Articles tagged as France

Paris City Officials Support 2008 Ratha Yatra Festival
Lord Jagannath blessed the city of Paris with His Ratha Yatra festival for the eighteenth year on July 6th, 2008. A dense maze of government beauraucracy in previous years encouraged devotees to personally approach police officers and city officials six months in advance for permission this year.
Sri Sri Radha-Parisishvara to Move to New Home
Within the next few months, ISKCON will move to its new temple in Sarcelles, a multi-ethnic and multi-religious suburb on the northern outskirts of Paris near the famous Charles de Gaulle International airport. For the first time in over twenty years, ISKCON will own temple property in the Paris area. The presiding Deities, Sri Sri Radha Parisishvara, were installed in 1973 by the Founder-Acarya of ISKCON, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Blow to Sikhs: European Court Upholds French Turban Ban
JALANDHAR: In a major blow to Sikhs in Europe, the European Court of Human Rights has upheld a French ban on turbans by dismissing the first petition filed against it. France had passed a law in 2004, prohibiting religious symbols in schools.
French Devotees Emerge From Years of Struggle with New Paris Temple
“France is considered to have the most cultured people in Europe,” said Srila Prabhupada, ISKCON’s founder, in a December 1968 talk. “And if we can have some footing in France in the matter of Krishna Consciousness certainly this will be a great success…”
Sarkozy U-turn on French Burka Ban Over Fears of 'Terrorist Reprisals'
Members of the French Parliament recommend less comprehensive legislation.
Hindus Laud French Actress Fanny Ardant For Defending Roma Rights
Hindus have applauded French actress Fanny Ardant (Ridicule) for defending Roma rights. Addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe in Strasbourg (France) on June 22, Lumiere Award winner Ardant, 61, declared: "We say Dosta! (which means enough) To injustice, humiliation, ignorance and violation of human rights.” She further said that society had proved to be barbarian to Roma people.
ISKCON’s 2nd Generation Go Green at French Mela
This August, 350 “Kulis,” or members of ISKCON’s second generation, from France, England, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium will converge on the rural community of New Mayapur two hours south of Paris, France.
Temple Profile: New Mayapur, France
In July 1974, after visiting several properties in France, Srila Prabhupada personally chose the field of Oublaisse. Upon it sat a beautiful chateau that had been built in 1905.
French Kulis Band Together For Sri Balaram Jayanti Festival
Twenty French gurukulis—devotees who were born and grew up in ISKCON—are banding together this August for the second year in a row to put on a grand celebration of Sri Balaram Jayanti, the appearance day of Lord Krishna’s brother, at France’s New Mayapur farm.
France Plans on Doubling Organic Farmland Area by 2017
France is the European Union's biggest agricultural producer and has lately seen rapid growth of organic framing.
France's Policy Against "Sects" Disavowed by the Council of Europe
The Resolution expresses concern about abuses against minors, but also recommends respecting the families' rights to freedom of religion.
How Muslim Scholars View Paris Attack
Muslim scholars respond to the attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo, expressing anger towards the perpetrators who "betrayed and tainted" Islam rather than defended it.
France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
France mandates that all new buildings that are built in commercial zones in France must be partially covered in either plants or solar panels.
Devotees Safe But Atmosphere Tense at ISKCON Paris
No ISKCON devotees or congregation members were hurt during the terrorist attacks on Paris on Friday November 13^th, in which 129 people were killed at six locations throughout the French capital. Yet some congregation members living close to the Bataclan concert hall, where 80 people died, were shaken when they overheard the violence.
Muslim Leaders in Europe Condemn Terrorist Attacks
"They claim to have done it in the name of God - far from it. Their work is the work of satan."
France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
Green roofs also offer birds a place to call home in the urban jungle.
France Church Attack: Muslims Attend Mass
Muslims across France have attended Catholic Mass in a gesture of solidarity after the murder of a priest on Tuesday. Fr Jacques Hamel was killed in his church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray by two men who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
ISKCON Nouvelle Mayapur, France

A video by Vrishabhanu das.
Hare Krishna Temple, Paris, France

The Paris temple is situated in Sarcelles, the northern suburb. Sri Sri Radha Paris-Isvara were installed by Srila Prabhupada in 1973 during one of his visits to the city. The yearly Paris Ratha-Yatra is a very popular festival. A video by Vrishabhanu Das.
Dialogue With The Devil—ISKCON and The Anti-Cultists
Cultic symptoms include isolation of members, lack of accountability of leaders, denial of appropriate care for members, unquestioned submission to leaders, excessive demands upon followers, and physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse by leaders. Not particularly inspiring topics. So why go to a conference discussing them?
Radha Krishna Kirtan - Vijay Krsna (Kirtaniyas) & Vraj Mohan
Transcendental Art Seminar in New Mayapur, France
In August 2018, the New Mayapur community in the Loire Valley, France will have their first Transcendental Art Seminar. The courses will be given by Dhriti dasi and Ram Das Abhiram Das, senior disciples of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Pro BMX Rider Pursues Adventure, Finds Krishna
Professional BMX freestyle rider Joris Coulomb always chased adventure. He didn’t realize that one day it would take him to a place of deep meaning where all his questions about life would be answered.
Radhe Gendron: “I Just Want to Keep Painting Krishna”
Srila Prabhupada called Krishna conscious art “Windows to the Spiritual World.” Every once in a while, an artist comes along who is truly blessed with the ability to open those windows for us.