A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896–1977) was a spiritual, philosophical, and religious teacher from India who spread the Hare Krishna mantra and the teachings of “Krishna consciousness” to the world. Born as Abhay Charan De and later legally named Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami, he is often referred to as “Bhaktivedanta Swami”, "Srila Prabhupada", or simply “Prabhupada”.
Memorial at the spot of Abhay Charan De's first meeting with Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati. Kolkata. (2024)
Prabhupada's passport, issued for his journey to the United States. (1965)
Radha-Krishna is the combined form of the Hindu god Krishna with his chief consort and shakti Radha. They are regarded as the feminine as well as the masculine realities of God, in several Krishnaite traditions of Vaishnavism.
14th-century CE fresco of Radha Krishna in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Gilded mural of Radha Krishna in Kangra style at Sheesh Mahal, Lahore
Shree Radha Krishna Ashta Shakthi Mandir at Parashakthi Temple, Pontiac, USA