International Society for Krishna Consciousness

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly referred to as the Hare Krishna movement, Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organization. It was founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. on July 13, 1966, in New York City. ISKCON’s main headquarters is in Mayapur, West Bengal, India and it claims approximately 1 million members globally.