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ISKCON Temple, Delhi.

Description

The ISKCON temple is one of the famous temple of Lord Radha Krishna also known by the name Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, Lord Krishna and Radharani is worshipped here in the form of the main deity, the temple also houses the idols of Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi, Sita Rama Laxman Hanuman and Sri Sri Gaura Nitai. The temple is located in the East Kailash region of the capital on the hilltop of Hare Krishna Hills.It was constructed in 1993 by Achyut Kanvinde and inaugurated in the year of 1998 by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the past Prime Minister of India on the opportunity of Sri Ram Navami.

History

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as the Hare Krishna movement or Hare Krishnas, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organisation. ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is the founder of (ISKCON) who is worshipped by followers as Guru and spiritual master. Its core beliefs are based on select traditional Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad-gītā and the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. ISKCON devotees are the largest branch of Gaudiya Vaishnavism and follow a disciplined line of Gaudiya Bhagavata Vaishnavas. This is an organization set up to motivate the people regarding Educational, Philanthropic, Religious studies, Spirituality. There are more than 20 temples only in India, and this is a worldwide organisation. It is one of the top visited tourist place in Delhi. It is not just a temple but also equal to a Vedic Learning Center in a very scientific way.

Full Address

ISKCON Temple Delhi-Glory Of India & Vedic Cultural Centre, Santh Nagar Main Road Hare krishna, Hills Rd, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi, Delhi 110065

 

Type of Place

  • Temple
  • Monuments

Prefered For

  • Couples
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Kids
  • Senior Citizen

Transportation

  • IGI Airport.
  • Kalka Ji Mandir Metro Station.
  • H. Nizamuddin Railway Station.

Important Information

  • Opens On All Days. Timing: 4:30 AM To 1:00 PM 4:00 PM To 9:00 PM Entry Fee: Free Photography: Not Allowed

Attraction

  • There are many points which attract the tourist like : The Museum of Vedic Culture:- The museum inside the complex of the temple is well equipped with tools of modern technology for spreading the knowledge about the Vedic culture among the devotees. Bhagavadgita Animatronics Robot Show:- The temple organises a special Robot Show in which clay robots narrate the teachings of the Bhagavadgita. Ramayana Art Gallery:- The symbolic scenes from the epic Ramayana are demonstrated using multimedia presentations and light-and-sound effects. The Vedic Centre for Performing Arts:- The complex provides an open-air amphitheatre where performers from the world over come to present their skills, illustrating scenes from the great epics of Hinduism.

Things to Buy

  • One can purchase photos of deities, and many handloom products from outside the temple.

Things to Eat

  • 'Bhoga ka prasad' a prasadam given inside the temple. One can eat many foods outside temple like chole bhature, chole chawal some local favorite foods of Delhi.

Things to enjoy

  • One can enjoy the grand festival's held here in the presence of devotees from different parts of the country that are Gaura Purnima, Ram Navami, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Govardhan Puja.