Time Off for Holy Days: Your Legal Rights in the US The following information applies only to the United States. Residents of other countries should consult their local laws and guidelines. As more U.S. states and local governments begin officially recognizing holidays like Diwali, many Hare Krishna devotees are exploring how to take time off work to celebrate our sacred festivals during this holy season. Under […] The post Time Off for Holy Days: Your Legal Rights in the US appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/time-off-for-holy-days-your-legal-rights-in-the-us/

అన్నమయ్య సందేశామృతం || Annamayya Sandesamurutham || EP:07 || 07-03-2026 || SVBC TTD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBMlY6aeTlQ

Online Vraja-mandala Parikrama: Bringing Vraja to the World When the COVID-19 pandemic halted international travel in 2020, devotees worldwide were left with a pressing concern. How will we “recharge our batteries” and observe the sacred Vraja-mandala Parikrama during Kartik? In response, a team of devotees inspired by Lokanath Swami’s Vraja-mandala Darsana book, launched an innovative solution: the VMP (Vraja-mandala Parikrama) App. First released […] The post Online Vraja-mandala Parikrama: Bringing Vraja to the World appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/online-vraja-mandala-parikrama-bringing-vraja-to-the-world/

Kirtan Ministry Shares Report on World Holy Name Festival 2025 This year’s comprehensive report, released today by Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami, and prepared by ISKCON’s Kirtan Ministry, chronicles a series of successful initiatives, ranging from the historic two-day Padayatra in Pune involving over 700 devotees to the creation of Naamaashraya, a seven-day online series guiding devotees on how to practically live under the shelter of […] The post Kirtan Ministry Shares Report on World Holy Name Festival 2025 appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/kirtan-ministry-shares-report-on-world-holy-name-festival-2025/

ISKCON UK Offers Condolences Following Manchester Synagogue Violence Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, where the incident took place  (Google Street View). On the morning of 2 October 2025, when the Jewish community was observing Yom Kippur, there was an attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, UK. Two people have died, and several others remain hospitalized. […] The post ISKCON UK Offers Condolences Following Manchester Synagogue Violence appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-uk-offers-condolences-following-manchester-synagogue-violence/

ISKCON Releases Statement on the Appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury Photo courtesy of Lambeth Palace. On October 3, 2025, ISKCON Communications released the following statement: Official Statement from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) warmly congratulates the Church of England and the Anglican Communion on the appointment of Rt […] The post ISKCON Releases Statement on the Appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/iskcon-releases-statement-on-the-appointment-of-the-archbishop-of-canterbury/

Discover Your Career Dharma: Upcoming Workshop at New Vrindaban Devotees are invited to participate in a rare and transformative opportunity this fall: the Career Dharma Workshop led by Urmila Devi Dasi (Dr. Edith Best), a senior disciple of Śrīla Prabhupāda, respected educator, and author of Career Dharma: The Natural Art of Work. The introductory course will be held on November 14-16, 2025, at New […] The post Discover Your Career Dharma: Upcoming Workshop at New Vrindaban appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/discover-your-career-dharma-upcoming-workshop-at-new-vrindaban/

Join the 2025 Bhadra Campaign Celebration This Sunday The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) officially announced the culmination of the 2025 Bhadra Campaign with a final, worldwide celebration call this Sunday, October 5th, 9:30 am EST, 7 pm IST. The event is designed to serve as a summit for devotees internationally, providing a platform for participants to present their offerings and reflect upon the […] The post Join the 2025 Bhadra Campaign Celebration This Sunday appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/join-the-2025-bhadra-campaign-celebration-this-sunday/

GBC Chairman Offers Message to ISKCON Members as GBC Midterm General Meeting in Milan Begins The 2025 ISKCON GBC Midterm General Meeting officially began today in Milan, Italy. GBC Chairman, Govardhan Dasa, shared a video with the global ISKCON community at the beginning of the October 1-5 gathering. The meeting brings together GBC members, Ministers, SABHA Members, and the GBC Executive Support Office (ESO) for a week of focused discussions […] The post GBC Chairman Offers Message to ISKCON Members as GBC Midterm General Meeting in Milan Begins appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/gbc-chairman-offers-message-to-iskcon-members-as-gbc-midterm-general-meeting-in-milan-begins/

Indradyumna Swami Briefly Detained in Russia Indradyumna Swami with devotees at the Sadhu Sanga 2025 festival. On September 26, 2025, police officers in Tuapse, Russia, detained Indradyumna Swami while he was attending the Sadhu Sanga 2025 festival, which was organized by the Krasnodar yatra. The police officers’ reason for detainment was that he had engaged in religious and missionary activity without […] The post Indradyumna Swami Briefly Detained in Russia appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/indradyumna-swami-briefly-detained-in-russia/