The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium located on the banks of the sacred Ganges is a landmark project of universal significance. Not only will it be the largest temple in the world but it is unique in that it presents science and religion in perfect harmony. The temple will host more than 10 million visitors…
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Video: ISKCON Sandton celebrate 6 months
ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) commonly known as the Hare Krishna movement opened a centre in the heart of Sandton, the commercial hub of Southern Africa. Since opening in August the centre has hosted several seminars and festivals with the famous Sunday Love Feast program a weekly feature. Several construction and renovations projects have…
South Africa Chants, Dances and Feasts with the Hare Krishna’s in Prayer for Nelson Mandela
he International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly know as the Hare Krishna Movement joined South Africa in honoring the official day of prayer and reflection for former President Nelson Mandela. The Hare Krishna’s gathered outside Nelson Mandela’s home in Houghton, Johannesburg and in true South African style, indeed Madiba style chanted, danced and distributed free vegetarian food to the throngs who had come to celebrate Mr. Mandela.
Hare Krishna Festival Dedicated to Nelson Mandela Draws Thousands
December 7, 2013 The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly know as the Hare Krishna movement today hosted a magnificent festival for thousands just South of Johannesburg, South Africa in celebration of the life and legacy of South Africa’s most famous son, Nelson Mandela. Ratha Yatra, a chariot festival with roots in ancient India is…
ISKCON Joins the World in Mourning the Passing of Nelson Mandela
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) joins the world in mourning and paying tribute to the foremost human rights icon of current times, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. We offer our condolences to the Mandela family and to the entire South African nation. In 1990 at the age of 72, after 27 years of being imprisoned…
ISKCON Youth at Bhajan Mela
Nandaraj Singh writes that ISKCON Youth represented by the Krishna Balarama Youth group (KBYG) participated in a Bhajan Mela organised by the Johannesburg Yuvak Mandal (JYM) where various Hindu groups rendered Bhajans. It was a fun experience singing with all the groups. When our turn came Abishek started with the invocation and Krsna Das took us straight…
A Secret of Good Japa : Sacinandana Swami
Focus your full attention on the first “Hare” , it’s the gateway to the Palace of the holy name , pray for the mercy of Srimati Radharani .If you chant this one hare properly , u can chant the whole mantra properly so keep it simple just first hare with full concentration. Maskara is made…
Lord Balarama, Nityananda’s Maha Harinam Offering This Sat 28th July – Midrand
Hare Krishna, Take the holy names to a new place Thus please His Divine Grace It is the 2nd maha harinam in Midrand To distribute the mercy come lend a helping hand Sankirtan bags are packed and waiting To come distribrute them, you we are inviting Make a selfless endeavour for this cause Thus bring…
The Importance Of Hearing About Krishna : Srila Prabhupada in 1967
Now, when you chant Hare Krishna, if we chant mechanically, then the effect is different. I have already given you ten kinds of offenses there are in chanting Hare Krishna. So mechanical way of chanting is also another offense. So offenseless chanting; Of course in the beginning, neophytes, we are apt to commit so many…
World Holy Name Week 2011 – Sep 10 to Sep 20
Srila Prabhupada arrived in US to spread the Holy Name,now let us try and continue the work of our Saviour. Yes! Its the World Holy Name Week.. Its our time to pay gratitude to the His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada and work for his motive- spread Harinaam as far and as wide as one can,…