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On Gita Jayanti, Hare Krishnas celebrate the birth of the sacred text Bhagavad Gita

Dec. 11 marked Gita Jayanti, the day that many Hindus believe Lord Krishna spoke the words of the holy Bhagavad Gita to warrior prince Arjuna more than 5,000 years ago

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Idols burnt in another attack on Hindu temple in Bangladesh, complaint filed

The Mahabhagya Lakshminarayan Mandir, at Dhor village, in North of Dhaka came under attack on late Friday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairperson Tariq Rahman acquitted in grenade attacks case on Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh High Court has acquitted all the accused including the Acting Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tareq Rahman in the August 21 grenade attacks case on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, lawyers said on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bangladesh: Bank accounts of Chinmoy Krishna Das, 16 others frozen

The authorities action comes after the Bangladesh High Court rejected a plea seeking a ban on International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shashi Tharoor expresses concern on condition of minorities in Bangladesh

Tharoor said that the committee on external affairs has called a meeting on the situation in Bangladesh on December 11.

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ISKCON stages protest in Kolkata over Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest

The ISKCON members also expressed concern over the condition of religious minorities in Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Leaders in India condemn Chinmoy Das' arrest in Bangladesh, demand his release

Amid chaos over the arrest of the former priest ISKCON Bangladesh Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari on sedition charges, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday morning expressed solidarity with the Hindu monk, labelling his arrest as "unjust." Read further on Dynamite News:

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"We urge B'desh to ensure safety of Hindus," MEA on Chittagong attacks

India has again condemned recent attacks on the Hindu community in Chittagong, Bangladesh and said that such actions would only create more tensions in the community. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kim Kardashian Serves Indian Food “Just For The Camera” Years After Calling It “Disgusting”

The internet found it hypocritical of Kim Kardashian to serve Indian food years after calling it "disgusting". The post Kim Kardashian Serves Indian Food “Just For The Camera” Years After Calling It “Disgusting” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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PM Modi interacts with artists of Russian Cultural Troupe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with artists of the Russian Cultural Troupe who performed to welcome him during his address to the Indian community in Moscow. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi pans Mamata Banerjee for her remarks against RKM, Bharat Sevashram Sangha

PM Narendra Modi condemns Mamata Banerjee's threats against Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha, accusing TMC of vote-bank politics.

The Hindu

ISKCON holds Gita contest

ISKCON, which held a value education contest based on Bhagawad Gita, organised a prize distribution ceremony at its Bengaluru centre recently.

The Hindu

ISKCON’s 70-storey skyscraper temple in Vrindavan will ‘boost Indian tourism’

Vrindavan Heritage Tower in Uttar Pradesh will boost Indian tourism and economy, showcasing Indian culture and spirituality internationally.

The Hindu

Uncovering the higher truth of Jay Shetty

Celebrities call him ‘amazing’ and fans pay thousands – but what exactly do they get from this self-help guru with an iffy origin story?

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Vrindavan replicated in Tirupati temple on ‘Govardhan Puja’

At the ISKCON's Lotus Temple in Tirupati, the Govardhan Puja was observed on Nov 14, a day after Deepavali. The temple is unique as it is one of the few to have Krishna surrounded by his eight divine companions.

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ISKCON unit issues defamation notice to BJP MP Maneka Gandhi for her remarks against temple body

The Kolkata unit of the temple body on Friday said that they are going to file a Rs100cr defamation case against the Sultanpur MP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ISKCON sells cows to butchers, claims BJP MP Maneka Gandhi

BJP MP Maneka Gandhi alleges ISKCON is "biggest cheat" selling cows from gaushalas to butchers; ISKCON refutes, claims it runs 60 goshalas protecting hundreds of cows & bulls, many rescued from slaughter. Gandhi visited Anantapur Gaushala, found no cows in good condition, no calves.

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Devotees celebrate Janmashtami across the country

On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, devotees are celebrating the festival of Lord Krishna's birth anniversary, with pomp, fanfare and fervour across the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ISKCON punishes monk for making inappropriate remarks at Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Vivekananda

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has punished its monk Amogh Lila Das for ‘inappropriate and unacceptable’ comments on Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Swami Vivekananda by banning him for one month and asking him to seclude himself from public life.

The Hindu

Governor participates in Jagannath Rath Yatra in Vijayawada

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer has participated in ISKCON Jagannath Rath Puja and Yatra at Krishna Lanka in Vijayawada on Saturday

The Hindu

How an ISKCON temple near Balasore train accident site is helping victims, volunteers

Bahanaga ISKCON temple is the most sought-after place by Balasore train accident victims, voluteers to rest, refresh, recoup.

The Hindu

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Indira Canteen, meant to feed urban poor, is now starved of funds

BBMP admits to dip in patronage, while patrons say quality has suffered. Civic body is now mulling relocating some of them

The Hindu

ISKCON plans ₹200 cr. temple on city outskirts

State govt. urged to allot 25 acres of land

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Janmashtami 2022: Devotees throng temples to celebrate Lord Krishna's birthday

Janmashtami is celebrated every year to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Believers observe the day by keeping a fast and praying at the temples. Read more on Dynamite News:

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