ISKCON Temple, Bangalore
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About ISKCON Temple
The ISKCON temple located in Bangalore is one of the largest Krishna Hindu temples in the world. This temple is mainly dedicated to Radha-Krishna. The temple is built in neo-classical style, presenting a beautiful fusion of ultra-contemporary and traditional style and is well equipped with all kinds of modern amenities. The ISKCON temple was inaugurated by Shri Shankar Dayal Sharma in May 1997. The main temple has wonderfully beautiful idols of Sri Sri Radha-Krishna.
Apart from the main temple, the temple also includes four additional shrines dedicated to Sri Sri Krishna Balarama, Sri Nitai Gauranga, Sri Prahlad Narasimha and Sri Srinivasa Govinda. The 10,000 square feet hall is named "Hari Naam Kirtan", which has a terrace. It is decorated with exquisite paintings. ISKCON Vedic Theater is another popular attraction of the temple.
Architecture of ISKCON Temple
The huge temple is spread over seven acres of 'Hare Krishna Hill'. ISKCON temples display features of Neo-Vedic and traditional forms of architecture.
Interesting facts about ISKCON Temple
- The ISKCON temple in Bangalore is the most important ISKCON complex in the world, with a gold-plated flag post, which is 56 feet high.
- This temple serves 1 lakh free meals daily to the needy children and also provides breakfast to the early morning visitors of this temple.
- Many devotees come here for Vedic education and spirituality classes.
- At the top of the temple there is a thriving food and other market just before the exit of the main sanctum, which stretches all the way until the exit.
- The temple attracts devotees or tourists from all over the world as it offers a great spiritual experience.
- Hari-Nama Mandap The place where people chant the name of Lord Krishna for purification of mind, soul and world peace is situated near the pillar.
- Stairs will lead visitors to the temple of Prahlad Narasimha, which is guarded by Jaya and Vijaya, the two gatekeepers of the Lord.
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ISKCON Temple FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the ISKCON Temple: Opening time: 4:15 AM to 5 AM, 7:15 AM to 1 PM, 4:15 PM to 8:20 PM. The entry is free.
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𝒜. You should visit ISKCON Temple during January, February, March, April months for best experience.
📅 Last update: 2023-09-25 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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