the international society for krishna consciousness (iskcon) is a newer religious movement based on the original vedic culture of ancient india. it is also known as 'the hare krishna' movement. it was founded in 1966 in new york city by a.c. bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada. the organization's core beliefs are based on three scriptures, bhagavad gita, srimad bhagavatam and the caitanya-caritamrita.