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Legends Unleashed 18 Days of Valor; The Complete battle of Kurukshetra

Jul 22, 2023

2nd Gen Devotee Releases Two Books Drawing Readers Into Ancient Vedic Stories

In a captivating interview with Jagannath Das, ISKCON News explored his remarkable spiritual journey and his newly released books that offer profound insights into yogic texts of antiquity. Raised in a Krishna-conscious household, Jagannath Das has inherited a rich legacy of devotion and storytelling. His father, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, played a pivotal role in popularizing Hare Krishna music through his album "A Change of Heart."

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Jul 21, 2023

TED Welcomes Faith Leaders to Climate Change Summit

TED's Countdown Summit, the invite-only gathering in Detroit, Michigan, on July 11-14th, welcomed the world's top leaders in technology, science, business, government, philanthropy, and faith to explore solutions to the growing problem of climate change. As part of their mission, the TED events gather "people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community."

Thomas Haribol, ISKCON News Managing Editor

Jul 17, 2023

Bhakti Trilogy Series is Reaching an Appreciative and Enthusiastic Audience

The award-winning author Pranada Comtois is reaching a broad and appreciative audience with her "Bhakti Trilogy" book series. The prolific author began to ask deep spiritual questions at the age of eight, and by age 16, she had met her spiritual master Srila Prabhupada. She was initiated as his disciple in 1976. Her Krishna-conscious journey included living for 20 years in bhakti ashrams and another twenty years raising a family and running two very successful businesses.

Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, ISKCON News Staff Writer

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Jul 11, 2023

ISKCON Official Invited by US Government to Participate in Renowned Leadership Program

Yudhistir Govinda Das, Director of Communications at ISKCON India, recently was awarded the designation of Fellow in the prestigious International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), administered by the United States government.

ISKCON News Staff

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Jul 08, 2023

Prabhupada Memories Series Experiencing Explosive Growth of New Viewers

The Prabhupada Memories project is not only nearing a significant milestone of nearly 100 DVDs totaling 450+ interviews of direct disciples of Srila Prabhupada, but it is also reaching thousands of new listeners thanks to the power of social media. The Memories project now has a social media team producing eye-catching short posts across several social media platforms. Most recently the Prabhupada Memories YouTube channel quadrupled its subscribers in just a few weeks (now over 22K followers), thanks to Ishvara Gauranga Das, who posted a video on his YouTube channel promoting the Memories project. Siddhanta Das, the creator of the Prabhupada Memories series, states, “This is a service of sharing. The more these memories can be shared, the more people will be inspired by the personality and wisdom of His Divine Grace, Srila Prabhupada.”

Thomas Haribol, ISKCON News Managing Editor

Jul 01, 2023

Hip-Hop Turns 50: Is there a Krishna Conscious Connection?

In August of 2023, the global Hip-Hop community will celebrate the 50th anniversary of this influential cultural movement. Hip-Hop music has not only served as a platform for artistic expression but has also become a powerful tool for broadcasting specific qualities of consciousness. To discover the intersection of Hip Hop and Krishna Consciousness, ISKCON News interviewed AZitIZ (Lalita Garrett), a Krishna-conscious hip-hop artist, to explore her journey and the significance of this art form as a means of sharing Krishna Conscious messages and sankirtan in the global community.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

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Jul 01, 2023

Nrsimhananda Das: Inspiring Krishna Conscious Education in ISKCON South Africa

Nrsimhananda Das, a dedicated and influential devotee within ISKCON South Africa, has embarked on a remarkable journey of spiritual growth and service since 1985. His passion for studying and teaching Srila Prabhupada's books led him to participate in establishing the Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture as co-international director. The institution is a significant initiative to develop and continue Krishna Conscious education within ISKCON South Africa and abroad.

Atma Tattva Das, ISKCON News Staff Writer

Jun 28, 2023

Sivarama Swami Expected to be Released from the Hospital on June 29th

Devotees worldwide have sent their heartfelt prayers to His Holiness Sivarama Swami Maharaja, who was recently hospitalized in Budapest on Sunday, June 25th. He has faced several health challenges over the last few months, most especially chronic spinal issues, making walking difficult. He successfully underwent minimally invasive surgery on Monday. Despite less-than-ideal conditions, he continues to work on his writing projects.

Thomas Haribol, ISKCON News Managing Editor