Bhakti Kids, an initiative by ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry (CDM), has announced the Bhishma Panchaka Challenge from November 11th to 15th. Led by Gourangi Gandharvika Devi Dasi, this event aims to engage children, youth, and families in a spiritual celebration that not only deepens their connection to Lord Krishna but also offers a fun and […]

The post Unlock Spiritual Rewards with Bhakti Kids’ Bhishma Panchaka Challenge appeared first on ISKCON News.

Joyful devotees serve appreciative residents. On October 8th, 2024, ISKCON Phoenix visited “A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center” in Mesa, Arizona, distributing over 100 plates of prasadam to residents. This service is part of ISKCON Phoenix’s ongoing commitment to uplift and support the local community. The East Valley Men’s Center provides essential shelter and […]

The post ISKCON Phoenix Serves Prasadam at “A New Leaf’s East Valley Men’s Center” in Mesa, AZ appeared first on ISKCON News.

Gandharvika Prema Dasi, a member of the ECRL, speaking at the conference. The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2024, held from September 20th to October 11th in Warsaw, Poland, focused on critical human rights and fundamental freedoms across the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) region. This 10-day event, organized by the 2024 OSCE […]

The post Youth, Faith, and Peace: ISKCON’s Role at the OSCE Conference appeared first on ISKCON News.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kazan, Russia with over 20 other world leaders for the upcoming BRICS Summit. ISKCON devotees welcomed him with kirtan and Sadhu Priya Das gifted him with books on Krishna art and a doll made by one of the devotees which was dressed in Tatar style Indian clothing. During […]

The post Devotees Welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kazan ahead of BRICS Summit appeared first on ISKCON News.

Guru Prasad Swami on main stage with minister, AIIMS Director, and university officials. Ethiccraft Club, a Social & Youth Wing of ISKCON, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment from the Government of India, organized a Mega Youth Festival “UDGAAR” on October 18th, 2024 at Dehli University’s stadium. More than 8,000 students […]

The post Ethiccraft Club and ISKCON Hold Mega UDGAAR Anti-Addiction Event at DU appeared first on ISKCON News.

In a recent initiative that merged health care with spiritual support, Bhaktivedanta Manor’s Devotee Care Office hosted a groundbreaking Cancer Workshop. The event, which Mahimarnava Dasa orchestrated in collaboration with One Vision NPO and Macmillan Cancer Support, sought to address a growing need within the devotee community: comprehensive cancer care. Inspired by the increasing number […]

The post Bringing Holistic Cancer Care to the Devotee Community appeared first on ISKCON News.

Nectar Talks, a podcast hosted by devotees at ISKCON Alachua, has launched its second season following the success of its first. The podcast is dedicated to capturing and sharing the essence of devotees’ spiritual journeys.  In a recent conversation with ISKCON News, Amrita-keli Dasi, one of the podcast hosts, shared some exciting updates about the […]

The post Nectar Talks Podcast Returns with Enhanced Experiences in Season Two appeared first on ISKCON News.

As part of the 2024 Bhadra Purnima campaign, the Badrinath/Haridwar Yatra distributed more than 150 Srimad Bhagavatam sets over a five-day period. It was yet another wonderful opportunity to reconnect, rejuvenate, and recommit to exploring one of the many channels that Srila Prabhupada continues to provide so that we can participate in his most cherished […]

The post Hundreds Joined Bhadra Purnima 2024 Event in Badrinath/ Haridwar appeared first on ISKCON News.

Devotees successfully sharing in Hong Kong. The Damodara Outreach Program (DOP), initiated by the Congregational Development Ministry (CDM) in 2004 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aims to spread the teachings and love of Lord Damodara during the sacred Kartik month, which spans from October 17 to November 15 in 2024. This initiative has grown from a […]

The post CDM’s Damodara Outreach Program Shares Kartik Resources with Devotees Worldwide appeared first on ISKCON News.

Sundar Caitanya Goswami offering flowers to Srila Prabhupada’s murti.  Mauritius recently commemorated the 49th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s historic arrival in the country in 1975 with a week of celebrations that honored his legacy as well as set the stage for next year’s highly anticipated 50th-anniversary event. From heartfelt gatherings at Krishna Balaram Mandir to […]

The post Mauritius Marks 49 Years Since Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival appeared first on ISKCON News.

The Better India platform shares positive stories happening across India “uncovering the tales of everyday unsung heroes, community change-makers, groundbreaking innovations, and remarkable ideas often overlooked by mainstream media.” One of its recent spotlights was focused on the city of Chennai which is posed to become “India’s first gender-inclusive city, thanks to a Gender Lab […]

The post Chennai has Emerged as India’s Leading City for Women’s Safety appeared first on ISKCON News.

The annual World Holy Name Festival (WHNF), organized by the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry, concluded its 2024 edition with great success, uniting temples and devotees from across the world. This festival, observed from September 17 to September 23, celebrates Srila Prabhupada’s transcendental journey to the West, which marked the beginning of ISKCON’s worldwide mission to spread […]

The post WHNF 2024: Chanting for Global Love and Peace appeared first on ISKCON News.

Often when I offer a lamp in this spiritually-charged season of Kartik, I am reminded of a time years ago when I was seated next to a woman on a plane who was visibly distressed and quietly weeping. I said to her, “You seem really upset. Is there anything I can do to help?” She […]

The post BOOK REVIEW: Prabhupada Memories Vol. 6 and Ambitious Spanish-Language Initiative appeared first on ISKCON News.

The Glorious Departure of a Glorious Vaishnava Devotees in Pennsylvania and all around the world are feeling deep sadness and a great sense of loss due to the sudden demise of His Grace Padmanabh Das Prabhu (Shri Prashant Patel, son of Shri Ashokbhai Patel and husband of Her Grace Prestha Devi Dasi), who left his […]

The post Remembering His Grace Padmanabh Das appeared first on ISKCON News.

On October 11, 2024, a magnificent Gaur-Nitai Shobha Yatra was organized in Karnal, Haryana. This grand procession saw the participation of thousands of people, all coming together to celebrate and express their devotion to Sri Sri Gaur-Nitai. The deities of Sri Sri Gaur-Nitai, standing in a joyful, dancing posture, were placed on a beautifully adorned […]

The post Gaur-Nitai Shobha Yatra and Week-Long Festival Inspires Thousands appeared first on ISKCON News.

A Message from Ambarisa Das and Braja Vilasa Das Dear Worldwide ISKCON Devotees and Congregation, Please accept our obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We would like to wish you a happy Kartik month full of divine service to Lord Damodar, and hope you and your family are well and in blissful Krishna conscious spirits. […]

The post TOVP to Hold Nrsimhotsava Festival of Lights on Diwali appeared first on ISKCON News.

An online workshop called Small Is Powerful, led by Mahatma Das, will be held in two groups on November 22-23, 2024, and November 30-December 1, 2024. This workshop, offered in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Russian, will guide participants in exploring how humility and self-honesty shape and influence their spiritual journey. Srila […]

The post Mahatma Das to Offer Multi-Language Online Workshop Focused on Humility and Self-Honesty appeared first on ISKCON News.

Visakha Devi Dasi with Nimai Dasi and Braja Vadhu Dasi at the Women’s Faith Forum. On October 15th, 2024, Visakha Devi Dasi, Temple President of ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor, was invited to speak at the latest event by the UK Women’s Faith Forum(WFF). The gathering, held in Parliament, hosted over 50 women of faith from various […]

The post Manor Temple President Invited to Speak at Women’s Faith Forum Event in UK appeared first on ISKCON News.

On September 28th, 2024, the vibrant streets of Soweto came alive with the joyous sounds of Hare Krishna chanting as devotees and members of the local community gathered to celebrate the 17th annual ISKCON Soweto Rathayatra Festival. This year’s event was a spiritual spectacle and a heartfelt commemoration of His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami, a […]

The post Celebrating 17 Years of Devotion: ISKCON Soweto’s Rathayatra Marks a New Chapter appeared first on ISKCON News.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will distribute $210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the second tranche of additional funding that the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. This funding will be made available […]

The post DHS Announces Funds for US Faith-Based Orgs to Improve Safety and Security appeared first on ISKCON News.