namāmīśvaraṁ sac-cid-ānanda-rūpaṁ lasat-kuṇḍalaṁ gokule bhrājamanam yaśodā-bhiyolūkhalād dhāvamānaṁ parāmṛṣṭam atyantato drutya gopyā To the Supreme Lord, whose form is the embodiment of eternal existence, knowledge, and bliss, whose shark-shaped earrings are swinging to and fro, who is beautifully shining in the divine realm of Gokula, who I (due to the offense of breaking the pot of yogurt that His mother was churning into butter and then stealing the butter that was kept hanging from a swing) is quickly running from the wooden grinding mortar in fear of mother Yasoda, but who has been caught from behind by her who ran after Him with greater speed—to that Supreme Lord, Sri Damodara, I offer my humble obeisances.

*"Durga Puja Book Distribution Highlights"* *Despite the rain* , our devotees were enthusiastically distributing books. *For 4 days straight* , our *IYF book distribution warriors* went all out, spreading spiritual knowledge till the wee hours, with some *even starting their day at 4 am* ! *Bhakti Vriksha members and IGF Forum* also *distributed books with high energy, even in the rain!* A *total of 2238 books* were distributed across various locations, including *Bakri Bazar, Rajasthan Mitra Mandal, Firayalal* , and others, spreading spiritual knowledge and positivity in the community."

Devotees of ISKCON Ranchi visited the holy Sri Chaitanya Charan Dham along with HG Naru Gopal Prabhu. This sacred place holds a special significance, as 500 years ago Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu personally danced here with the wild animals in divine ecstasy. The visit was marked by soul-stirring kirtan, uplifting association, and delicious prasadam, creating a spiritually blissful experience for all present.

On the auspicious occasion of Bhadra Purnima, celebrated on 7th September 2025, ISKCON Ranchi joyfully distributed over 151 copies of Srimad Bhagavatam to devotees and seekers. This initiative aligns with the instruction in Srimad Bhagavatam 12.13.13, which declares that whoever gifts the Bhagavatam on Bhadra Purnima attains the supreme destination. By participating in this sacred campaign, the community embraced the blessings and spiritual merit described in the scriptures, making the day truly memorable and spiritually uplifting for everyone involved.

Sri Radhashtami, the divine appearance day of Srimati Radharani, was celebrated with deep devotion at ISKCON Ranchi. The celebrations began with vibrant kirtans and prayers, followed by the sacred abhishekam of Radharani, where the deities were bathed with auspicious substances such as milk, honey, and fragrant water. This ceremony symbolizes the heartfelt love and reverence that devotees hold for Radharani, recognized in Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition as the embodiment of Krishna’s internal pleasure potency, Hladini shakti

Vibrant moments from the grand Janmashtami celebrations.