The International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly known as the Hare Krishna Movement, was founded in 1966 by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. ISKCON is a worldwide association of devotees of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead; its members consist of 10,000 temple devotees and 250,000 congregational devotees. Over four decades ISKCON has grown to comprise of over 350 temples, 60 rural communities, 50 schools and 60 restaurants. One of the main objectives of ISKCON is to promote the well being of society by teaching the science of Krishna consciousness according to Bhagavad-Gita and other timeless Vedic scriptures
IYF has been preaching to the youth community hundreds of students have participated in different courses It also has local centers close to the various colleges and companies for offering systematic spiritual training programs.
Read MoreISKCON Congregational preaching focuses on cultivating and training individuals in the principles of devotional service to Lord Krishna and the spread of Krishna consciousness through everyday life.
Read MoreBook Distribution focuses on spreading Srila Prabhupada's books, particularly the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam, to promote Krishna consciousness and offer a path towards spiritual enlightenment.
Read MoreGita Contest, or Bhagavad Gita Quiz, is a competition focusing on the teachings and philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita.
Read MoreBarman Mela is organized every year on the occasion of Makar sankranti and lasts till Basant Panchmi.
Read MoreFood for Life program is the world's largest vegetarian food distribution program.
Read MoreThe Deepeshwar Mahadev temple situated on an island in the middle of the Narmada river in Barman has special significance. According to Skanda Purana, Brahma had worshipped Deepeshwar Mahadev, the Guru of the Gods, and pleased him to get free from the curse. This temple is very important from the mythological point of view. Devotees perform Japa and Tapasya here for Satvik Sadhna Siddhi.