About – Harekrishna IITI

About us

Our Founder-Acharya

Srila Prabhupada

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

In the annals of spiritual history, few figures have had as profound an impact on global spirituality as His Divine Grace Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896-1977), the visionary founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). At the age of sixty-nine, when most would consider retirement, Srila Prabhupada embarked on an extraordinary mission that would change the spiritual landscape of the modern world forever.

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The History

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was founded in New York City in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who went to the western world with the mission of spreading the transcendental message of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead appearing as a devotee in this age of Kali. Being a part of the Brahma Madhva Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya, one of the four vaishnava sampradayas, ISKCON comes in an authorized disciplic succession of great spiritual preceptors who have taught the science of self realization based on the teachings of the Bhagawat Gita and Srimad Bhagwatam.

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Upcoming ISKCON Temple at IIT Indore

A beautiful ISKCON temple is soon to grace the campus of IIT Indore, located near Security Gate No. 1. This sacred initiative is designed to serve as a spiritual oasis for students, faculty, and staff—offering a serene space for meditation, prayer, and personal reflection.

More than just a place of worship, the temple will act as a hub for holistic development—helping students nurture inner strength, emotional balance, and a deeper connection with the Supreme Lord. With regular programs, kirtans, and philosophical discussions, it will support the IIT community in cultivating values, purpose, and spiritual well-being alongside academic excellence.

His Grace Krishnarchan Prabhu Ji

(Regional Secretary of M.P., Temple President of ISKCON Sagar & Director of Youth Preaching and Outreach Indore)

His Grace Krishnarchan Prabhu Ji (Regional Secretary of M.P., Temple President of ISKCON Sagar & Director of Youth Preaching and Outreach Indore) He is the guiding force and visionary behind Hare Krishna IIT Indore. His Grace Krishna Archan Das is a motivational speaker and youth counsellor and teacher of Sanatan Dharma, based at Indore.He is disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaj, Currently he is serving as Regional Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, Temple President of ISKCON Sagar, Director of Youth Preaching and Outreach Indore as well as Temple Management Secretary at ISKCON Indore. He holds a B.Tech degree from JNTU Hyderabad and joined ISKCON as a spiritual preacher in 2001. Since then he has been traveling extensively and lecturing to students in several colleges including IIT BHU, IIT Indore, JNTU Hyderabad, NIT Bhopal, NIT Allahabad, IIIT Jabalpur and IIIT Allahabad in India and also in U Penn (Philadelphia), Temple University in Philadelphia, USA. He travels in India,USA and South Africa, motivating thousands of youth to apply the practical wisdom from ancient Indian culture in their daily lives to overcome the stresses of life and attain ultimate success and happiness. He also oversees ISKCON activities in various parts of Madhya Pradesh.He is a Bhakti Yogi, mystic and visionary. Named one of India’s 100 most persuasive individuals, He work has contacted the existences of millions worldwide through his groundbreaking projects. He has an interesting capacity to make the antiquated yogic sciences pertinent to contemporary personalities.His methodology doesn’t attribute to any conviction framework,however offers amazing and demonstrated strategies for self-change.

Mission & Vision

Our mission

To cultivate a spiritually enriched and mentally peaceful environment within the academic landscape of IIT Indore. We aim to guide individuals on a path of inner awakening through the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and Vedic teachings.

Our Vision

A vibrant student-led spiritual community that embodies joy, compassion, humility, and a deep connection to Krishna consciousness, radiating positivity across the campus and beyond.

Our Journey

Beginings

What started as a small weekly discussion circle among a few students gradually evolved into a full-fledged spiritual movement within the IIT Indore campus.

Growth

With increasing participation, we began organizing kirtans, meditation evenings, Vedic workshops, and outreach programs for all students and faculty.

Present Day

Today, we are a thriving community of like-minded individuals devoted to the practice of bhakti yoga and spiritual service, continuing to grow in number and impact.