Vision
To nurture a unified, spiritually strong, and well-coordinated ISKCON community across ISKCON – Interior Maharashtra Preaching Ministry (IMPM) that faithfully represents the teachings and mission of Srila Prabhupada, guiding devotees towards pure devotional service and expanding Krishna consciousness in every town and village.
Mission
To facilitate cooperative leadership and effective governance among ISKCON temples within Interior Maharashtra under the guidance of Lokanath Swami Maharaja by:
- Strengthening communication, trust, and collaboration among Temple Presidents, RSAs, and senior leaders
- Establishing and maintaining the proper hierarchical structure of ISKCON to ensure clarity in authority, responsibility, and accountability
- Establishing and supporting structured preaching strategies and educational initiatives
- Ensuring proper administration and timely resolution of challenges within temples
- Organising regular meetings, retreats, and forums for leadership development, including brahmachari care and training
- Coordinating major festivals, yatras, and outreach efforts to expand congregational preaching
- Preserving and implementing the standards, systems, and spiritual vision established by Srila Prabhupada
Brahmacari Care
Brahmachari Yatra at Nashik (23rd – 25th March 2026)
The Second Brahmacari Retreat was successfully held in Nashik, featuring the special presence and inspiring association of esteemed spiritual leaders such as Lokanath Swami Maharaja, Bhakti Prema Swami Maharaja, Sundar Caitanya Goswami Maharaja, Akhildhar Pr, Parameshwar Pr and Padmanetra Prabhu.
Over 160 brahmacaris attended the retreat, making it a vibrant and spiritually charged gathering. Over the course of three enriching days, participants attended insightful lectures on a variety of devotional topics, honored sumptuous prasadam, and took part in the sacred darshan of Nashik Dham and Trimbakeshwar Temple.
The retreat also coincided with the joyful celebration of the Sri Sri Radha Madan Gopal Brahmotsav Festival, making it a deeply memorable and spiritually uplifting experience for all attendees.