Indus Valley Times

By Dalim Phukan
Guwahati/Assam, Oct 30 : 📝Marking 50 glorious years of its spiritual journey in the sacred land of Northeast India—a region blessed over 500 years ago by great Vaishnava saints Srimanta Shankardev and Sri Madhavdev—ISKCON Assam has grandly commenced its Golden Jubilee celebrations alongside the ISKCON Assam Namhatta Sanmilan and Bhakta Mahotsav.
At a time when the world is afflicted by violence, crimes, hatred, pandemics, natural calamities, and wars, humanity is restlessly searching for peace. Krishna consciousness offers the ultimate remedy to these global crises.
By following the four foundational principles taught by ISKCON’s founder-acharya, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada—namely no illicit sex, no intoxication, no meat-eating, and no gambling—along with chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra, all social evils can be eradicated. This profound philosophy of Sanatana Dharma is being celebrated for the first time on such a grand scale in the heart of Guwahati.
The grand inaugural ceremony was held today, Friday, at the open grounds of Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Panjabari, Guwahati. The Honorable Governor of Assam, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and officially inaugurated the celebrations.
In his inspiring address, the Governor stated that the ideals of Srimanta Shankardev and Madhavdev, combined with Srila Prabhupada’s spiritual consciousness, provide the precise path to eliminate immorality, violence, and unrest from society, praising ISKCON’s 50-year journey as an invaluable contribution to Assam’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
The proceedings were gracefully anchored by Radhe Debi Dasi Bhattacharya Mataji, during which all distinguished guests jointly unveiled the colorful souvenir book of ISKCON Assam’s Golden Jubilee, titled “Panchajanya”.
The inaugural event witnessed the august presence of several prominent figures, including GBC ISKCON (Governing Body Commissioner) HH Bhaktipurushottam Swami Maharaj, ISKCON Namhatta Director HH Gouranga Prem Karunashama Swami Maharaj, Guwahati University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Noni Gopal Mahanta, Barpeta Satra Satradhikar Dr. Babul Chandra Das Kashyap, Bharatiya Janata Party Assam Pradesh General Secretary Anup Barman, BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary’s Media Advisor Apurba Adhikari, and senior spiritual monks directly arriving from Mayapur Dham.
Additionally, Madhav Hari Das Prabhu, visiting from ISKCON Mayapur, highlighted in his address that holding continuous Hari Nam kirtans during the sacred month of Kati in the heart of Guwahati has given a magnificent new dimension to the propagation of Neo-Vaishnavism across Assam.
Media Coordinator of Iskcon Guwahati Sailendra Pandey stated to media in Guwahati that
the festival features a vibrant lineup of spiritual events, including Japa mala sessions, Vedic dances, Gita sloka recitations, Sattriya Nritya performances, Bargeet renditions, and prasad distribution.
ISKCON Assam has successfully completed 50 glorious years of its spiritual journey in the sacred land of Northeast India.With thousands of devout participants arriving from approximately 25 districts, the premises of Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra have transformed into a joyous, spiritually charged atmosphere.
Karunamaya Chaitanya Das Kaushik Prabhu, the Chief Organizer of ISKCON Namhatta Assam, has cordially appealed for the continued active cooperation and presence of all citizens in this noble endeavor to establish peace, unity, and true dharma in society.