Introduction The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), widely known as the Hare Krishna movement, has a complex history marked by religious fervor, global expansion, and ongoing controversies. Originally a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu organization, ISKCON was founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in New York City on July 13, 1966, with the goal of … More ISKCON: Background, Activities, and Allegations of Political Involvement