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Compassionate Elder-Care Residence at Govardhan Ecovillage Inaugurated by HH Radhanath Swami
A new elder-care residential facility at Govardhan Ecovillage was inaugurated by HH Radhanath Swami to serve senior Vaishnavas dedicated to Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON. The initiative prioritizes dignity, seva, and sustained spiritual practice within a supportive residential setting. It aligns with dharmic values shared across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, emphasizing compassion and respect for elders.…
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Shimla Protest Over Sanjauli Site: Upholding Rule of Law, Safeguarding Communal Harmony
A major peaceful protest in Shimla highlights concerns over administrative delays in carrying out a court-ordered demolition related to the Sanjauli site. The gathering emphasizes the rule of law, transparency, and non-violence as essential pillars of democratic engagement. Community members across dharmic traditions stress that lawful enforcement and social dignity must go hand in hand.…
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Anuttama Dasa’s 2025 Sunday Feast Lecture: Inspiring Bhakti, Unity, and Practice in ISKCON Alachua
On November 16, 2025, Anuttama dasa delivered a Sunday Feast Lecture at ISKCON’s Hare Krishna Temple in Alachua, Florida. The lecture offers a clear, accessible entry point into the bhakti tradition while inviting deeper study for experienced practitioners. Listeners can expect practical takeaways on devotion, service, and community fellowship. The session resonates with shared dharmic…
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Global ‘Shri Narayan Mahayadnya’ concludes in Mumbai, uniting voices for Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
A two-day ‘Shri Narayan Mahayadnya’ organized by the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas concluded in Mumbai after being conducted across 16 nations. The observance emphasized peaceful, community-led efforts related to Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and the preservation of sacred heritage. Its global format highlighted the strength of diaspora networks in sustaining cultural memory and temple traditions.…
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Gurukula’s Interfaith Week: Cultivating Respect, Curiosity, and Devotion in Young Hearts
National Interfaith Week at Gurukula – The Hare Krishna Primary School deepened students’ appreciation for spiritual diversity while anchoring learning in Vaishnava values. Through guided inquiry, reflective discussions, and carefully arranged visits, pupils explored shared ethical principles across traditions. The programme emphasized unity among Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, fostering empathy and mutual respect. Teachers…
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19th Warkari Maha-adhiveshan: Urgent Call to Protect Dharma and Sacred Warkari Heritage
Ahead of the 19th Warkari Maha-adhiveshan, Rashtriya Warkari Parishad and HJS issued a focused call to protect Dharma and the Warkari tradition. The message stresses community-led preservation, intergenerational transmission of knowledge, and respectful dialogue with policymakers. It highlights how Warkari values of bhakti, seva, and humility align with shared dharmic principles across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism,…
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WSN September 2025: Inspiring World Sankirtan Milestones and Top Temple Rankings
The September 2025 World Sankirtan Newsletter highlights inspiring global milestones that advance unity in spiritual diversity. Large temples—Mayapur, Mumbai-Juhu, and Bhaktivedanta Manor—led with robust bhakti programming and community outreach. Medium centers in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru-South, and London-Soho showcased effective urban and diaspora engagement. Small temples in Chandigarh, Surat, and Toronto demonstrated agile, volunteer-driven growth, while Calgary,…
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Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav: Delhi’s 2025 Confluence of Dharma, Unity, and Valour
Delhi will host the ‘Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav’ on 13–14 December 2025, highlighting Vigilance, Values, and Valour in a culturally resonant gathering. The event aligns with Sanatana Dharma and champions unity among Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. By emphasizing shared ethics and moral courage, it promotes interfaith harmony and community cohesion. Set in the national…
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Anand Jakhotia’s Call: Empower Youth with Sanatan Dharma’s Scientific, Practical Wisdom
At the Dipavali Milan in Kota, Anand Jakhotia of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti emphasized introducing youth to the scientific and practical aspects of Sanatan Dharma. This focus responds to a generation shaped by inquiry, hands-on learning, and measurable outcomes. Ethical living, reflective practice, and evidence-aligned well-being illustrate the tradition’s contemporary relevance. The message also advances dharmic…
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Raja Bhaiya joins Baba Bageshwar’s Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra, a symbolic push for Dharmic unity
Raghuraj Pratap Singh (Raja Bhaiya) joined Baba Bageshwar’s Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra in a move that blends political timing with a message of cultural unity. The event’s core emphasis on Sanatan Dharma reframed participation as community service and social harmony rather than sectarian signaling. By aligning with Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s widely attended platform, the outreach…
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Jaipur Dialogues 2025: HJS urges transparent debate on the halal economy and social harmony
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) engaged Jaipur Dialogues 2025 with a research-driven discussion on the halal economy, treating it as a matter of economic policy, transparency, and consumer choice rather than a sectarian dispute. The session analyzed how certification regimes—halal, kosher, vegetarian/vegan—shape supply chains, MSME costs, and labeling norms in India. It emphasized voluntary participation, standardized…
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‘Vande Mataram’ at 150: Kolhapur’s stirring mass rendition inspires dharmic unity
Kolhapur marked the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ with a disciplined, inclusive mass rendition organized by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti in alignment with the Union Government’s nationwide initiative. The event highlighted how cultural symbols can cultivate civic pride without exclusion. Participants reported a strong sense of belonging as voices converged in a shared expression of…
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Bageshwar Dham’s Ekta Padyatra Unites Lakhs: A 150-km Dharmic March from Delhi to Vrindavan
The Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra linked to Bageshwar Dham began in Delhi with a powerful show of participation, drawing over 3 lakh (300,000) devotees for a 150-km journey to Vrindavan. With Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s presence, the march highlighted Sanatan Dharma’s ethos of seva, non-violence, and community harmony. Participants framed concerns such as cow protection and…
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Diwali in Basingstoke: A Powerful Ramayan Performance Unites Community and Heritage
A Diwali-themed cultural event in Basingstoke showcased a special Ramayan performance by the Bhaktivedanta Players at Queen Mary’s College, marking their 40th anniversary. The production emphasized dharma, devotion, and compassion through clear storytelling that engaged both families and students. Collaboration between local devotees and Bhaktivedanta Manor strengthened community ties and intergenerational learning. The program highlighted…
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Unforgettable Harinam at Jagannath Temple: Tens of Thousands Join Puri’s Unified Bhakti
A large Harinam sankirtana encircled the Jagannatha Temple in Puri in November 2025, led by Indradyumna Swami with about 400 devotees and cheered on by tens of thousands. The procession completed two respectful circumambulations, marked by resonant call-and-response kirtan and the uplifting chant, Hare Krishna!!. Participants noted careful coordination that protected the Temple’s sanctity, ensured…
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Kolhapur Gathering Honors Pujya Avimukteshwaranand; HJS Highlights Dharmic Unity
Pujya Avimukteshwaranand’s visit to Kolhapur brought together Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) volunteers and community advocates for a calm, substantive dialogue on dharma and cultural responsibility. Participants presented “Why do we need a Hindu Rashtra?” to invite reflection on ethical public life grounded in pluralistic dharmic values. The event emphasized unity across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and…
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Gurbani Exegesis and Japji Commentaries: Illuminating Tradition, Unity, and Future Pathways
A webinar hosted by Naad Pargaas Australia explored “Exegesis of Gurbani and the Commentaries on Japji,” emphasizing rigorous yet devotional approaches to Sikh scripture. The discussion balanced linguistic precision, historical context, and lived practice to clarify Japji Sahib’s enduring relevance. Speakers situated Sikh hermeneutics within a wider dharmic landscape, strengthening unity across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism,…
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Sarangarh Ghar Wapsi: 140 in Chhattisgarh Rejoin Hindu Traditions, Calling for Harmony
A community gathering in Sarangarh, Chhattisgarh, saw 140 individuals rejoining Hindu traditions in a Ghar-Wapsi ceremony held in the presence of Param Pujya Ajay Upadhyay. The event highlights India’s constitutional protections for freedom of conscience and freedom of worship. Framed within the plural ethos of the dharmic traditions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—it underscores the importance…
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Mayapur’s Kartik Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama 2025: A Soul-Stirring Pilgrimage of Seva and Kirtan
Kartik Navadvipa Mandal Parikrama 2025 in Mayapur invites seekers to experience pilgrimage as living bhakti through kirtan, seva, and mindful movement across sacred sites. Grounded in Srila Prabhupada’s teaching that Krishna kirtana is service rather than entertainment, the event emphasizes disciplined devotion over spectacle. Participants often find calm focus and inner clarity as walking and…
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Inspiring Global Preaching Strategies at ISKCON’s Italy GBC: Tech-Driven Outreach and Unity
Day 5 of the GBC meetings in Italy spotlighted Global Preaching Strategies & Commemorations, guided by Praghosa Dasa’s “Reflections on the Eve of ISKCON 60.” The session advanced practical ways to reinvent outreach for the digital age while honoring Sanatana Dharma’s inclusive ethos. Key steps included podcasts for accessible learning, QR codes in books for…