iskcon
1. [ noun ] (religion,Hinduism) a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' (`O Krishna!') and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes
Synonyms: International_Society_for_Krishna_Consciousness Hare_Krishna
Related terms: sect Hinduism Hare_Krishna
Similar spelling:   Ison
  isn