Krishna CARES Delivers Meals to Parents of Sick Children on Christmas Day
Krishna CARES delivered sixty meals to the Ronald McDonald House charity in Gainesville, Florida this past Christmas Day. The special Christmas meals consisted of creamy Gauranga potatoes, quinoa, butternut squash soup, and salad with dressing.
Two Devotees Share Their Surprisingly Blissful Lockdown Experience
Although 2020 has been a tough year for us all, some have discovered silver linings amidst the challenges. When ISKCON New Vrindaban, West Virginia went into a two-week lockdown on Thanksgiving Day to keep the community safe, two women from opposite sides of the world found themselves in an unexpected quarantine.
Prayers Requested After Jayapataka Swami Tests Positive for COVID-19
H.H. Jayapataka Swami has tested positive for Covid-19 this evening. At the moment he does not have any symptoms but the doctors and the Seva-Committee are having an emergency meeting to decide on a plan of action for treatment and if it is necessary to move Guru Maharaja to a hospital.
Senior Russian Vaishnava Brahmananda Puri Das Passes Away
About two weeks ago, Brahmananda Puri, one of the seniormost Russian-speaking Vaishnavas, was hospitalized with pneumonia as a result of COVID-19.
Thriving During the Pandemic: The Story of ISKCON Naperville, USA
The devotees quickly adapted to the new normal, and are now connected and bonded like never before.
Several U.S. Temples Close Due to COVID-19, Continued Vigilance Required
The coronavirus pandemic, which has now claimed over 276,000 lives in the United States, and 1.5 million around the world, continues to be a major health threat. And ISKCON temples have not been immune to the challenge.
Food For All Distributes Over 5,000 Meals a Day Amid Second UK Lockdown
In these tough times, devotee-run charity Food For All is distributing 5,000 packaged prasadam meals a day in London, and about 200 daily each from fourteen other small centers around the country.
In a Pandemic Is There a Secret of Health?
In this unprecedented period in the world’s history where health has been come a constant source of concern, a pure devotee can give us some secrets of health.
A Devotee-Researcher's Perspective on COVID-19: Cures and Cautions
The lives of our devotees are too precious, and we must not adapt to any relaxed approaches to this serious health risk.
Bhakti Madhurya Govinda Goswami Hospitalized, Prayers Requested
“The doctors had warned us that there was a high probability of Maharaja being paralyzed in the event of a surgery, even if successful,” says Rishi Kumara Das on behalf of Bhakti Madhurya Govinda Goswami’s Health Care Team.
His Grace Jasomatinandana Prabhu Passes Away
On Saturday the 24th of October, 2020 at approximately 5 pm Indian Standard Time, His Grace Jasomatinandana Prabhu left this planet. He had been hospitalized with Covid-19 for nearly two weeks and was in the city of Ahmedabad, India; he passed away today due to cardiac arrest.
Senior Russian Sannyasi Nitai Chaitanya Goswami Passes Away
Senior Russian ISKCON sannyasi Nitai Chaitanya Goswami Maharaja was hospitalized on September 25th with COVID-19, and passed away around noon on October 14th in the city of Kursk, Russia. He was 70 years old.
As WHO Reports Record One-Day Rise in Global Coronavirus Cases, Devotee Doctor Gives Guidance on Health and Safety
With a second wave expected in the fall and winter, Nila Madhava Das (Dr. Neeraj Verma), a practicing anesthesiologist who was part of the COVID-19 team at Sinai Hospital and Northwest Hospital in Maryland, USA, has also weighed in on how the coronavirus works.
New Vrajamandala, Spain Temporarily Closes Due to COVID-19 Cases
Temple President Yadunandana Swami writes, “Considering that several devotees have tested positive for COVID-19, the Board of Directors and the Council of Department Leaders have decided to close Nueva Vrajamandala to the public most probably until the end of October."
How ISKCON Spanish Fork Has Responded to COVID-19
The Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork is world-famous for its huge festivals drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the Utah attraction, but COVID-19 changed everything.
Senior Russian Sannyasi Nitai Chaitanya Goswami in ICU with COVID-19
Nitai Chaitanya Goswami is one of ISKCON Russia’s first sannyasis and seniormost devotees.
Russian Guru and GBC Chaitanya Chandra Charan Das Recovering from COVID-19
Chaitanya Chandra Charan Prabhu and his wife Gourachandrika Devi are already feeling better and recovering.
New Vrindaban Endures Through COVID-19, Provides Visitors with Respite in Safe Space
More recently New Vrindaban devotees welcomed guests on Labor Day Weekend, from September 5th to 7th. As always, masks, sanitization, and social distancing were in place over the weekend.
On His 75th Birthday, A Documentary Project Launched to Honor Bhakti Charu Swami
COVID-19 claims the life of the world renowned spiritual leader but his legacy lives on.
Gopal Krishna Goswami Is Progressively Recovering from COVID-19
In the past two weeks, he has been recovering very nicely, now he is back serving on the altar and started to take small speaking engagements.
World Holy Name Festival Aims to “Make the World Fortunate”
From September 17th to 23rd, the ISKCON Kirtan Ministry is holding daily virtual events on its official Facebook page, as well as on ISKCON Desire Tree’s Hare Krishna TV Youtube channel, which reaches 1.2 million subscribers.
Hare Krishna Melbourne, Australia, Provides Food Relief During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Melbourne Food for Life distributes meals with contactless delivery to elders, children, students, the unemployed, as well as people who are isolated or in quarantine, and anyone in need.
Argentina Hosts Latin America’s Biggest Disciples Course Ever Virtually
So far tens of thousands worldwide have completed the course, which has inspired a family togetherness amongst devotees, as well as a strong dedication to Srila Prabhupada, their gurus, and Lord Chaitanya’s mission.
Gopal Krishna Goswami Is Better, Released From Hospital
A few days ago, after a period of repeated fevers, it had been confirmed that Gopal Krishna Goswami tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi — making the worldwide ISKCON community very worried.
The Bhaktivedanta Players Adapt and Soldier on During the Pandemic
The Birth of Lord Krishna was performed for 30 resident devotees who also took part, rather than the traditional cast members. It was of course broadcast live online.