ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Overview
international Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) popularly known as Hare Krishna Movement is a movement aiming at the spiritual reorientation of mankind through the simple process of chanting the holy names of God. ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna temple was inaugurated in the year 1997. It is not just a temple, but a cultural complex housing the temples dedicated to the Deities of Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Sri Krishna Balarama, Sri Nitai Gauranga, Sri Srinivasa Govinda, and Sri Prahlada Narasimha.
The beautifully ornamental arches and illuminated water jets escort to the richly decorated Rajagopuram. The temple is marked by a gold plated 17-meter high flag post and a gold-plated Kalash about 28 feet high. There are six shrines in all. The main shrine, as you would expect, is devoted to Radha Krishna and has their idols. Another shrine is dedicated to Krishna and Balarama. A third shrine carries the idols of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda while a fourth houses Srinivasa Govinda. There are two others, one for Prahlada Narasimha and another for Srila Prabhupada. The main hall that embraces the three shrines, including the main one, is a huge hall of 10,000 sq feet. The ceiling of the hall is festooned with remarkable paintings made by the Russian painters.
- Dress Code: While on a visit to the temple which is a place of worship, you are advised to come decently dressed as a mark of respect.
- Annadana: If you happen to visit the temple during noon, never miss having the free lunch prasadam here between 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.
- Camera: Photography is not allowed in the temple interiors. For security reasons, only small bags are allowed inside the temple.
- Wheel Chair: You can avail of elevator facility at the temple for the disabled and elderly in addition to wheelchair and ramp facility.
- Special Darshan: You can buy special darshan tickets at the entrance and have quick darshan of the Lord, offer puja and receive prasadam.
Temple Schedule
Morning Program
- 4:15 am – Mangala Arati
- 4:45 am – Sri Tulasi puja
- 5:00 am – Sri Narasimha Arati
- 5:10 am – Suprabhata seva for Sri Srinivasa Govinda
- 5:20 am – Nitya Shodasha Upachara Puja & Japa Meditation
- 7:15 am – Shringara Darshana Arati and Guru Puja
- 8:30 am – Lecture on the Srimad-Bhagavatam
- 12:30 pm – Rajbhog Arati
Evening Program
- 4:15 pm – Dhupa Arati
- 6:45 pm – Sri Tulasi Puja
- 7:00 pm – Sandhya Arati
- 8:15 pm – Shayana Arati
Things to carry
Things not allowed
Operational Hours
January to December
Monday | 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
Thursday | 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
Friday | 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
Saturday | 7:15 AM - 8:30 PM |
Sunday | 7:15 AM - 8:30 PM |
Last Admission | 8:20 PM |
Redemption Process
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Cancellation Policy
- Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued
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