Vedavarsity, an online educational initiative by Brajsundar Das, is offering the Bhakti Shastri course beginning on September 7, 2026, entirely free of charge to devotees worldwide. Conducted online, the program requires no upfront fees, with students invited to contribute voluntarily according to their means. In a recent interview, Brajsundar Das shared the vision behind the […]

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Sixty years after Srila Prabhupada established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in New York City, ISKCON North America is inviting devotees and friends to return to the movement’s birthplace for a special three-day celebration honoring its past, present, and future. The “Origins” 60th Anniversary Weekend, scheduled for July 31–August 2, 2026, will feature five […]

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First darshan of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai in the new temple. ISKCON Brisbane has marked another major milestone in its history with the installation of Sri Sudarshana Chakra atop its new temple, inaugurated in February, symbolically crowning the community’s permanent home after more than five decades of service across multiple locations in the city. The […]

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As ISKCON marks its 60th anniversary in 2026, projects preserving the movement’s living history have taken on renewed significance. Among the most important is the long-running Prabhupada Memories project, which has released several new videos over the past few weeks on its popular YouTube channel. With over three hours of new content, the videos feature […]

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Gurukula students with Lord Ravel in St. Stephen’s Hall at the UK Parliament. Students from Year 6 at Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School recently enjoyed a special visit to the UK Parliament at the invitation of Lord Raval of Hertsmere OBE. Lord Raval holds a unique place in British parliamentary history as the […]

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The family of Tariq Saleem Ziyad, affectionately known to many devotees as Pita Tariq, recently shared the sad news of his passing after a period of declining health. In a message to friends and well-wishers, the family explained that after living with dementia for several years, Tariq was recently diagnosed with terminal blood cancer and […]

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Every group, whether religious or service-based, benefits from developing its own unique culture. While this can manifest outwardly in unique uniforms, salutations, “secret” vocabulary most of the world would never use, and more. For many, ISKCON appears to the world as another group with its own sectarian beliefs and protocols. While this appearance is far […]

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The Mayapur Institute (MI), which has been formally operating since 2000, recently completed construction of two new bamboo-and-cane meditation kutirs on its campus — a step that reflects the institution’s commitment to what its chairman, Padmanayan Das, describes as Srila Prabhupada’s principle of “simple living, high thinking.” New Kutirs Bring Sattvic Study Environment A remarkable […]

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Crowd enjoys the Kirtan-filled atmosphere at the ISKCON Midrand Night Market. ISKCON Midrand hosted the second installment of its vegan pop-up market on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at its temple premises on Norfolk Road in Carlswald, Midrand, Johannesburg. Held in collaboration with The Vegan Chef and associated market organizers, […]

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A crowd of 300 guests attended the event. ISKCON New Dvaraka in Los Angeles raised more than $300,000 during a special fundraising dinner held in support of the community’s upcoming 50th Annual Ratha-yatra festival, scheduled for August 2, 2026. The LA Ratha-yatra is one of the longest-running and most prominent Jagannatha chariot festivals outside India. […]

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In a decision that may be of interest to many ISKCON devotees living in or visiting India, the Madras High Court recently ruled that an American woman who embraced Hinduism cannot be denied entry to a Hindu temple solely because of her nationality or birth background. The case was recently profiled by Bar & Bench, […]

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At ISKCON 26 2nd Avenue, the sacred place where it all began in 1966, we will have a week of festivities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ISKCON – July 13th 1966-2026. This week of festivities will start on Monday, July 6th, and conclude on Monday, July 13th. We will be joined by Radhanath Swami, […]

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In the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that recently struck Venezuela, ISKCON Venezuela has expanded its relief efforts through a humanitarian Food for Life campaign, distributing free, hot, and nutritious prasadam meals to affected families and emergency responders working in the ongoing search-and-recovery operations. “In times of difficulty, a plate of food can also be […]

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The ISKCON Muskoka community in Huntsville, Ontario, has opened a waiting list for its now open Vaishnava Seniors Home, a residential initiative designed to provide senior devotees with independent accommodation integrated with temple life, devotional association, and community support. The project, which forms part of the recently established ISKCON Muskoka temple complex, is expected to […]

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The ISKCON Ministry of Education (MOE) will host its annual virtual educational gathering, the PAN America Mini-Symposium 2026, on Friday, July 10, 2026. The two-hour online event will bring together educators, leaders, and education advocates from across North, Central, and South America to discuss educational initiatives and opportunities within Srila Prabhupada’s mission. Speakers include Hanumatpreshak […]

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The School for Rupanugas continues its mission of offering spiritually enriching educational opportunities to devotees worldwide. As part of the ongoing observances marking 50 years since the disappearance of Srila Prabhupada and 60 years of ISKCON, we are pleased to introduce our upcoming Srila Prabhupada Introductory Course, a thoughtfully designed program aimed at helping devotees […]

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There are people who seem to carry a quiet light wherever they go, people whose presence makes a room feel warmer, whose listening makes you feel truly heard. Sati Devi Dasi is one of those people. A disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami and Global Co-Minister of the Vaishnavi Ministry within ISKCON (the International […]

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The path of a seeker may look like a winding spiral of returns, where each arrival gently peels back a new layer of the soul’s memory. Ten years ago, I first stepped into the sanctuary of Gokuldham, an eco-village cradled by the whispering, emerald forests of Karnataka. My initial attraction was the beautiful promise of […]

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Dear Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We offer our sincere condolences and prayers to the disciples and well-wishers of HH Dhirasanta dasa Goswami upon Maharaj’s departure from this world. Our prayers are particularly with his beloved son, Govinda Kishore Das. Maharaj began his spiritual journey in his youth, hearing […]

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Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, and Sikh leaders with Pope Leo XIV. The Aula Minor of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome hosted a significant interreligious gathering on June 23 and 24, 2026, titled the Second Conference on Dharmic Traditions and Christianity in Europe. ISKCON was among the participating organizations, joining representatives […]

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