For devotees around the world who wish to deepen their relationship with Srimad-Bhagavatam, the BBT is excited to announce "Get the 34!", devotees everywhere reading and memorizing Srimad-Bhagavatam’s Divinity and Divine Service, Canto 1 chapter 2.
A recent short documentary posted by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) explores the unlikely and inspiring journey of the Srimad Bhagavatam to Antarctica, the most remote continent on the earth.
An enthusiastic preacher of Krishna Consciousness and disciple of Srila Prabhupada, Subhangi Devi Dasi, left her body on the morning of August 6, 2023, in Sri Dham Mayapur. Her final rites were held on August 8, 2023, following the arrival of her son from Germany.
ISKCON Prison Ministry, an initiative of the BBT (Bhaktivedanta Book Trust) Mail Order Department in Los Angeles, has been a spiritual lifeline providing spiritual support and guidance to incarcerated people for five decades.
The City of Leicester became a sea of colour as Krishna devotees gathered from around the country to attend the vibrant Hare Krishna festival on July 2, 2023. Located in the East Midlands region of England, Leicester is a vibrant and culturally diverse city with a rich history. It's known for its historic landmarks, such as Leicester Cathedral, and its thriving arts, music, and sports scenes.
The 2023 BBT Bhadra Purnima marathon has begun with a goal to distribute at least 55,000 sets of Srimad Bhagavatam all over the world in multiple languages. The target date for the 2023 goal is September 29th.
This year, Surat witnessed the largest and grandest Rathyatra in the past 25 years. "The city was filled with devotees rushing to catch a glimpse of Lord Jagannatha," said Jagannath Damodar Das, "There was a very heavy rush throughout the path to see the Lords of the Universe on the chariot."
Speaking about Ratha Yatra during a July 12, 1973 lecture in London, Srila Prabhupada said, "Organize this all over the world. They will be saved. They will understand Krsna." For the last fifty years, devotees have taken up this instruction, and this 2023 season has seen record numbers at events across the globe. New York City, in particular, saw a surprising number of participants at its peaceful procession down Fifth Avenue on June ______.
Noted for her welcoming smile and joyful service as a book distributor, Malini Priti Devi Dasi (Meera Thuraisingam) is an exemplary disciple of HH Jayapataka Swami, serving locally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, but inspiring devotees worldwide.