a society founded in the US in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' (`O Krishna!')
a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna'' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes and practice vegetarian
a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes and practice vegetarianism and celibacy