The International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ), known colloquially as the Hare Krishna movement or Hare Krishnas, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava religious organization.

* Deity worship site ( ISKCON, Gaudiya Vaishnava sampradaya )

** Gaudiya Vaishnavism ( includes ISKCON, the Hare Krishna movement ), adheres to the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ( Gaurangacharya )

Some strict Gaudiya Vaishnavas, most commonly initiated ISKCON devotees, will eat only prasada, i. e., everything they eat is first offered to Lord Krishna, not simply a few items like most other Hindus do.

Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is is written in the tradition of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, and the members of ISKCON consider the book authoritative and literally true ( mukhya-vrtti ).

His prayers Sri Rupa Manjari Pada and Sri Guru Carana Padma are still sung in within both Gaudiya Math and ISKCON temples on a regular basis.

Within ISKCON, Sivarama Swami is also well known for his deep knowledge of Vaishnava literature, and has written several books about Gaudiya Vaishnavism.

He has written extensively on Vaishnava philosophy and used his education to further the discourse of Gaudiya Vaishnava Theology within the context of ISKCON.

Bhakti Chaitanya Swami ( born 14 August 1951 in Auckland, New Zealand ) is a Gaudiya Vaishnava swami and a religious leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( also known as the Hare Krishna movement or ISKCON ).

Vaishnava men, typically of the ISKCON sect, are often clean-shaven as a sign of cleanliness.

Similar in appearance to Buddhist monks, brahmacari monks from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ), or Hare Krishnas as they are popularly known, are the best known Vaishnava monks outside India.

Jayapataka Swami ( born April 9, 1949, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ) is a Vaishnava swami and a religious leader for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ).

Śivarā ‎ ma Swami ( born March 30, 1949, Budapest, Hungary ) is a Vaishnava guru and a religious leader for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ).

Bhakti Charu Swami is a Vaishnava swami and a religious leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ).

Bhaktivedanta College, located in the rural Ardennes region of Belgium, is a Vaishnava college administered by ISKCON.

The college was opened by ISKCON in 2002 and aspires to be a Vaishnava university.

In addition, the college offers courses on the study of sastra, including the Bhakti Sastri certificate administered by the Vaishnava Training and Education organisation and the ISKCON Examination Board, as well as the Certificate in Bhakti Yoga Studies.

However, in regard to ISKCON a special kind of khol is made available, that does not incorporate animal parts.

An exception to this acceptance is the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ), which includes several members who actively oppose " Darwinism " and the modern evolutionary synthesis.

The Bengali saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ( 1486 – 1534 ) is believed by many ( see especially the modern-day ISKCON movement ) to be an incarnation of both Radha and Krishna, simultaneously in one form.

A commonly accepted notion among Krisna Consciousness devotees is that ISKCON allows one to recognize the primacy of the supreme deity, Krishna, in the practices and traditions of other faiths.

This is because the ISKCON tradition teaches that there is only one Supreme Lord and that all others are but His servants.

According to Vedas, holy name of Vishnu is so powerful that one ( even outcaste or meat-eater as in ISKCON ) can become brahman ( dvija, twice-born, by qualification if he actually knows vedanta and Brahman, Vishnu ) by accepting initiation from bona-fide spiritual master ( like A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ).

In Mayapur ( West Bengal, India ) an ISKCON gurukul project, which has been in operation since the 1970s, is rejuvenating the ancient gurukul system and providing students with a system of traditional education and values.

In ISKCON, the term sankirtan is also used to refer to preaching activities, such as distribution of religious literature to the public.

Prior to his joining of Shelter John Porcelly took interest in the spiritual movement ' International Society for Krishna Consciousness ' and has maintained interest in it since ; he is an active member of ISKCON.

He is referred in ISKCON by his ' spiritual ' name-" Paramananda Das "

The ISKCON Food Relief Foundation ( IFRF ) was established in year 2004 in Mumbai and objectives of IFRF is to eradicate hunger and promoting education amongst the under-privileged sections of the society and thereby ensuring their socio-economic development.

One of the successful ventures is Akshaya Patra, which started with freshly cooked meals from ISKCON temple in Bangalore.

ISKCON temples are known for providing free prasada meals to all who come, as they believe that this is not only feeding the poor but providing them with Krishna's mercy as well.

Sri Krishna-Balarama Temple built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ) in a location known as ' Raman-Reti ', is one of the most beautiful temples in Vrindavan today.

Adjoining the temple is the samadhi of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON, built in pure white marble.

Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is is a translation and commentary of the Bhagavad Gita by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ).

Satsvarupa das Goswami During ISKCON diksa ceremony in 1979. Diksa ( Sanskrit: द ी क ् ष ा in Devanagari,, Tamil: த ீ ட ் ச ை) also spelled deeksha or deeksa in common usage, translated as a " preparation or consecration for a religious ceremony ", is giving of a mantra or an initiation by the guru in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

For ISKCON members first diksa, or harinama-diksa initiation, is performed as part of a fire sacrifice where grains, fruit, and ghee are placed on an open fire of the sacrifice.

The Governing Body Commission ( GBC ) is the managerial authority of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ).

In addition to typical formal education, ISKCON also offers specialized religious / spiritual instructional programs in scriptural texts, standardized by the ISKCON Ministry for Educational Development and the GBC committee on Vaisnava Training & Education, categorized by level and difficulty ; in India, they are primarily provided by the Mayapur Institute for Higher Education and Training and the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education.

A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON ) translated the Sanskrit word " deva " as " demigod " in his literature when the term referred to a God other than the Supreme Lord.

* International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON )

Esha and Bharat Takhtani at their wedding ceremony at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness | ISKCON temple

An example of zonal regions for North America The GBC is organised largely through a " zonal " system, with regional representatives attending to local matters, and the entire GBC ruling on issues that affect ISKCON as a whole.

In 1985 the decision was made to lower the standard of living for ISKCON leadership.

Was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1976 and since 1993 he has served as Director of Communications for ISKCON in North America.

Ramai Swami started the first Hare Krishna Food for Life program in the world at the ISKCON temple in Sydney, Australia.

* Official Worldwide Calendar for ISKCON members