The feeling of renewal, birth, regeneration and giving to the rich tapestry of life that which they are endowed to be by their physical form. Krishna is the master composer for the unfolding of His majestic symphony of life.

The festival began in the morning as devotees arrived from Vrndavana, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Scotland, London, USA, Mauritius, China, Russia and many more. The devotees were received with flower garlands, hot prasadam, and a South Indian Senai Band.

Hindu leaders and monks called today on the RSPCA headquarters at Horsham, West Sussex to serve a legal notice proposing to sue the RSPCA over trespass to land and goods, in relation to the highly emotive killing of the temple cow, Gangotri at Bhaktivedanta Manor temple.

Out of his kindness and mercy, Sri Radha Govinda Maharaja agreed to do 3 days of Bhagwat Katha in Agra Central Jail last week. All the prisoners and jail authorities thouroughly appreciated Maharaja's lectures and the ecstatic kirtana of the ISKCON devotees.

There was a fire that burned down the wood shed at Gita nagari on the day of the Festival of Jagannatha Misra. By Radha Damodara's Mercy no one was harmed. This building housed the wood stove that heated the Temple and ashram.

After successful completion of a "Jal Yatra" (Water Pilgrimage) from Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh to Mayapur in West Bengal – a full 1800 kilometres on the sacred rivers Yamuna and Ganga – the team of devotees are now attempting to complete the journey all the way down to the sea.

Food For All: Going back to the old days. We present the project that could be duplicated anywhere.

Date: March 21, 2008, Sri Gaura Purnim, Speaker: HH Jayapataka Swami. "Krishna entered into the body of Jagannath Mishra in the month of January in 1485..."

Preaching Krishna Consciousness attracts the Lord. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura suggested not to try to see Krishna, but work in a way that Krishna will see us. We want to be noticed by Krishna, we want to get His mercy.

Romapada Swami asked the temple management to focus on three things: Spiritual care of all devotees and spiritual education; improving the standard of Deity worship; and enhancing the Sunday feast program.

Samba, Hayagriva’s eldest son, has found previously unpublished letters from Srila Prabhupada in his father’s effects that Hayagriva had stored at his mother’s house before leaving his body. As his grandmother approached the end of her life, Samba retrieved the boxes and has had them for five years.

After we were done eating we talked about my attempts to chant, and both encouraged me to keep trying, and God will assist me. "If you take one step toward God, he will talk 3-steps towards you".

What a gorgeous sight... above us the golden moon of Phalguna Purnima smiles its soothing cooling light upon the throngs of good souls roaming this evening throughout this effulgent blissful land of Gaura Dham, always awash in the rising waves of Gaura kripa, specially on this most sacred day of Gaura Purnima.

Sri Mayapur Candrodaya Mandir, the temple of Vedic planetarium. This is an animation of the temple that will be built in Mayapur, India. Construction will begin in Oct. of 2008. It's dome will host a giant model of the universe as described in the Puranas such as Srimad Bhagavatam.

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this page contains the following results for the month of February : World Totals, Monthly Congregation and Weekend Warriors...

We are seeing that now more Iskcon centers are celebrating Holi with burning of Holika and throwing the colored dye festival. So there are some points to be mentioned about these celebrations.

I began asking questions of my dear mother. Momma, how come these people were so happy? Why were they singing and dancing? What were they singing, Momma? Why were they wearing those funny clothes? Momma, why did they have bald heads? Unfortunately, my precious mother could not answer any of my questions.

Date: March 14, 2008 Verse: Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.13.26 Speaker: HH Danavir Goswami ( transcript and audio )

On the flight from Hong Kong to Bali, I thought about a conversation I had had with my Godbrother B. B. Govinda Maharaja the previous day. We were talking about seeing Srila Prabhupada at the Detroit airport in 1971. It was our first meeting with Srila Prabhupada, and I asked Maharaja if he remembered anything from Srila Prabhupada's arrival address.

On March 1st, the seventh day of the meetings, the morning presentations focused on the Youth Fund and Mayapur Temple of Vedic Planetarium, while the afternoon session consisted of a presentation by Bhaktivedanta Institute (Kolkata) and straw voting on proposals. The meetings ended with Chairman Bhanu Swami thanking all the attendees, staff, and helpers for their participation in making the meetings a success. He particularly thanked the Deputies for doing lot of background work which facilitated the meetings to end early. In turn, there was sustained applause from the Body for the hard work of all the members of the Executive Committee.

Date: March 13, 2008 Verse: Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.13.26 Speaker: HH Bhakti Raghava Swami ( transcript and audio )

Date: March 19, 2008 Verse: Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.2.32 Speaker: HH Jayapataka Swami ( transcript and audio )

Less than a month now to submit your offering for Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja book. No offerings accepted after April 15, 2008. 3,000 words max. Write if you have doubt about your eligibility or to receive guidlelines.

I have put together a list of books that are helpful in understanding everything to do with your child and the positive alternatives available to mainstream parenting and schooling. I hope you will find this list helpful, to bring up our children well could mean they don't have to go through that "phase".

The producers of the documentary Mother Ganga are launching another documentary project, Lost Village. This film brings forth the insights of its main character, Lokanath Swami. He was born and raised in Arawade, a remote village of Maharashtra, India.

When Angkor Wat was built, Cambodia was primarily Hindu and Khmer culture drew much of its inspiration from India. Most of the inscriptions at Angkor are in Sanskrit, and the nymph-like apsaras, or celestial dancers, that grace the walls derive from Hindu mythology.

Good News! We wish to live webcast the Abhisheka from Mayapur between 0500 pm - 0630 pm (IST) for those who are unable to attend the festival in Mayapur.

Now, Panca Tattva altar has a magnificent look with an ornate arch backdrop. Devotees were excited to see Their Lordships in their newly looking altar. The arches are finished elegantly adding a special flavour to the darshan.

March 8, 2008 (Disappearance day of Tamal Krishna Goswami) Verse: Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.13.17 Speaker: HH Sivarama Swami ( transcript and audio )

For the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this file contains the following North American results for the month of February: North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors etc., Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5

Be one of the generous devotees to support ISKCON youth in finding their place in life and in Srila Prabhupada’s movement. Be one of the generous devotees to support ISKCON youth in finding their place in life and in Srila Prabhupada’s movement.

Date: March 6, 2008 Verse: Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.13.13 Speaker: HH Prabhavisnu Swami ( transcript and audio )

Just wanted to share with you this good news. Attached you will find our new family members photos in Mayapur. She kindly agreed to come and stay with devotees in Mayapur and serve Radha Madhava. Hope you will like her too.