ISKCON Temple

ISKCON Temple is one of the famous temple chains in India and located in several cities as Delhi, Vrindavan, Chennai etc. The Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, nestled in the Raman Reti area, holds a profound significance for the devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). This magnificent temple is the realized dream of Srila Prabhupada, the founder-Acharya of ISKCON. Srila Prabhupada envisioned a temple of unmatched beauty to worship the divine siblings, Krishna, and Balaram, in the very village where they played over five thousand years ago.

Personally, overseeing the design and construction, Srila Prabhupada invited the Lord to come and accept the worship of His devotees from across the globe. He expressed, "Lord Balaram is the source of spiritual strength, and I have built this temple just to give strength to the devotees." Today, the Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir is a thriving spiritual centre. Pilgrims from around the world flood through its gates every day of the week. Interestingly, the large green government signs along the highway leading to Vrindavan guide visitors to only two temples: Banke Bihari and ISKCON. You can take part in entire day activities performed at Temple complex. Various aartis are performed including Samadhi Aarti, Tulsi aarti, Sandhaya Aarti, Pushpa aarti and Shayan Aarti.

Main Attractions of ISKCON Temple

As visitors approach the temple, they first pass beneath the brilliant white marble archway, the samadhi of Srila Prabhupada. An architectural marvel, it features winding peacock stairways and intricately carved walls and domes. Stepping through the massive wooden temple doors, a soul-soothing experience unlike any other awaits. Inside, they encounter the palace of Krishna Balaram, set against a caved-in black and white checkered marble courtyard adorned with a flourishing tamal tree. The enchanting music of kartals, mridanga, and harmonium played by the 24-hour kirtaniyas fills the air. Captivated by the divine atmosphere, young and old alike raise their arms, dancing in bliss. Climbing the courtyard steps, visitors approach the magnificent forms of the presiding Lords – Sri Sri Gaura Nitai, Krishna Balaram, and Radha Shyamasundar.

With open eyes and folded hands, pilgrims try to absorb the dazzling vision of the Lords, adorned with love and care. The entire temple complex serves as a lively guiding hub, housing thirty departments, including a guesthouse, welcome centre, Samadhi museum, ten book stalls, bakery, restaurant, broadcast studio, residential Brahmacari ashram, and a Deity department maintaining one of the highest standards of worship globally. Over a hundred devotees are directly engaged in the seva every day.

To All the Followers of ISKCON from the Temple

We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your great devotion to Lord Krishna. In a world that can often feel challenging and divided, your commitment to spreading the message of love and unity is truly inspiring. Keep shining the light of His teachings, and continue sharing his profound message of love and compassion with the world. May the love, joy, and peace of Lord Krishna surround you. May your unwavering devotion serve as a guiding light, inspiring and uplifting all those fortunate enough to be around you. Hare Krishna!

ISKCON Temple – Opening and Closing Timings

ISKCON Temple is one of the most-visited temples in Vrindavan with a good architecture temple and massive structure. Opening time of ISKCON temple is from 4:10 am in the morning when you can have darshan of idols and witness shringar, morning aarti and bhog ceremonies. The temple remains open every day of week with a 3 hours break in the afternoon. ISKCON temple closing time is approx. 9 pm in the evening followed by shayan aarti.

ISKCON Temple - Aarti Timings

ISKCON Temple - Evening Aarti Timings

History of ISKCON Temple

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popular as the Hare Krishna movement, is a world-renowned organization devoted to practising and spreading the teachings of Lord Krishna. Its inception in 1966 by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada marked the beginning of one of the largest and most prominent Hindu movements worldwide. Affectionately called "Swami Ji," A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a spiritual leader from India, envisioned bringing the teachings of Lord Krishna to the West.

Arriving in New York in 1965 with a mere $7 and a profound desire to share the message of love and devotion to Lord Krishna, his teachings gained a following. In 1966, Swami Ji established the first ISKCON temple in New York City. Under his guidance, ISKCON rapidly expanded. Presently, ISKCON boasts over 600 temples and centres across more than 60 countries.

Distance of ISKCON Temple from Railway Station