ISKCON Temple, Navi Mumbai

About ISKCON Temple

The ISKCON temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and the huge white ISKCON Kharghar structure is spread over 8 acres of evergreen land. The temple was inaugurated on 14 January 1978. ISKCON is also known as the Hare Krishna movement and includes over 500 temples, major centres, rural communities, vegetarian restaurants, local meeting groups and community projects.

The temple aims to provide a complete cultural experience that is bound to go beyond your imagination. It is surrounded by Sahyadri hills which adds to the spectacular view. Throughout the year, thousands of people visit the ISKCON Kharghar center during major festivals.

Interesting facts about ISKCON Temple

1. ISKCON Kharghar Temple has a very good canteen with variety of food.
2. Other facilities include Bhaktivedanta Auditorium, Bhaktivedanta Library and Bhaktivedanta Guest House.
3. The conferences organized here include Environment, Personality Development, Youth Conference, Stress Management etc.
4. The magnificent white marble complex set amidst a quaint green setting is a sight to behold.
5. The Vedic Educational and Cultural Complex within the premises of ISKCON Temple organizes Robot Show to present spiritual awareness using electronic power.
6. The other name of this temple called here is Hare Rama Hare Krishna Mandir.

How to reach ISKCON Temple

By Road:- There are many buses available which stop near ISKCON temple. JVPD Bus Depot is the nearest bus depot to this temple.

By Rail:- Andheri station is the nearest station to ISKCON temple and from here one can hire an auto-rickshaw or taxi to reach the temple.

By Air:- Surrounded by the Sahyadri hills, about 5 km from the new international airport, this temple is a prominent place of Hindu faith.

Nearby famous places

• Bawkhaleshwar Temple
• Tikuji-Ni-Wadi
• Nerul Balaji Temple
• Pandavkada Falls
• ISKCON Kharghar
• Karnala Bird Sanctuary