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Gauranga Darshan das

Author, Speaker

Dedicated member of ISKCON, he has made significant contributions through various roles, including regional leader and mentor and devotional education. Known for his deep understanding of Vedic scriptures, he is also an accomplished author of several books that explore and elucidate key aspects of Krishna consciousness. His work in organising seminars and outreach programs has been pivotal in expanding ISKCON’s impact, while his writings continue to inspire and guide devotees worldwide.

HG Gauranga Das

ISKCON GBC, Speaker

B.Tech graduate from IIT Bombay, holds numerous key roles within ISKCON, as GBC member, trustee of ISKCON GBC College, and director of the award-winning Govardhan Ecovillage. He also serves as Co-President of ISKCON Chowpatty and administrative director for the Bhaktivedanta Research Centre, Kolkata. Renowned for dynamic presentations, he has delivered over 10,000 discourses on scriptures such as Srimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita, making spirituality both accessible and compelling.

HH Bhanu Swami

ISKCON Sannyasi

Graduated in Oriental Fine Arts History from the University of British Columbia, Canada, joined the Hare Krishna movement in 1970 and was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1971. Taking sannyasa in 1984, he has become an authority on Deity worship within ISKCON and has been a GBC member since 2003, overseeing South India and co-GBC for Japan. He has translated 15 key Gaudiya Vaishnava texts and is involved in temple projects in Chennai and Tokyo, while sharing his deep spiritual knowledge globally.

HH Mahavishnu Swami

ISKCON Sannyasi, Guru

He was born on February 10, 1945, in Birmingham, UK, and graduated with honors in Fine Arts from the Bath Academy of Art. Initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1971, he became a full-time temple renunciate that same year. He has traveled extensively in India and globally to support and fund ISKCON’s temple projects, including significant contributions to temples in Bangladesh, Nepal, and India. His dedicated efforts have played a crucial role in expanding the reach of Krishna Consciousness worldwide.

HH Sivarama Swami

ISKCON Sannyasi, Guru

Born in Budapest in 1949, was initiated into ISKCON by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1973 and later became a sannyasi in 1979. After serving ISKCON in Canada, the USA, and the UK, he focused on leading the movement in Hungary, Romania, and Turkey from 2003. His leadership has significantly advanced Krishna consciousness in Hungary, making ISKCON one of the country’s top religious groups. He continues to be a pivotal figure in guiding and expanding the movement in these regions.

HH B.B. Govinda Swami

ISKCON Sanyasi

Bhakti Bhringa Govinda Swami joined ISKCON in Buffalo, NY, in 1971, receiving initiation from Srila Prabhupada that same year. He served in ISKCON centers in Buffalo and Toronto before moving to Vrindavan in 1977. From 1979 to 1987, he served in ISKCON temples in Greece, Israel, Italy, and France. Returning to Vrindavan, he established the Food For Life program. Known for his lively congregational chanting events, he became a GBC member in 2000 and currently serves as zonal secretary for various regions.

HH Janananda Goswami

ISKCON Sanyasi

Joined ISKCON in London and was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1972. Janananda Goswami Maharaj has served in various places around the world including, UK and Europe, Africa, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and America. Maharaj is well known for his ecstatic kirtans, harinam and book distribution in the line of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Maharaj’s quick wit, humility and loving personal nature is very uplifting and inspires us all to take shelter of the Lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada and Lord Krishna.

HH Indradyumna Swami

ISKCON Sanyasi

A disciple of Srila Prabhupada, Indradyumna Swami serves as a traveling preacher and guru in the Gaudiya tradition. He travels globally, teaching the Bhagavad-gita and leading chanting of the Hare Krishna maha mantra. His annual activities include coordinating the Festival in Polish Baltic coast from June to September and leading pilgrimages to Vrindavan during the sacred month of Kartik. He documents his experiences in “The Diary of a Traveling Preacher,” now in its eighth volume, published annually as a book.

HH Jayadvaita Swami

ISKCON Sanyasi

Disciple of Srila Prabhupada, Jayadvaita Swami serves as an editor, publisher and teacher within ISKCON. He played a significant role in editing Prabhupada’s books, received initiation in 1968, and co-founded the Vrindaban Institute for Higher Education in 1987. Since 1988, he has directed the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust in Africa. From 1991 to 1998, he was the editor-in-chief of BTG magazine. Although he doesn’t initiate disciples, he contributes widely to publish and teaches Krishna consciousness philosophy.

HH Devamrita Swami

ISKCON Sanyasi

Devamrita Swami’s journey from a devout Christian upbringing to immersion in Krishna consciousness began at Yale University in 1972 after encountering Srila Prabhupada’s teachings. Since joining ISKCON in 1973, he has dedicated over three decades to spreading the message of Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam worldwide. As an author and member of ISKCON’s Governing Body, he inspires spiritual seekers globally and advocates for socially-conscious approaches to spirituality, sustainability, and economics.

HH Bh. Caitanya Swami

ISKCON Sanyasi

Originally from New Zealand, Bhakti Caitanya Swami joined the Hare Krishna movement in London, early in 1973. A year before, as a philosophy student at Auckland University, he had first seen his future spiritual master walking across the campus with his followers. Srila Prabhupada initiated him later in 1973, giving him the name Raghubir Dasa. Eleven years later in Mayapur, the order of sannyasa was awarded to Bhakti Caitanya Swami, who is an initiating spiritual master for many devotees around the world at a present time.

HH S.B. Keshava Swami

ISKCON Sanyasi

Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Swami is a spiritual author, mentor, and teacher. After graduating from UCL in 2002, he embraced full-time monastic life to deepen his spirituality and share timeless principles. For over two decades at ISKCON UK’s headquarters, Bhaktivedanta Manor, he pioneered the School of Bhakti, led monastic training programs, authored ten books, and accepted lifetime renunciation vows in 2022. Now a globe-trotter, he teaches in various settings, aiming to spread ancient wisdom.

HG Nitai Sevini Devi dasi

Speaker, Preacher

Since 1984 she became closely connected to ISKCON Secunderabad. She received initiation from HH Jayapataka Swami in 1998 in Atlanta, USA. With degrees in Commerce, Education & Management of Voluntary Organizations, she currently is the Principal of ISKCON’s Divine Touch School. Alongside her husband, H.G. Samba Das, President of ISKCON Visakhapatnam, she manages various responsibilities and initiated the successful Bhakti Yoga Residential Summer camp in Visakhapatnam for school children.

HG Bhuta Bhavana das

Speaker, Preacher

Originally from London, UK, he graduated from the London School of Economics with a degree in Politics and Philosophy, later earning a Master’s from Birkbeck University of London. With a background in Motivation and Leadership Consulting, he contributes to various initiatives through workshops. Known for his speaking and preaching skills, he addresses topics like “Leadership from Within,” “Empowerment through Yoga and Meditation,” and “Stress Management.” He is a senior disciple of HH Bhakti Tirtha Swami.

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History

55 Years Of Service

In 1968, three American married couples – Gurudasa & Yamuna, Syamasundara & Malati (along with their baby daughter, Sarasvati), Mukunda & Janaki – at the request of their spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada, left San Francisco for London to start a new temple.
Eager to establish Krishna consciousness in London to please their spiritual master, they met with Srila Prabhupada in Montreal to discuss plans for London, get his blessings, and practice kirtana under his direction. They boarded for London just based on the faith on the words of Srila Prabhupada. The bliss and the struggle just started to unfold without knowing what was waiting for them…

Founder-Acarya

His divine grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada

ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, affectionately known as Srila Prabhupada by his followers. With great effort and determination, at the age of 69 (when most people are retired), he journeyed from Kolkata to New York by cargo ship hoping to help the people of the Western world to reconnect with their spiritual essence. He sought to pass on the ancient teachings of bhakti-yoga and demonstrated how to practically apply this knowledge to live a happy and fulfilling life.

Srila Prabhupada has unlocked the secrets and sacred spiritual knowledge in the Vedic tradition and made them accessible to everyone. His “Bhagavad-Gita As It Is” is the largest selling edition of the Bhagavad-Gita in the Western world and translated in over 76 languages.

55 Years Later

Bhakti still abundantly flows out of Soho
For over 50 years, the Radha-Krishna Temple has served as a spiritual oasis for thousands of Londoners and visitors from all over the world. Whether you are looking for a peaceful space to reflect, an opportunity to learn more about spirituality and wisdom from the East, or just curious to try our world-famous vegetarian cuisine – a warm welcome awaits you.

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Parashuram das

Food For All Co-ordinator

The founder and director of Food For All UK leads the charity in providing thousands of meals daily to vulnerable individuals and disaster-affected areas, promoting food security and reducing waste.

Radha Raman das

Vice President, Trustee

A long-standing dedicated member of ISKCON London who is also affectionately known as the minister of the interior, our vice president is always absorbed in thoughts of how to better serve the Vaishnavas.

Aravind Krishna das

Devotee Care

He is shy by nature but once you know him, he loves having long casual chat. He is serving last 15 years along with his good wife Yamunesvari, taking care of devotees in East London and Essex area.

Dhirodatta das

Trustee, Mentor

Resident Brahmacari, serving as a trustee with specialising in outreach & mentorship. If you see him, just say hello and you’ll be greeted with a warm smile and reassurance that Bhakti is for everyone!

Dayal Mora das

Temple President, Trustee

A keen reader of Srila Prabhupada’s books and an enthusiastic chanter of Sri Harinam, Dayal Mora Das leads the temple with dedication and humility, serving the devotees with utmost care and sincerity.

Rsi Raya Gauranga Das

General Manager

Another ISKCON London legend, Rsi embodies the courage of an Englishman and the compassion of a Bengali mother. His expertise and magical touch play a crucial role in maintaining and advancing the project.

Murli Manohara das

Teacher and Preacher

Since joined the temple in 1990, he has served in various positions including Head Pujari and is presently engaged in teaching Bhakti Sastri and other scriptural related seminars and classes as well as on line readings.

Acyuta Charan das

Food For Life Co-ordinator

Joined by his wife Krishna Kanta and twin daughters, Acyuta, a dedicated working professional, have been volunteering with FFL, distributing Prasadam to the needy in Central London for the last 17 years.

Vamsivat das

Head Pujari

Vamsivat is currently serving as head pujari since 2019. He very much likes to engage in all kinds of artistic talents in the service of the Lord and His devotees, whilst being guided by the wisdom of sastras.

Jadavji

Krishna’s Handyman

A long term member of ISKCON London and known round the temple as “Jadu Bhai”. “Bhai” for his loyal & loving disposition, and “Jadu”, for his magical ability to build and repair all parts of the temple with a relentless smile.

Krishna Priya das

Guest Greeter, Receptionist

Whether it’s Prasadam in the mouth, an unforeseen glorification or his infamous hugs, Krishna Priya’s kind, caring and personally connected character consistently exhibits the perpetual love he has for everyone.

Yamunesvari Devi Dasi

Devotee Care

She and her husband organises weekly programs for Adults, Kids & Youth in East London & Essex. Famous for her nectar Krishna katha and joyful spirit, she is ever ready to assist anyone seeking devotee association.

Rupanuga Bhakti das

Temple Commander, Trustee

Often seen singing and dancing up and down Oxford street, Rupanuga Bhakti is also responsible for the day to day management of the temple and looking after the wellbeing of the devotees.

Manjuali devi dasi

Financial Controller, Charity Secretary

Meet Manjuali, the vibrant guardian of balanced books! Driven by a passion for efficient administration, she ensures every moment counts in the noble pursuit of preaching among devotees.

Tripada Das

Receptionist

A receptionist, supporter, nurturer and protector, he will not just ensure each person leaves with a smile and encouragement, but also a mouthful of Prasadam. He’s the one who puts friendly in friendly giant.

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Devaki Devi Dasi

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Since 2010, Devaki has been inspired to engage and serve our volunteers, ensuring they feel cared for. She also oversees our Krishna Club for children, teaching and organising various children’s events.

Thirupati Gauranga das

Govinda’s Restaurant Manager

Our stalwart Restaurant Manager Thirupati has guided Govinda’s to ever greater heights. He pervades the temple with an ever increasing flow of prasadam to the delight of the devotees.

Manjari Gopika devi dasi

Festivals Coordinator

An expert events organiser and always available to offer a helping hand, Manjari is always enthusiastic to serve the community and trains individuals in progressive Krishna consciousness with utmost care.

Dipadatri Gaurangi dd

LCVS Coordinator

Joined KC through Pandava Sena in 2002. Works as an Asset Analyst at TFL London. A passionate volunteer organising retreats, facilitating courses, and contributing to the Bhakti Step mentorship program.

Ramanatha-sukha Das

Receptionist

Initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1974 in Atlanta USA, he lived in London for the last 6 years and presently serving at ISKCON London reception. Currently writing a book on Lord Siva’s importance in Krishna bhakti.

Abhinandana Gopa das

Studio 108 Manager, CVA Leader

Having Krishna conscious roots at the Studio108, he is now manages this outreach project, driven by his passion for cultivating a sense of community, and introducing people to vedic wisdom.

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