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Nov 13, 2023

Remembering His Grace Prabhupada Dasa

His Grace Prabhupada dasa will be remembered for his dedication to ISKCON from the early days of Srila Prabhupada in London to crossing the globe and spending his latter years in Australia. He was fortunate enough to have association with Srila Prabhupada and assist with the legal battles against Bury Place.

ISKCON News

Nov 11, 2023

Devotee Couple Tragically Dies in Ukraine

ISKCON News is sad to report the deaths of two devotees, Sanatana Goswami Dasa and his wife Kalavati Devi Dasi, disciples of HH Partha Sarathi Das Goswami, who were shot and killed by a Russian soldier in the village of Nechaevo near Oleshek.

ISKCON News Staff

Gaura Narayan and his wife Shruti Rupa on their wedding day

Nov 08, 2023

Devotee-Owned Travel Agency Connects Community Support with Commerce

Within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), a question often arises for the devotee—how does one balance family life with dedicated service to the movement? Gaura Narayana Das stands as a testament to transcending this challenge. A former brahmachari, he has seamlessly transitioned into the roles of a family man and a pioneering business owner. His brainchild, Fly Sacred, represents not only a travel agency but also a bridge connecting spirituality, commerce, and community support within the ISKCON sphere.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Nov 06, 2023

The Sanga Initiative Hosts Jagattarini Devi Dasi for a Deep Dive into Damodara Lila

The Sanga Initiative (TSI), a grassroots effort led by young devotees to provide sanga and spiritual formation through in-person and online events, aims to create "a network of young devotees that support and empower each other to become leaders for the next and future generations of ISKCON." One of their latest efforts is the Kartik Immersion online sanga.

ISKCON News

Nov 01, 2023

Shastra Sheets: A Treasure Trove of Knowledge for Devotee Kids

Brajasundari Dasi, a venerable retired educator, has meticulously crafted educational resources called Shastra Sheets designed to engage and enlighten kids. Drawing inspiration from the profound literary works of His Divine Grace, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, these worksheets brim with spiritual wisdom.

Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Oct 26, 2023

Leadership Parenting Launched in Maine with Kirtan

On Tuesday, October 17, Gopi Gita Schomaker, aka Mother Gopi Gita, Founder of Leadership Parenting, presented a western song, bhakti mantras and Leadership Parenting to a full concert hall at the Portland House of Music. This was the culmination of many months of internal work. A live band with drums, two guitars, keyboard, trumpets and more, accompanied the performance. Gopi Gita is a leader in ISKCON, coaches parents and educators internationally, and has served children directly in the classroom for over 20 years.

Mother Gopi Gita

Attendees of FOC release colors at Spanish Fork Temple

Oct 23, 2023

Festival of Colors: a Unique Platform for Unity and Spiritual Connection

What began as a heartfelt endeavor to share the joys of spirituality and unity has blossomed into a global phenomenon known as the Festival of Colors (FOC). Caru Das, popularly known as Caru-MC, held his first FOC in Spanish Fork in 1995. Little did he know that his unique approach to the Holi Festival, preserved in Indian tradition, would be successfully duplicated across North America and worldwide.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Ecstatic Kirtan with Madhava hosted by the Bliss House at Yoga in Motion

Oct 11, 2023

San Antonio’s Vibrant ISKCON Community Creatively Expanding Outreach

San Antonio, Texas, often renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and scenic beauty, is also home to a thriving and dynamic ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) community that is making waves in the world of spirituality and the arts. Led by the dedicated couple Bhagavan Narada Das and his wife Naradi Lila Devi Dasi, this community is fostering spiritual growth, artistic expression, and unity through a series of initiatives that have garnered attention far beyond the Lone Star State.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

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Sep 29, 2023

Brasilian Devotee Accepts Important Inter-Religious Dialogue Role in Rio

On September 26, ISKCON devotee Kunti Devi Dasi, representative of ISKCON Rio de Janeiro to the inter-religious movement since 2020, took a public oath as a counselor of COMPIR-RIO (the Municipal Council for the Promotion of Religious Freedom of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro).

Baladeva Das