By Basu Ghosh DasBefore I begin to describe the conference, I would like to publicly thank both Sriman Bimal Krishna Prabhu and Sriman (Dr.) Ganga Narayan Prabhu, who are the co-Presidents of ISKCON Ujjain, for so kindly hosting myself and my “party” at the newly constructed guest house there.
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- 24 Jan 2007
By Deena Bandhu das- 22 Jan 2007
By Deena Bandhu dasaSince in Ujjain Kumbha Mela in 2004, Lokanatha Swami became a Sri Mahant of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness Prabhupada Khalsa, we now have our official place in the Shahi Snanas.
...- 19 Jan 2007
By Krishna.comToday, a frequent visitor to the live help chat wrote Krishna.com to inform the devotees that he got so inspired on live help that he has joined his nearest temple.
...- 6 Jan 2007
By The Times of IndiaAn ancient Vishnu idol has been found during excavation in an old village in Russia's Volga region, raising questions about the prevalent view on the origin of ancient Russia.
...- 6 Jan 2007
By Parasuram DasaVraja Mandala Padayatra distributes 52,000 books during Kartik 2006. University Prasad distribution 250 students receive prasad daily.
...- 4 Jan 2007
By Shyama-Kund DasaThat Lord Caitanya came to inaugurate congregational chanting in Kali Yuga, and that he himself set the example by chanting all over the streets of Nadia, has set the tone for the newly formed “Village to Village Harinam Party.”
...- 4 Jan 2007
By krishna - bhakta dasAdditional highlights of the festival included the dramas presented each night organized by the Pune devotees. The excellent pre-recorded soundtracks made the dramas appear as if produced by professionals.
...- 1 Jan 2007
From the BBC The humble cow pat could become the latest weapon in the fight against global warming. An agricultural college is using methane from the muck produced by its dairy herd to power its working farm.
...- 30 Dec 2006
By Sikhi Mahiti dasDescription: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ISKCON in West Africa, JPS and VPS visited the region for the first time. This is their arrival at the Accra, Ghana Temple in November 2006.
...- 28 Dec 2006
By Steve Jobs"I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it."
...- 24 Dec 2006
By Caru DasTwo fellows came down from Idaho, spent a couple of days fixing pylons into the ground, arranged skirting, double compression doors, and then with a compressor blew up the shape of the 27 foot wide 18 foot high dome from a vinyl air form.
...- 24 Dec 2006
By BB Govinda SwamiThe fact that a decision was made in my absence and that governmental bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan distributed the decision of the Commission without having a meeting, raises questions as to the objectivity and fairness of the Commission.
...- 24 Dec 2006
By BB Govinda SwamiKazakhstan Government states: “As a matter of fact, ISKCON as a religious association doesn’t own the land.” ISKCON: Originaly the land of 47.7 hectares was purchased by members of ISKCON in 1999 in the Karasai district of Almaty, 40 km from the Almaty city. As laws changed members of ISKCON were able to privatize the land in the spring of 2004.
...- 22 Dec 2006
By A. MukhashovTo recommend that the Department of Justice of Almaty province and the Committee for Connections with Religious Organizations of the Almaty Provincial Hakimat should take into consideration the current situation and continuously control the observance of the law on the freedom of faith and religious associations by local bodies, religious associations, and other legal and physical entities in the Karasai district.
...- 22 Dec 2006
By Tony BlairWe have made our concerns clear to the Kazakhstan Government. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that it is important to make sure, whether in Almaty or anywhere else, that people are free to practice their religious faith.
...- 13 Dec 2006
By BBC NewsThe authorities say the community does not have proper land registration documents. But the followers say they have been continuously turned down while trying to register.
...- 11 Dec 2006
By TimesAn audacious attempt by Borat’s home country to win the chairmanship of an international body that champions free elections and human rights has left Britain and America in a real-life dispute with much of Europe.
...- 9 Dec 2006
By International Herald TribuneThe Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said in a statement after the demolitions that the move "suggests they have been targeted on the basis of their religious affiliation."
...- 9 Dec 2006
Submitted by Braja Sevaki Devi Dasi Today I express my deep concern about the destruction of thirteen homes in a Hare Krishna commune outside of Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is a saddening development considering that Kazakhstan is a participating State in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and has been vigorously pursuing a bid to chair the OSCE in 2009.
...- 9 Dec 2006
By Forum 18In a new threat from Kazakhstan to the Hare Krishna commune it has partially demolished, moves appear to be underway to de-register the community Forum 18 News Service has learnt.
...- 9 Dec 2006
By iskcon czechThe procession went through the streets to embassy of Kazakhstan. The organisators there tried to give the protest letter to the embassador but he didnt come out of building. People in the embassy just watched everithing from windows. During the demonstration the radio Free Europe broadcasted the direct entry from the demonstration.
...- 8 Dec 2006
By Braja Sevaki Devi DasiSo one might ask what the upshot of all these meetings is: the answer is to get as much support across the board as possible, from all sections of Parliament — government, ministers, opposition, other parties — so that they support it in discussion when it’s raised.
...- 7 Dec 2006
By Braja Sevaki DasiGovinda Maharaja knows Lalooji, and last year attended the wedding of one of Lalooji’s 9 daughters. It was a fast meeting, but very effective. Lalooji’s first words, on watching the video of the demolition, were, “They are finished. That they have done this to them (the women in the video) when they are calling out for Krishna means they are finished.”
...- 6 Dec 2006