Devotional Wheels on the Road: ISKCON Mpumalanga Brings Ratha Yatra Joy to Maputo Ratha Yatra cart processing through the street; Sri Sri Nitai Gaurasundara. The Festival of Chariots in Maputo, Mozambique, is no ordinary spiritual event—it’s an annual miracle of devotion, grit, and grace. Organized by ISKCON Mpumalanga devotees from South Africa, this vibrant two-day Ratha Yatra (held in July) now draws thousands into the embrace of Lord […] The post Devotional Wheels on the Road: ISKCON Mpumalanga Brings Ratha Yatra Joy to Maputo appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/devotional-wheels-on-the-road-iskcon-mpumalanga-brings-ratha-yatra-joy-to-maputo/

Black Holi for the Family of Tarun Kumar: Father Demands CBI Probe as Tensions Rise in Delhi. Muslim Goons Killed Him: Father of Man Killed in Delhi Holi Clash After Water Balloon Hits Burqa-Clad Woman Demands CBI Probe, Says ‘He Was Our Only Support’. Upananda Brahmachari | … Continue reading → https://hinduexistence.org/2026/03/07/black-holi-for-the-family-of-tarun-kumar-father-demands-cbi-probe-as-tensions-rise/

From Butler to the World: A Journey Back to Where It All Began Devotees gathered outside the apartment of Gopal and Sally Agarwal, who hosted Srila Prabhupada when he first arrived in the US. Sometimes all it takes is one spark—one big inspiration that touches one small person—to set something extraordinary in motion. That is the story of how a seed planted in Butler, Pennsylvania, sixty years ago […] The post From Butler to the World: A Journey Back to Where It All Began appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/from-butler-to-the-world-a-journey-back-to-where-it-all-began/

BBT to Release Landmark Five-Volume Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu Edition The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) has announced a landmark initiative: a new series dedicated to the foundational literature of the Six Gosvāmīs of Vṛndāvana. The series will feature meticulous translations enriched with the purports of previous Ācāryas, beginning with the release of a five-volume edition of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī’s Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu. Members of Śāstra Maṇḍala will […] The post BBT to Release Landmark Five-Volume Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu Edition appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/bbt-to-release-landmark-five-volume-bhakti-rasam%e1%b9%9bta-sindhu-edition/

Remembering His Grace Devananda Das With a heavy heart, I want to share that Devananda, affectionately known as “Pita,” passed away in the early morning hours of Sept 22, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved sons, Dwarka Van Pelt, Dhanan Van Pelt, and Chris Van Pelt. He has 5 beautiful grandchildren, Advaita, Anuradha, Gaura Lila, Sita, and Bhima. Six months […] The post Remembering His Grace Devananda Das appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/remembering-his-grace-devananda-das/

YouTube Series “Exploring Bhakti” Offers Systematic Introduction to Bhakti Philosophy Pranada Comtois, author of the book The Bhakti Trilogy, has launched a comprehensive new YouTube series called “Exploring Bhakti” to provide modern seekers with a systematic and accessible introduction to the philosophy and practice of Bhakti. The series addresses a significant gap in online resources for those seeking to understand Bhakti philosophy in a methodical, […] The post YouTube Series “Exploring Bhakti” Offers Systematic Introduction to Bhakti Philosophy appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/youtube-series-exploring-bhakti-offers-systematic-introduction-to-bhakti-philosophy/

Youth-Led Effort in Houston Turns Trash Into Service: A Green Model for Temples Kavan Pandya (center) with Anuttama Dasa, ISKCON’s Global Minister of Communications, and Houston Temple President Saranga Thakur Dasa. When 15-year-old Kavan Pandya looked around his temple community at ISKCON Houston, he saw a challenge—and an opportunity. Every week, mountains of disposable plates, cups, and food scraps piled up after meals at Govinda’s Restaurant and Gauranga […] The post Youth-Led Effort in Houston Turns Trash Into Service: A Green Model for Temples appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/youth-led-effort-in-houston-turns-trash-into-service-a-green-model-for-temples/

BIHS Hosts Hybrid Screening of “Nature’s IQ” Documentary Photo courtesy of DirkDaniel, AdobeStock. The Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS) is set to host a special hybrid screening of Nature’s IQ, a visually striking documentary that blends science, philosophy, and art. The film is based on the award-winning book Nature’s I.Q.: Extraordinary Animal Behaviors That Defy Evolution by Īśvara Kṛṣṇa Dāsa (Dr. István […] The post BIHS Hosts Hybrid Screening of “Nature’s IQ” Documentary appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/bihs-hosts-hybrid-screening-of-natures-iq-documentary/

Vaishnavi Voice in Faith-Based Fight Against Abuse Members of the Project Advisory Group at the recent conference (Krishnarupa Devi Dasi in the center in blue). ISKCON Australia’s Women’s Minister, Krishnarupa Devi Dasi (ACBSP), was recently invited to serve as a faith-based project advisor for the “Faith as a Strength: Prevention of Violence Against Women” initiative. The program, launched by Australia’s peak body […] The post Vaishnavi Voice in Faith-Based Fight Against Abuse appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/vaishnavi-voice-in-faith-based-fight-against-abuse/

Gurukula Eco Council Leads Community Clean-Up for WCD 2025 As part of  World Clean Up Day events around the world, the children of Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School, located near Bhaktivedanta Manor, joined hands to care for their environment through a spirited community clean-up. Organised by the school’s Eco Council, the initiative saw students aged 4–11 working together to tidy both the […] The post Gurukula Eco Council Leads Community Clean-Up for WCD 2025 appeared first on ISKCON News. https://iskconnews.org/gurukula-eco-council-leads-community-clean-up-for-wcd-2025/