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...
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- 28 May 2015
By Nityananda ChandraPrayer for the Mayor - Dallas City Council Hare Krishna Invocation - by Nityananda Dasa Adhikari, temple president of Iskcon Dallas (video)
...- 27 May 2015
TOVP Tour Daily Diary: Day 60-65 San Diego, visit to Shree Temple and Phoenix and Arrival in Chicago
By Sunanda DasOn Monday, May 11th we caught up with office related work and visited two devotee families for prasadam. For breakfast we went to the home of Phanesvari devi dasi and her husband, and in the evening to the home of Bipin Chaturvedi and his family. In the evening we paid a visit to the Shree Temple where the temple had arranged a kirtan program and Radha Jivana made a TOVP presentation, receiving a Silver Gratitude pledge along with other pledges.
...- 26 May 2015
By Somendra Krsna DasOn 16th May, we had Ratha Yatra Festival at Parramatta, Sydney Which was attended by Julie Owens, Member of Parliament. She gave a very nice speech about the festival at Parliament yesterday. This is a very significant milestone for ISKCON Sydney. You can see the video from her speach at the parliament as also the photo gallery from the event.
...- 26 May 2015
By Iskcon LADuring this year's Prabhupada Festival in New Dwarka, Los Angeles, Surabhi prabhu narrates his meeting with Srila Prabhupada and how he builded the Krishna Balarama mandir in Vrindavana and the Juhu Beach temple in Mumbai under his direction. (45 min vido)
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By Agi HollandFollowing the return of the Chariot to Cathedral Gardens a wonderful stage show commenced where the attendees had the opportunity to experience a live Kirtan and stage show full of sound and dance. There were stalls providing face painting and henna. Stalls selling books and all forms of spiritual paraphernalia. Unique hot food stalls offering tasty samosa’s and other traditional delicacies and of course a wonderful free Prasadam feast for all.
...- 26 May 2015
By Vijaya DasaPractically every month, we see Los Angeles in the No. 1 position in the USA. But April was a special month. The LA devotees did 18,404 book points and were the No. 1 temple in the world. And Santiago (Chile) also did huge, with 15,312 book points -- a 345% increase -- and Santiago is a small temple. I don't know what came over the devotees, maybe some type of book distribution ecstasy. When Krsna was in Mathura, he met with Sudama, a garland maker. Krsna was looking for him, though usually it is d...
- 25 May 2015
By Jagannath DasGita Champions League (GCL) is a Bhagavad Gita contest organized by ISKCON Chowpatty for the last four years. This year 2015, the winner of the contest was Ms. Maryam Asif Siddiqui, aged 12 from Mira Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra. Above is the pictures of The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with Ms. Maryam Asif Siddiqui along with her parents at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 22, 2015
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By radhanathswami.comOn May 2, 2015 the graduate students of MIT University in Cambridge, Massachusetts hosted one of the largest India conferences in the US. The MIT India conference, in its 11th year, has established itself as an important forum for leaders in industry, academia, and policy to discuss current issues and future innovations in the context of India, in the region and abroad. Radhanath Swami was invited as a distinguished speaker to participate in MIT India conference.
...- 25 May 2015
By Indradyumna Swami“It was there at the hospital that I met Dr. Nakas,” she continued. “Somehow or other, he had acquired a Bhagavad-gita and would read it to his colleagues before the surgeries. He said it helped him realize the immortality of the soul and gave him strength as he watched people die before his eyes. “I was amazed that a staunch Muslim, who visited his mosque daily, was not only reading Bhagavad-gita but sharing it with others. Most of the Muslim doctors I approached at that time bought...
- 24 May 2015
By Mathura Lilesvari Devi dasiWe want to thank the devotees from around the world for their care through prayers, yagnas, kirtans, chanting, and all around devotional services rendered. Please maintain and increase your intense prayers for Jayapataka Swami. All glories to Srila Prabhupada who has given us many commanders, one of whom is Jayapataka Swami, who are inspiring ISKCON and devotees worldwide. Thank you again for all your prayers and for your genuine care.
...- 24 May 2015
By the GBCA Manual Concerning Graphic Standards and Proper Implementation as developed and established by the COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT of the INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS. Protecting the appearance and application of ISKCON’s graphic identity is essential to promoting global recognition of the organization. Implementing and maintaining a consistent visual standard also leads to clearer and more effective communication.
...- 23 May 2015
By Indradyumna SwamiThen I visited the public restroom near the festival grounds, and I complimented the old cleaning woman. “This is the cleanest public toilet I have ever seen in Poland,” I said. “Thank you very much.” She was struck. “I’ve been working here 10 years,” she said, “and you’re the first person to ever thank me. But I’m not surprised. You’re good people. I’ve watched your festival from a distance for years now. Everyone leaves your program smiling.” “Can you come also?...
- 23 May 2015
By Jayadvaita SwamiKing Puranjana had a very beautiful wife, who was the center of his enjoyment, and of his very existence, Captivated by his wife's attractive features, the King became preoccupied with pleasing her and tasting the pleasures of sex, He became extremely attached to his children, his home, and his material possessions, Desires for enjoyment filled his mind, and pursuing their satisfaction became his main occupation. Meanwhile, the King's youth quickly expired, and soon his kingdom was attacked by...
- 22 May 2015
By Krishna Kumara dasaMy Supreme Personality of Mindhead said: "Oh no, don't approach that one- he looks intimidating, just like a demigod descended from heaven." "Oh, DEFINITELY not her, she looks like the head cheerleader. It would be humiliating if she rejected the book." "Ok, finally, here's an easy one..." "WAIT! He's with a girl! ... Approaching couples is scary! What if he rejects the book and laughs at me? Ahh!" "What am I doing out here anyways? Princeton is hopeless. Damn this place. These high-powered ...
- 22 May 2015
TOVP Tour Daily Diary: Day 49-59, Programs in Silicon Valley, New Dwarka, Las Vegas and Laguna Beach
By Sunanda dasNew Dwaraka is the North American ISKCON Headquarters and home to Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarakadisha. It is also one of the original temples opened during Srila Prabhupada’s presence and the place of many of his pastimes, including the famous morning walks along Venice Beach. Under the able leadership of Svavas prabhu, who is also the BBT Manager, it continues to be a thriving community of hundreds of devotees.
...- 22 May 2015
By Gour Govinda SwamiLecture by Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami. “After many, many births and deaths one achieves the rare human form of life, which, although temporary, affords one the opportunity to attain the highest perfection.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam 11.9.29)
...- 22 May 2015
By Nrsimha Krsna dasIn Turkey, we do not have chance to preach in public. We have a yoga center here and we do hatha yoga classes as well as bhakti yoga programs. Yoga is getting popular in Turkey and what we see with our programs is that Turkish people like chanting Holy Names of the Lord. We have established a kirtan yoga group three years ago and since then we go for chanting any yoga studio that invites us. We have reached many people through kirtan yoga and some of them are very regular with our bhakti prog...
- 22 May 2015
By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of April. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 Individuals, Monthly Top 5, Cumulative Countries, Cumulative Temples, Cumulative Top 100 Individuals, Cumulative Top 5
...- 21 May 2015
By Ekanatha Gaura dasCurrently he is receiving medical attention for his ongoing liver condition and the pneumonia, which caused trouble with his breathing in the first place. As per this morning, Jayapataka Maharaja's health condition is of concern. Last night Maharaja had some trouble with his breathing and today his liver function has deteriorated. However the specialists are looking scrutinizingly into what can help Maharaja to improve. We request everyone to please intensify your prayers for Maharaja at this...
- 21 May 2015
By sheffieldlive.orgThe Rathayatra Festival was celebrated in Sheffield for the second year running. The Festival original believed to be 5,000 years old, has the deities, Lord Jagannatha and his sister Subhdara and brother Balabhadra travelling through the streets on Chariots so that the wider public gets a chance to see them. Lord Jagannatha is one of the representations of Lord Krishna. When the British first saw the Festival they were said to be so over awed by the size of the Chariots that the name Jagannatha...
- 21 May 2015
By Iskcon NepalDue to the massive earthquake in Nepal on 25th April 2015 Many devotees in Nepal lost their houses in the earthquake and they are living under the tents. Monsoon is approaching very near. We are trying to help build some temporary shelters for those devotees. They are a part of our family. They need our help to rebuild their lives. We can at least try to provide some relief to them. It would be very nice vaisnava seva. Srila Prabhupada would be so happy to see us coming together to help his family ...
- 21 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 Akincana Krishna DasA group of disciples and well-wishers of HH RP Bhakti Raghava Swami along with His Holiness are currently on a short yatra to Indonesia, visiting temples and farm communities in the vicinities of this island country. Our journey started at Bali, where the devotees serving at Sri Sri Radha Madhava temple in Gianyar are so kindly looking after us.
...- 20 May 2015