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Foundation For ISKCON Temple Laid by Governor in Assam

By Basu Ghosh Dasa on 19 Mar 2010
The Governor of the east Indian state, Sri Janakivallabh Patnaik, launched the efforts to construct a new Jagannath temple on donated land in the city of Guwahati.

It’s Just The Luck O’ The Vedic in Dallas

By Madhava Smullen on 19 Mar 2010
ISKCON entered two floats into the St. Patrick’s Day parade—a customized trailer complete with a sound system for the kirtan band, and a full-size Ratha-Yatra cart.

Honoring Patrick in a Saintly Way in the UK

By Gaura Hari Dasa on 19 Mar 2010
Devotees participate in the London parade for the first time, led by an enthusiastic but not-so-little green man.

Fake 'Hawks' Swoop Down on Defenseless Family

Sunday Tribune (South Africa) on 2010-03-17T00:00:00
The South African criminal gang restrained themselves upon discovering the victims were members of ISKCON.

The Land of Krishna Celebrates Holi

By Lakshman Dasa on 19 Mar 2010
Known as the festival of color, this day is close to the heart of every “Vrajavasi” and is one of the most prominent events in the area.

Southern California Devotees Host Tropical Bonanza

By Paramesh Jayaram and Nivedan Tiwari on 19 Mar 2010

The annual Laguna Beach event honors Lord Chaitanya and his gift of the holy name.

ISKCON Vrindavana Celebrates Boat Festival

By Lakshman Dasa on 19 Mar 2010
The annual event follows a new course for the second year.

Part Bollywood Glitz, Part Other-Worldly Bliss

By John Huxley for The Sydney Morning Herald on 2010-03-13T00:00:00
Three-day festival helps soothe recent tensions between Australia and India.

Gaura Purnima at the Houston Zoo

By Advaitachandra Dasa on 19 Mar 2010
Texans show compassion to animals and humans alike.

Mass-Market Epiphany

By Ross Douthat for The New York Times on 2010-03-07T00:00:00
The great mystics of the past were often committed to a particular tradition and community, and bound by the rules of a specific religious institution.

The Modern Day Legacy of Lord Rama

By Sesa Dasa on 19 Mar 2010
We know that we are made in the image of God because we can find the original and purest example of our ideals in the activities and character of Lord Rama.

Jambavati Dasi at the 2009 Parliament of World Religions in Melbourne, Australia



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Vrindavana Gurukula Looking for Scholarship Sponsors

By Radhakanta Das on 18 Mar 2010
Partial and full sponsorships, as well as applications for enrollment, are now welcome for the 2010-2011 school year.

Ramayana Renewed: Pixar Cartoonist Revamps the Ancient Hindu Story

By Aarti Betigeri for CNN Go on 2010-03-12T00:00:00
"Ramayana: Divine Loophole" is Sanjay Patel's thoroughly modern rendering of the ancient Hindu epic about gods, demons and monkeys.

WHO Says Cell Phone Use Linked to Brain Tumors

By David Gutierrez for Natural News on 2010-03-12T00:00:00
The conclusions are particularly surprising given that the industry-funded effort has been widely criticized for designing its studies to minimize the apparent risks of cell phone use.