Hare Krishna devotees dance in the street.(Supplied/ISKCON) In its infancy, the Hare Krishna movement was thought to be alien, its followers known for opting out of society. But in 2016 they are very ...

The story of how Krishna’s name became recognizable in the West often begins with a voyage. In 1965, a 69-year-old monk named A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada left Kolkata aboard a cargo ship bound ...

Janmashtami, the joyous festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, is a time for spiritual reflection and devotion. What better way to immerse yourself in the divine aura of this occasion than by ...

Tradition: The Hare Krishna movement considers itself a monotheistic tradition, part of the broad Hindu culture. Beliefs: Hare Krishna devotees believe in Krishna as the Supreme Being or God. They ...

Subal Smith was only 6 months old when his parents left New York and joined the great hippie migration, heading "straight to the Haight." It was the early 1970s, and the peaceful glow had already ...

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In the chaos of our hectic lives, where anxiety and unpredictability reign, achieving tranquility and abundance may seem like ...

Have you ever wondered why Hare Krishnas don't eat meat, or how the movement differs from other strains of Hinduism? Read a primer on the Hare Krishna movement and its practices and beliefs. What is ...

Janmashtami, the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, is observed with great enthusiasm across India. Devotees participate in midnight prayers, as it is believed Krishna was born at ...