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The deities of Sri Sri Laxmi Narayan and all items inside the temple were burned down completely The centre is located in Dhaka.

No Lawyer Represents Hindu Priest Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh; Bail Hearing Delayed by a Month

Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested on sedition charges for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above Bangladesh's national flag during an October rally, remains in custody after being denied bail. His next hearing is set for January 2, 2025. Das’ lawyer, Ramen Roy, was brutally attacked and hospitalised, deterring others from representing him. ISKCON Kolkata appealed to the Bangladesh government for lawyer safety and condemned the hostile environment for justice supporters. Authorities froze bank accounts of 17 ISKCON associates for 30 days. Two additional priests were arrested after visiting Das in prison, intensifying concerns for minority rights in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh claims no systematic attack on Hindus, ISKCON monk arrested on specific charges

"With utter dismay, we note that the arrest of Chinmoy Das has been misconstrued by some speakers, although he was actually arrested on specific charges,” said Tareq Md Ariful Islam, ambassador and permanent representative of Bangladesh to the UN offices.

Release jailed ISKCON monk, stop atrocities on Hindus immediately, RSS tells Bangladesh

Bangladesh Police earlier on Monday arrested International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka while he was traveling to Chittagong.

Bangladesh freezes bank accounts of 17, including arrested Hindu leader

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) sent these directives to different banks and financial institutions on Thursday, suspending all types of transactions related to these accounts for a month.

Sheikh Hasina Slams Yunus Govt, Demands Release of ISKCON Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das | N18G

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina criticised the interim Muhammad Yunus government for failing to address violent attacks on the Hindu community, triggered by the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. She called the arrest unjust, demanded his release, and condemned the murder of a lawyer, urging swift action against the perpetrators. Highlighting incidents like a temple burning in Chittagong and attacks on various religious sites, Hasina emphasised protecting religious freedom and public safety. Meanwhile, the High Court declined a request to ban ISKCON, directing the attorney general to report on government actions concerning ISKCON’s activities amid escalating communal tensions.

Attempt to label ISKCON as 'radical organisation' baseless, says Vrajendra Nandan Das

Chinmoy Prabhu was arrested by Dhaka police on Monday at the airport as he was about to board a flight to Chittagong.

ISKCON Priest Bail Rejected By Bangladesh Court | MEA Asks Bangladesh to Protect Hindus

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the arrest and denial of bail to ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety of Hindus in the country. Das, a leader of the Hindu group Sammilita Sanatani Jote, was arrested from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka on Monday.

Bangladesh detains ISKCON monk Krishna Das Prabhu, bars him from leaving country

Information and Broadcasting Ministry advisor Kanchan Gupta took to social media to announce the prominent Bangladeshi Hindu religious leader’s arrest, while adding that the monk has been detained on sedition charges

Parineeti Chopra’s heartfelt post celebrates spiritual reconnection in London

A significant part of her post was dedicated to thanking ISKCON for making her visit so memorable. The energy and devotion she experienced while participating in the chanting of "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare" were evidently fulfilling for her.

Piramal Realty and ISKCON inaugurate Sri Sri Radha Govindadeva Mandir at Piramal Vaikunth, Thane

The temple draws inspiration from the majestic temples of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The temple has a single Shikhar (tower), is adorned with 18 pillars, has a 90-foot dome and a Garbhagriha entrance highlighted by Kalpavriksha.

5 tips to get rid of post-festive stress by Gauranga Das Prabhu

‘Your 9 pm to 9 am is in your hands. 9 am to 9 pm is not in your control. Utilise the time in your control to stabilise your mind...through proper sleep, meditation, chanting mantras and yoga’

No copyright in scriptures but their adaptations protected, says Delhi HC

Justice Prathiba M Singh, while dealing with the Trust's lawsuit on the issue, said copyright would vest in original parts of works which preach, teach or explain the scripture and the piracy of such copyrighted works of the plaintiff cannot be permitted.

ISKCON says it sent Rs 100-crore defamation notice to Maneka Gandhi

In a video that went viral recently, Maneka Gandhi charged that the ISKCON establishes gaushalas and earns unlimited benefits for the same from the government, in the form of huge lands.

Who is Amogh Lila Das, ISKCON monk banned for controversial comments on Swami Vivekananda?

A software engineer by profession, Amogh Lila Das turned to spirituality at 29 after a stint at a US-based multinational corporation.

Is that Ashneer Grover singing kirtans in viral video? Check again

"Ashneer Grover, nice seeing you," wrote Tyagi tagging the Shark Tank India judge in the Instagram post.

PM Modi releases Rs 125 coin to commemorate ISKCON founder Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's birth anniversary

Swami Prabhupada founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) commonly known as the "Hare Krishna movement".

TMC MP Nusrat Jahan shrugs off criticism for attending ISKCON Rath Yatra

ISKCON authorities reportedly invited Nusrat Jahan because they appreciate her stance on religion and inclusivity

Alfred Ford to fund Rs 2,000 crore Disneyland-themed park in Mayapur

This tourism hub will accommodate 1.5 lakh people at a time. Thanks to ISKCON's participation, a special attraction of the hub will be called Krishnaland.

IRCTC apologises for posting wrong picture of Jagannath temple

The issue was raised by priests of Sri Jagannath Temple after Shambhu Nath Khuntia during his recent visit to Mumbai, found an ISKCON temple photo in place of the 12th-century shrine in Puri.

President Pranab Mukherjee Confers the Prestigious Padma Shri on Madhu Pandit Dasa

The presentation ceremony of the prestigious Padma Shri was held in the historic Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 11:30 am on Tuesday. ...