International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Imagine a big, happy family that loves to sing and dance! That's kind of like the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, or ISKCON for short. People in ISKCON believe in a special person named Krishna and show their love by singing special songs called mantras.

They also love to share delicious vegetarian food with everyone! It's a way for people all over the world to feel connected and happy together.

This amazing group started a long, long time ago in India, but it really got going in a big city called New York in 1966. A wise teacher named A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada helped start ISKCON. He wanted to share the joyful ways of loving Krishna with people everywhere. Now, there are ISKCON centers in many countries, like a worldwide club for kindness and singing!

One of the coolest things ISKCON members do is chant the Hare Krishna mantra. It's like a special song that they sing over and over. They believe this singing helps them feel closer to Krishna and spread good feelings. They also eat yummy vegetarian food, which means no meat! It’s all about being kind to others and to animals, and sharing happiness.

ISKCON is like a giant, friendly family spread all across the planet. They have temples and centers where people can gather to sing, learn, and eat together. It's a place where everyone is welcome to learn about devotion and kindness. They believe that by sharing love and singing, they can make the world a more peaceful and happy place for everyone.