International Society for Krishna Consciousness
![[[Krishna Balarama Mandir|ISKCON Temple]] in [[Vrindavan]], [[Mathura]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Iskon_Temple%2C_Vrindawan.jpg)
ISKCON members practice a distinct form of monotheistic Hinduism, grounded in Hindu scriptures and especially guided by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's commentary and translation of the ''Bhagavad Gita'' and ''Bhagavata Purana''. Described as “the largest and arguably most important branch” of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, ISKCON traces its roots in India to the early 16th century and expanded to gain followers in America, Europe, and Africa from the mid-to-late 20th century.
The Hare Krishna movement advocates for lacto-vegetarianism and was initially founded to promote bhakti yoga. Followers, known as bhaktas, dedicate their thoughts and actions to devotion toward Krishna, whom they honor as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Provided by Wikipedia