Srila Prabhupada introduced the Hare Krishna mantra to the western world, and wrote more than forty books on Krishna consciousness, now published in over fifty languages.
A short summary of the life of Srila Prabhupada, who spread Krishna consciousness in the West, opening 108 temples and translating many important Vedic texts.
On the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s appearance, Hare Krishna centers worldwide hold a festival in his honor, called Vyasa Puja. Many centers hold additional special events.