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Raasbhakti Devi Dasi Receives Prestigious Award at UNCSW68 Event
Raasbhakti Devi Dasi (Dr. Aditi Mishal) receiving the award. On March 20th, 2024, Raasbhakti Devi Dasi (Dr. Aditi Mishal) received the esteemed international award, “Outstanding Women in Global Sustainable Development – 2024.” The honor was awarded to her by the Global Alliance of Sustainable Development Foundation at the 68th session of the Commission on the […]
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Prabhupada Village Opens in Mayapur to Accommodate TOVP Donors
On February 22nd, 2024, Prabhupada Village, a new guest house for donors to the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), was inaugurated in Sri Mayapur Dham on Nityananda Trayodashi. The manifestation of this beautiful project was made possible by the vision of Ambarish Das, Brajavilas Das, and the TOVP Construction team headed by Premavatar Gauranga […]
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ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry at UN’s CSW68 Event
ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry’s delegation of devotees at UN event. The 68th Annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the United Nations’ (UN) largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment, took place this year from March 11-22, 2024. The event’s focus was “accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all […]
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Mayapur Clean and Green Partners with ISKCON Mayapur To Combat Air Quality Crisis
Murari Mohini Devi Dasi with the Fire Brigade at recent fire. Recently, Mayapur Clean and Green, headed by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi, has been valiantly working to improve the air quality in Mayapur. Earlier this year, a pivotal agreement was reached with ISKCON Mayapur, outlining policies to address air quality issues and prohibit waste burning. […]
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Religious News Service Highlights ISKCON Devotees in Ukraine
ISKCON devotees gathered in a basement for safety. Photo courtesy of Acyuta Priya Dasa. Religious News Service (RNS), a global leader in news coverage of religion, ethics, and spirituality, recently featured the challenges ISKCON devotees in Ukraine have experienced over the past few years. The article’s author, Tori Luecking, interviewed Niranjana Swami, Acyuta Priya Dasa, […]
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Birmingham 24-Hour Kirtan to Mark 25th Anniversary at May Event
Devotees worldwide are invited to celebrate a 24-Hour Kirtan event in Birmingham, UK, to be held on May 4-5, 2024. The occasion promises to be an unforgettable spiritual experience as it marks the 25th year of the gathering and will be held in a new venue that can accommodate up to 2,000 guests. “For a […]
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TOVP Shares New Video “The Miracle is Achieved”
From a “Miracle in the Making” to “The Miracle is Happening, to the concluding “Miracle is Achieved,” the latest Temple of the Vedic Planetarium video beautifully highlights the historic opening of the TOVP Nrsimha Wing on March 1-2 as another milestone towards the Grand Opening of the TOVP in 2026. The Nrsimha Wing will be […]
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Global Youth Retreat: A Powerful Experience in Practicing and Preaching Krishna Consciousness
On December 26th, 2023, around 25 ISKCON youth from around the world gathered at the Senator Hotel in Kolkata for the 2nd Annual Global Youth Retreat in Kolkata and Mayapur. The much anticipated transformative 10-day retreat, organized by Inner Yoga Retreats, is a youth yatra led by Vaisesika Dasa and his wife, Nirakula Devi Dasi. […]
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Festival Honoring Poet Allen Ginsberg Supports Food for All Efforts
Parasuram Das, Director of Food for All, and other devotees offering an invocation at live musical event. On March 26th, UK devotees performed at a special live music event in honor of Alan Ginsberg. They came at the invitation of musician and producer “Youth,” who hosted the event, which raised money for Food for Life […]
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ISKCON Zambia: Nurturing Spiritual Growth Amidst Challenges
In Zambia’s vibrant landscape, amidst the bustling cities and serene countryside, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has cultivated deep roots, fostering spiritual growth and sporadic community engagement for over four decades. ISKCON Zambia’s journey reflects not just a spiritual effort but a tapestry of challenges, triumphs, and a vision for a harmonious society. […]
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Remembering A Faithful Leader: His Grace Namacarya Das
His Grace Namacarya Dasa, GBC Deputy from South Africa, passed away on March 22, 2024. His last rites ceremony was held on March 24, 2024 at Prabhupada Ghat, Mayapur, Nadia District. Namacarya Dasa was a loving and committed disciple of Bhakti Caitanya Swami and a dedicated grand-disciple of ISKCON’s Founder-Acarya AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He […]
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Karuna Care Offering “Safety for Children: Through Knowledge and Action” Course
Karuna Care Association is now enrolling participants for their new online course entitled “Safety for Children: Through Knowledge and Action.” The offering is a 5-week in depth course covering all aspects of child safety which includes a content library of pre-recorded videos. downloadable PDF documents, and an archive of resources that are supportive of each […]
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ISKCON of DC Temple Opening Festival
Ahead of inclement weather, hundreds of Krishna devotees and well-wishers gathered at the ISKCON of DC campus for the transfer of their Deities to the new temple just steps away. These joyful processions were part of the Temple Opening Festival going on this weekend, inaugurating a new home and an exciting future for one of […]
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Devotees Welcome Thailand’s Prime Minister at Holi Festival
ISKCON devotees gathered to welcome Thailand’s Prime Minister. Last weekend, ISKCON devotees joined tens of thousands gathered in Bangkok and Pattaya, Thailand, for the annual Holi Festival celebrations. The two events are the result of a partnership between the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Indian Association of Thailand. In Bangkok, the celebration was […]
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Joyful Processions Carry ISKCON of DC’s Deities to Their New Home
Ahead of inclement weather, hundreds of Krishna devotees and well-wishers gathered at the ISKCON of DC campus for the transfer of their Deities to the new temple just steps away. These joyful processions were part of the Temple Opening Festival going on this weekend, inaugurating a new home and an exciting future for one of […]
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Inside the Bhakti Yoga Society’s Preaching Project at UJ Auckland Park Campus
Dinesvara Krsna Das speaks to the UJ students with guest Bhakti Brihad Bhagavat Swami. In the bustling halls of the University of Johannesburg’s Auckland Park Campus, amidst the whirlwind of academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, there exists a beacon of spiritual guidance and growth: the Bhakti Yoga Society (BYS-UJ). Led by the dedicated efforts of […]
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ISKCON Chandigarh Partners with University Of Chandigarh
Officials from Chandigarh University with ISKCON Chandigarh leadership. Evolve Club, the Youth Educational arm of ISKCON Chandigarh, has partnered with Chandigarh University to start a Value Added Course called “Life Lessons from Bhagavad Gita” beginning this month. “We have signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Chandigarh University for this value-added course that will have […]
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2024 Krishna House Retreat in May is Open for Early-Bird Registration
Retreatants from the 2023 Retreat. The 2024 Krishna House Retreat will be held this year on May 3-5th at ISKCON New Vrindaban in West Virginia, offering an opportunity for both new bhaktas and seasoned devotees to recharge their spiritual batteries in the living fire of Lord Caitanya’s sankirtan mission. “Over the past 16 years, Krishna […]
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Hare Krsna TV Continues to Expand, Reaching Millions Around the World
Hare Krsna TV staff with Gopal Krishna Goswami. Hare Krsna TV, which first launched on Janmashtami 2016 as a local channel, is now available in every state of India. It reaches more than 65% of the country’s households and millions more worldwide through social media platforms like YouTube, where it can be viewed 24/7 on […]
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ISKCON Gold Coast, Bhakti Centre Celebrates Successful Surfers Paradise Ratha Yatra
Amidst thousands of tourists in the picturesque destination, the ISKCON Gold Coast, Bhakti Centre Surfers Paradise hosted their annual Festival of Chariots, commonly known as Ratha Yatra. This vibrant celebration held along the coast not only signifies a cultural and spiritual milestone but also reflects the perseverance and dedication of the local devotees and community. […]
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