universes. Everything emanates from Him and dissolves back in Him. He is the cause of

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13675274869?profile=RESIZE_584xHave you ever wanted to introduce your friends, family, or colleagues to the Gita? Do you want to get involved in the outreach mission? Or maybe you just appreciate Srila Prabhupada’s books so much that you’re naturally looking to connect others to them.

As more people turn to the internet in search of answers, comfort, and clarity, the Think Gita initiative, based in the UK, is meeting them where they are—online. With its latest free course, Fight Your Fears, launching on August 6th, Think Gi

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13675274065?profile=RESIZE_584xMeet the family behind Bhakti Lifestyle (left to right): Kalin, Srinivas Acharya Das, Gauranga Priya Devi Dasi, and Sashin serving up compassion, one handcrafted meal at a time.

When the COVID-19 pandemic upended global industries in 2020, Srinivas Acharya Das found himself among thousands retrenched from long-standing corporate roles. But what began as a personal economic crisis gave birth to something far more meaningful: Bhakti Lifestyle, a family-run, Krishna-conscious vegetarian and vegan

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13675273099?profile=RESIZE_584xFerns are in great grown on the Fir Crest Trail where I trekked solo.  With Tony and Nitai Priya we ambled along Rebecca Spit, a peninsula with so much driftwood on both sides.  The Spit was the popular one for pedestrians and runners.  Both trails offer peace, tranquility.  During these two strolls, clouds were teasing, at least where we roamed.  That left us in doubt.  Will the badly needed rains come?  Canada turns dry in the summer like never before according to those of us who have been

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How Pain Can Motivate By Mahatma Das

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Pain is a Stronger Motivator Than Pleasure

In the seminar I give on prayer, devotees look at their obstacles to bhakti and consider why it is important to overcome them. Then I ask devotees to focus on the pain they feel when they allow these obstacles to impede their spiritual progress. I ask this because if we do not associate significant pain to our anarthas, we may not be motivated to give them up. It is said that people don’t change when they see the light; they change when they feel the h

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13675091499?profile=RESIZE_584xIt is with heavy hearts that we share the sorrowful news regarding the Divan family, who were scheduled to arrive at New Vrindaban’s Palace Lodge on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The family of four elderly pilgrims—Dr. Kishore Divan (89), Mrs. Asha Divan (85), Mr. Shailesh Divan (86), and Mrs. Gita Divan (84)—began their road trip from Buffalo, NY, with plans to visit Pittsburgh and then New Vrindaban.

The Divans did not show up on Tuesday night at the lodge. The family was later reported missing, a

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