By Romapada DasSpeaking after a meeting of the Committee on 21st June, Chairman, Pushta Krishna Das said, “The 50th Anniversary is an important milestone to celebrate our achievements. As the leaders of the temple are busy organising regular preaching programmes, the congregation devotees have stepped forward to form a Committee that can plan the celebrations through the year. We will involve local devotees to organise a series of exceptional offerings for Srila Prabhupada so that people in Baroda can be educat...
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- 13 Jul 2015
By Radharaman Das This trip will include complementary return ticket, accommodation, transfers, all prasad and a trip around the holy places of Kolkata. Preference will be given on 1st come basis. There is free trip for only one person for each country. What you will have to do is to particpate in the Golden Jubilee celebration of Srila Prabhupada's Voyage to America and Kick-start of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Kolkata from 11th to 16th August 2015. Also you will have to be part of an event to create a n...
- 9 Jul 2015
By Bhakti devi dasiThe magazine is mainly pictorial, and we really need good quality high res photos, urgently now, to be able to complete the layout. * do you have high resolution quality photos of Temples, deities, devotees, festivals, prasadam, etc., for the 50th Magazine; * if you are willing to assist with this service, do you have an online folder or gallery that you would be willing to let us browse through so that we can choose photos we are interested in; * or you could email us low res imag...
- 9 Jul 2015
By Mukunda GoswamiThere is a Chinese proverb that says, “Little drops of water, little grains of sand, make the mighty ocean and the pleasant land.” If the longest journeys begin with the first step, then at minimum that first step should be taken. Doing what I know I can do in my limited sphere of influence is extremely important. Every member of ISKCON can take the first step. Thinking “big” should also be encouraged. Srila Prabhupada is known for saying that his only flaw was that he could not think sma...
- 6 Jul 2015
By Damodara Pandit das For the purpose of celebrating ISKCON's 50th Anniversary in 2016 we are compiling some approximate facts & figures about ISKCON. We are collecting some quantitative data about ISKCON's global achievements in terms of: Temples (including farms & schools) Devotees (including initiated, Nama Hatta, & visitors) Books (amount distributed in all countries & languages) Festivals (Including Harinamas, Rathayatra & Padayatra) Prasadam (Plates distributed globally since 1966; ...
- 1 Jul 2015
By ISKCON 50 Global OfficeGauri Das who is a member of the 50th Anniversary International Committee said, “Leaders and the management of many temples may be busy with regular preaching programmes and day-to-day management. Hence to ensure that they can celebrate the 50th anniversary in the most befitting manner, we suggest creating a Committee made up of congregation devotees who can step forward with their time and talent to work with temple management. This will help the 50th anniversary celebrations get broad...
- 26 Jun 2015
By Bhaktivedanta ManorA celebration to mark the launch of a year of events and festivities to commemorate 50 years of the Hare Krishna movement worldwide was hosted on Saturday 20th June by ISKCON UK. It marks the start of a year of celebrations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of ISKCON, founded by His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada in 1966. HG Praghosa Das, GBC, said: "It is a great privilege to be launching ISKCON 50 in the UK. With this early event we want to ins...
- 25 Jun 2015
By ISKCON 50 Global Office“There are five features that have been identified for the fiftieth anniversary,” said Pancharatna Das, a member of the Executive Committee of the 50th Anniversary. “They are: celebrate events, educate the world, accelerate our mission, appreciate ISKCON and motivate achievements. The briefing pack provides different ideas and celebrations that can be organised against each of these five features. Hopefully, local temples can pick and choose what they want according to resources ava...
- 2 Jun 2015
By ISKCON 50 Global OfficeThe website will be the hub for all communications, resources and news about the 50th anniversary which will be celebrated in 75 countries across 600 cities from August 2015 to December 2016. “The website is an important resource for our worldwide celebrations,” explained Romapada das, the International Coordinator for the 50th Anniversary. “It will feature the latest announcements, list key events, provide branding and marketing resources, link up to our special projects and become...
- 28 May 2015
By ISKCON 50 Global OfficeThe ISKCON 50 Global Office has appealed to ISKCON centres around the world to consider flagging off their local 50th anniversary celebrations by holding a commemoration event to mark the departure of Srila Prabhupada from Kolkata on board the Jaladuta. Srila Prabhupada travelled aboard the Jaladuta a steamship of the Scindia Navigation Company from Kolkata on 13th August 1965 and arrived in Boston Harbour on 17th September 1965. On the way, the Jaladuta docked in Colombo, Cochin and Port...
- 21 May 2015
By Radharaman DasOn 13th August 2015 ISKCON Kolkata is kick-starting the yearlong celebration of Jaladuta Yatra and Golden Jubilee celebration of ISKCON. On that occasion we want to present a 21 to 25 minutes chanting of Mahamantra by devotees from 7 different continents of the world namely: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America. While they will be singing, their respective continent map and country map will be displayed on the big LED Screen's.
...- 11 May 2015
By Jagannath DasThis evening, March 29th, 2015, MP Ms. Hema Malini Visited ISKCON Vrindavan. HH Gopal Krishna Maharaj, HG Panchgauda and HG Deena Bandhu Das greeted her in Temple. She has a deep affection for Krishna Balaram. She ate Krishna Balaram's Prasad with deep interest which was given to her by and HH Gopal Krishna Maharaj requested her to be the Chairman for Next Years ISKCON's 50th Anniversary, She Readily accepted it.
...- 29 Mar 2015
By the Global Office, ISKCON’s 50th Anniversary CelebrationsThe Global Office for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of ISKCON has appealed for volunteers who can serve on the International Team for this milestone event in the history of ISKCON. “The celebrations are being planned across six continents in 75 countries, and are being organised by a team of volunteers,” explained Romapada Das, the International Coordinator for the 50th Anniversary. “But we need more volunteers to ensure that these festivitie...
- 18 Mar 2015
By Mukunda GoswamiThe government of the city of New York has a good memory. It installed a metal sign glorifying the incident of what was probably the first outdoor mahamantra chant in the West. The plaque is located in Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan, New York City on a cyclone fence that surrounds the elm tree, under which Srila Prabhupada stood, conducting the kirtana. The metal sign mentions that date of the event, and goes on to read that the poet Allen Ginsberg was present. Signed by the Mayor of New Y...
- 5 Mar 2015
By Romapada dasThe global celebrations for ISKCON’s 50th anniversary will be flagged off by mega-events in India and America that will track Srila Prabhupada’s epic journey on the Jaladuta from Kolkata to Boston in 1965. On August 13th, the day that Prabhupada boarded the Jalduta, devotees have planned a VIP event at Khidirpur Dock, where several Government ministers, politicians, businessmen, civil servants and celebrities are expected to attend.
...- 2 Mar 2015
By 50th Anniversary Global Office“We want to celebrate events, appreciate our ISKCON family, educate the world about ISKCON, accelerate our outreach, and motivate special achievements,” explained Pancharatna Das at the GBC meeting. Members of the GBC appreciated the efforts of the Global Team in planning the celebrations and pledged their support. “One main purpose of the celebrations is to ensure that temples engage local devotees and congregation members in organising and participating in their events. H...
- 2 Mar 2015
By ISKCON Communications Pancaratna Dasa, a member of the 50th Anniversary International Steering Committee, presented an elaborate report on the progress made so far along with the list of events being planned. As this year also marks the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s departure to the West, devotees in Kolkata and Mayapur have been working on organizing ‘Srila Prabhupada’s Legacy Night’ in a stadium in Kolkata along with a mega Padayatra from Mayapur to Kolkata.
...- 22 Feb 2015
By International 50th Anniversary CommitteeThis year, 2015, we will begin our observances with the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in the US, and quickly move on to 2016, just one year away. Continental and regional committees have been formed and are active. But, recently our International Coordinator, Ajay Kumar prabhu from the UK has had to step down from this service, due to personal circumstances. We thank him for his excellent service in mobilizing devotees for planning their 50th annive...
- 3 Feb 2015
By Vaishnavangri Sevaka Das"Oh! Fiftieth ISKCON incorporation day is fast approaching. I should do something special that can be long lasting" said my intelligence enthusiastically. "Come on. Don't be crazy. Still there is more than one and half year to go for that golden jubilee celebration of ISKCON incorporation day. There is no need to waste time now" said loudly my mind. "Stop your useless talk. Do you think it is an ordinary occasion? It is a great occasion for ISKCON, which was started by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada for prote...
- 27 Oct 2014
By Gaurangi Devi DasiThe Padayatra Ministry is still very much active, and padayatras are happening in different parts of the world. Less talks definitely does not mean less walks. The immediate goal of the Ministry, from March 2014 till the end of 2016, is to celebrate ISKCON’s 50th birthday with 50 padayatras. We are inviting you to participate in this glorification of ISKCON and Srila Prabhupada. This goal of 50 padayatras is very feasible, as Padayatra is basically a low-cost project of variable duration that can be carried out in man...
- 22 Oct 2014
By Praghosa DasMapping of the events and creation of the plan of action (by the end of 2014) Save Yamuna Campaign: “Yamuna River is DEAD” – Govt Of India! What flows in Yamuna is nothing but dirty untreated sewage water of Delhi. Maan Mandir has actually picked up speed and volume since it has parted ways with Yamuna Rakshak Dal. True brajwasis have expressed relief and strengthen the campaign. Many more brajwasi leaders have now joined in.
...- 7 Oct 2014
By Nityananda dasaIn the secular world, a major milestone in any organization's existence is enduring the test of Time, remaining active and vital for fifty years. Both global and continental efforts will be increasingly manifest to internally celebrate as well as communicate to the public this milestone, celebrating ISKCON achievements over these 50 years. Many events are being planned.
...- 3 Oct 2014
By Vrindavan Vinodini Dasi“Landmark celebrations are a great way to speak to people that don’t really know about us,” says Ajay. “We can tell the world that we haven’t just been here for 50 years, but we’ve contributed to society in real positive ways over the last half century. We’ve contributed on a social level, a community level – we have made a very positive impact to the world.”
...- 20 Feb 2014
By the GBCThe Anniversary Committee shall create a service description and appropriate goals for the Coordinator and support his or her seva up to and during the Anniversary. The Anniversary Committee and Anniversary Coordinator shall work with the GBC, Regional Governing Bodies, ISKCON Ministries, Temples, and other ISKCON communities and projects to encourage them in planning the celebration of the 50th Anniversary through multiple events. The Coordinator shall work closely with the Communications Ministry to p...
- 26 May 2013