Preaching program in Barnaul, Russia, 11.05.17 (Album with photos) )
Rainy day, powerful showers, which are sharply replaced by the sun, I love this weather, the sky is very beautiful, the color is shyam, it’s especially cool when the sun is shining and the sky is bright, while on the other side there is a stormy front with dark purple clouds and Background of this newly blossoming bright green foliage of trees.
And in our new temple - this building of the century :) is spacious, warm and cozy, especially with such a beautiful personality as ...

ISKCON Auckland NZ: Harinama under the rain ki Jaya! (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: Those who have taken to this Krsna consciousness, chanting this Hare Krsna mantra, they are the most fortunate persons in the world. This Krsna consciousness movement is teaching all over the world the real business of life. Those who are fortunate, they will take advantage of this movement and make his life successful. Srila Prabhupada, Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.26.46 – January 21, 1975, Bombay
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Bhagavad Gita Talk Show in Gramedia Book Store, Bali (Album with photos)
Nila Kamal das: Gramedia is the most famous bookstore network in Indonesia. The company was founded in 1970 in West Jakarta and now Gramedia has more than 50 stores scattered around various islands in Indonesia. In Bali itself, it has 5 branches.
On the 12th of May 2017, HG Shyamasundarananda das Brahmacari (Mayapur) was invited by Gramedia management to present a discourse on the Bhagavad Gita. His grace spoke for around one hour touching various subject matters. He emphasiz...

Narasimha Chaturdashi / Victory Day Harinam on the Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine (Album with photos)
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1st International Bhagavata Mahotsava, Germany (20-23 July 2017)
We have the pleasure of inviting you for a very special festival. A festival in which sravanam, hearing, will be the main focus. This hearing will not only be directly from the Srimad Bhagavatam, the ripe fruit of all vedic literature but also from that spoken by highly realized souls. Taking time out to just sit down and listen carefully to the transcendental glories of Lord Krsna will inspire and strengthen our spiritual journey. With the hope of serving the vaisnava community under the ...

Sri-Sri Radha Kunjavihari Chandan-Yatra Mahotsava 2017 (Album with photos)
A boat festival of Sri-Sri Radha Kunjavihari in Klu......

The oldest existing copy of Sri Chaitanya Charitamrta 350 years old. Found in a temple near Loi Bazar Vrindavan. (Album with photos)......

Narasimha Chaturdasi Germany 2017 (Album with photos)
The most amazing festival in Simhachalam at the Lion Temple near Jandels......

Spring Bliss In Moscow (Album with photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Late spring snow did not damper our visit with the blissful devotees in Moscow, Russia. Kirtan went on as usual, with the extra added touch of Bada Haridas prabhu’s nectarian voice and Chaturatma prabhu’s ecstatic dancing.
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The memoir, Five Years, Eleven Months and a Lifetime of Unexpected Love by Visakha Dasi about Srila Prabhupada is a finalist in the ......

ISKCON Communications Conference to Discuss Politics, Gaudiya Math, and Religious Freedom.
Forty communications staff will meet in Villa Vrindavana, Italy from May 13th to 16th for the European ISKCON Communications Conference. The conference will tackle several issues that are very relevant to ISKCON today.
ISKCON Communications is an organization that builds relationships with groups outside of ISKCON – such as politicians and world leaders, leaders of other religious groups, and the media. It also reflects to ISKCON leadership how our soci...

Simhachalam Festival, Germany (Album with photos)
Srila Prabhupada: So this is the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, that you go and preach and make propaganda about krsna-upadesa. This is Krsna consciousness movement. We are teaching all our men how to spread krsna-upadesa, how to spread Krsna consciousness. Then anartha upasamam saksat. Then all the unwanted things he has contaminated will be finished. Then pure consciousness… Pure consciousness is Krsna consciousness. (From Srila Prabhupada’s class on Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.7 – ...

Nrsimha Caturdasi – New Govardhana (Album with photos)
Ramai Swami: I was fortunate enough to attend two Nrsimha Caturdasi celebrations, one at Southport and the other at New Govardhan. Although the New Govardhan festival was on a Tuesday evening, there were around 150-200 devotees who participated. I led kirtan and gave a lecture and that was followed by a beautiful dance. Of course, there was also the wonderful Lord Nrsimhadeva feast.
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Shri Radharaman Temple, Vrindavan (6 min video)
Today is the divine appearance day of Sri Radha Raman Ji. He manifested into a ......

Radha Kunda Seva - April 2017 Photos and Updates (Album with photos)
April was a peaceful month of steady seva – cleaning and prasadam distribution. No new demolitions! The temple still stands! With our newly received permission, we are back to feeding parikrama pilgrims every Purnima (full moon). They sure do work up an appetite making the 13 mile/21 kilometer trek around Govardhan, and nicely spiced chickpeas with their high protein content are perfect for that much-needed energy boost. Today is Nrsimha Chaturdasi, the most wondrous appearance ...

Narasimha Chaturdashi, Sri Vrindavan Dham, 9.05.2017 (4 min video)
Srila Prabhupada: May the glorification of the transcendental name, form, qualities and paraphernalia of the Supreme Personality of Godhead protect us from the influence of bad planets, meteors, envious human beings, serpents, scorpions, and animals like tigers and wolves. May it protect us from ghosts and the material elements like earth, water, fire and air, and may it also protect us from lightning and our past sins. We are always afraid of these hindrances to our auspicious life. The...

Interreligious Conference on ‘Newborn Child Care’
Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, May 2, 2017.
According to Srimad Bhagavatam, a child’s consciousness develops tremendously from the seventh month. So at that time spiritual messages, songs, books etc must accompany the mother. Such a process will make for a child endowed with more spiritual values like faith in God, compassion, tolerance etc. that are necessary for healthy citizens. The importance of good association is paramount in the process. The importance of Garbadhana was also mentio...

Thousands Attend Opening of Gorgeous New Baltimore Temple!
Smashing expectations, around 2,300 people attended the three-day f......

Ratha Yatra Lisbon (Portugal) 2017.
Over the last decades, International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has been presenting an attractive spiritual festival of ancient India to millions of people all over the world. Ratha Yatra is the biggest street festival organized by ISKCON. Literally meaning Festival of Chariots, this festival celebrates Krishna’s return to His home in Vrindavan, after a long period of separation from His friends and relatives.

Isopanisad’s Message of Care For Earth Shared at D.C. Climate March.
Anuttama Das: “It’s important for us to understand as Vaishnavas that we have an obligation to be active in our communities – to try to create a culture that’s conducive towards pure living and spiritual practice. We’re not meant to live in a vacuum – we need to get involved.”
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The devotees of ISKCON Mayapur celebrated Narasimha Chaturdashi, the divine appearance day of Lord Narasimha Deva in the temple on Tuesday, 9th May. The festivities was spread over three days, starting on 7th when devotees fetched water from Ganga with zeal. On 8th-morning Maha-Sudarshan homa was performed and grand Lakshmi Narasimha palanquin procession was taken out in the evening. 12 hour non-stop kirtan was being rendered by devotees to mark the celebrations. In the wee hours Mangal Arti was performed, discourses from Srimad Bhagwatam glorifying the pa...

The WORLD PREMIERE of Hare Krishna!​ at the Illuminate Film Festival​ SOLD OUT in the first half hour of tickets being on sale!

Congratulations!
Prtha Goldman, daughter of Puskar das and Sukhada devi dasi, graduated from University of Florida on Friday, April 28, 2017. She was presented as Dr. Prtha Goldman when she received her diploma. She is now a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is looking forward to her new career and serving the devotees as well. We offer Prtha all blessings on this very special occasion. Prtha would like to thank her family and friends for all the support and appreciation she has received over the years.
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The devotees ran out of books at the Clearwater Ratha-yatra!
Clearwater Beach Ratha Yatra Festival was a great success. Mr. Geo......