Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace!
On December 1, 1975, you visited Kurukshetra with your disciples, walking the sacred grounds
of Brahma Sarovar and Jyotisar – the very place where Śrī Kṛṣṇa spoke the Bhagavad-gītā. At this
divine site you envisioned a grand Śrī Kṛṣṇa-Arjuna temple. Now, by your causeless mercy, under
the guidance of your dear disciple Gopal Krishna Goswami and through the humble efforts of
your disciples and granddisciples, this sacred vision is manifesting before our eyes.
We express our deepest gratitude for the opportunity to serve this monumental project on the
holy land of dharma-kṣetra, Kurukshetra. It is only by your causeless mercy that we can contribute
in some way to the fulfillment of your divine vision.
The temple, designed as a grand chariot, symbolizes the divine chariot of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna.
It features six massive wheels, three on each side, each measuring 25 feet in diameter, with four
majestic horses standing in the front, each 28 feet tall. By your mercy we are striving to complete
the first phase of this sacred project by December 2026.
With your blessings, ISKCON Kurukshetra has been actively engaged in spreading Kṛṣṇa con-
sciousness, inspiring thousands to embrace the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā. We humbly present
before you a brief account of the various preaching activities, outreach programs, and temple
developments undertaken in the past year.
Preaching initiatives:
• Ratha-yātrās were organized in eleven cities across Haryana, with over 100,000 participants
glorifying the holy names through kīrtana and prasādam distribution.
• Bhāgavata-kathās were conducted in fifteen cities, immersing more than 25,000 people in the
glories of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and the holy name.
• We recently inaugurated a new center at Karnal.
• Construction of a new preaching center in Jind is underway.
• We also purchased a saṅkīrtana bus and conducted over 300 saṅkīrtanas and preaching pro-
grams across various cities in Haryana, including at Kurukshetra, Karnal, Ambala, Panipat,
Jind, Sonipat, among others.
Youth and online preaching:
• The International Gita Olympiad witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 46,000 stu-
dents across the world.
• Throughout the year, many youth camps were organized, drawing participation from over
1,000 students. These camps helped strengthen their faith in the process of bhakti and
brought them closer to the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā.
• We opened a dedicated student center at Kurukshetra University to nurture the spiritual
growth of aspiring youth.
• Our online preaching platform reached and benefitted over 100,000 people worldwide,
helping them connect with the Bhagavad-gītā and Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Festival celebrations:
• Grand festivals like Janmāṣṭamī and Gaura-Pūrṇimā saw thousands of devotees
participating.
• ISKCON was invited to conduct Janmāṣṭamī celebrations at schools and colleges, introduc-
ing students to the joy of bhakti.
• On Gītā Jayantī, a mahā-yajña was performed, with over 2,000 devotees participating.
Education and academic outreach:
• 100 devotees completed the Bhakti-śāstrī course; the Bhakti-vaibhava course is now
commencing.
• The official Gītā Course at NIT Kurukshetra completed its fifth batch, with 120 students
receiving copies of the Bhagavad-gītā after their final exam.
• Inspired by our outreach, many universities have signed Memorandums of Understanding
with ISKCON to introduce the Bhagavad-gītā officially into their curriculum.
Tourism and pilgrimage:
• The Ministry of Tourism recognized ISKCON’s major contribution to spiritual tourism, and
the upcoming temple is officially listed as a major attraction in Kurukshetra.
• Even before the temple’s completion, 11,500 Indian devotees and 2,500 international devo-
tees from thirty-seven countries visited Kurukshetra and experienced the spiritual vibrancy
of this dhāma.
Public relations and government appreciation:
• The Chief Minister and Education Minister of Haryana participated in harināma-saṅkīrtana
and publicly appreciated ISKCON’s efforts.
• The Chief Minister was presented with a copy of the Bhagavad-gītā.
• On the occasion of his swearing-in celebration, the Chief Minister of Haryana invited our
devotees to his residence and personally acknowledged ISKCON’s contributions to the
state.
• ISKCON was invited to the British Parliament, where twenty copies of the Bhagavad-gītā
were distributed and ISKCON’s mission was highly appreciated.
Temple construction progress – by your divine inspiration and the humble efforts of devotees:
• The temple, designed as a grand chariot, is progressing toward completion of Phase 1 by
December 2026.
• The brahmacārī ashram is completed up to the third floor, and the superstructure of the
guesthouse is completed up to the second floor.
• A 4-acre basement has been constructed, and interior design work is in progress.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you once wrote: “I may take up one project of constructing a Varna Ashrama
College and Temple in Kurukshetra in India. I am presently negotiating for this, and if we get the
opportunity, I shall spend the money here first.” (Letter to Gurukṛpa Dāsa, June 21, 1975)
In another place, you said: “We are trying to establish an International Institution in Kuru-
kshetra to teach Bhagavad Gita in practical life and inviting students from all over the world.”
(Press conference, August 17, 1976, Hyderabad)
In line with these desires, we are also working toward establishing Gita University in Kuru-
kshetra – an institution that will attract seekers from all over the world to study and live by
the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā in this sacred land. We humbly seek your blessings for this
endeavor.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, please bless us so we may continue to expand the preaching mission, always
remain aligned with your instructions and desires, and dedicate our lives to serving your mission
with sincerity and devotion.
Your servants at ISKCON Kurukshetra