As part of the ISKCON 60–50 global celebrations, and in alignment with the objective of increasing Śrīla Prabhupāda consciousness across the Society, the Śrīla Prabhupāda Introductory Course (SPIC) is being presented by the ICC 60–50 Education Committee. Based on the BBT publication Śrīla Prabhupāda: The Messenger of the Supreme Lord, this course is designed to gently…
On March 2nd, something more than an event took place. It felt like a moment of alignment, with hearts, purpose, and the presence of Śrīla Prabhupāda coming together in a way deeply felt by everyone present. Hosted for the Bengali community at the big parking lot, over 1500 devotees and well-wishers gathered for what became…
The Honorable President of India, Droupadi Murmu, visited the Krishna Balaram Mandir in Vrindavan on March 19, 2026, as part of a three-day spiritual tour of Uttar Pradesh. She was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and other officials during her visit to the temple. Upon arrival, the President and Governor were warmly received…
On December 1, 2025, ISKCON Kurukshetra observed Gita Jayanti with a large gathering of nearly 2,000 devotees and visitors. The occasion also commemorated fifty years since the historic visit of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada to Kurukshetra on December 1, 1975. The annual celebration became a meaningful opportunity to reflect on Srila Prabhupada’s…
The years 2026 and 2027 mark a significant milestone for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)—sixty years since its founding and fifty years since the disappearance of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. These years offer an important opportunity not only for commemoration, but also for collective reflection, recommitment, and purposeful action….
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, ISKCON News Staff Writer A historic milestone was marked in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur on February 11, 2026, with the grand opening of the TOVP Yajña Śālā, accompanied by an extraordinary celebration that will be remembered for years to come. The Yajña Śālā opening marks another significant step in the Temple of…
ISKCON India is steadily progressing in its efforts to support and implement the global 60-50 vision under the guidance of the ICC 60-50 Committee. With a structured and collaborative approach, several key initiatives have been launched to strengthen outreach, education, and devotee engagement across the country. A significant development has been the appointment of dedicated…
On 9th February 2026, over 800 devotees and well-wishers gathered in Śrīdhāma Māyāpur for a full-day immersion in remembrance, gratitude, and reconnection. From sunrise to evening, the atmosphere was surcharged with devotion, as kīrtana, Prabhupāda-kathā, and prasādam flowed continuously, nourishing both heart and soul. The day began in the most auspicious way, with Maṅgala ārati,…
