Ananta Shakti Das
07 October 2026
Ananta Shakti has painted many paintings at Bhaktivedanta Manor
About
Ananta Shakti Das, born 8th March 1947, was a British based artist and writer who joined the Hare Krishna movement after studying at the Bournemouth and Poole College of Arts, and went on to create specialised paintings and illustrated books drawn for the Krishna conscious movement.
He served at various temples around the world, including Durban (South Africa), Mauritius as Temple President, Malaga (Spain) and the United Kingdom.
You can view many of his paintings and drawings at the reception and first floor corridors at the Bhaktivedanta Manor. He has also written and beautifully illustrated many children’s books, including Vaishnava Saints, Vedic Stories, Creation and Gita Stories from the Padma Purana.
Living with dementia for the past 5 years, and having recently suffered a major stroke followed by multiple blood clots on his lungs, Ananta Śakti Dāsa has passed away peacefully under the presence of a Srila Prabhupada disciple and many senior Vaishnavas on Krishna Dwadashi (after the auspicious Indira Ekadhasi) on 7th of October at approx. 17:00.
Vrajabhumi Devi Dasi was married to him in 1984. Even though they separated they continued to maintain a close friendship. For the past 5 years, since his dementia started, right until his passing she was there for him.
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In Remembrance of Ananta Shakti Prabhu I first met Ananta Shakti Prabhu in 2014, when I began attending the Mind, Body, Soul programmes at Bhaktivedanta Manor. I have such fond memories of those early days, and he is someone whose association left a lasting impression on me. During those programmes, we would spend time doing yoga, breathing exercises and meditation, along with kirtan and discussions on Krishna consciousness. Ananta Shakti Prabhu would often come and share his poems with us. His poetry was always so deep, heartfelt and full of meaning. You could sense that his words came from a… Read more »
I remember Ananta Shakti Das from Mind, Body and Soul when I started coming to the Manor. He was always full of enthusiasm. He especially loved the kirtan. An inspiration to us all. Graham
Such a beautiful man, always brought me so much joy with his big smile at the temple. Whenever I would see him he would raise his hands and say “Krishna Krishna” his love for Krishna and simple heart shined through no matter what stage of life he was in. Such a talented, ray of sunshine, humble, inspiring devotee. Thank you for bringing so much joy through your life, art and love.
He carried within him a world of stories, art, and poetry, and spoke of them with a childlike wonder and boundless enthusiasm. He lived in his own gentle, spiritual bubble, untouched by the rush of the world. Whenever we met, he greeted me with warmth and a smile that came straight from the heart. There was something rare and beautiful about his presence, a quiet reminder that life is richer when seen through the eyes of the soul. May his spirit find peace in the poetry of eternity, and may his warmth live on in the hearts of all who… Read more »
15 October 2026 – Cremation day, Golders Green, London. I first met Ananta Shakti prabhu in Mauritius in 1983. He was such a gentle and kind person that it was very easy to get on with him. We served together in a small cottage industry project started by Atma Atma prabhu for producing colourful carved candles and small deities of the Hindu pantheon. Ananta Shakti made them so beautiful they sold faster than we could produce them. The 1980s and 1990s were difficult years. I once saw Ananta Shakti being bullied by a sannyasi but Ananta Shakti did not raise… Read more »
Vaishnava’s never die!
Ananta Shakti prabhu will remain in the hearts of those who knew him and were inspired by him.
I first met Ananta Shakti when I first arrived at the Manor Early 2009. I was fortunate to meet many of that older generation of devotees, who had at that time a base at the Manor.
I remember being uplifted by his friendliness and enthusiasm to talk about his Krishna conscious realisations.
I have really enjoyed his art in the form of pictures, paintings and books. His legacy will last a long time!
Homage to Ananta Shakti Prabhu As far as I can remember I first met him about 1984, he was either briefly staying in a house in Letchmore Heath where my wife and I were living at the time, which Ajamila Prabhu owned or at least he was visiting that house. I don’t remember much exchange at that time. Over the years we would meet at the manor and have nice, friendly exchanges, usually brief and jovial, like we are the Ananta brothers, at that time there were no other Ananta’s. In fact, one lady at the hospital asked if we… Read more »