The Hare Krishna Maha Mantra, dedicated to Lord Krishna and Rama, is a powerful chant believed to purify mind, body, and soul ...

With no time even to wash her clothes as the Russians approached Mariupol a year ago, in southern Ukraine, Kalakeli Devi Dasi fled her native city with only a small suitcase filled with her dirty ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. An hour into the sermon, the Hare ...

John Griesser's documentary, 'Hare Krishna! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All,' recounts the story of the popular spiritual movement and its charismatic founder. By Frank ...

ISKCON temples and centers have become prime targets for radical Muslims in Bangladesh. Recently, Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested. Learn about the origins of ISKCON and the Hare Krishna ...

The rhythm built and the drum beat quickened as Sri Prahlada sat up, his back rod-straight, and loudly chanted into the microphone the words he had been repeating for nearly an hour. His face ...

MISCONCEPTION: "One of the major misconceptions about Hare Krishna is that it’s a cult and it’s totally controlled by certain gurus," says local author Rishi Waterman. "That’s not the fact." Photo ...

(RNS) — On Wednesday (Dec. 11), many Hindus celebrated Gita Jayanti, the day that they believe Lord Krishna spoke the words of the Bhagavad Gita to the Indian Prince Arjuna more than 5,000 years ago. ...

(RNS) — Once known for its popularity among white hippies, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has found both popularity and legitimacy among an ever growing Hindu diaspora. (RNS) — ...