Srila Prabhupada is conferred with “Vishwa Guru” title

During the auspicious event of Maha Kumbh Mela, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of ISKCON and Worldwide Hare Krishna Movement, was honoured with the title of ‘Vishwa Guru’ by the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad. 

HH Mahant Ravinder Puri Ji Maharaj, President of the Akhara Parishad, Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Niranjani Akhara, Sri Mahant Rajendra Das Maharaj of Nirmohi Akhara, Sri Mahant Murli Das Maharaj of Nirvani Akhara and other Akhara heads and revered sadhus participated in the programme. 

Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman, Global Hare Krishna Movement and President of ISKCON Bangalore and Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa, Vice Chairman and Co-Mentor of Global Hare Krishna Movement and Senior Vice President of ISKCON Bangalore presided over the event.

The Deity of Srila Prabhupada was offered pushpa vrishti (showering of flowers), a grand arati and auspicious paraphernalia accompanied by sacred chants. 

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa said, “It brings me and the entire ISKCON community immense joy and happiness to see that Srila Prabhupada, our Acharya, has been offered the title of Vishwa Guru in the divine atmosphere of Maha Kumbh Mela. It is a matter of pride for us that Srila Prabhupada has been recognised and honoured for making people accept Sanatana Dharma, our timeless ancient wisdom, Bharatiya culture and way of life beyond the shores of India. His pioneering efforts to propagate the message of Lord Krishna have transformed lakhs of people all over the world.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Akhila Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, HH Mahant Ravinder Puri Ji Maharaj, Swami Kailashanand Giri Maharaj, Sri Mahant Rajendra Das Maharaj, and Sri Mahant Murli Das Maharaj for organising this wonderful event and honouring Srila Prabhupada. I also thank all the sadhus, pilgrims and devotees for participating in this momentous event. I pray to Lord Krishna to bless us with the strength and ability to continue our services to humanity and preserve Sanatana Dharma.”