In honour of International Women’s Day (IWD), the UK Prime Minister’s Office asked female leaders in their respective fields to share a message to their younger selves. Contributors included women who serve in the government, media, military, corporations, and religious institutions, and PM Sir Keir Starmer was on hand to meet them.
Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the UK, invited faith leaders from different traditions to join him for breakfast on Thursday, November 14th.
Visakha Dasi, representing ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Manor, was pleased to hear Mr Starmer emphasise the importance of faith to the fabric of UK society.
Devotees have been on the front-line of special Diwali events across Westminster, Central London. As a public opener, Diwali in London (DiL) celebrations brought colour and joy to thousands in Trafalgar Square. Krishna Sanjay das is one of the founders and key Committee members of DiL. Senior representatives of ISKCON, including Visakha dasi, Vinay Tanna,...
Rishi Sunak celebrated Diwali in his home at 10 Downing Street, along with his wife Akshata and dozens of invited guests. From ISKCON’s Bhaktivedanta Manor , temple president Visakha Dasi attended along with Sachi Kishore Das and Krishna Sanjay Dasi , members of the Manor’s communication team.
Message from Prime Minister Mr Rishi Sunak during the year of Bhaktivedanta Manor's 50th Anniversary
Rishi Sunak and his wife celebrated the festival of Janmashtami at Bhaktivedanta Manor this year. Mr Sunak has visited the temple with this family before many times. Mr Sunak was welcomed in a customary tradition of blowing of conch-shell and a garland before they toured the Temple and grounds.
