About ISKCON

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has been sharing India’s Vedic culture globally for over 50 years. Established in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, ISKCON’s mission is to enhance societal well-being by teaching Krishna consciousness based on ancient texts like the Bhagavad-Gita.

The Indian Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi, unveils the world’s largest Bhagavad Gita, prepared by ISKCON devotees as a gift to the world, at ISKCON New Delhi on February 26, 2019

Overview

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) operates more than 600 centers, 65 eco-communities, 54 educational institutes, and 110 vegetarian restaurants worldwide, in nations such as Russia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Poland, Switzerland, Australia, and South Africa. These establishments serve as hubs of spiritual enlightenment and peace.

Swami Prabhupada’s greatest legacy was that he was an exemplary ambassador of India’s timeless values. In the years that he spent spreading his simple message, Swami Prabhupada convinced hundreds of thousands of Indians and westerners about the profound value of his philosophy which they embraced along with a Vedic lifestyle.

— Sri Pranab Mukherjee, President, India

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