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About ISKCON
From joyful spiritual practice and timeless wisdom to compassionate service across the world.
- 900+
- Centers worldwide
- 3B+
- Meals served
- 6K+
- Festivals annually
- 110+
- Vegetarian restaurants
A worldwide community
One family
Communities connected through devotion.
60+
Countries reached through food relief
Compassion that becomes practical action.
Founder and mission
One teacher crossed an ocean. A worldwide spiritual family followed.
Founder-Acharya
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
New York
1966
A mission carried across oceans
Ancient wisdom made accessible without losing its depth.
At the age of 69, Srila Prabhupada arrived in New York with a simple purpose: to share the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita and the practice of loving devotion to Krishna. ISKCON was established the following year.
- 1965
- Arrival in New York
- 1966
- ISKCON established
A living spiritual tradition
Wisdom becomes practice. Practice becomes a more conscious way of life.
Explore the Bhagavad-gita, experience mantra meditation, and discover a joyful path that brings spiritual values into everyday life.
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+Languages sharing sacred wisdom
Experience ISKCON
Bhakti is not simply something to read about. It is something to sing, taste, celebrate, and share.
Come as you are. A local ISKCON community is a place to ask questions, meet people, and experience spiritual life together.
Kirtan
The shared joy at the heart of an ISKCON gathering.
Kirtan
Meditative music, mantra, and a room moving as one.
The Sunday Feast
An open gathering of philosophy, music, and sanctified vegetarian food.
Festivals
Ancient celebrations made vivid through color, procession, and community.
With communities in cities, towns, and rural settings around the world, your first visit may be closer than you think.
Find an ISKCON center
Voices on ISKCON
A contribution recognized across culture, scholarship, and public life.
“I always liked Srila Prabhupada’s humility and his simplicity.”
George Harrison
Musician and humanitarian
“There has been no clear parallel to Prabhupada’s achievements.”
Thomas Hopkins
Professor, Franklin & Marshall College
“My deep appreciation and respect for Srila Prabhupada, who spread Krishna consciousness all over the world.”
Shri Pranab Mukherjee
Former President of India
Your next step
Visit. Volunteer. Support.
Find a community near you, share your time, or help sustain spiritual education and compassionate service around the world.
Compassionate action
Spiritual values become meaningful when they become service.
Across the world, ISKCON communities translate compassion into food relief, education, environmental care, and respect for all living beings.
Food relief
Sharing sanctified vegetarian meals with communities facing hunger and crisis.
Education
Supporting learning that develops character, wisdom, and responsibility.
Care for the earth
Building practical models of thoughtful living and environmental stewardship.
Cow protection
Cultivating compassionate, sustainable relationships with animals and the land.
Food relief
3 billion+
Vegetarian meals shared through ISKCON-affiliated programs