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ISKCON TEMPLE - SANT NAGAR (NEW DELHI)




ISKCON Temple in Delhi also known as Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, is a Hindu temple of the Vaishnava sect dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radharani. Apart from the idol worship arrangements, there is a Vedic cultural centre in the premises with attractions such as animatronics , art galleries and more. The cultural centre is also home to the largest printed version of the Bhagavad Gita,the Hindu religious scriptures. The entire complex has a library,a bookstore and plenty other facilities will kept you occupied and entertain for sure.



Located at Hare Krishna Hill, Sant Nagar,East of Kailash, ISKCON TEMPLE is one of the most popular tourist attraction of New Delhi. The Temple celebrate many festival in a grand scale like Ramanavami, Janmashtami,Gaura Purnima, Radhashtami, Jagannath Rath Yatra and Nauka Vihar (Boat Festival). 


ISKCON was founded by A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in July 1966 in New York City. The Krishna Consciousness Movement took off, and over a few decades. There are 108 Iskcon Temple around the world.

TIMING, ENTRY FEE AND AARTI SCHEDULE

The ISKCON temple is open on all days of the week.The Mangal Aarti performs early in the morning at 4:30. It stays open until 9 in the night, although the main hall remains closed between 1-4 inthe afternoon. The entry fee of Iskcon Is nil however you have to take provision to make donations.

DARSHAN AARTI - 7:15 AM
GURU PUJA - 7:30 AM
RAJ BHOG AART - 12:30 PM
USTHAPANA AARTI - 4:15 PM
SANDHYA AARTI - 7 PM
FINAL SANDHYA AARTI - 8:30 PM





PLACES TO VISIT NEAR ISKCON TEMPLE

• LOTUS TEMPLE - Located at a distance of about 1 km from the ISKCON TEMPLE, the Lotus Temple beckons with its lovely architecture. Shaped like a Lotus. The overall form of building is of a Lotus Flower which is about to Blossom. 

• SHRI KALKA JI TEMPLE - It is considered to be as one of the Siddha Peeth Regions where the lower lip of the Female Goddess Fell. It is one of the reason that many believe that the place grants all the wishes of true devotees.

• DURGA BARI MANDIR - A temple which is built for the purpose of worshipping the Hindu Goddess Durga. Managed by a Bengali Committee, the temple conducts evening aarti and has special programs during the festival of Durga Pooja.

HOW TO REACH ISKCON TEMPLE

The best way to reach ISKCON TEMPLE is by travelling through Metro The Nehru Place Station and Kailash Colony Station which are nearly 5 Minute walk away. While Private Vehicles are also convinced.


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