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Governance

Together, they uphold the values of dharma, service, and unity for the benefit of all.

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Guided by Devotion, Anchored in Integrity

Our temple governance follows the spiritual guidelines laid down by Srila Prabhupada and is aligned with the broader framework of ISKCON Bangalore. The temple’s operations are managed by a board of senior devotees who ensure transparent decision-making, sustainable development, and fidelity to our core mission of Krishna consciousness.

Madhu Pandit Dasa

Madhu Pandit Dasa

Madhu Pandit Dasa, born in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, joined ISKCON in 1981 while pursuing his M.Tech in Civil Engineering at IIT-Bombay. Since then, he has led several impactful public service initiatives and promoted Indian spirituality and culture among youth. He serves as Chairman and Mentor of the Global Hare Krishna Movement and President of ISKCON Bangalore. He also chairs The Akshaya Patra Foundation, which runs the world’s largest NGO-led school meal program, benefiting millions of children across India. Additionally, he heads the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir and India Heritage Foundation. His contributions have earned him numerous honors, including the Padma Shri, Gandhi Peace Prize, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT-Bombay.
Chanchalapathi Dasa

Chanchalapathi Dasa

Chanchalapathi Dasa, born in 1963 in Bangalore, discovered Srila Prabhupada’s teachings during his undergraduate studies at PSG College of Technology. He later pursued his Master’s in Electrical Communication Engineering at IISc Bangalore and joined ISKCON Bangalore full-time in 1984. Since then, he has led several cultural and spiritual initiatives, including the acclaimed Little Krishna animation series. He serves as Vice Chairman of Akshaya Patra, guiding its strategy and growth, and Senior Vice President of ISKCON Bangalore.
He also leads the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir project as its President, envisioning it as the world’s tallest Krishna temple and a landmark of Indian culture and spirituality.
Jai Chaitanya Dasa

Jai Chaitanya Dasa

Jai Chaitanya Dasa, born in 1966 in Trivandrum, Kerala, discovered Srila Prabhupada’s teachings during his Commerce studies at Mahatma Gandhi College. He joined ISKCON Bangalore in 1984 and brought a deep understanding of the Pancharatra tradition to Deity worship in ISKCON temples. He pioneered ISKCON Bangalore’s organic farming and rural development initiatives, promoting sustainable agriculture and self-sufficient farm communities. He served as President of the Bio-Dynamic Association of India and Secretary of the Asian Fairtrade Producers Association. Currently, he is a Governing Body Committee member, Temple President of Hare Krishna Movement Chennai, and Project Director of Krishna Lila Theme Park in Bangalore, envisioning a lifestyle of harmony with nature and spiritual values.
Stoka Krishna Swami

Stoka Krishna Swami

Stoka Krishna Swami, born in 1960 in Mysore, completed his Electrical Engineering degree from REC Nagpur and worked as a lecturer and in companies like Infosys and Tata Boroughs before joining ISKCON in 1989. In 2018, he accepted Sanyasa, the renounced order of life. He is a Governing Body Committee member and currently leads the Hare Krishna Movement Chennai. As Dean of Vaishnava Studies, he teaches Bhakti Shastri and other spiritual courses across India. Earlier, as President of ISKCON Mysore, he initiated many programs for the community’s holistic growth.
Amitasana Dasa

Amitasana Dasa

Amitasana Dasa, born in 1969 in Namrup, Assam, completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from REC Kurukshetra and worked at Kirloskar Computer Services before joining ISKCON Bangalore in 1992. He has since conducted numerous seminars and counselling programs, guiding youth toward a fulfilling and purposeful life. He is the President of Hare Krishna Movement Mumbai and a Governing Council Member of Hare Krishna Movement India. He also heads Akshaya Patra’s Maharashtra operations, leading impactful development initiatives across the region.
Vasudev Keshav Dasa

Vasudev Keshav Dasa

Vasudev Keshav Dasa, born in 1973 in Kolkata, earned his B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from REC Warangal and worked at Wipro as a Systems Engineer before joining ISKCON Bangalore in 1998. As Head of Deity services, he upholds high standards of worship in Hare Krishna Movement temples. He serves as Treasurer and Zonal Secretary of the Governing Body Committee and Vice President of ISKCON Bangalore. As Dean of the National Institute of Value Education (NIVE), he has developed programs to foster the holistic growth of children—physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Rajiv Lochan Dasa

Rajiv Lochan Dasa

Rajiv Lochan Dasa, born in Sonipat, Haryana, studied B.Sc. at St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore, and joined ISKCON Bangalore in 1993. He is widely appreciated for his soul-stirring kirtans and insightful lectures on the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. He serves as Zonal Secretary of the Governing Body Committee and Temple President of ISKCON Hubli. He also heads Akshaya Patra Hubli, home to the world’s largest kitchen, featured on National Geographic’s Mega Kitchens series. He is overseeing the construction of a grand Radha Krishna temple in Hubli.
Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa

Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa

Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa, born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, is a Gold Medalist in B.Tech (Mechanical) from JNTU Kakinada and holds an M.Tech from IIT-Chennai. He worked at Novell before joining ISKCON Bangalore in 1997. He has contributed in areas like temple administration and missionary training. He is the Zonal Secretary of the Governing Body Committee and President of Hare Krishna Movement Hyderabad. As a Trustee of Akshaya Patra, he leads operations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, establishing large-scale kitchens and launching the Hare Krishna Charitable Trust to serve the underprivileged.
Sri Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa

Sri Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa

Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa, born in 1973 in Moovattupuzha, Kerala, completed his B.E. (Mechanical) from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, ranking 5th in Bangalore University. He worked as a Design Engineer at Lincoln Helios India Ltd. before joining ISKCON Bangalore in 1999. He played a key role in setting up Akshaya Patra’s centralised kitchens in Vrindavan, Lucknow, and Jaipur, and contributed to the development of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir. He is currently Senior Vice President of Hare Krishna Movement Chennai, and oversees Akshaya Patra operations in Tamil Nadu.

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