Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday released a special commemorative coin of Rs 125 to mark the 125th birth anniversary of ISKCON founder Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada via video conferencing.Prabhupada founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) commonly known as the ‘Hare Krishna movement’.
ISKCON has translated the Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta and other Vedic literature in 89 languages, playing a stellar role in the dissemination of Vedic literature across the world The prime minister said it has played the role of a brand ambassador of Indian traditions and values.
meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also inaugurated the “lotus feet” of Prabhupada on his 125th birth anniversary.
