ISKCON

ISKCON Sri Mayapur Goshala, over 390 cows, bulls, and calves receive loving care and protection. Dedicated to serving Sri Sri Radha-Madhava and following Srila Prabhupada’s teachings, we strive to nurture a culture of compassion and cow protection.

Kartik holds a special place in the hearts of devotees of Lord Krishna. According to Vedic scriptures, this auspicious month offers a wonderful opportunity to deepen our devotion through prayer, kirtan, chanting and offering lamps to Lord Damodara. At ISKCON, devotees observe this sacred month with special devotion, remembering the beautiful pastime of Mother Yashoda binding little Krishna with ropes of love. Kartik Month reminds us that the Lord is pleased not by material opulence, but by sincere love and devotion. Let us make this sacred month an opportunity to strengthen our connection with Lord Krishna.

A significant step forward for ISKCON’s prison ministry in England and Wales- The Hare Krishna faith has now been formally recognized as a distinct faith tradition within His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) chaplaincy of England and Wales. The development follows a visit to ISKCON London in August 2026 by Reverend James Ridge, Chaplain General and Head of Faith Services at HMPPS, and Richard Carling. During the visit, they were introduced to Srila Prabhupada’s mission and the work of ISKCON, and received Mahaprasad, Bhagavad-gita as It Is, The Science of Self-Realization and other devotional materials.

As ISKCON prepares to observe its 60th anniversary alongside the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance in 2027, devotees around the world are being invited to register their names for a special Samadhi offering. On November 3, 2027, copper plates carrying micro-engraved names will be taken to Srila Prabhupada’s Samadhi Mandir in Sri Vrindavan Dham. It is an opportunity for those who consider themselves part of the worldwide ISKCON family to express their connection with the society Srila Prabhupada established and to offer their gratitude for the gift of Krishna consciousness. If you consider yourself part of the ISKCON family, this is an opportunity to be counted and to offer your gratitude to Srila Prabhupada.

Respected Bhagavad speaker Devi Chitralekha shares her heartfelt message to all the members of ISKCON on the 60th Anniversary of this global Bhakti movement.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/… ISKCON Assam marks a remarkable milestone as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee in Guwahati, commemorating five decades of devotion, spiritual teachings and dedicated service. The celebrations were inaugurated by Hon’ble Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who praised ISKCON’s 50-year journey as a valuable contribution to Assam’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

A significant milestone in Gujarat’s spiritual journey as the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Grand ISKCON Varachha Temple took place in Surat. The ceremony was attended by Hon’ble Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, marking an important occasion in the vision of establishing a magnificent centre for devotion, spirituality and Krishna Consciousness. The upcoming temple promises to be a place of worship, spiritual learning and cultural enrichment.

Govardhan Ecovillage embodies Srila Prabhupada’s philosophy of “Simple Living and High Thinking". Through organic farming, rainwater harvesting, biogas, and eco-friendly practices, it brings spirituality and sustainability together to nurture a greener, more harmonious future.

Acharya Shri Indresh Upadhyay Ji from Bhaktipath shares his greetings with ISKCON on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of ISKCON movement.

We thank Shri Bhupendra Patel ji, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, for kindly gracing the Bhumi Puja of the upcoming ISKCON Temple in Varachha, Surat. This temple will serve as a major center for spirituality, culture and service for the residents of Surat.

A person who neither rejoices upon achieving something pleasant nor laments upon obtaining something unpleasant, who is self-intelligent, who is unbewildered, and who knows the science of God is already situated in transcendence.

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O Arjuna, I give heat, and I withhold and send forth the rain. I am immortality, and I am also death personified. Both spirit and matter are in Me.

Srila Prabhupada emphasised the importance of cow protection as an essential part of a compassionate and spiritually conscious society. Through cow protection and service, we honour the Vedic principle of kindness and embrace the values of Krishna Consciousness.

But those who always worship Me with exclusive devotion, meditating on My transcendental form – to them I carry what they lack, and I preserve what they have.

The ISKCON North American Regional Governing Body has adopted a resolution establishing permanent restrictions on individuals determined, through criminal court proceedings or ISKCON Child Protection Office processes, to have committed serious or repeated acts of child abuse. This policy reflects our responsibility to ensure that ISKCON temples, programs, festivals, and communities remain safe environments for children and families, fostering care, protection, and spiritual growth.

Both by rising and by setting, the sun decreases the duration of life of everyone, except one who utilizes the time by discussing topics of the all-good Personality of Godhead.