Sura Das

Sura Das was a representative of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. He had been involved in interfaith work in many capacities, including V.P. of the Culver City Interfaith, the V.P. of the Interreligious Council of Southern California (ICSOCAL), as part of the Hindu-Episcopal Dialogues, and involved with the local Parliament of Religion. He was one of the head Priests for ISKCON and worked in Management for the ISKCON Publishing House the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.

In 1999 he started the Temple Bhajan Band which has played kirtan music and mantra chanting at Yoga Studios, Churches, Temples, Mosques and Festivals across America. The Temple Bhajan Band introduces chanting music from the ancient Vedic tradition to the society at large. Sura joined ISKCON in 1973 and served as Temple President for 9 years in Missouri and as International President of the Publishing House for 7 years in Los Angeles. He was dedicated to Interfaith Dialogue and programs to promote the cultural sharing of our traditions.