Why is ISKCON so popular?

ISKCON came to represent the countercultural American religious exploration and birthed the now perennial ideal of spiritual tourism in “mystic India”. The success of ISKCON also emerged from two of Prabhupad’s successful strategies: public engagement and the distribution of literature.

How is ISKCON funded?

The ISKCON Structure According to Prabhupada’s instructions, no funds received through donations, sale of books, restaurants or gifts and artefacts from one temple can be transferred to another. Each temple has to devise ways to raise funds. Hence the size of the temples depend on the donations from its patrons.

What are the 7 purpose of ISKCON?

To teach and encourage the sankirtan movement, congregational chanting of the holy name of God, and to reveal the teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. To erect for the members, and the society at large, a holy place of transcendental pastimes, dedicated to the Personality of Godhead.

Who is the founder of ISKCON?

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada incorporated the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in 1966 with seven explicit purposes. This list of purposes (below) was one of the official documents incorporating ISKCON as a charitable organization.

What has Srila Prabhupada done for ISKCON?

In the years that followed, Srila Prabhupada expanded ISKCON’s mission and activities beyond some of the details listed in the incorporation documents, while remaining consistent with its principles.

What is the purpose of a temple of Krishna?

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.

Can you give tax-deductible donations to establish a Krishna temple?

One of the pressing needs at the time was to facilitate donors who wanted to give tax-deductible donations to establish a temple for Lord Krishna in New York City.