iskcon monks

Sixty-three iskcon monks from Bangladesh were stopped from crossing into India at the Benapole border over suspicions despite having valid travel documents. Bangladesh authorities did not provide explanations, leading to criticism from Iskcon officials who questioned the grounds for disallowing the monks' pilgrimage. Protests and prayers for their release were held globally.

Sixty-three Bangladeshi iskcon monks with valid travel documents were prevented from entering India at the Benapole border by Bangladeshi authorities over 'suspicious activities'. This move coincides with global protests by Iskcon devotees against the alleged persecution in Bangladesh. Despite holding valid visas, the monks were turned back, raising concerns among Iskcon officials.

In recent weeks, the seer has found himself at the centre of a political and legal storm that stretches from allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to a decades old dispute over who has the right to call himself the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath. For many followers of Sanatan Dharm, the position of Shankaracharya is among the most revered spiritual roles in Hindu tradition.

Iskcon Kolkata advises members in Bangladesh to conceal visible religious symbols and avoid wearing saffron clothes in public amid rising violence against Hindu minorities. Monks have faced public threats and assaults, with 63 prevented from crossing into India. This follows the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges, leading to increased caution and safety measures.

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Ayodhya's Ram temple chief priest condemned the Bangladesh government for arresting ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges. The arrest sparked clashes and a lawyer's death. ISKCON-Kolkata urged the Indian government to intervene, citing escalating attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh authorities have arrested two iskcon monks amid rising violence against Hindu minorities following the Sheikh Hasina government's fall. An Indian bus faced an alleged attack after a staged collision. Tripura's chief minister warned Bangladesh of severe consequences if anti-India activities persist, while private hospitals in Agartala and businesses in border towns suspended services for Bangladeshi citizens.

Fitness expert Mickey Mehta conducted a wellness workshop for around 40 monks of the ISKCON temple on Tuesday.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) has temporarily banned a monk in its order and sent him on ‘atonement’ to a hill in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district for his “inappropriate comments” on teachings and dietary preferences of Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Swami Vivekananda. The action followed a backlash on social media and a nudge from Trinamool Congress after the monk’s offensive remarks creatred a storm on the internet.

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Bangladesh's immigration authorities at the Benapole border denied entry to 54 Iskcon members despite valid documents, citing the absence of specific government approval. This follows heightened scrutiny of Iskcon amidst the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and subsequent tension and protests among Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

All 600 monks and workers inside Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, have received their first vaccine doses. All those above 60 have taken both. Instructions have been given by the RKM headquarters to all its centres in Bengal to complete vaccination for monks and others who live on the different campuses by June 15, to coincide with the outer limit of the present restrictions.

Bangladeshi lawyer Rabindra Ghosh, representing jailed Iskcon monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrived in India for medical treatment after facing threats in Bangladesh. Ghosh's family, concerned for his safety, welcomes him. Despite the risks, Ghosh plans to return to Bangladesh to continue his legal fight for the monk and other minorities.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Indian leaders expressed concern over the arrest of an ISKCON monk in Bangladesh on sedition charges and ongoing violence against Hindu minorities. The Indian government called upon Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of minorities, while protests erupted in India demanding the monk's release.

Monks on Mission, a film made by a team of young monks at ISKCON Gurugram, has won the best short film award at Tagore International Film Festival

On the occasion of Purushottam month, which comes once in three years, Iskcon devotees from 83 countries have been linked up on a virtual platform for the Nabadwip Mandal Parikrama from Friday till Thursday.