ISKCON Chairman Gopal Krishna Goswami Passes Away

New Delhi: Chairman of ISKCON, Gopal Krishna Goswami died following a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Dehradun on Sunday morning.

According to India Today, his mortal remains will be taken to Vrindavan on Monday for funeral rituals.

He was admitted to the Synergy Hospital in Dehradun on May 1 with a lung infection. He was in Dehradun on May 1 for a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony. He was admitted to the hospital, when his health deteriorated suddenly.

Expressing grief over his death, PM Modi wrote on X, “Srila Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja was a revered spiritual icon, globally respected for his unwavering devotion to Bhagwan Shri Krishna and his tireless service through ISKCON. His teachings emphasised the importance of devotion, kindness and service to others. He also played a significant role in expanding the community service efforts of ISKCON, particularly in areas like education, health and serving the needy. My thoughts are with all devotees in this tragic hour. Om Shanti.”