Welcome to 2026 the 60th Anniversary year of ISKCON.

60 years ago His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada single handily started a worldwide movement to systematically re-spiritualize society through education in spiritual techniques that cultivated a consciousness of Krishna, the prime entity, through congregational chanting and the printing and distribution of books.

Srila Prabhupada has brought us all together with each other in order to understand that we are each a part and parcel of the quality of Godhead and in this spirit live a simpler, more natural way of life.

What he has done for each of us can never be repaid. What he has done for society can never be repaid and what he continues to do through his society, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, can never be repaid. We are left with a heavy debt that can never be repaid.

Over the last year ISKCON of 26 2nd Avenue has worked under careful guidance to re-create the holy tirtha where it all began. To make this Hare Krishna birthplace accessible to pilgrims from across the globe. Allowing them entrance into a deeply authentic and soul touching experience of the most sacred of sacred places for Prabhupada-anugas.

In this 60th Anniversary year 1966-2026 we want to continue to maintain and grow this heritage site, so that devotees and society at large are able to come and witness the miraculous history of the Swami and his movement that has changed the lives of millions and likely the course of history forever. In the spirit of Bhaktivinoda Thakura, who established the Yoga-Pitha in Sridhama Mayapur, we are offering our global community of ISKCON the opportunity to be part of the The Sacred Birthplace - 26 2nd Ave NYC - Where it All Began.

In the 60th Anniversary year we are requesting, offering, encouraging you to give $26 a month for 26 2nd Ave NYC in 2026. Please follow the link below and give less than $1 a day for the continued maintenance and growth of the Sacred Birthplace of the Hare Krishna Movement - ISKCON.