Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj, Chairman of the Governing Council of ISKCON India, passed away on Sunday at the age of eighty (80). He died in Dehradun, after which there is a wave of mourning among his devotees. Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj had come to Dehradun to perform the Bhoomi Pujan of Shri Shri Radha Banke Bihari Temple, where he suddenly slipped. After which he was admitted to a nearby hospital, where he died. Let us tell you that Maharaj will be given Samadhi in Vrindavan on 6th May at 2:30 pm.
| Real Name | Gopal Krishna |
| Birth Date: | 14th August, 1944 Annada Ekadashi |
| Birth Place: | New Delhi |
| Education: | DU, Business Management from Sorbonne University, Master's Degree in Business Administration from McGill University in Montreal |
| Guru: | Srila Prabhupada |
| Famous: | ISKCON IGC President |
Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj had arrived for the Bhoomi Pujan program of Shri Shri Radha Banke Bihari Temple located in Dudhli, Dehradun. He suddenly slipped in the toilet here, after which Maharaj was immediately taken to the hospital. He was admitted in the hospital for three days. During treatment in the hospital, Maharaj's health suddenly deteriorated and he suffered a heart attack. Due to a heart attack, he breathed his last at 9.20 am on May 05, 2024.
Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj, born in New Delhi, will be given Samadhi near the cowshed built in the ISKCON temple of Vrindavan. Let us tell you that first the mortal remains of Maharaj will be kept for the last darshan, after which he will be given Samadhi at around 3 pm. According to the information, devotees not only from India but from all over the world will reach the ISKCON temple of Vrindavan for the last darshan of their Goswami Maharaj. It is estimated that more than two lakh devotees may reach Vrindavan to pay their last respects.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has described the demise of Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj as an irreparable loss for the eternal and spiritual world, while PM Modi has written that 'Shri Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj was a revered spiritual icon, who was revered by Lord Krishna. He was respected globally for his unwavering devotion to God and his tireless service through ISKCON. His teachings emphasized the importance of devotion, kindness and service to others. He also played an important role in expanding ISKCON's community service efforts, especially in areas such as education, health, and service to the needy. My condolences are with all the devotees in this sad time. om Shanti.'