Welcome to ISKCON
For over 50 years, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly known as the Hare Krishna Movement, has shared the transformative practice of bhakti-yoga with millions around the world.
We are a vibrant, global spiritual community rooted in ancient Vedic wisdom and guided by the teachings of our founder, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada who came to New York in 1965 at the age of 70 with a mission: to share the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita and the practice of loving devotion to Krishna with the world.
Latest ISKCON News
All the youth and leaders gather for a group photo. The two-day Navarasa Festival, held on December 20-21, 2025, organized…
The years 2026 and 2027 mark a significant milestone for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) —60 years since…
Mahaprabhu Dasa, Director of MOSA, and K. Nandini Singla, Director General of the ICCR, following the signing of the historic…
The Religion News Association (RNA) has released its annual Top 10 Religion Stories of 2025, highlighting a year in which…
“If we want to unwrap the real meaning of Christmas, then we need to look beneath the tinsel and feel…
In Expert Take: When the Supreme Court Reopens What Appeared Closed, Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court Vibhav Mishra discusses the…
Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS), in cooperation with ISKCON’s North America Regional Governing Body (NA-RGB), will offer a new…
Participants in the Walk for Peace initiative. Image courtesy of Walk for Peacc USA. Walk for Peace recently crossed the…
When Srila Prabhupada incorporated ISKCON in 1966, he expressed his desire that the Society would “systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to…
Radha Bhakti Devi Dasi (bottom right) with members of the Bhaktivedanta Hospital Spiritual Care Team; book cover. On December 22,…
Mahaprasad Govinda Dasa presents the Amharic Sri Isopanisad to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Ethiopia, During…
Earlier this month, ISKCON News published a post entitled “Prabhupada’s Silicon Sutras: When 18 Years of Vision Meet the Speed…
Following the intensity of the December Marathon 2024, we in the snowy world of Michigan began looking for a new…
Bhakti Roots, a two-day initiative aimed at reinforcing Krishna-conscious family culture, brought together 60 ISKCON West Sydney families at Wiseman’s…
Vasudeva Das, a longtime ISKCON filmmaker known for his work with BhakTV, has spent several decades documenting devotional life through…
The faculty, staff, and the 2025–26 cohort together. From 20th to 30th November 2025, Govardhan EcoVillage (GEV) became a place…
The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium has released their free online TOVP 2026 calendar as a viewable, downloadable, and shareable…
The Richard L. Thompson Archives (RLTA) Reading Group Series, also known as the Sadāpūta Book Club, has been systematically exploring…
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football icon widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, visited India this month…
Visakha Dasi with Starmer and other leaders at the event. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted an Interfaith Roundtable…
Mission & Vision
ISKCON envisions a world where spiritual life is not separate from daily life, but its very foundation. Our mission is to awaken the natural devotion within every soul by creating opportunities to connect with Krishna through philosophy, culture, community, and service. We seek to build a society rooted in spiritual values—where harmony with nature, respect for all beings, and inner fulfillment are not ideals, but everyday realities. Guided by the teachings of Lord Chaitanya and our founder Srila Prabhupada, we aim to inspire hearts and transform lives—locally and globally.
Global Impact
Our temples are more than buildings—they are homes of joy, devotion, learning, and peace. We welcome you to visit, join a festival, take a tour, enjoy a meal, and experience Krishna consciousness for yourself.
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“In the Srimad Bhagavatam, Srila Prabhupada writes, ‘To be compassionate is the mission of life. Everything one has should be engaged for the benefit of others.”
(ISKCON Sannyasi & Spiritual Teacher)
“I liked Prabhupada’s humbleness. I always liked his humility and his simplicity… I think Prabhupada’s accomplishments are very significant; they’re huge.”
(Legendary Beatles Singer )
“I convey my deep appreciation and respect for His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, the founder Acharya of ISKCON, who spread the message of Krishna consciousness all over the world.”
(Former President of India)
“We feel that the origins of kirtan are not talked about enough in the yoga community, they don’t know that the first person to chant kirtan in public was Lord Chaitanya. We want to help people understand him and the importance of his contribution to kirtan and to the world.”
(Musician and Bhakti Artist)
“Life is temporary, but this human birth is rare and sacred. In this brief time we’re given, we have the chance to awaken divine love.”
(ISKCON Sannyasi & Spiritual Teacher)
“We stay committed to serving as His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada taught us.”
(Bollywood Actress & Politician)
“I’ve visited ISKCON temples many times. There’s a deep peace and simplicity there that is rare in the modern world.”
(Musician & Vegan Activist)
“Chanting, bhakti—it’s healing. The way ISKCON shares these sacred practices with everyone is really powerful.”
(Musician, Artist, Wellness Advocate)
“Srila Prabhupada gave us the holy name not as theory, but as our home. That’s the gift of bhakti.”
(ISKCON Monk & Spiritual Teacher)
“Devotion is at the heart of music. The bhakti tradition ISKCON shares is full of that energy—timeless and transformative.”
(Sitar Virtuoso & Composer)
“Srila Prabhupada didn’t just build temples—he built hearts that could carry Krishna everywhere.”
(Musician & Bhakti Artist)
“ISKCON is not just a movement—it’s a heart revolution started by one pure devotee with boundless compassion.”
(ISKCON Monk & Spiritual Teacher)
“The chanting of Hare Krishna is a way to connect with God. ISKCON’s work in bringing that forward is powerful and important.”
(Lead Singer, The Beach Boys)
Learn how to get involved
We are students, teachers, farmers, artists, monks, mothers, scientists, children, and elders. ISKCON is now home to over 95,000 initiated devotees and millions of supporters from all walks of life.