Coin of 125 Rs. released by PM Modi on Birth Anniversary of founder of ISKCON

Who is the founder of the ISKCON temple?

Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Ji was the founder of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness. He was an Indian spiritual teacher and established 100 temples. He also wrote several books and teach Bhakti yoga to the world. His mission was to propagate throughout the world Gaudiya Vaishnavism, a school of Vaishnavite Hinduism that had been taught to him by his guru, Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati.

Why in News?

Today(1st September) is the 125th birth anniversary of swami Ji, PM Modi released a special commemorative coin and also address the gathering.

Source:PIB