ISKCON observes 20th death anniversary of Swami Damodar
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 22 2026:
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) observed the 20th death anni-versary of His Holiness Bhaktiswarup Damodar Swami on October 21, 2026 .
In a press note, ISKCON said the main observance was held at the Srila Sripada (Swami Damodar) Memorial Home at Toubul in Bishnupur district, the birthplace of Swami Damodar, and at the ISKCON Manimandir at Airport Road, Imphal.
Devotees gathered from early morning and performed sankirtan and guru puja.
The press note said Swami Damodar, who is known worldwide as "Ambassador of Peace", was remembered across ISKCON Temples including at Sridham Radhakund.
Odisha, USA, Singapore, Indonesia and Italy.
Recalling his contributions, scholars and devotees spoke about his life as a scientist and as a spiritual guru, his lifelong efforts as a celibate for a world without war and conflict, his work to bring science and religion together, and his role in taking Manipur to the world stage.
ISKCON said prayers and discourses marked the day-long observance at all centres.




