The ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Bangalore is a trendy place in the city. It is known worldwide due to its beautiful design and its efforts to help people spiritually. The temple is on the Hare Krishna Hill in Rajajinagar, spread over seven acres. It has a mix of traditional and modern styles. It was opened on May 31, 1997, to serve the people.
Inside, the main hall is big and has a stunning altar covered in gold. The walls have beautiful designs and the ceiling has large paintings depicting stories of Lord Krishna with his followers.
ISKCON Temple Bangalore Entry Fee
- ₹230 per person for Indians
- ₹460 per person for Foreign Tourists
Events at the Temple
Hare Krishna Chanters Club: This is an initiative of ISKCON Bangalore which aims to widely spread the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra among people in society. The Chanters Club was started in September 2014. Anyone who is committed to chanting the Hare Krishna mantra at least 108 times daily can become a member of this club. This club frequently organizes events such as Sankirtan festivals, seminars, and workshops on chanting. These activities help members learn and practice mantra chanting with guidance and support.
Krishna Kalakshetra: The Krishna Kalakshetra department arranges cultural programs, especially music and dance performances, for the main festivals held at the temple. Both renowned and budding artists get the opportunity to perform on such occasions for the pleasure of the Lord. In addition, bhajans and musical concerts are held every week in the service of the Lord.
Krishna Ashraya: Krishna Ashraya is a program held in homes at various locations in Bangalore. Participants in this program attend classes on the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam and learn the practices of spiritual life according to the teachings of Srila Prabhupada. They also promise to develop spiritually in various ways with the aim of becoming close devotees of Krishna over time.
Darshan Timings
Everyday Morning
4:15 am to 5:00 am
Monday to Friday
7:15 am to 1:00 pm
4:15 pm to 8:15 pm
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays
7:15 am to 8:15 pm
Deities of the temple
The main Deities worshipped at the temple are Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Sri Krishna Balarama, and Sri Nitai Gauranga (Sri Nityananda Prabhu and Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu). They are kept in the central temple.
Apart from these, there are two smaller temples in front of the main temple. One is dedicated to Sri Srinivasa Govinda, and the other is dedicated to Sri Prahlada Narasimha. There are also statues of Garudadeva and Hanuman at the entrance of the Narasimha temple. Every day, thousands of devotees from different parts of India and other countries visit the temple to seek blessings from these deities.
ISKCON Bangalore’s Model Farm Project – ISKCON Bangalore has set up a model organic and self-sustaining farm at Mahadevapura village in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district. The project focuses on organic farming, being self-sufficient, teaching spirituality, and helping the community.