Our Sacred History
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), otherwise known as the Hare Krishna movement, was founded by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. In 1966, at the advanced age of 70, Srila Prabhupada established ISKCON in New York City.
Under his guidance, the society grew within a decade to include more than one hundred centers, ashrams, temples, institutes, schools, and farm communities worldwide.

7 Purposes of ISKCON
Based upon the authentic & timeless wisdom
To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world.
To propagate a consciousness of Krishna (God), as it is revealed in the great scriptures of India, Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.
To bring the members of the Society together with each other and nearer to Krishna, the prime entity, thus developing the idea within the members, and humanity at large, that each soul is part and parcel of the quality of Godhead (Krishna).
To teach and encourage the sankirtana movement, congregational chanting of the holy name of God, as revealed in the teachings of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
To erect for the members and for society at large a holy place of transcendental pastimes dedicated to the personality of Krishna.
To bring the members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler, more natural way of life.
With a view towards achieving the aforementioned purposes, to publish and distribute periodicals, magazines, books and other writings.

About Srila Prabhupada
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is the Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He is a world-renowned spiritual master, scholar, and author who brought the teachings of Krishna consciousness to the Western world.
Srila Prabhupada translated over sixty volumes of classic Vedic scriptures into the English language, including the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam. His teachings continue to inspire millions around the globe.