On January 18, 7:30 PM EDT, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) and the Vedic Friends Association (VFA) will be hosting an online webinar entitled “The Western Hindu Perspective on the Revitalization of Ayodhya Ram Mandir.”   Guest panelists include Balabhadra Bhattacarya Dasa, Sri Nandanandana Dasa, and Kavindra Rishi. Balabhadra Bhattacarya is the President of […]

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In a serendipitous alignment of spiritual vision and environmental stewardship, The Braj Kund Restoration Project emerges as a beacon of hope, reflecting the essence of sustainable development and holistic conservation. For the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) community, this initiative transcends the boundaries of ecological restoration; it signifies a sacred duty to preserve the […]

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1. Zonal Update In the zonal report, Malati Devi Dasi shared an inspiring update of the continued development of Krishna Consciousness in different areas of the US Midwest including Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Detroit, amongst others. Highlights included; the commencement of the construction for a grand temple in the greater Columbus area in Ohio, the […]

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Lianne Kolirin, a freelance journalist who has written for CNN, The Washington Post, The Daily Express, and The Jerusalem Post recently profiled the beginnings of the Hare Krishna movement in the UK and ISKCON’s Bhaktivedanta Manor. The article was published by The Religion Media Centre. This UK-based organization seeks to be a bridge between religions […]

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Ramlila group with Subhag Swami Maharaja. This year’s Sadhu Sanga program, organized by disciples of HH Subhag Swami Maharaja, was held from 30th December 2023 to 4th January 2024 at Janardan Swami Ashram in Nashik, Maharashtra. Each year, Maharaja selects a different place for the Sadhu Sanga program, and this time, it was the Nashik […]

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Visakha Dasi has released a new book entitled Virtues for a Happy Life: Bhagavad-gita for Children. This beautifully designed volume makes the wisdom of the Gita easily accessible through photographs, paintings, and straightforward language as it explores four virtues found in the ancient text. “For me, the four virtues highlighted in the book are foundational […]

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ISKCON UK is organizing a free international online course called Think Gita based on the teachings of S.B. Keshava Swami Maharaj. The taster session starts today January 11th at 8 pm GMT, and the 4-week course begins on 1st February, every Thursday from 8-9 pm GMT. Raja Mukunda Das, who has been teaching the Bhagavad-gita […]

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The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) management is extremely pleased to announce the most auspicious and historic Sri Nrsimha Vaibhavitsava three-day festival from February 29 – March 2, 2024, celebrating the official opening of the Nrsimhadeva Wing in the TOVP. We are excited to provide all ISKCON devotees and members our festival announcement below […]

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Krishna Lunch So Cal is a new creative outreach in southern California aimed at providing low-cost on-campus meals and meaningful connections as food insecurity sharply rises among college-age students. “Beyond being a nutritious food hub while addressing food insecurity among students, we envision Krishna Lunch So Cal as a place where the students and other […]

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The Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS) will host the third installment of an ongoing lecture series based on the books of Richard L. Thompson (Sadaputa Dasa, 1947-2008) with a hybrid (online/in-person) event at the BIHS Headquarters in Gainesville, FL, on February 3, 2024, 11 AM to 1 PM EST.  In this series, Thompson’s books […]

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2020 panel discussion facilitated by Prasannatma Das (Dr. Prasanna Tadi), the conference organizer standing on the right. The Bhaktivedanta Medical Association – US (BMA-US) will be holding its 6th annual BMA Conference at Deland, Florida, on February 2nd-4th, 2024. Their purpose is to provide a spiritual atmosphere where devotees involved in the healthcare field can […]

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Prana Das with his wife Candrakoti Dev Dasi in 2019. Beloved devotee and educator Prana Das departed on January 6th in Sri Vrindavan Dham at the Bhaktivedanta Hospice after spending several months visiting the Holy Dhams with his dedicated wife, Candrakoti Devi Dasi. He was born and raised in Melbourne in a devout Irish-Catholic family […]

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In a recent study of 22 sets of twins published in the Journals of the American Medical Association (JAMA Network), researchers found that “a healthy plant-based diet offers a significant protective cardiometabolic advantage compared with a healthy omnivorous diet.” The results confirm earlier findings from researchers in Norway, which showed a plant-based diet can add […]

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