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Timings:- The temple is open from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Entry is free. | No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
The ISKCON Temple opening and closing timing is 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Open Days
The ISKCON Temple is open every day for visitors
Best Time to Visit
May, June, July, August
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Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from ISKCON Temple.
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11.7 km awayBy air · Nearest AirportFly into Chennai International Airport
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10.9 km awayBy rail · Nearest Railway StationTake a train to Meenambakkam Railway Station
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20.5 km awayBy road · Nearest Bus TerminalCatch a bus from Broadway Bus Stand
About ISKCON Temple
The ISKCON temple is part of the Chennai Center for Spiritual Arts and Culture and is located on the East Coast Road in Hare Krishna Bhoomi, Sholinganallur. The deities worshiped in the temple include Radha Krishna Lalita Vishakha, Jagannath Baldev Subhadra and Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga. The ISKCON temple in Chennai is a part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) organization. The foundation of ISKCON was laid by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in the United States during the 1960s. ISKCON temples around the world, including Chennai, aim to promote the teachings and principles of Bhakti Yoga and spread the message of love and devotion towards Lord Krishna.
Architecture of ISKCON Temple
The architecture of the ISKCON temple in Chennai is a blend of modern design and traditional temple architecture. The temple is characterized by its white marble exterior, intricately carved shikhara and vibrant paintings depicting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna. The central deity of the temple is a beautiful statue of Lord Krishna in his childhood form. Spread over an area of more than 1.5 acres, this temple is built on five levels. There is a 7,000-square-foot temple hall on the first floor, an auditorium for cultural and spiritual programs on the ground floor, and a prasadam hall in the basement.
Interesting facts about ISKCON Temple
- The ISKCON temple in Chennai is a spiritual oasis that offers a serene and peaceful environment to the devotees and visitors.The temple hosts regular prayers, kirtans (devotional songs) and spiritual discourses, allowing visitors to participate in devotional activities.The temple complex also has a vegetarian restaurant serving delicious and satvik (pure) food.Devotees and visitors often circumambulate the temple, offer prayers and seek spiritual peace.The temple organizes various cultural and religious events including festivals and seminars to promote spiritual awareness.
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