ISKCON Temple, Hyderabad

About ISKCON Temple

The ISKCON temple located in Nampally, Hyderabad is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Mohan. The main deity of this temple is Lord Krishna. However, the temple also has other deities such as Sri Gaura-Nitai, Sri Jagannath Baladeva-Subhadra, and Sri Radha Madan-Mohana. These deities are also worshiped along with Shri Krishna in the temple. The temple authorities organize devotional and religious lectures and preach Lord Krishna in the temple hall. Along with lectures, the authorities also organize daily pujas along with some special programs on Sundays to attract more devotees to the temple. The temple is a center for cultural and spiritual well-being and various social activities for the local people living in the temple.

Architecture of ISKCON Temple

The ISKCON temple follows the traditional Indian temple architectural style, known as the Nagara style, which is characterized by a pyramid-shaped tower (shikhara) over the main sanctum. This style is commonly found in North Indian temples. The exterior of the temple is mainly made of pristine white marble, giving it a pure and divine appearance. The use of white marble is reminiscent of many of the iconic temples of India. Elaborate and intricate carvings adorn the outer walls of the temple, which include depictions of Hindu deities, divine motifs and scenes from Hindu mythology. These carvings demonstrate craftsmanship and attention to detail in the design of the temple.

Interesting facts about ISKCON Temple

• This temple is the center of many festivals on Krishna Ashtami and a huge crowd of devotees can be seen here on that day.
• The temple building is surrounded by lush gardens, and there are several water fountains in the complex. These make the temple even more beautiful and grand.
• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited inside the temple premises.
• There are many activities to do in the ISKCON temple from the library to various small events. Make sure you carry some food items and enough water to keep your body energetic.
• People come here to pray peacefully and get the blessings of Lord Krishna.
• Another major attraction of the temple is the Bhakti Vriksha Kendra.

How to reach ISKCON Temple

By Air:- ISKCON Temple is 27.5 kilometers from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. You can hire a taxi from the airport which will take you directly to the temple.

By Train:- The nearest railway station to the temple is Falaknuma, which is about 15 km from the temple. Buses and taxis are available outside the station.

By Cab/Taxi:- Many private cabs and taxis run here. It takes around 30-35 minutes to travel and is costlier than the bus journey but can easily take you to the temple.

Nearby famous places

• St. Joseph's Cathedral 15 minutes away
• Birla Mandir 15 km away
• ICCR Art Gallery 14 minutes away
• Salar Jung Museum 2 km away
• Centenary Methodist Church 15 minutes away
• Tank Bund 2.2 km away
• Shyam Mandir 27 minutes away
• Buddha statue 3 km away
• B.M. Birla Planetarium 1.7 km away
• Shri Jagannath Temple 5.9 km away