Iskcon Temples
ISKCON Temples
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is the founder acharya of the hare
krishna movement. Completed in 1998, this is a complex of temples. The
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was initially
raised as a spiritual society in New York to Propagate the message of the
Bhagwad Gita. It was founded by Swami Prabhupada. In India there are about
40 ISKCON temples. Contemplating the traditions of the ancient Vaishnava
tradition, its philosophy and practice, these spiritual temples have left a
mark on all mankind. Visiting these temples proves to be a pleasant and
revealing experience.
ISKCON temples are dedicated to Lord Krishna and were built by the Hare-Rama
Hare-Krishna cult followers. These complexes are elegantly built and are few
of the largest temple complexes in India. There are beautiful paintings of
Russian artists on the different past times of Radha Krishna, Sita, Ram,
Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Special programmes like Kirtan,
Aarti, Pravachan and Prasadam are held every Sunday.
Famous ISKCON Temples In India :
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ISKCON Temple, Delhi
For many this is just a temple, for finding solace, peace and quiet. Sitting
amongst Lord Krishna and his devotees with Hare Krishna chants going around
is indeed an experience. But for those who are seeking more, there is so
much to learn and see, than what meets the eye.
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ISKCON Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
The ISKCON Temple was built recently by the International Society for
Krishna Consciousness. As you climb the granite steps you will encounter
three small shrines before the main temple. The three idols of Lord Krishna
in the main shrine are made of brass.
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ISKCON Temple, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
It is located within the premises of the Krishna-Baldev Temple in Vrindavan.
Beautiful paintings depicting the life of Lord Krishna adorn the galleries
leading to the main temple. ISKCON devotees from various parts of the world
can be spotted manning the library or ISKCON book stalls and partaking in
temple rituals.
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ISKCON Chandradoya Mandir, Mayapur, West Bengal
This is the international headquarters of ISKCON. Surrounded by: a Vedic
city, the main Deities are Sri Radha Madhava. The Deities are larger than
life-size. There are also eight Gopis, four on each side of Radha-Madhava.
Also on the main altar is a small set of Radha-Krishna Deities. On the left
altar are Deities of the "Pancha-Tattva-Advaita Acarya", Lord Nityananda,
Lord Chaitanya, Gadadhara, and Srivasa Thakur. To the left of this altar is
another altar with an impressive Deity of Lord Narasimha.
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