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ISKCON GOVERNING BODY COMMISSION SOCIETY
Registration Number S/74662 under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961
P.O. Shree Mayapur Dham, Dist. Nadia, West Bengal 741313
https://gbc.iskcon.org
RESOLUTIONS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
Go to the 2025 Zonal Assignments
Section 200: Governing Body Commission
204.02: GBC meetings: GBC decisions
[Title] – Improving GBC meetings — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – February 16, 2025
Whereas the GBC Executive Committee requested the GBC Organizational Development Committee to
propose improved functioning of the GBC, which includes meetings
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The GBC body endorses the following steps to improve their AGM meeting. These should be achieved by
the Executive Committee engaging the guidance of experienced and trained facilitators and other advisors:
1. Streamlining Agendas: The GBC meetings should focus on essential agenda items to avoid time
wastage on less critical matters as decided by the GBC EC. Survey results clearly indicate
dissatisfaction with current agenda choice, pre-meeting preparation, and the way discussions are
carried out. Only essential issues related to GBC responsibilities should be included, with other
topics dealt with appropriately.
2. Enhancing Meeting Culture: Encourage strict punctuality, adherence to the GBC code of honor,
and full focus on meeting proceedings so that they don’t drag on.
3. Improving Venue and Format: Develop better arrangements in Mayapur including better room
layout, technological enhancements, etc.
4. Effective Meeting Processes:
a. Pre-meeting Preparation: Always distribute agendas in advance with clear goals for each
topic. Strictly delegate all topics that are not essential for the GBC to discuss, including
proposals that the Deputies are analyzing.
b. During Meetings: Effective time management to keep discussions on track. Appropriate use
Robert’s Rules of Order and appropriate use of tried and true facilitation processes guided
by the GBC Code of Honor.
c. Post-meeting Follow-up: Effective follow-up on action items and timely and appropriate
communication of resolutions.
5. Encouraging Full Participation:
a. Facilitator/Chairman to use standard processes to encourage full GBC participation during
the meetings, such as increased group discussions.
b. At their discretion, the GBC EC may engage experienced, neutral facilitators to help facilitate
the meetings under their direction.
c. Additional guidelines on meeting improvements are found in the Meeting Manual 2025 which
was originally presented to the GBC in 2016.
204.04 GBC Meetings: Annual General Meeting
[Title] — Dates for 2026 GBC Annual General Meeting — 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action Order
[Date passed] — February 22, 2025
Resolved that:
The Annual General Meeting of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission Society shall be held from
February 4-14, 2026, at ISKCON Mayapur, WB, India
204.06 GBC Meetings: Mid-term General Meeting
[Title] — Dates for 2025 GBC Midterm General Meeting — 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action order
[Date passed] — February 22, 2025
Resolved that:
The Midterm General Meeting of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission Society shall be held from
October 1-5, at Villaggio Hare Krishna, Italy
207.04: GBC Staff: GBC Parliamentarian
[Title] – Establishing the office of the GBC Parliamentarian — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Administrative order
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas the GBC meetings must be conducted pursuant to the GBC Rules of Order;
Whereas it is in the interests of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness that matters raised in
GBC Meetings are discussed efficiently and fairly pursuant to the GBC Rules of Order to determine
appropriate actions to be taken;
Whereas members are not sufficiently conversant with the GBC Rules of Order;
Whereas the GBC Rules of Order grant the power to rule on questions of order and on the proper
application of the rules to the GBC Chairman;
Whereas the GBC Rules of Order are lengthy, detailed and intended to respond to/cover all matters
associated with the conduct and procedure of GBC Meetings;
Whereas it is important for at least one attendee of the GBC meetings to be sufficiently conversant with the
GBC Rules of Order to advise the Chairman and other members about proper functioning of GBC meetings
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The office of Parliamentarian is hereby established.
That the GBC will review the function of the office of Parliamentarian five years after its establishment.
Definition
The Parliamentarian:
1. Is a non-voting participant in the GBC meetings who is an expert in interpreting and advising on the
rules and procedures of all GBC Meetings, as set out in the GBC Rules of Order.
2. Participates in all GBC Meetings to which the GBC Rules of Order apply.
3. Does not make substantive points/arguments on the topics being discussed in any GBC Meeting
except where such Parliamentarian is separately a Minister or any other non-GBC participant.
4. Takes an active part in GBC Meeting debates in order to ensure that they are conducted pursuant to
the applicable GBC Rules of Order.
5. Is an impartial participant who maintains a good working relationship with the GBC Chairman and
other members.
Powers
The role of the Parliamentarian:
1. Does not have voting rights.
2. Does not make substantive points/arguments on the topics being discussed in any GBC Meeting
except where such Parliamentarian is separately a Minister or any other non-GBC officer.
3. May interject at any time during any GBC Meeting to carry out their duties.
4. Can conduct their duties outside of a GBC Meeting, including, but not limited to, advising the
Chairman and other members (as necessary) on the interpretation and/or application of the GBC
Rules of Order.
5. Is a member of the GBC discussions conference.
Duties
The Parliamentarian:
1. Has a sufficient working knowledge of the GBC Rules of Order.
2. Provides to the Chairman and other members, by consultation or interjection, impartial guidance on
the interpretation and application of the GBC Rules of Order.
3. Compiles an updated edition of the GBC Rules of Order and circulates this to members every two
years.
4. Advises the GBC on the state of the GBC Rules of Order, including the requirement to modify, add
or delete rules.
5. Advises the GBC Chairman (or presiding officer of the relevant GBC Meeting) to respond to points
of order and parliamentary inquiries.
6. Maintains a good working relationship with the GBC Chairman and other members.
Selection process
The General Counsel of the GBC will nominate candidates for the office of Parliamentarian to the GBC.
The Parliamentarian is selected by a simple majority vote of the GBC.
Where a nominated candidate is not voted in by simple majority, the General Counsel will nominate another
candidate.
The term of the Parliamentarian will be for 5 years or until such time the Parliamentarian resigns from the
office or is deemed unfit by a two-thirds majority vote of the GBC.
There is no limit on the number of terms of office the Parliamentarian may hold.
Section 300: International Society for Krishna
Consciousness
301.01: ISKCON members: Regulations
[Title] – Puspa-samadhis in ISKCON — 2025
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Governing law
[Date passed] – March 19, 2025
Whereas a clear resolution is required regarding the establishment of puspa-samadhis to avoid conflicting
final instructions;
Whereas with the passage of time, the departure of senior Vaisnavas is becoming more prevalent, creating
an urgency for a concise statement
Therefore, it is resolved that:
No puspa-samadhis will be erected for any member of ISKCON in the future, effective March 19, 2025. Any
senior Vaisnava whose followers choose to erect a samadhi may erect only one samadhi in total after
receiving the approval of the GBC Vaisnava Memorial Standing Committee.
Every ISKCON guru shall include this instruction in their will.
301.07: ISKCON Members: Individual devotees
[Title] — Narahari dasa’s Suspension as an Initiating Guru in ISKCON — 2024
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] — July 24, 2024
Whereas the GBC Body suspended Narahari dasa from giving initiations in 2023;
Whereas that suspension order expires on February 19, 2025;
Whereas Narahari dasa has definitely been repeatedly reminded about this suspension order;
Whereas Narahari dasa has chosen to ignore this order;
Whereas Narahari dasa’s initiations have violated several ISKCON laws
Therefore, it is resolved that:
1. Initiations by Narahari dasa (ACBSP) after February 20, 2020, are not recognized in ISKCON.
2. Narahari dasa’s suspension as a initiating guru within ISKCON will continue indefinitely until he
resolves the previously-mentioned issues to the agreement of the Guru Services Committee and the
GBC Body.
3. Narahari dasa’s and his “disciples’” association with any ISKCON temple will be left up to the local
authorities and the local GBC.
302.05: Asramas (spiritual orders) in ISKCON: General
[Title] – Encouraging the establishment and maintenance of ISKCON temple
asramas — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Guideline
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas Srila Prabhupada established and built ISKCON upon the strength of temples with vibrant
asramas;
Whereas many if not most ISKCON temples in the West and elsewhere have minimized or closed their
asramas in the course of evolving toward congregational development;
Whereas the current need for finding qualified devotees to take leadership roles in ISKCON can be largely
met by providing asrama training and experience for more young devotees
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The GBC encourages all ISKCON temples who currently do not have active resident asramas to
deliberately and diligently establish or re-establish them according to the following best practices:
1. Though resident asramas may sometimes accommodate older devotees, in general, temples shall
provide asrama accommodation for young people newly taking up Krishna consciousness as a
training ground for their future lives as devotees. At the same time, the contributions and needs of
older devotees, who have dedicated years of their lives to Srila Prabhupada’s movement, are
deeply valued and respected. Temples may also offer facilities to support and integrate older
devotees into the community. To welcome and nurture newcomers, we must provide protected
asrama space for them, while also honoring and accommodating the senior devotees who have laid
the foundation for this spiritual movement. This balanced approach ensures that both older and
younger devotees are cared for and encouraged in their spiritual journeys.
2. Resident asrama schedules should be manageable and moderate so that students have sufficient
time for a balanced life of sadhana, seva, recreation and rest.
3. Initial seva assignments may include menial tasks, but in time leaders should seek to provide
asrama students in varieties of experiences including training in kirtana, instruments, public
speaking and management tasks.
4. Resident asramas should have dedicated leaders who understand the sensitivity of training new
students and whose only service is the well-being of new students.
5. Except in parts of the world where women’s asramas are culturally unacceptable, resident asramas
should provide separate but equal facility for men and women, as per Srila Prabhupada’s
instruction.
6. In addition to equal asrama facility, where culturally appropriate, aspiring Vaisnavis should be given
equal opportunity and encouragement for worship, preaching and service.
7. Courses in Bhakti Sastri and the ISKCON Disciples Course should be provided for asrama students.
8. As nearly all new devotees marry, grhastha training should be part of the curriculum, even for those
who are interested in pursuing renunciation.
307.04: ISKCON — other: General
[Title] – A Concise Statement of Gaudiya Vaisnava siddhanta for the
International Society for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness position paper — 2025
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Position paper
[Date passed] – November 27, 2024
Whereas every successful sampradaya, from ancient times to the present, has some form of concise
statement to encapsulate its siddhanta;
Whereas a concise statement of siddhanta for ISKCON would help establish the philosophical unity of our
movement, allowing for diversity of practical application;
Whereas our acaryas, such as Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, have provided some such statements, but for
ISKCON it would be more appropriate to base such statements on Srila Prabhupada's books as his
teachings are our primary source of evidence and philosophical understanding
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The GBC approves the position paper “A Concise Statement of Gaudiya Vaisnava Siddhanta for the
International Society for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness.
The GBC especially thanks HH Bhakti-vijnana Goswami and HH Badrinarayan Swami for their efforts in
producing this paper.
307.09: ISKCON — other: The sacred birthplace of Bhaktivinoda
Thakura
[Title] – Honoring the sacred birthplace of Bhaktivinoda Thakura — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas Birnagar is the birthplace of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, and it holds significant historical and
spiritual importance for devotees;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada expressed his deep desire to develop Birnagar to broadcast the glories of Srila
Bhaktivinoda Thakura, the eminent Acarya of this Gaudiya Sampradaya, to the world;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada had a profound desire to honor Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura by developing his
birthplace in Birnagar into a significant center for spiritual education and pilgrimage;
Whereas the Birnagar project is one of the most important projects for every Gaudiya Vaisnava, especially
for our movement;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada requested the Bhaktivinoda Gosthi (the Managing Committee of the Birnagar
Dvadasa Temple), Srila Lalita Prasada Thakura, to permit us to render this service. Unfortunately, however,
he and the committee did not accept the proposal;
Whereas even after 52 years we have not been successful, as the Bhaktivinoda Gosthi still does not agree
to our proposal for developing the Janma-sthana;
Whereas through the Bhaktivedanta Swami Charity Trust some renovations and construction work for the
Birnagar Dvadasa Siva Mandir were carried out. The Birnagar Bhaktivinoda Gosthi is willing to accept the
construction but is not ready to grant us any sevaiteship. If they do not provide sevaiteship, they will be
unable to maintain a large temple on their property after its construction;
Whereas the Bhaktivinoda Gosthi is not ready to give us the land, either on lease or through any other
arrangement as of now;
Whereas, as per the desire of Srila Prabhupada, ISKCON should establish a magnificent temple for
Bhaktivinoda Thakura, along with a display of his life history, his writings, an educational center, parks and
gardens, guesthouses, an asrama, and more;
Whereas ISKCON should purchase land in Birnagar next to Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s birthplace and develop
a memorial and temple for the great Acarya Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura;
Whereas, since this is a big project, it should be directly supported and managed by ISKCON
Therefore, it is resolved that:
To fulfill Srila Prabhupada’s desire and instruction to establish a temple at the birthplace of Srila
Bhaktivinoda Thakura, the GBC will actively support the Birnagar Project Committee in this important
initiative.
The plan includes developing a magnificent temple and other facilities envisioned by Srila Prabhupada near
the birthplace on land free from lease restrictions. A 4.5-acre plot, located just 300 meters from the current
temple, is available, and the committee is working on acquiring it. Simultaneously, the committee will
continue efforts to negotiate with the management of the Birnagar Dvadasa Temple to secure sevaiteship of
the existing birthplace temple.
The GBC empowers the committee to raise awareness within the devotee community about the spiritual
significance of this project, inspiring devotees to actively participate in its service and contribute to its
successful development.
Any fundraising efforts must be approved in advance in writing by local and regional ISKCON leadership.
Section 400: ISKCON Ministries, Committees, and
Offices
407.01: ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry: Standards
[Title] – Teaching deity worship in ISKCON — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Governing law
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas in 1996 the GBC established the following mandate for Ministers:
To establish the curriculum of his discipline and disseminate this knowledge throughout ISKCON.
Whereas for the sake of comparison, in 1997 the GBC passed the following resolution:
THAT the five-day seminar course established by the Global Book Distribution Minister is accepted
as the official training course for all ISKCON book distributors.
This course is to be taken by all:
1. New regular book distributors within the first twelve months of their book
2. distributing career, and
3. Regular book distributors by Gaura Purnima 1998, and
4. Part time book distributors are encouraged to take this course.
The Global Book Distribution Minister is responsible to supervise the standard and content of the
Book Distribution Graduate Course, promote it and ensure the requirements of this resolution are
met.
Whereas since 1999 the ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry (IDWM) has been actively developing and
presenting its curriculum globally and regularly presents courses in countries around the world;
Whereas 25+ years’ experience training devotees has shown us how to present curriculum in a way to
avoid an elitist pujari mentality, and also how to guide devotees to have a balanced approach to setting
realistic, sustainable standards of worship for ISKCON centers;
Whereas ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry is the GBC’s mandated agent for this discipline, and therefore the
most well positioned instrument to present authoritative teachings pertaining to deity worship within
ISKCON;
Whereas ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry now has more than 20 different courses on a wide range of deity
worship topics and topics related to deity worship;
Whereas when teaching a specific subject it is important that all facilitators address the same learning
objectives and present the same information, thus avoiding confusion amongst learners, and within
ISKCON;
Whereas a systematic curriculum, that is aligned with the GBC given mandate of IDWM, will enable
consistent standards of worship throughout ISKCON;
Whereas irregular presentations on deity worship are becoming more prevalent in ISKCON. Some of these
presentations even invalidate the teachings of our founder-acarya;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada stated:
The greatest danger to our movement will come when we manufacture and create our own process
for worshiping the deities. …follow it just to the exact standard as I have given you, that’s all.– Letter
to: Dhruvananda -- Bombay 4 January, 1973
You should only do what I tell you and show you in regard to deity worship, and never make
anything up or copy something you see somewhere else. – Personal instruction to Nanda Kumar
dasa
Whereas Srila Prabhupāda also explains:
So we have to accept religious principles from the leaders of the sampradāyas. Otherwise it is
useless. Sampradāya-vihīnā ye mantrās te viphalā matāḥ [Padma Purāṇa]: "If you do not accept
mantra initiation from the disciplic succession of the sampradāya, then it will be useless…. So
people are manufacturing religion without any reference to these authorities. – Śrīmad-Bhagavatam
6.1.34-39. December 19, 1970, Surat
Whereas in order to establish and disseminate a curriculum, Ministries need to regulate the curriculum and
who is teaching the curriculum
Therefore, it is resolved that:
1. All courses relating to deity worship in its entirety presented in ISKCON must be approved by
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry. This includes and is not limited to courses on the following topics:
Temple deity worship
Home deity worship
Deity installations
Samskaras
Observing festivals
2. Only devotees who are mandated by ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry may present or teach courses
on deity worship and deity worship related matters. Devotees who are authorised by IDWM to teach
deity worship will have appropriate teaching qualifications and be graduates from an IDWM
approved course on the topic they are teaching. IDWM may also from time to time approve
devotees to teach various topics without them having to complete an IDWM approved course.
3. All IDWM approved courses must offer IDWM approved certificates.
407.01: ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry: Regulations
[Title] – Moving large deities — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Governing law
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Preamble: The question occasionally arises as to whether or not it is acceptable to move large marble
deities. In certain circumstances deities may be moved, but this cannot be done whimsically. The deities
can only be moved for the right reasons. As explained by Srila Prabhupada, to move the deities for profit, or
to get a prestigious building is not the correct motive. Sometimes it may happen that moving deities is
unavoidable, in situations where natural disaster is threatening the deity, or to protect the deity from harm.
Sometimes it may also be necessary to move deities when an ISKCON center cannot care for the deities.
However, the general principle is that large deities should never be moved once the worship has begun.
This proposal addresses this question.
Whereas Srila Prabhupada was generally strongly opposed to the moving of deities, as the following
excerpt demonstrates:
It is not very good policy to move the deities once they have been installed. – Letter to Karandhara,
21 February, 1973
Whereas Srila Prabhupada clearly did not approve of moving of deities to suit our own needs. He also did
not encourage devotees to move deities from one city to another, as the following excerpt demonstrates:
I have heard from Bhagavan dasa that you want to move the deities from Detroit. That is not a very
good proposal. In general, deities are never removed from one place to another simply for show.
Once the deity is installed in India, it can never be removed under any circumstances, even they
must build the highway around it. But in our case we may sometimes have to change houses, so we
may once have to move the deity from one house to another, but we shall not move them from one
city to another just for our own convenience. We are always thinking these kind of changes, why is
that? I simply want things to be developed which we have got, not to make so many big big plans
and changing all the time, that is not very practical. – Letter to: Satsvarupa, Paris 25 July, 1972
Whereas sometimes when devotees proposed selling temples and moving deities Srila Prabhupada would
question their motives, and reaffirm his position that large deities cannot be moved under any
circumstances:
Regarding the Washington temple why are you selling the present building? Why are you changing
it? We are not businessmen that we sell for profit and then move the Deity. … Regarding your
questions, no, the large Deity can never be moved, not at all. – Letter to Rupanuga, New Delhi 21
August, 1975
Whereas Vaisnava literatures dealing with installing and worshiping deities make many strong statements
restricting us from moving deities;
Whereas the Matsya and Bhavisya Puranas warn us of the dire consequences of moving a permanently
installed deity:
sthiram na chaalayed devam anyathaa paapabhag bhavet
A permanently installed deity should never be moved. If one does so, he will certainly incur sin.
— (Matsya Purana)
sthiram na chaalayed devam kadaachid api pindataha
anyaad vichaalito ajnaanaat tasmaattam na vichaalayet
A permanently installed deity should never be moved from His stand. If, out of ignorance, or by
mistake, a deity is moved, then the person responsible will experience obstacles on his path of
(spiritual) progress. Therefore, one should not move a permanently installed deity. — Bhavisya
Purana
Whereas large stone deities, i.e. made of marble, granite or other types of stone, are generally classed as
permanently installed and thus are considered immovable;
Whereas stone deities are by nature brittle, and over the years deities have been broken while being
moved;
Whereas there are times when Srila Prabhupada did establish deities knowing full well that they would be
moved in future. ISKCON Juhu in Mumbai is one such example. However, Srila Prabhupada did this for a
specific purpose;
Whereas there are other examples where Srila Prabhupada installed deities and later moved Them;
Whereas Srila Prabhupada established deities for pandal programs then later sent Them to temples in
various parts of the world;
Whereas sometimes deities must be moved quickly because of extenuating circumstances, or
emergencies, where the deity is at risk. Such as natural disasters or political unrest/civil violence, etc.
Whereas Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura explains in his commentary of SB 11.27.13:
Pratistha means “that which is established with great power or permanently.” The deity form is the
shelter of all jivas (jiva-mandiram). That means the deity is directly the Lord.
In the same purport he also writes:
The procedures of visarjana and avahana (daily invoking the Lord and dismissing him) are not
performed on a permanent form (sthirayam) of deity, whether moving or fixed, which is installed,
since one permanently called the Lord at the time of installation.
Therefore, it is resolved that:
In general, once large, stone (or marble) deities have been established they should not be moved. Large,
stone (or marble) deities must not be moved for celebration of pastimes or other purposes such as for
cleaning or painting. Deities may be moved when it is necessary to relocate the deities to another building
or temple.
Any ISKCON center wishing to move deities must receive written permission from the ISKCON Deity
Worship Ministry and the local GBC. In cases of extreme emergency where the deity is facing immediate
danger and there is not sufficient time to contact IDWM or the local GBC, the local authorities have the
power to make a decision for the safety of the deities.
For details on how to continue the worship in these situations, please contact IDWM.
407.03: ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry: Guidelines
[Title] – Observing festivals on the day of the correct tithi — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Guideline
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas it has been reported that at some ISKCON centers, major festivals are sometimes observed on
days and times that are convenient for the congregation to attend and not observed on the days specified
for the observance in the Vaishnava Calendar;
Whereas while encouraging the congregation to participate in temple celebrations is certainly important,
observing these occasions on the designated day and time is most auspicious and recommended for all
devotees. The full-time practicing devotees and others who are able to attend the temple on those most
auspicious days and times to participate in the observance should as far as possible be facilitated to do so;
And whereas Srila Prabhupada emphasized observing festivals according to the designated days and
times as practiced in our sampradaya
Therefore, it is resolved that:
All ISKCON centres are encouraged to:
1. Observe all major festivals on their actual dates;
2. Once such an observance is held, additional observances of the same nature may also be held on
subsequent days and times more convenient for the congregational devotees to attend to keep
them inspired in devotional service. Additional observances may be simple or elaborate, depending
on the need.
3. Devotees are encouraged to fast on those actual dates according to Srila Prabhupada’s instructions
and GBC guidelines
The following is the list of festivals with their observance timings that are to be considered as major
festivals as per the above rule:
Sri Gaur Purnima (Evening)
Sri Rama Navami (Noon)
Sri Nrsimha Caturdasi (Evening)
Sri Balaram Purnima (Noon)
Sri Krishna Janmastami (Midnight)
Srila Prabhupada’s Appearance Day (Noon)
Sri Radhastami (Noon)
Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day (Noon)
Sri Nityananda Trayodasi (Noon)
411.02: ISKCON Harinama Sankirtana Ministry: Kirtana standards
[Title] – Temple kirtana guidelines — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Guideline
[Date passed] – February 22, 2025
Whereas there is a need in ISKCON for clarity in temple room kirtana guidelines.
Therefore it is resolved that:
The GBC approves the Temple Kirtana Guidelines as appended below. It shall be a living document that
may be amended as required by the ISKCON Kirtana Ministry, provided such amendments are first
circulated on the GBC email conference, and no objections are received within thirty days.
Temple Kirtana Guidelines
Based on the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Founder-Acharya of
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
Preamble: Devotees are encouraged to chant wholeheartedly in all temple kirtanas. Managers should do
their best to implement these standards for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada and the Vaisnavas.
Participants are encouraged to follow these guidelines under the guidance of the local ISKCON
management team in a mood of loving cooperation.
Golden Guidelines:
1. Always consider, “Is this kirtana pleasing to Srila Prabhupada?”
2. The most important sound in the kirtana is the congregational chanting, which the instruments
should never overpower.
3. Kirtana should be attractive, welcoming, and inclusive.
Kirtana Leaders
1. Preferably, ISKCON initiated devotees in good standing, chanting at least 16 daily rounds and
following the four regulative principles. Or, if not initiated, at least following the four regulative
principles, accept Srila Prabhupada’s teachings and regularly chanting japa.
2. Appearance: Preferably clean and simple dress, face shaven, with Gaudiya Vaisnava tilaka. For
men, dhoti, kurta, and chaddar are encouraged. For women, saris or gopi dress and shawl are
encouraged. Shorts and other revealing clothes are discouraged.
Mantras
1. During temple arati kirtanas, first chant Srila Prabhupada’s Pranam Mantras, Panca Tattva Maha
Mantra(s), and then the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra, which should be the primary mantra in every
kirtana.
2. Chant the Nrsimha Prayers after each arati.
3. The following may occasionally be sung:
4. Bhajans, mantras from BBT songbooks, and songs from Gaudiya Vaisnava Acharyas.
5. Govinda Jaya Jaya Gopala Jaya Jaya
6. haraye namah krsna yadavaya namah / gopala govinda rama sri-madhusudana
7. Jaya Sacinandana
8. Nitai Gouranga
9. Jaya Prabhupada
10. The chanting of Srimati Radharani’s holy names in isolation from Krishna may be chanted for a few
minutes on Radhastami.
11. It is recommended that no words or syllables be added or subtracted.
12. Kirtana leaders should avoid breaking up the response chanting from the congregation according to
material designations ie: Male/Female.
13. Breaking the mantra into smaller parts is not encouraged.
14. The chanting should be done first by the leader and then by the congregation. While the leader is
chanting, interjections by the congregation of “Chaitanya!”, “Nityananda!”, “Hare Hare!”, etc, are not
encouraged.
15. Chanting the deities’ names towards the end of the arati kirtana is optional, as they may be glorified
during the Prema Dhvani prayers.
16. Prema Dhvani mantras should be recited at the end of the arati kirtana.
Mangala Arati
1. During Mangala arati, the “morning melody” should be sung.
Instruments
1. The instruments should support the chanting and never overpower the sound of the
chanting. Chanting should always be heard.
2. Instrument players should learn the art of playing the instruments both loudly and powerfully as well
as softly and sweetly.
3. Mridanga players should aspire to play authentic beats according to parampara. Modern
adaptations derived from modern dance music, etc., should be avoided.
4. During the kirtanas and the arati, the following instruments should be played: mridanga and
kartalas. Whompers and gong may also be played.
5. The arati kirtana ends with the chanting of the Prema Dhvani mantras.
6. Additional instruments (harmonium, etc.) may be added after the arati kirtanas with the approval of
the local management team.
7. While devotees are encouraged to practice the musical instruments to play them nicely for the
pleasure of the deities, the temple room is not an appropriate venue. Practicing should be done
outside the temple room.
8. The sound of the mridanga should not be eclipsed by other instruments. Therefore, various drums
and other instruments that drown out the sound of the mridangas and the chanting are not
encouraged.
9. Health considerations of overly loud drums are essential considerations as some devotees develop
migraines and even permanent ear damage.
Singing
1. Alap is a classical Hindustani musical technique in which the mantra is lengthened, and additional
ornaments are added. This technique was not utilized in ISKCON kirtana during Srila Prabhupada’s
physical presence. Alap is not generally appropriate during Arati kirtanas. Other than arati kirtanas,
it may be permitted with the approval of the local management.
2. For those with the capacity, “Rama” should be pronounced as spelled, not “Ramo.”
3. Everyone, including instrument players, should also sing in response, as the congregational
chanting is the essence of kirtana.
Sound Systems
4. The sound system should be set at a modest volume. Louder is not better. 85 dBA is a reasonable
amount.
5. Refer to GBC Resolution of 2014: 313: Sound Systems Guideline:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tAiBDMTinpnKf9jWVqer0prTequqp-
M7eaBHZtANZ5s/edit?usp=sharing
6. Only one microphone is recommended to be used during kirtanas.
7. All electronic gadgets should be in silent mode or connected to headphones for personal listening.
Dancing
1. Dancing should be graceful, in a traditional Gaudiya Vaishnava style. Approved dances include, but
are not limited to, the Swami Step, forward and back, and jumping.
2. Participants should always endeavor to face the deity.
Dancing Safely
1. Dancing should not endanger the physical safety of the participants.
2. Lifting devotees into the air can cause injuries and may not be an appropriate mood.
3. Spinning around should be done with care.
Deities
1. Deities carried into the temple by congregational devotees should be treated with respect and care
according to the principles set by the Deity Worship Ministry. They should not be rocked, jumped up
and down, or spun around in circles.
411.02: ISKCON Harinama Sankirtana Ministry: Kirtana standards
[Title] – Temple kirtana guidelines infographic — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas the mandate of the ISKCON Kirtana Ministry includes implementing kirtana guidelines.
Whereas an effective means to communicate those Temple Kirtana guidelines includes posting an
infographic in or near ISKCON temple rooms
Therefore, it is resolved that:
ISKCON Kirtana Ministry will make the Temple Kirtana Guidelines available as an infographic on its website
and circulate the link on the Leadership Discussions email conference by August 1, 2025.
ISKCON centers are encouraged to print and post the Temple Kirtana Guidelines in or near ISKCON
temple rooms by September 1, 2025.
414.01: Ministry of Sannyasa Services: Policy manual
[Title] – Sannyasa assessment and approval: amendments — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Governing law
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas resolution 57/1988 states:
"That a brahmacari be considered for sannyasa only if he has actually strictly followed his vows for
at least ten years and is at least forty years old. In exceptional cases, a man may be awarded
sannyasa before the age of forty by a 2/3 majority vote of the GBC Body. To take sannyasa at the
age of 50, one must have been on a waiting list for two years; at 45, three years; at 40, four years,
and at 35, five years”.
Whereas the methods of evaluating candidates, expectations of them, means of training, and assessment
of readiness to take sannyasa, is evolving as per the experience of the Sannyasa Ministry;
Whereas conflicts may be avoided by modifying the current system;
Whereas by modifying the current system, time and energy may be saved at the GBC level;
Whereas by including accomplishments in the process, candidates may be inspired to offer more valuable
service to Srila Prabhupada’s mission
Therefore, it is resolved that:
Resolution 57/1988 be replaced by:
The following is the official policy of the Sannyasa Ministry:
1. The Sannyasa Ministry will evaluate the qualities and accomplishments of applicants and thus
determine whether a devotee can become a "potential candidate" to possibly become a "sannyasa
candidate" to take sannyasa.
Such qualities may include but are not limited to:
• Cooperation with authorities.
• Demonstrates a practical understanding of the concept of "Unity in Diversity".
• Ability to present Krsna consciousness to different levels of people and devotees and
effectively increase others’ level of commitment to Krsna consciousness.
• Demonstrating exemplary sadhana
• Having a clear grasp of the philosophy and mission of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu as
presented by Srila Prabhupada.
• Ability and sincerity to practice what one preaches.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of devotees and authorities.
Accomplishments may include but are not limited to:
• Demonstrating an ability to create a preaching field, expand it and maintain it without much
outside assistance, thereby exhibiting self-reliance.
• Creating an atmosphere of cooperation between devotees on all levels of Krsna
consciousness.
• Leading a balanced life of health, preaching, sadhana, and relationships with devotees.
2. A candidate in order to be eligible to take sannyasa must be at least 40 years old.
3. The minimum number of years each devotee will be confirmed as a "potential sannyasa candidate"
is one year.
4. When a potential candidate is found to be qualified, they may become a sannyasa candidate for one
year.
5. After that one year, the sannyasa candidate may be recommended to take sannyasa.
Procedure:
1. The Team for Assessing Sannyasa Candidates (TASC) committee accepts applications for
sannyasa once annually.
2. Upon acceptance, applicants have their supporting documents reviewed by secretaries to ensure
compliance with Sannyasa Ministry guidelines.
3. A Pre-Submit process begins by the application secretary wherein the Sannyasa Ministry receives
feedback from the various devotees the candidate has mentioned as references in the application.
4. TASC evaluates the candidate based on the feedback received from various devotees and also the
TASC requests the candidate to give class on a verse, which is also heard by the TASC members.
5. TASC members then discuss whether to accept him as a potential candidate or whether further
evidence of eligibility is required.
6. Once accepted as a potential sannyasa candidate the candidate has his duties and training
prescribed by the TASC, according to Sannyasa Ministry guidelines.
7. The TASC submits a yearly list of all newly accepted potential sannyasa candidates to the
Sannyasa Standing Committee.
8. Potential sannyasa candidates fulfill all duties and assignments outlined by the TASС, TSCS (Team
for Serving Candidates of Sannyasa), and the Sannyasa Mission committee for a minimum of one
year.
9. At the end of each year, their training period is reviewed and, if necessary, renewed as deemed
necessary by the TASC, following Sannyasa Ministry guidelines for sufficient improvement.
10. The TASC reviews the performance of potential sannyasa candidates, providing feedback for
improvement to them, based on the feedback received from their recommending GBC, Guru,
sannyasa mentors, and prospective sannyasa gurus, travel reports, mission reports, and
Sannaysa college, etc.
11. Failure to comply with TASC guidance incurs a warning, followed by a second warning, and
eventual removal from the list of potential sannyasa candidates.
12. The Sannyasa Standing Committee reserves the right to remove a potential candidate at any time,
based on TASC advice or their own simple majority decision.
13. When the TASC is satisfied with overall progress of the potential sannyasa candidate he is then
proposed to be accepted as a candidate to the Sannyasa Standing Committee, which then votes by
a 2/3 majority.
14. A list of sannyasa candidates is presented to the GBC at the next AGM for their vote, with a
minimum recommended waiting period of one year.
15. The GBC has the authority to waive or extend the waiting period by a simple majority vote.
436.04: Guru Services Committee: Policy manual
[Title] – Acceptance of the Guru Services Committee policy manual — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas ISKCON Law does not at present contain a comprehensive statement on the handling of
complaints against ISKCON gurus;
Whereas the Guru Services Committee has drafted a Guru Services Policy Manual and has submitted it for
approval on December 8, 2022
Therefore, it is resolved that:
That the Guru Services Policy Manual as attached is approved as the methodology for dealing with
complaints against ISKCON gurus by the Guru Services Committee.
441.02: Vaiṣṇava Memorial Standing Committee: Regulations
[Title] – Memorial wall for departed Srila Prabhupada disciples in Mayapur —
2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Governing law
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas with the passing of time, and devotees aging and leaving their bodies it is essential that a
Vaisnava Memorial policy is established for ISKCON as soon as possible;
Whereas even though there have been GBC mandates to study and establish a standard policy for
honoring departed Vaisnavas and to determine the type of memorial suitable for departed Vaisnavas, till
now there is no consolidated policy or clear direction from the GBC to the ISKCON community;
Whereas it should be noted that in general, cremation is the norm for Vaiṣṇavas
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The GBC directs the Mayapur management to arrange for a memorial wall to honor departed disciples of
His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Any Srila Prabhupada disciple will be eligible to be remembered on these Memorial Walls with a plaque.
The plaque will have the name of the departed devotee, the date (at least the year) they were initiated by
Śrīla Prabhupada, and the date of their departure (at least the year) from this world. The Mayapur
management is directed to fund this memorial wall.
441.03: Vaiṣṇava Memorial Standing Committee: Guidelines
[Title] – Memorial walls for departed devotees in ISKCON centers around the
world — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Guideline
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas with the passing of time, and devotees aging and leaving their bodies it is essential that a
Vaisnava Memorial policy is established for ISKCON as soon as possible;
Whereas even though there have been GBC mandates to study and establish a standard policy for
honoring departed Vaisnavas and to determine the type of memorial suitable for departed Vaisnavas, till
now there is no consolidated policy or clear direction from the GBC to the ISKCON community;
Whereas it should be noted that in general, cremation is the norm for Vaiṣṇavas
Therefore, it is resolved that:
ISKCON centers (where the property is owned by ISKCON) are encouraged, at their discretion, to allocate
space for a memorial wall to commemorate departed devotees who have honorably served in those
temples.
Each of these devotees will be honored by a plaque placed on the memorial wall. The plaque should have
the name of the departed devotee, the date (at least the year) when and if they were initiated, the date (at
least the year) of their departure from this world and may have a picture. The respective management of
each temple is requested to fund this memorial wall.
442.01: GBC Executors Property Oversight Committee: Committee
[Title] – Mandate of the GBC Executors and Property Oversight Committee
(GEPOC) – 2025
[Meeting] – AGM
[Category] – Governing law
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas the GBC, acting on concerns raised amongst its members, reviewed the mandate of the GBC
Executors Property and Oversight Committee (GEPOC) and, particularly, its Schedule of Authority, which
was established in a 2022 GBC resolution to revitalize property protection in ISKCON;
Whereas the Schedule of Authority, which defines the GEPOC’s role in ISKCON property protection,
currently empowers the GEPOC to approve the sale of properties outside of India without seeking approval
from the GBC;
Whereas it is imperative that the GBC, as ISKCON’s ultimate managing authority, possesses the power to
approve or reject the proposed mortgage, borrowing against, sale, transfer, encumbrance, disposal, or
alienation of ISKCON properties outside of India.
(Note that Srila Prabhupada’s Will explicitly specifies “…mortgaged, borrowed against, sold, transferred, or
in any way encumbered, disposed of, or alienated...” in respect of ISKCON properties.)
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The Schedule of Authority in respect of the sale, purchase, or mortgage of any ISKCON properties outside
India is hereby updated and amended as follows:
(a) The ISKCON Global Property Office (IGPO), which reports solely to the GEPOC, its direct oversight
authority, shall bring a proposal for any potential mortgage, borrowing against, sale, transfer, encumbrance,
disposal, or alienation of ISKCON properties to the GEPOC for review.
(b) The GEPOC shall process and review the IGPO’s report on the potential mortgage, borrowing against,
sale, transfer, encumbrance, disposal, or alienation of such a property and present its recommendations in
a report to the GBC for its approval or disapproval.
(c) For the avoidance of any doubt, the IGPO and GEPOC shall not process any purchases of ISKCON
properties.
443.01: GBC Succession Committee: Committee
[Title] – Establishing the Succession Committee — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Administrative order
[Date passed] – February 16, 2025
Whereas succession planning is a need throughout ISKCON leadership, including but not limited to the
GBC;
Whereas in order for the GBC to have qualified new members, succession planning on all levels of
leadership is needed;
Whereas the GBC discussed issues of succession at the 2023 Midterm General Meeting in Pune;
Whereas a written Succession Protocol will ensure smooth changeovers and be a precedent and reference
manual for successive generational changes at all levels of ISKCON leadership;
Whereas the GBC Organizational Development Committee was tasked to propose a Succession and
Transition strategy that detailed a step-by-step process, including options for retention of skills and revised
roles;
Whereas this was for the GBC, but there is wisdom in broadening this strategy to other levels of ISKCON
leadership;
Whereas a survey of the GBC showed that at least 11 GBC Members intend to retire within 5 years;
Whereas succession planning must be seen as a journey and not an event;
Whereas the appointment of a Succession Committee is a necessary response to mitigate against the
consequences of poor succession planning;
Whereas even the best strategy can fail if an organization doesn’t have a group of leaders with the right
capabilities at the various levels
Therefore, it is resolved that:
1. The Succession Committee referred to in the minutes originally in 2014 is approved as a GBC
Standing Committee to assist development at all levels of senior leadership.
2. The initial membership of the Succession Committee shall comprise of Caitanya Avatari dasa and
Gauranga dasa (co-convenors), Bhaktivaibhava Swami, Rasa Krida Parayana dasa, Dina Sharana
devi dasi, Devakinandan dasa (Juhu) and Aniruddha dasa.
3. The membership may be expanded to include additional representatives as tasks are further
delineated.
The Committee’s mandate is to serve in an advisory role to:
1. Share best practices with the ISKCON Society for recognizing, recruiting and preparing ISKCON
devotees for leadership positions.
2. Share mechanisms for the smooth transition of leadership.
3. Develop effective processes to guide outgoing leaders in offering all the positive forms of support to
their successor.
4. Provide materials for detailed exit interviews and the use of that data for ongoing improvement.
5. Offer systems to help train, support, and provide orientation to newly appointed ISKCON leaders.
6. Work in cooperation with the GBC Nominations Committee which is specifically involved in the work
of nominating candidates for the GBC.
450.03: ISKCON Central Office of Child Protection: Child Protection
Oversight Committee (CPOC)
[Title] – Child Protection Oversight Committee (CPOC) — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – February 21, 2025
Whereas the GBC recognizes that its resolution dated January 3, 2025, has met with mixed response from
the Regional Governing Bodies and Regional Child Protection Offices around the world. We also recognize
that the SABHA officially returned the proposal, as SABHA is empowered to do, and asked for the GBC to
reconsider it
Whereas after reviewing the SABHA, RGB, and local CPO concerns, we modify our previous January 3
decision with the following additional resolution
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The Minister of Justice will serve as the transitional ICPO Director for a period of 3-9 months.
A comprehensive handover process by the current ICPO Director to the transitional ICPO Director shall be
conducted. This process shall include, but is not limited to, the transfer of all case file notes, status reports,
and contact information for panelists and investigators, with particular attention to incomplete case files.
Additionally, all relevant databases—covering complaints, offenders, Child Protection Teams (CPTs), and
panelists—must be fully transferred by the current ICPO Director to the transitional ICPO Director, to
ensure continuity and oversight.
During this transitional time, the Child Protection Oversight Committee (CPOC) is directed to:
1. Engage in further consultation with the regional CPO directors, RGBs, and other stakeholders.
2. Implement the new enhanced approach parallel with the existing ICPO model and Guidelines using
cases reported after 1 March 2025, in consultation with the transitional ICPO director and the
applicable regional CPO directors, to test the enhanced model, identify problems, and further refine
the model.
3. Give special consideration to issues raised regarding professional investigators; cross-jurisdictional
issues; inconsistent standards, definitions and response to abuse across regions; regional case
review bias; revision/update of existing CPO Policies and Guidelines; funding; etc.
4. Establish regional CPOs in areas where none exist and, where necessary, form collaborative
relationships between regional CPOs as well as deploy resources where needed.
5. Provide feedback and results from the trial period to the GBC by no later than October 30, 2025, as
to the readiness of the existing CPOs to implement the enhanced approach.
451.01: ISKCON Global Crisis Response Team (IGCRT): Establishing
the team
[Title] – Establishing the ISKCON global crisis response team (IGCRT) — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Administrative order
[Date passed] – February 16, 2025
Whereas ISKCON is a global organization with temples, installed Deities, congregational and temple
resident devotees, projects and programs, and other assets, in almost every country of the world;
Whereas unforeseen events and crises may include natural events such as fire, flood, and earthquakes;
leadership issues, including moral and ethical violations; technology failures; breakdown of financial
systems; legal or regulatory issues; political upheavals; and more;
Whereas crises can, and have, threatened ISKCON’s financial sustainability, organizational integrity, global
reputation, and can lead to the loss of faith of devotees;
Whereas ISKCON management teams alone may not have the skills or expertise to prepare for and
respond to such crises, nor the ability to address “smoldering crises” (See Addendum One);
Whereas crises need to be handled by teams established in advance by ISKCON leadership at the global
GBC and the RGB/zonal/regional levels, and as appropriate, local levels;
Whereas depending on their locale, impact and severity, crises should be managed by local, regional or
global teams provided they are properly trained and coordinated;
Whereas unpredictable or unexpected events, especially, often require an immediate response by a
dedicated, trained and coordinated leadership team;
Whereas ISKCON needs a comprehensive system to both prepare for, and respond to, all types of crises;
Whereas a crisis response system, beginning at the global level, needs to be a sufficiently resourced, multi-
disciplinary team that is pre-emptive in its approach, and empowered to be responsive as needed;
Whereas a sub-committee of the Organizational Development Committee (composed of the GBC Legal
Counsel, the ISKCON Communications Minister, a thrice-serving former GBC Executive Chairman, and the
former GBC Executive Office Chairperson) have studied this issue in depth and offered their analysis
Therefore, it is resolved that:
1. An ISKCON Global Crisis Response Team (IGCRT) is hereby formed. The IGCRT will serve under
the authority of the GBC Body.
2. Its members shall consist of:
a. Standing Members:
i. GBC Executive Committee Chair, or another GBC EC member designated annually
ii. Director GBC Executive Secretariat Office
iii. Global Communications Minister
iv. Executive Secretariat Office (ESO) Communications Director
v. Crisis Officer
vi. Administrative Assistant
b. Ad hoc Members
i. GBC General Counsel (GGC)
ii. Expert consultants, engaged as needed to address a particular crisis
3. Regional Governing Bodies (RGB) and other regional, national, and zonal governing bodies will be
strongly advised to establish Regional Crisis Response Teams within two years of the passage of
this resolution, following a similar format, including that the GBC Member who oversees that
Zone/Area must be on the Crisis Response Team, as well as the Legal Advisor or Director, the
Communications Director, and other experts as available. It is recommended that individual temples
establish Local Crisis Response Teams as appropriate, with a similar structure, ie., they must
include the local Temple President, Legal Advisor or Director, Communications Director, and other
crisis experts as available.
4. Depending on the severity and geographical impact of any crisis, a crisis shall be addressed by the
Global, Zonal or Regional Crisis Response Team, or Local Crisis Response Team. When clarity is
needed on jurisdiction of response, the decisions of the IGCRT take precedence.
5. The Crisis Officer shall be nominated by the ESO Director and appointed by majority vote of the
IGCRT members annually. The initial Crisis Officer will be Madhavi-Gopi dd, of the UK.
6. The ESO Director will coordinate and support the work of the Global and Regional Crisis Response
Teams as required.
(To read the entire description, click here)
Section 600: ISKCON Spiritual leadership
604.01: Regional management: Regional Governing Bodies
[Title] — Formation and Recognition of the Russian RGB — 2024
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Administrative order
[Date passed] – August 7, 2024
Whereas the GBC body has encouraged the establishment of continental committees (GBC Resolution
404/2002. Regional and Continental Governing Bodies);
Whereas Russia has been designated as a ’Region’ in the Area GBC Model containing three spheres;
Whereas the Russian GBC members and other leaders have been functioning as a continental governance
group, but had not previously applied for recognition as an Regional Governing Body;
Whereas the Russian National Council (officially known as the Governing Council of the Center of Societies
for Krishna Consciousness in Russia) has been working on a framework for creating an RGB
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The GBC accepts the application of the Russian National Council, including the accompanying Rules and
Regulations and officially recognizes the Russian Regional Governing Body.
604.01: Regional management: Regional Governing Bodies
[Title] — Formation and Recognition of the African RGB — 2024
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Administrative order
[Date passed] – September 4, 2024
Whereas the leaders of ISKCON Africa (Southern Africa, East Africa & West Africa) have recognized the
need to establish a Regional Governing Body (RGB);
Whereas the ARGB would be the prime contact with the GBC and the GBC Executive Committee (EC),
thus improving communication and efficiency;
Whereas there is a need for increasing coordination of the overall preaching strategy in the African region,
including book distribution, coordination of visiting devotees and preachers in the region, coordination of
training and development of preachers and leaders (in person and online), increasing the coordination of
the implementation of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC) policies, guidelines, resolutions
applicable for Africa, child protection and investigation and other synergistic functions;
Whereas the ARGB wishes to make recommendations to the GBC Body, where appropriate, for GBC
legislation;
Whereas making recommendations to any GBC Zonal Secretary (GBC member) or other ISKCON official
functioning within Africa on matters concerning the affairs of ISKCON in that region creates a stronger
sense of purpose;
Whereas the ARGB will convene Committees, etc., as it deems necessary for the conduct of the African
RGB’s responsibilities (including but not exclusively for the vetting and approval for sannyasi candidates,
guru nominations, Zonal Supervisors) to ensure succession and talent development;
Whereas the ARGB can assist in resolving any conflicts within Africa that are beyond the scope of a single
African country/zone. This includes handling of complaints on regional matters referred to it by the GBC
Body, Zonal Councils, any ISKCON official or body, or from individuals. And where necessary and
appropriate, undertaking disciplinary action against ISKCON officials and/or other members serving
in Africa, as allowed under ISKCON law for such a body;
Whereas the creation of an ARGB allows for the ease of planning the preaching, facilitation and even cross
border assistance to develop the preaching;
Whereas the establishment of the ARGB fits into the model being developed for the global management of
ISKCON
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The GBC approves the formation of the Regional Governing Body for Africa along with its accompanying
Rules and Regulations.
Section 700: Gurus and disciples
702.03: ISKCON spiritual masters: Diksa gurus
[Title] – Diksa-guru projects position paper — 2024
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Position paper
[Date passed] – August 21, 2024
Resolved that:
The GBC approves the “Principles and Practices/Diksa-guru projects” position paper.
702.03: ISKCON spiritual masters: Guidelines
[Title] – Defining Guru responsibilities — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Guideline
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Whereas the primary role of a guru should be to provide spiritual guidance based on scripture.
Whereas current legislation on the role of the guru in ISKCON states:
"A guru is one who transmits spiritual knowledge on the basis of revealed scriptures." 404/1999
Therefore, it is resolved that:
The GBC hereby reconfirms that the primary role of a siksa- or diksa-guru in ISKCON is to provide spiritual
guidance. In matters outside their expertise and responsibility, they are advised to direct devotees to seek
advice from suitably qualified experts.
702.09: ISKCON spiritual masters: Devotees commencing the
service of initiating spiritual master
[Title] – New diksa gurus — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Statements
[Date passed] – [various]
Whereas GBC Resolution 702.02 of 2024 modified the process for devotees to initiate in the presence of
their own diksa-gurus;
Whereas the GBC has determined that the below six devotees have met these requirements
Therefore it is resolved that:
Vasu Srestha dasa (JPS), Dayavan Swami (RS), Manibandha dasa (NRS), Madana-mohana dasa (MG),
Revati Raman dasa (JPS), and Caitanya Avatari dasa (JPS) may commence the service of diksa-guru in
ISKCON
[To view the full list of ISKCON diksa-gurus click here]
Section 800: Appointments
802.01: GBC officers and members: GBC officers
[Title] — GBC officers — 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action order
[Date passed] — February 14, 2025
Resolved that:
1. Govardhana dasa (BCAIS) is elected GBC Chairman
2. Tapana Misra dasa (BVKS) is elected First Vice-Chairman
3. Madhu Sevita dasa is elected Second Vice-Chairman
4. Revati Raman dasa (JPS) is elected GBC Secretary
802.02: GBC Officers and members: Individual member
appointments
[Title] — Krishna Premarupa dasa appointed as an Assistant GBC member —
2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Statement
[Date passed] — February 15, 2025
Resolved that:
Krishna Premarupa dasa (BSDS) is appointed as an Assistant GBC member for Germanic Europe.
[Title] — Mathuresh dasa appointed as an Assistant GBC member — 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Statement
[Date passed] — February 15, 2025
Resolved that:
Mathuresh dasa (JPS) is appointed as an Assistant GBC member for the Andean countries.
[Title] — Praghosa dasa re-appointed as a GBC member — 2025
[Meeting] — Online General Meeting
[Category] — Statement
[Date passed] — March 19, 2025
Whereas the GBC Executive Committee has received sincere and robust requests from devotees in
Ireland, Scandinavia, and the UK for Praghosa dasa to resume his duties as a full GBC member;
Whereas Praghosa Das has therefore, in a mood of service and cooperation, agreed to once again commit
to the service of GBC Zonal Secretary for Ireland, Scandinavia, and the UK, while simultaneously
committing himself to developing a succession plan for these zones;
Whereas while the GBC Body is aware of Praghosa Prabhu’s grounds for resignation, it is to be noted that
GBC decisions are collective and once resolved after due consideration, stand upon the adherence of
every GBC member
Therefore, it is resolved that:
Tthe GBC Body hereby reinstates Praghosa Prabhu as GBC Zonal Secretary for Ireland, Scandinavia, and
the United Kingdom.
802.03: GBC officers and members: Individual member resignations
[Title] —Resignation of Dina Sharana devi dasi — 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action order
[Date passed] — March 8, 2024
Resolved that:
The GBC accepts the resignation of Dina Sharana devi dasi. Her resignation is effective at the conclusion
of the 2025 AGM.
[Title] —Resignation of Giridhari Swami — 2024
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Statement
[Date passed] — March 8, 2024
Resolved that:
The GBC accepts the resignation of Giridhari Swami.
802.04: GBC officers and members: Individual members on leave of
absence
[Title] — Romapada Swami’s leave of absence— 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action order
[Date passed] — February 14, 2025
Resolved that:
The Leave of Absence of Romapada Swami is extended by a further one year to February 14, 2026.
802.04: GBC officers and members: Individual members on leave of
absence
[Title] — Virabahu dasa’s leave of absence— 2024
[Meeting] — Online General Meeting
[Category] — Action order
[Date passed] — November 13, 2024
Resolved that:
Virabahu dasa is hereby granted a leave of absence for one year. Within this time period, Virabahu dasa
will nominate a successor for his GBC zone.
802.05: GBC officers and members: Individual members becoming
emeritus
[Title] – Bhakti-bhusana Swami as GBC Emeritus — 2025
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – September 4, 2024
Resolved that:
In recognition of his long-standing service to the GBC Body, Bhakti-bhusana Swami is hereby awarded the
status of GBC Emeritus.
[Title] – Bhaktimarga Swami as GBC Emeritus — 2025
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – September 4, 2024
Resolved that:
In recognition of his long-standing service to the GBC Body, Bhaktimarga Swami is hereby awarded the
status of GBC Emeritus.
[Title] – Giridhari Swami as GBC Emeritus — 2025
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – September 4, 2024
Resolved that:
In recognition of his long-standing service to the GBC Body, Giridhari Swami is hereby awarded the status
of GBC Emeritus.
[Title] – Niranjana Swami as GBC Emeritus — 2025
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – September 4, 2024
Resolved that:
In recognition of his long-standing service to the GBC Body, Niranjana Swami is hereby awarded the status
of GBC Emeritus.
[Title] – Radhanath Swami as GBC Emeritus — 2025
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – September 4, 2024
Resolved that:
In recognition of his long-standing service to the GBC Body, Radhanath Swami is hereby awarded the
status of GBC Emeritus.
[Title] – Malati devi dasi as GBC Emeritus — 2025
[Meeting] – Online General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – January 3, 2025
Resolved that:
In recognition of her long-standing service to the GBC Body, Malati devi dasi is hereby awarded the status
of GBC Emeritus.
[Title] – Dina Sharana devi dasi as GBC Emeritus — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Statement
[Date passed] – February 23, 2025
Resolved that:
In recognition of her long-standing service to the GBC Body, Dina Sharana devi dasi is hereby awarded the
status of GBC Emeritus.
804.01: Sannyasa appointments: Sannyasa waiting list
[Title] — Sannyasa waiting list — 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action Order
[Date passed] — February 16, 2025
Resolved that:
The following are the candidates for sannyasa:
Valmiki dasa (CCCD) This year
Vishvavasu dasa (NRS) (Germany/Baltics/Russia) This year
Atmaram dasa (GGS) This year
Savyasachi dasa (BCS) (Swaziland) This year
Govindanandana dasa (BCS) This year
Kamalalochan dasa (GKG) (Mumbai) This year
Rukmini Krsna dasa (GKG) North India Sannyasa candidate
Nanda Kumar dasa (BVG) Russia Sannyasa candidate
Shanta Narsimha dasa (JPS) Jaipur Sannyasa candidate
Madana-mohana dasa (MG) Russia Sannyasa candidate
Charu Chandra dasa (JPS) Bangladesh Sannyasa candidate
Padmanayana dasa (RGS) Mayapur Sannyasa candidate
805.01: Ministry and Standing Committee appointments:
Reaffirmation of Ministries and Standing Committees
[Title] — Reaffirmation of Ministries and Standing Committees —2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action Order
[Date passed] — February 23, 2025
Resolved that:
The following are the Ministry and Standing Committees and their membership assignments for 2025-26:
Congregational Development
Minister – Jayapataka Swami
Ministry
Minister – Nrsimha Kavaca dasa (IDS)
Members: Devadeva dasa (BCAIS), Executive Director, Murli
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry Manohara dasa (SRS), Manohara dasa (SDG), Radha Thakurani dd
(BCAIS), Nara-Narayana dasa (KDS), Shyamapriya dd (SDA),
Yogendra dasa (BCAIS)
ISKCON Youth Ministry Minister – Manorama dasa (SNS)
Ministry of Book Distribution Minister – Vaisesika dasa
Ministry of Communications Minister – Anuttama dasa
Minister – Kalakantha dasa (IS)
Ministry of Cow Protection &
Agriculture IMCPA Board of Directors (USA): Niranjana Swami, Sesa dasa,
Vaikuntha dasa, Krishna Kishore dasa, Kalakantha das
Ministry of Education Minister – Tapana Misra dasa (BVKS)
Minister – Devakinandan dasa (Juhu)
Ministry of Fund Development Members: Govind Prema Das (GKG), Mukunda Madhava dasa
(BSDS), Madan Gopal Das (SDG), Nila Madhava Das (BCS), Vijaya
Gopikesa Das (JPS)
Ministry of Justice Minister – Champakalata DD (IDS)
ISKCONResolve Co-Directors: Brahmatirtha Das, Vraj Vihari Das (BJD)
Prahladananda Swami (Chair), Champakalata Dasi (Vice-chair) (IDS),
ISKCON Dispute Resolution Devakinandana Das (MVG), Hansarupa Das, Nanda Kishor Das
Department (GRS), Vraja Vihari Das (BJD), Navina-shyam Das (BCS),
Candrasekhara Swami
Ministry of Padayatra Minister – Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami
Minister – Prahladananda Swami
Ministry of Sannyasa Services Members: Bhakti Gauravani Goswami, Bhaktivaibhava Swami, Bhakti
Caitanya Swami, Hrdaya Caitanya dasa (SDG), Devakinandan dasa
(Juhu)
Vaishnavi Ministry Co-Ministers – Radha dasi (MG), Sati DD (BTS)
ISKCON General Counsel Devakinandan dasa (MVG)
Members – Radha Krsna dasa (BBGS) (Chair), Tapana Misra dasa
(BVKS), Bhakti Caitanya Swami, Praghosa dasa (SDG), Anuttama
GBC Nominations Committee
dasa, Revati Raman dasa (JPS), Gauranga dasa (RNS), Aniruddha
dasa (BJD), Devakinandan dasa (MVG)
Aniruddha dasa (BJD), (Chair), Gauranga dasa (RNS), Govardhana
dasa (BCAIS), Anuttama dasa, Bhakti Caitanya Swami,
Bhaktivaibhava Swami, Badrinarayan Swami, Jayapataka Swami,
GBC Organizational
Praghosa dasa (SDG), Revati Raman dasa (JPS), Caitanya Avatari
Development Committee
dasa (JPS), Devakinandan dasa (Juhu), Devakinandan dasa (MVG),
Gaura Krishna dasa (HDG), Praharana dasi, Tapana Misra dasa
(BVKS), Tirtharaja dasa (TKG), Vraja Vihari dasa (BJD)
Pancharatna dasa (Chair), Ananta Sesa Das (IDS), Govinda Priya
GBC Strategic Planning Team Devi Dasi (RNS), Parijata Dasi (RNS), Aradhya Bhagavan Das (BCS),
Toshan Nimai Das (RNS)
Members – Praghosa dasa (SDG) (Coordinator), Badrinarayan
Swami, Madhu Sevita dasa, Devamrita Swami, Bhaktivaibhava
BBT-GBC Relations Committee Swami, Devakinandan Das (MVG), Tapana Misra Das (BVKS),
Govardhana Das (BCAIS) Mathura Manohara Das, BBT Trustees and
BBTI Directors
GBC Vaisnava Calendar Members – Bhaktarupa dasa (Convener), Bhanu Swami, Gopalapriya
Committee dasa (BVS), Sadasivananda dasa (JPD),
Members – Anuttama dasa, Prahladananda Swami (Chairman), Bhakti
Guru Services Committee Caitanya Swami, Ramai Swami, Bhakti Vijnana Goswami, Mahatma
Das, Gopika Radhika DD (JPS), Ananda Tirtha dasa (PVS)
CPOC (Child Protection Govinda Lilamrita DD (BHVS), Atmarama Das (BTS), Rasesvari
Oversight Committee) Radhika DD (LOK)
ICPO Interim Director: Champakalata DD (IDS)
Minister: Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami
ISKCON Kirtana Ministry Members: Jagannatha Kirtanananda Das (JPS), Dinanukampa Devi
Dasi LOK
Jayapataka Swami, Nrsimhananda dasa, Ramesvara dasa, Loka DD
GBC Executors Property
(BTS), Akshay Ramacandra dasa (JPS), Satyamedha Gauranga dasa
Oversight Committee (GEPOC)
(JPS)
Members: Urmila dasi (Chair), Bhakti Prabhava Swami, Hari Parsad
dasa (RGS), Narayani dasi, Adi-purusa dasa (GKG), Sarvajna dasa
(NRS), Kartika Chandra dasa (RNS), Mahendra Das (SS)
Sastric Advisory Council Associate Members: Krishna Ksetra Swami, Drutakarma dasa,
Radhika Ramana dasa (HPS), Chaitanya Charan dasa (RNS),
Gopinatha-acarya dasa (KKS), Bhakti-Vijnana Goswami, Gopal Hari
dasa (GKG), Kanai Krishna dasa (RNS)
Leadership Conduct Office Mahavisnupriya DD
Caitanya Avatari dasa (JPS) Gauranga dasa (RNS), Bhaktivaibhava
Succession Committee Swami, Rasa Krida Parayana dasa (JPS), Dina Sharana DD,
Devakinandan dasa (Juhu), Aniruddha dasa (BJD)
Vaisnava Memorial Standing Hrdaya Caitanya dasa (convenor), Bhanu Swami, Malati DD, (SDG),
Committee Gauranga dasa (RNS), Nrsimha Kavaca dasa (IDS)
Executive Director: Nanda Kishor Das (GRS)
Corporate Services: Krishnanam Das (RNS)
GBC Executive Support Office GBC Communications: Parijata DD (RNS)
Ministry and Committee Support: Jayalalita DD (KKS)
GBC Parliamentarian Nrsimha Kavaca dasa (IDS)
Ananda Tirtha dasa (PVS), Corresponding Secretary
Radha Sundari DD (RNS), EC Secretary
GBC Secretariat Staff Mahamani Govinda dasa (JPS), Treasurer
Subha Krsna dasa (RNS), GBC Office Manager
807.01: Appointment of auditor
[Title] — Appointment of auditor — 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action Order
[Date passed] — February 22, 2025
Resolved that:
Sri Ratnesh Singh Chandel aka Rasa Parayana dasa (GKG), Partner, Kothari Chandel & Co Chartered
Accountants 219/220 Office No. 2, Murlidhar Apartment, Kelkar Road, Narayan Peth, Pune 411030, is
appointed as statutory auditor for the year 2025-26.
810.02: Global Duty Officer appointments: Reappointments
[Title] — Reappointment of Global Duty Officers — 2025
[Meeting] — Annual General Meeting
[Category] — Action Order
[Date passed] — February 15, 2025
Resolved that:
The following Global Duty Officers are reappointed for a further one-year term:
Acyuta Priya dasa (RNS) Ukraine Devotee Care
Asitaradhya dasa (VVPS) India Global Duties Office
Devotee Care, Bhaktivedanta Research Centre, GEV
Gauranga dasa (RNS) India
2.0
Indresa Gaura dasa (BBGS) Canada Govinda’s Model
Mukunda Madhava dasa (BSDS) India GBC Finance
Radheshyam dasa (RNS) India Recruiting Full Time Youth Devotees
Shyamananda Krishna dasa (GKG) Australia Environment—Green Temple Initiative
Trilokatma dasa (BVS) Czechia Karma Free Club
Vaisesika dasa USA One World Book Distribution Team
Section 900: Financial and legal
901: GBC annual budget
[Title] – GBC Annual Budget — 2025
[Meeting] – Annual General Meeting
[Category] – Action Order
[Date passed] – February 21, 2025
Resolved that:
The GBC Budget for 2025-26 is (in INR):
Child Protection Oversight Committee (CPOC) 38,28,000
Dandavats 609,000
Deputies — Travel for Assistant 87,000
Emergency Fund 435,000
Executive Committee Travel 348,000
Finance & Bank Charges 52,200
GBC Annual General Meeting 582,900
GBC Corresponding Secretary 574,200
GBC EC Secretary 574,200
GBC Strategic Planning Team 200,100
ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry 522,000
ISKCON Connection 165,300
ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry 891,750
ISKCON Global Property Office 522,000
ISKCON Kirtana Ministry 174,000
ISKCON Law Department 870,000
ISKCON News 435,000
ISKCON Resolve 696,000
ISKCON Youth Ministry 174,000
Leadership Conduct Office 435,000
Mayapur GBC Office & Accounts 522,000
Ministry of Cow Protection & Agriculture 652,500
Ministry of Education 696,000
Ministry of Justice 435,000
Ministry of Padayatra 174,000
Ministry of Sannyasa Services 261,000
SABHA 261,000
Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja Book 217,500
Vaishnavi Ministry 174,000
TOTAL 1,55,68,650
Zonal Assignments 2025
Note on GBC Areas: In 2015 the GBC adopted "a view of the deployment of its commissioners, the GBC
Zonal Secretaries . . . to optimize coverage of the planet," with the aim of "offering the world the most
systematic oversight and guidance."
This involved moving from a person-centered approach to dividing the world into territories possessing - as
much as possible - geographical and cultural consistency, allowing them to be "inheritable" by succeeding
GBCs. These are called "GBC Areas" (to distinguish them from the "zones" overseen by Zonal Supervisors).
Starting in 2018, the GBC has been ratifying GBC Areas and appointing "Area GBCs." Since other GBCs
might have been operating in that Area, they may continue to do so (as not to disrupt the existing working
relations) even without becoming the GBC for the whole Area, but remaining as co-GBCs together with the
Area GBC.
The orientation for the near future is that a GBC accepts a single “GBC Area” as his or her *exclusive*
territorial assignment, although the full implementation of this direction may take some time, and Area GBC
shall continue for some time to work together with other GBCs, cooperatively defining their degree of
involvement in the countries or states of the Area.
To optimize oversight, a priority for every Area GBC shall be to populate the Area with Zonal Supervisors.
I. Zonal Assignments according to GBC Area
1. Western Africa
Area GBC: Kavicandra Swami
Countries: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Equatorial Guinea,
Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome &
Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
2. Central & Eastern Africa
Area GBC:
Countries: Burundi, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
3. Southern Africa
Area GBC: Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Countries: Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique,
Namibia, Reunion, Seychelles, South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Zimbabwe
4. Arab League and other Islamic countries:
Area GBC: To be Defined
Countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Mauritania, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria,
Tunisia, UAE, Yemen
5. Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean
Area GBC: Guru Prasad Swami
Countries: Belize, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago (and all other Caribbean countries & territories),
Costa Rica, El Salvador, French Guyana, Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Suriname.
6. Andean Countries
Area GBC: Mathuresh Das
Countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela.
7. Brazil
Area GBC: To be Defined
Country: Brazil
8. Southern Latin America
Area GBC: Virabahu Das
Countries: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
9. Northern Europe
Area GBC: To be Defined
Countries: United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Ireland, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway,
Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
10. Western Europe
Area GBC: Madhu Sevita Das
Countries: France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar, Italy,
Malta
11. Germanic Europe:
Area GBC: Krishna Premarupa Das
Countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein
12. Central Europe and Balkans
Area GBC: To be Defined
Countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia
13. South Eastern Europe:
Area GBC: To be Defined
Countries: Hungary, Romania, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Israel
14. Russian Sphere 1
Area GBC: Acyutatma Das
Regions: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volga Region, Tatarstan, Central Region, Bashkortostan, Northwest
Region
15. Central Asia, Transcaucasia, Ukraine & Moldova
Area GBC: To be Defined
Countries/Regions: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
16. Russian Sphere 3
Area GBC: Caitanya Chandra Charan Das
Regions: Altai Territory, Altai Republic, Bashkortostan, Republic of (North); Chelyabinsk, Kemerovo,
Khanty–Mansi Autonomous District – Yugra, Kirov, Kurgan, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Perm Territory,
Yekaterinburg, Tomsk, Tyumen, Udmurt, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District
17. Russian Sphere 4
Area GBC: To be Defined
Regions: Mongolia, Russia: Amur Region, Buryatia, Republic of; Chita region (Zabaykalsky Territory),
Chukotka Autonomous District, Evenk Autonomous District, Irkutsk Region, Jewish Autonomous
Region, Kamchatka Territory, Khabarovsk Territory, Khakassia, Republic of; Krasnoyarsk Territory,
Magadan Region, Primorsky Territory, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, Sakhalin Region, Taimyr Dolgano-
Nenets Autonomous, Tuva Republic
18. Japan, South Korea and North Korea
Area GBC: To be Defined
19. China
Area GBC:
Countries: China (Mainland), Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan, Philippines
20. South East Asia
Area GBC: To be Defined
Countries: Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos
21. Oceania & Indonesia
Area GBC: Ramai Swami
Countries: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the rest of Oceania, Indonesia and
East Timor
22. Canada and Northern USA
Area GBC:
Regions: Canada, Alaska, Minnesota, Montana, North & South Dakota, Wyoming
23. Western USA
Area GBC: Badrinarayan Swami
States: Arizona, California (except Berkeley), Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico,
Oregon, Utah, Washington (except Seattle)
24. Northeast USA
Area GBC: Anuttama Das
States: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West
Virginia
25. Midwest/South USA
Area GBC:
States: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin
26. Southeast USA
Area GBC: Bir Krishna Das Goswami
States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Indian Subcontinent
Areas: To be Defined
Area GBCs: To be Defined
Note: For a visual representation of the above, see GBC AREAS
Note: In the interest of enhancing the readability of this document, we have simplified the entries by
omitting the country names "India", "USA", "UK", and "Canada".
II. Zonal Assignments for GBC Members
Acyuta Priya Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Moldova
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhaktivaibhava Swami for:
Ukraine
Acyutatma Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Russia: Moscow, Central Region, Bashkortostan, St. Petersburg, Volga Region, Northwest, Golden Ring,
South
Co-Zonal Secretary with Caitanya Chandra Charan Das for:
Armenia
Anuttama Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Ohio
Maine
Massachusetts
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
North American Festival of India
Rhode Island
Washington DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania, except Gita Nagari & State College
New York
Vermont
Virginia
Co-Zonal Secretary with Devamrita Swami for:
New Jersey
Pennsylvania: Gita Nagari & State College
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Hrdaya Caitanya Das for:
West Bengal: Mayapur and its subsidiaries
Badrinarayan Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
Arizona
California (except Berkeley)
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington (except Seattle)
Bhakti Caitanya Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
Estonia
Co-Zonal Secretary with Govardhana Das for:
Botswana
Comoros
Lesotho
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Reunion
South Africa
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Co-Zonal Secretary with Govardhana Das and Jayapataka Swami for:
Seychelles
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhaktivaibhava Swami for:
Latvia
Lithuania
Bhakti Purusottama Swami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami for:
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Odisha: North & Puri, except Puri Project
Odisha: West
Sikkim
West Bengal, except Mayapur, Kolkata, Habibpur and their subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhaktivaibhava Swami for:
North Korea
South Korea
Co-Zonal Secretary with Ekanath Das and Shree Jeeva Das for:
Arunachal Pradesh
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Anuttama Das and Hrdaya Caitanya Das for:
West Bengal: Mayapur and its subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Devakinandan Das for:
Bihar
Jharkhand
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Revati Raman Das and Tapana Misra Das for:
Kuwait
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Revati Raman Das for
Bahrain
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Shree Jeeva Das for:
Assam (except Silchar)
Co-Zonal Secretary with Ekanath Das for:
Mizoram
Nagaland
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Bhakti Gaurava Narayana Swami for:
Odisha: South
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Radhanath Swami for:
West Bengal: Kolkata and its subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami for:
West Bengal: Habibpur and its subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Ekanath Das and Shree Jeeva Das for:
Meghalaya & Tripura
Bhaktivaibhava Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
Mongolia
Albania
Czech Republic
Finland
Macedonia
Slovakia
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Caitanya Swami for:
Latvia
Lithuania
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
North Korea
South Korea
Co-Zonal Secretary with Acyuta Priya Das for:
Ukraine
Co-Zonal Secretary with Prahladananda Swami for:
Bulgaria
Bhanu Swami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Bhakti Vinoda Swami for:
Kerala
Tamil Nadu: Western
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Radhanath Swami for:
Karnataka: Belgaum
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Revati Raman Das for:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Shankhadhari Das for:
Tamil Nadu: Madurai, Tirunelveli, Dindigul, Theni, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram,
Tuticorin, Virudunagar
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami for:
Brunei
Malaysia
Karnataka, except Belgaum
Lakshadweep
Maldives
Puducherry
Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu: Eastern
Co-Zonal Secretary with Kavicandra Swami for:
Japan
Bir Krishna Das Goswami
Zonal Secretary for:
Alabama
Florida: Northern, including Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Alachua & Tallahassee
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee (except Murari Sevaka)
Co-Zonal Secretary with Devamrita Swami for:
Georgia (USA)
Co-Zonal Secretary with Ramai Swami for:
Fiji
Caitanya Chandra Charan Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Russia: Ural Region
Georgia (CIS)
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Co-Zonal Secretary with Acyutatma Das for:
Armenia
Candrasekhar Acarya Das
Zonal Secretary for:
China: Mainland
Macau SAR
Hong Kong SAR
Taiwan
Devamrita Swami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bir Krishna Goswami for:
Georgia (USA)
Co-Zonal Secretary with Anuttama Das for:
New Jersey
Pennsylvania: Port Royal & State College
Co-Zonal Secretary with Ramai Swami for:
Australia
New Zealand
Govardhana Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Burundi
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Caitanya Swami for:
Botswana
Comoros
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Reunion
South Africa
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Mauritius
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Caitanya Swami and Jayapataka Swami for:
Seychelles
Guru Prasad Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
Belize
Costa Rica
Cuba
Mexico
Nicaragua
Trinidad & Tobago
Delhi & NCR, except Noida
Gujarat, except Valsad
Madhya Pradesh: Ujjain
Maharashtra: Kharghar
Co-Zonal Secretary with Mathuresh Das
for:
Colombia
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhima Das for:
Maharashtra: Mira Road
Co-Zonal Secretary with Devakinandan Das for:
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh, except Vrindavan
Gujarat: Valsad
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Ekanath Das for:
Mizoram
Nagaland
Co-Zonal Secretary with Mahaman Das and Ekanath Das for:
Manipur
Co-Zonal Secretary with Mahaman Das for:
Chattisgarh
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, except Ujjain
Punjab
Uttaranchal
Co-Zonal Secretary with Radhanath Swami for:
Goa, Daman and Diu
Maharashtra: Pune
Co-Zonal Secretary with Radhanath Swami, Bhima Das and Devakinandan Das for:
Maharashtra: Mumbai Juhu
Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai and Thane District
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Sundar Goswami for:
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Panama
Co-Zonal Secretary with Virabahu Das for:
Caribbean (except Cuba and Trinidad & Tobago)
Dominican Republic
French Guiana
Guyana
Puerto Rico
Suriname
Venezuela
Hrdaya Caitanya Das
Co-Zonal Secretary with Krishna Premarupa das for:
France: Dole
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami, and Anuttama Das for:
West Bengal: Mayapur and its subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Madhu Sevita Das for:
Andorra
Belgium
France, except Dole
Gibraltar
Luxembourg
Portugal
Spain
The Netherlands
Jayapataka Swami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Mathuresh Das for:
Bolivia
Ecuador
Peru
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Gaurava Narayan Swami, Devakinandan Das and
Brajhari Das for:
Odisha: Central, except Puri
Odisha: Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Odisha: North & Puri, except Puri Project
Odisha: West
Sikkim
West Bengal, except Mayapur, Habibpur, Kolkata, and their subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Bhakti Gaurava Narayan Swami for:
Odisha: South
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Devakinandan Das for:
Bihar
Jharkhand
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami, Revati Raman Das and Tapana Misra Das for:
Kuwait
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Revati Raman Das for:
Bahrain
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Shree Jeeva Das for:
Assam (except Silchar)
Co-Zonal Secretary with Shree Jeeva Das for:
Assam: Silchar
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Radhanath Swami for:
West Bengal: Kolkata and its subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
West Bengal: Habibpur and its subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami, Ekanath Das and Shree Jeeva Das for:
Meghalaya
Tripura
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami and Bhakti Vinoda Swami for:
Kerala
Tamil Nadu: Western
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami and Radhanath Swami for:
Karnataka: Belgaum
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami and Revati Raman Das for:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami and Shankhadhari Das for:
Tamil Nadu: Madurai, Tirunelveli, Dindigul, Theni, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram,
Tuticorin, Virudunagar
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami for:
Brunei
Malaysia
Karnataka, except Belgaum
Lakshadweep
Maldives
Puducherry
Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu: Eastern
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami, Anuttama Das, and Hrdaya Caitanya Das for:
West Bengal: Mayapur and its subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary with Kavicandra Swami for:
Singapore
Thailand
Co-Zonal Secretary with Virabahu Das for:
Chile
Co-Zonal Secretary with Govardhan Das and Bhakti Caitanya Swami for:
Seychelles
Co-Zonal Secretary with Revati Raman Das for:
Nepal
Kavicandra Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
Angola
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Chad
Gambia
Laos
Vietnam
Benin
Cameroon
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Israel
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Mali
Niger
Nigeria
Rio Muni
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo
Central African Republic
Congo – Republic of,
Congo - Kinshasa
Gabon
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami for:
Japan
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami for:
Singapore
Thailand
Co-Zonal Secretary with Ramai Swami for:
Indonesia
Krishna Premarupa Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Austria
Germany
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
Co-Zonal Secretary with Hrdaya Caitanya Das for:
France: Dole
Madhu Sevita Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Cyprus
Greece
Italy
Malta
San Marino
Co-Zonal Secretary with Hrdaya Caitanya Das for:
Belgium
France, except Dole
Luxembourg
Portugal
Spain
The Netherlands
Mathuresh Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Florida: Miami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami for:
Peru
Bolivia
Ecuador
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami for:
Venezuela
Colombia
Praghosa Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Channel Islands
Denmark
England
Faroe Islands
Iceland
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Norway
Scotland
Sweden
Wales
Prahladananda Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
Croatia
Poland
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo
Serbia and Montenegro
Slovenia
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhaktivaibhava Swami for:
Bulgaria
Radha Krishna Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Hungary
Turkey
Romania
Co-Zonal Secretary with Madhu Sevita Das for:
Greece
Cyprus
Ramai Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
East Timor
Melanesia, except Fiji
Micronesia
Papua New Guinea
Polynesia, except Hawaii and New Zealand
Washington State: Seattle
Co-Zonal Secretary with Devamrita Swami for:
Australia
New Zealand
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bir Krsna Das Goswami for:
Fiji
Co-Zonal Secretary with Kavicandra Swami for:
Indonesia
Revati Raman Das
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami and Jayapataka Swami for:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Tapana Misra Das for:
Kuwait
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
Bahrain
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Romapada Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
New York: Freeport
Tapana Misra Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Afghanistan
Algeria
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Mauritania
Morocco
Myanmar
Pakistan
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Tunisia
Western Sahara
Yemen
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Revati Raman Das for:
Kuwait
Virabahu Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Argentina
Falkland Islands
Paraguay
Uruguay
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami for:
Caribbean (except Cuba and Trinidad & Tobago)
French Guiana
Guyana
Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
Suriname
Venezuela
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami for:
Chile
III. Zonal Assignments for Special Committees
GBC Executive Committee
Zonal Secretary for:
Brazil
Philippines
North American RGB Executive Committee
Zonal Secretary for:
Canada
Arkansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Puri Development Committee
Members: Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami, Devakinandan Das (Chairman), Braja Hari Das
(Vice-Chairman), Basu Ghosh Das, Gauranga Das, Gour Nitai Das, Vraja Vilasa Das, Premananda Das and
Bhaktarupa Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Odisha: Puri Project
Vrindavan Executive Board
Members: Guru Prasad Swami, Bhima Das (chair), Devakinandana Das, Bhakti Rasamrita
Swami, Shankhadhari Das, Bhurijana Das, Sesa Das, Hrdaya Caitanya Das, Vraja Vihari
Das
Zonal Secretary for:
Uttar Pradesh: Vrindavan
Mayapur Executive Board
GBC Members: Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami, Anuttama Das, Hrdaya Caitanya Das, GBC
EC Chairman (ex-officio),
Bureau Members: Basu Ghosh Das, Devakinandan Das, Dayaram Das
Co-Directors: Braja Vilas Das, Subhekshana Das
Zonal Secretary for:
West Bengal: Mayapur, and its subsidiaries
IV. Zonal Assignments for Zonal Supervisors
Adiras Das (SNS) – Russia, South Region
Aniruddha Gopal Das (JPS) – Krsnakatha Desh
Bhakti Ananta Krsna Goswami (GKG) – Russia, Golden Ring Region
Bhakti Anugraha Janardana Swami (GKG) – Philippines
Bhakti Asraya Vaisnava Swami (GKG) – Rajasthan: Udaipur, Rajasmand, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Bundi, Baran,
Kota Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh.
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur (Paonta Sahib), Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur,
Kinnaur, Lauhal Spiti | Una
Bhakti Bhagavatamrita Kesava Swami (PVS) – Russia, South Region
Bhakti Padma Saurabh Pracharak Swami (GKG) – Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Dayananda Swami (RNS) – Scotland & North England
Dayavan Swami (RSD) – Russia, Volga Region, Central Asia
Devakinandan Das (KDS) - Botswana
Devakinandan Das (MVG) - Singapore
Divya priya DD (JPS) - Ecuador
Harideva Das (BCAIS) – Mauritius
Gaudiya Das (TKG) – Fujian & Jiangxi
Gaurananda Das (CCCD) – Latvia
Govinda Prema Das – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi
Govinda Vallabha Das (IDS) – Guangdong, Hunan & Hainan
Hari Vallabhi DD (RPS) & Radha Priya DD (BVVNS) Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Jilin
Indresa Gaura dasa (BBGS) – Eastern Canada including Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island,
New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. USA: Alaska, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Wyoming
Jai Nitai Das (RNS) – London, SE England
Jaya Krsna Das (SNS) – Northern Illinois (excluding Naperville), St. Louis, Washington DC region
Karuna Krishna dasa (TKG) – Jiangshu
Krsna Smaranam Das (IDS) – Russia, Eastern Siberia Region
Lal Gopal Das (RPS) – Missouri (except St Louis), Southern Illinois
Lilamayi Radhika DD (GDS) – Anhui
Madan Gopal Das (SDG) – Eastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia and Harrisburg), Delaware, Baltimore
Madhupati Das (JAS) – New Jersey (except Central NJ and Parsippany Temple)
Mukundanghri dasa (KBDG) – Taiwan
Navavrinda DD (DVS) – NE Brazil
Nrsimha Krsna Das (SRS) – Turkey
Pancaratna Das (BG) – Sirohi, Pali, Jalor, Barmer, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Bikaner, Sri
Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu
Paramatma Das (SDG) – Suriname
Prabhupada Priya dd (HDG) – Texas
Prema Harinam Das (RNS) – Central UP
Prithvi-pati Das (SRS) – Hungary
Radha Govinda dasa (SRS) – Romania
Ramiya Das – Northern Florida, including Tallahassee, Orlando, Tampa, Deland, (not Alachua or Gainesville)
Rishi Kumara Das (GKG) – Delhi NCR Zone A
Rukmini Krishna Das (GKG) – Delhi NCR Zone C
Sandhini Devi Dasi (RPS) – Liaoning, Jilin & Heilongjiang
Srivallabha Das (JPS) – UAE
Sundar Gopal Das (GKG) – West UP, Delhi NCR Zone B
Srivas Das (BTS) – West Africa
Svayam Bhagavan Kesava Swami (KKS) – England (South Central/Midlands)
Syamananda Krsna Das (GKG) – Pakistan
Tarakanath Das (SRS) – Wales & SW England
Trilokatma Das (BVS) – Slovakia, Albania, Macedonia
Tukarama Das (LOK) – Southern California and Nevada, particularly Long Beach, Escondido Farm, San Diego,
Riverside, and Las Vegas
Umapati Das (GKG) – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Vaisesika dasa – Northern California
Visnunama Das (GKG) – Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Alwar, Jaipur, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa, Bharatpur,
Dhaulpur, Karauli
Vraja Pran Das (JPS) – Oman
Vrinda DD – Canada, Alaska, North & South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming
Yasoda Kumar Das (TKG) – Chongqing City, Henan
Yugal Kishore Das (RNS) – New York City
V. Zonal Assignments for Non-GBC Members
Bhakti Gaurava Narayan Swami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Devakinandan Das and
Brajhari Das for:
Odisha: Central, except Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack
Odisha: Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
Odisha: South
Bhakti Sundar Goswami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami for:
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Panama
Bhakti Vinoda Swami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami and Jayapataka Swami for:
Kerala
Tamil Nadu: Western
Bhima Das
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami for:
Maharashtra: Mira Road
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami, Radhanath Swami and Devakinandan Das for:
Maharashtra: Mumbai Juhu, Navi Mumbai and Thane District, except for Mira Road & Kharghar
Devakinandan Das
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami for:
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh, except Vrindavan
Gujarat: Valsad
Noida
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami Radhanath Swami and Bhima Das for:
Maharashtra: Mumbai Juhu, Navi Mumbai and Thane District, except for Mira
Road and Kharghar
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
Bihar
Jharkhand
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Gaurava Narayan Swami and Brajhari Das for:
Odisha: Central, except Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack
Odisha: Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack
Ekanath Das
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Shree Jeeva Das for:
Arunachal Pradesh
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami Mahaman Das for:
Manipur
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
Mizoram
Nagaland
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Shree Jeeva Das for:
Meghalaya
Tripura
Mahaman Das
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami and Ekanath Das for:
Manipur
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami for:
Chattisgarh
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, except Ujjain
Punjab
Uttarkhand
Co-Zonal Secretary with Navayogendra Swami for:
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
Radhanath Swami
Zonal Secretary for:
Maharashtra: Mumbai Chowpatty
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami and Jayapataka Swami for:
Karnataka: Belgaum
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami for:
Goa, Daman and Diu
Maharashtra: Pune
Co-Zonal Secretary with Guru Prasad Swami, Bhima Das and Devakinandan Das for:
Maharashtra: Mumbai Juhu
Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai and Thane District
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
West Bengal: Kolkata and its subsidiaries
Co-Zonal Secretary for:
Maharashtra, except Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane District, and Pune
Navayogendra Swami
Co-Zonal Secretary with Mahaman Das for:
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
Shankhadhari Das
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhanu Swami and Jayapataka Swami for:
Tamil Nadu: Madurai, Tirunelveli, Dindigul, Theni, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram,Tuticorin, Virudunagar
Shree Jeeva Das
Co-Zonal Secretary with Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Ekanath Das for:
Arunachal Pradesh
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami and Bhakti Purusottama Swami for:
Assam (except Silchar)
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami for:
Assam (Silchar)
Co-Zonal Secretary with Jayapataka Swami, Bhakti Purusottama Swami and Ekanath Das for:
Meghalaya
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