Mukunda was a pioneer in the early days of the Hare Krishna movement. Mahaprabhu brought light to the chanting of Hare Krishna Mahamantra. Narasimha is one of the major deity of Hare Krishna (ISKCON) devotees. Often this mantra is sung or chanted prior to the Hare Krishna mantra. Hinduism was spread in Turkmenistan by Hare Krishna Missionaries. There are alternative lifestyle retreats nearby, notably one belonging to the Hare Krishna religion. In the past, Downey has been interested in Christianity and the Hare Krishna movement. He resided in New Hampshire for two years, where he joined a Hare Krishna commune. Gaudiya Vaishnavism is the spiritual and philosophical foundation of the Hare Krishna Movement. The Hare Krishna movement gained popularity in the 1960s. Fred the Professor and God, both dressed in Hare Krishna / transcendental meditation garb. Mills had involvement with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (the "Hare Krishna" movement). The Hare Krishna school emphasizes bhakti yoga as spiritual practice. He has sex with Paul's Hare Krishna girlfriend without Paul's knowledge. Holmstrom explained that Manson had objected to his Hare Krishna chants and verbally threatened him.