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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, popularly known as ISKCON, was established by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in order to spread the practice of bhakti yoga. Founded in 1966, in New York, by the spiritual master, bhakti yoga is the act of dedicating all actions and thoughts such that it pleases Lord Krishna.
ISKCON is also known as the Hare Krishna movement. ISKCON temples are located throughout the world and are open to people interested in learning about Hinduism and practicing its beliefs. ISKCON temples are complexes that house idols of respective deities and are also institutions of Vedic learning. These complexes consist of schools, and restaurants and indulge in social services.
These temples are not only spread across India, but are installed in many countries like the US, UK, Canada, etc., and continue to spread throughout the world. Read on to know about the most famous ISKCON temples that are established in India.
Here is the list of famous ISKON temples in India to visit on Krishna Janamashtami 2022:
Sri Krishna Balaram Temple, Vrindavan
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Being one of the main ISKCON temples in the world, Sri Krishna Balaram Temple of Vrindavan was built in 1975. Like the name suggests, the main deities of this temple are Lord Krishna and Lord Balarama whose idols are placed in the central altar.
Idols of Radha Krishna along with Lalita, Vishaka and Gopi are placed on the right altar while on the left lies the idols of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu along with his spiritual teacher.
Other temples to visit when you're in Vrindavan include Banke Bihari Mandir, Prem Mandir, Shaji Temple, to name a few.
Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Bangalore
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Completing the construction and inauguration of the temple and cultural complex in 1997, Sri Radha Krishna Temple is one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world. One of the attractions of this place is the gold-plated flagpost of 56 ft.
The temple timings are as follows: 4.15 am to 5 am, 7.15 am to 1 pm and 4.15 pm to 8.15 pm. On public holidays and weekends, there will be no break in the afternoon.
Sri Sri Radha Vrindavanchandra Temple, Pune
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The ISKCON temple in Pune is also known as ISKCON New Vedic Cultural Center or ISKCON NVCC. Inaugurated by our former president Pranab Mukherjee in 2013, the temple is located in the outskirts of Pune in a serene and peaceful surrounding.
Apart from housing temples of Radha Krishna and Lord Balarama, the temple has other activities, such as youth training, Bhagavad Gita classes, etc.
Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari Ji Temple, Mumbai
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The ISKCON temple of Mumbai is located in Juhu right next to the Juhu Beach, and is spread across a large area of 4 acres. The temple complex was constructed in 1978, back when Juhu used to be a remote area to the main city of Mumbai.
Being one of the most visited temples, the deities of this ISKCON temple are Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari, Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai and Sri Sri Sita Rama Laxman Hanuman, which were all installed by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada himself.
The temple remains open between 4.30 am to 8.30 pm, with a break in the afternoon from 1 pm to 4.30 pm.
Sri Sri Radha Govind Dham, Ahmedabad
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ISKCON temple in Ahmedabad was established in 1997 and happens to be one of the popular tourist destinations of the city. In the central altar of the temple lie the idols of Govindji, Shrinathji and Radharani. The temple maintains high standards of cleanliness.
On Sundays, the temple has a feast that begins at 6.15 pm. Along with that, there are celebrations that include distribution of prasadam, spiritual discourses and dancing.
ISKCON Temple Hyderabad
The ISKCON Temple in Hyderabad, which also known as Sri Radha-Madana-Mohana temple. It is a popular destination located in the Nampally region of Hyderabad for people who want to experience the true beauty of Hinduism. It has a variety of different architectural styles, including traditional Hindu architecture and modern buildings. People can come here to offer their prayers and also to enjoy their time here. The architecture of this place has been constructed in such a way that it makes the whole place look very good and attractive.
ISKCON Temple New Delhi
ISKCON Temple New Delhi is also called the Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, which is a Vaishnav temple devoted to Lord Krishna and Radharani in the form of Radha Parthasarathi. Visitors must witness the famous Light and Sound Show depicting Mahabharat, Gita, and Ramayana. There are many things to do in ISKCON Temple New Delhi like the Museum of Vedic Culture, Ramayana Art Gallery, Bhagavadgita Animatronics Robot Show, Vedic Centre For Performing Arts, Mahabharat Experience, Bhagavat Puran Exhibit, World's Largest Sacred Book.
ISKCON Temple Mayapur
Situated in Mayapur in West Bengal, India, the place is constantly busy with devotees who come here to pay their salutations to Sri Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON. Srila Prabhupada's Pushpa Samadhi Mandir is the highlight of the temple and another key area in the temple compound includes the main temple, an idol of the founder of ISKCON, Acharya Srila Prabhupada, the presiding deities Sri Radha Madhava and an idol of Lord Nrisimhadeva. Whether you are a follower of Lord Krishna or not, ISKCON Temple Mayapur is a must-visit to attain magical healing.
