Our Leadership
"Vidyabhyasam is a program implemented by Hare Krishna Movement Chennai (registered in 2008 with registration number 828/08) affiliated to ISKCON Bangalore (Regn no. S-49/78-79) Founded by His Divine Grace Vishwa Guru A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada."
Trustees of Hare Krishna Movement Chennai
Madhu Pandit Dasa
Chairman and Mentor – Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON InternationalChairman of Vrindavan Chandrodaya MandirPresident of ISKCON Bangalore
Madhu Pandit Dasa was born in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. He became a full-time member of ISKCON in 1981 while doing his M.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT-Bombay. Since then, he has successfully conceived and implemented many large-scale public service projects that positively impact millions of people. He has also worked tirelessly to preserve and promote Indian spirituality, culture and heritage among children and youth for their holistic well-being.
Madhu Pandit Dasa is the Chairman and Mentor of the Global Hare Krishna Movement. He is also the Trustee and Chairman of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, which has contributed immensely to alleviating classroom hunger and improving the Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
He is also the Chairman of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir and India Heritage Foundation. His stellar contributions have been appreciated through prestigious awards and accolades like Padma Shri, Gandhi Peace Prize, National Award for Child Welfare, Nikkei Asia Prize and Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT-Bombay.
Chanchalapathi Dasa
Vice Chairman and Co-Mentor – Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON InternationalVice Chairman of Vrindavan Chandrodaya MandirPresident of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir
Chanchalapathi Dasa was born in 1963 in Bangalore, Karnataka. While an undergraduate student at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, he became interested in the message and mission of Srila Prabhupada. Later, he joined the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, for the Masters programme in Electrical Communication Engineering. He became a full-time dedicated member of ISKCON Bangalore in 1984 and has conceived various spiritual, cultural and social development programmes in the service of humanity.
He led the creation of Little Krishna, a world-class animation series on the childhood pastimes of Krishna. He is the Vice Chairman of Akshaya Patra and directs the strategy, growth, and governance of the Foundation. Chanchalapathi Dasa is the Vice Chairman of the Governing Body Committee and Senior Vice President of ISKCON Bangalore. He is also the Vice Chairman and President of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, a unique heritage and culture tourism infrastructure project poised to become the tallest Krishna temple in the world.
Jai Chaitanya Dasa
Governing Body Commission Member, Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON InternationalGoverning Body Representative for Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON Chennai (Hare Krishna Movement Chennai AFFILIATE OF ISKCON S-49/78-79, BENGALURU)
Jai Chaitanya Dasa was born in 1966 in Trivandrum, Kerala. He came in touch with the teachings of Srila Prabhupada while pursuing his undergraduate course in Commerce at Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum. He joined ISKCON Bangalore in 1984. He has a deep understanding of the Pancharatra system of Deity worship and meticulously introduced this authentic Vedic tradition in the temples of the movement.
Jai Chaitanya Dasa is a pioneer of ISKCON Bangalore’s organic farming and rural development programs. He served as the President of the Bio-Dynamic Association of India and Secretary of the Asian Fairtrade Producers Association. He has strived to establish self-sufficient farm communities by practising sustainable organic agriculture and developing effective marketing strategies for their produce.
He envisions a society where every individual can live in harmony with nature in a caring, giving and responsible manner. He is a member of the Governing Body Committee and serves as Governing Body representative for Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON Chennai (Hare Krishna Movement Chennai – Affiliate of ISKCON S-49/78-79, Bengaluru). He is also the Project Director of the Krishna Lila Theme Park in Bangalore.
Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa
Governing Body Member of Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON InternationalPresident - Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON Chennai (Hare Krishna Movement, Chennai - Affiliate of ISKCON: S-49/78-79, Bengaluru)
His Grace Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa was born in 1973 in Moovattupuzha, Kerala. He completed B.E. (Mechanical) from M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology and secured 5th rank in Bangalore University. After graduation, he worked at Lincoln Helios India Ltd. as a Design Engineer. After becoming a full-time missionary of ISKCON Bangalore in 1999, he has been dedicating his skills and expertise for the welfare of society.
Suvyakta Narasimha Dasa successfully designed and operationalised Akshaya Patra’s centralised kitchens in Vrindavan, Lucknow, Jaipur and other locations. He has also been involved in the initial phases of commencing the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir project
He is currently serving as the President of Srila Prabhupada's ISKCON Chennai (Hare Krishna Movement, Chennai – Affiliate of ISKCON: S-49/78-79, Bengaluru).
Kodandarama Dasa
CENTER HEAD – SRILA PRABHUPADA’S ISKCON KANCHIPURAM (HARE KRISHNA MOVEMENT KANCHIPURAM – AFFILIATE OF ISKCON S-49/78-79, BENGALURU)Vice President of Akshaya Patra Foundation for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Kodandarama Dasa serves as a prominent leader within the Hare Krishna Movement. He currently serves as the Center Head of Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON Kanchipuram (Hare Krishna Movement Kanchipuram – Affiliate of ISKCON S-49/78-79, Bengaluru), where he oversees spiritual programs and community development in the region.
In addition, he serves as the Vice President of The Akshaya Patra Foundation for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where he oversees the operations and contributes to the organization’s efforts in providing nutritious meals and supporting large-scale social welfare initiatives.