Have you tired from your daily working life and planning to escape from your work or you want to see the spiritual side of Delhi then you can plan a visit for ISKCON Temple in Delhi.
ISKCON Temple is also known as Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir which is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha which was inaugurated in 1988. The temple has vedic culture collections and the hub of art gallery. Here is the full information for all the visitors to temples.
ISKCON Temple Delhi Timing & Aarti Schedule
The temple remains open everyday and the opening hours of temple are:
- In the first half (4:00 am to 1:00 pm).
- In the second Half:(4:00 pm to 9:00 pm).
As per iskcondelhi.com The timing for aartis and pujas in the temple are as follow:-
| Aartis/Pujas | Timing |
|---|---|
| 1) Mangala Arati | 4:30 am |
| 2) Japa (Mantra) Meditation | 5:00 am |
| 3) Darshan Arati | 7:00 am |
| 4) Guru Puja | 7:30 am |
| 5) Srimad Bhagavatam Discourse | 8:00 am |
| 6) Raj Bhog Arati | 12:30 pm |
| 7) Usthapana Arati | 4:15 pm |
| 8) Sandhya Arati | 6:30 pm |
| 9) Bhagavad Gita Discourse | 8:00 pm |
| 10) Sayana Arati | 8:30 pm |
| 11) Temple Hall Closes | 9:00 pm |
Best Time To Visit Temple
The best time to visit the ISKCON Temple is between the months of October to March as the season starts to cool down in Delhi. The ideal timing for visiting the temple is 4:30 AM and 7:00 AM so that you can attend the aarti and during the evening the ideal timing is 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Visiting during the festival season can give you more chances to watch and participate in other activities as well and it will be so crowdy during this time. To avoid the crowd you should prefer visiting on weekdays only.
ISKCON Temple Entry fees
There is no entry fees to visit the ISKCON Temple, however they charge the fees for spiritual counselling and for tour guide. They also accept the donation which is utilised for maintenance of the temple, the donation boxes are available throughout the temple for Devotee to make contributions.
But you can also pay through cheque, it is not mandatory to give donation.
History Of ISKCON Temple
The founder of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) built this temple to spread the learning and beliefs of Lord Krishna as the temple is dedicated to lord Krishna and Radha.
The total cost of project was ₹ 12 crore which was funded by Delhi government and the rest of the India. The temple was inaugurated by P.M Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 5th April 1998.
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Architecture Design of Temple
The complex of the temple is built with the white marbles having elegant domes, tall shikaras and beautiful large prayer hall. The temple combines modern construction techniques with traditional Hindu temple design. The temple was beautifully designed by Shri Achyut Purushottam Kanvinde.
You will also notice the attractive stone carving, fountains and well maintained garden makes the most popular spiritual landmarks in the city.
Connections, Accessibility & Location
The location of ISKCON Temple is Hare Krishna Hills, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi, India– 110065
Modes of Transportation
You have many options for travelling in Delhi:
Metro:
The ISKCON Temple is served by violet line and the nearest metro stations are Nehru Place Metro Station( 500m) away and Kailash Colony(1.2 km) away.
By Railway:
New Delhi Railway station(10 km away from Temple).
By Airport:
The IGI airport is 18 km away from the temple.
By Road: Well connected through Outer Ring Road and Nehru Place Bus Stop.
The Delhi govt run DTC buses in Delhi which one of the cheapest way to travel throughout the city. For comfortable journey you can book online cab through Rapido or Uber, they will charge a bit higher price.
If you want to avoid the traffic and enjoy your trip then the metro is more preferred sometimes the metro also get the crowded.
Facilities at ISKCON Temple
- The parking facilities for two wheeler and cars.
- Auditorium for cultural program.
- Wheelchair accessible and inclusive campus.
- Govinda’s Restaurants(vegetarian).
- Bookshop for spiritual books.
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Things to do at Temple
- Buy the spiritual books from the book shops in temple and other items that are needed during the worship.
- Attending the aartis in the temple.
- Eat in ISKCON Temple Govinda’s restaurant. They serve 100% vegetarian food. First the food is served to lord Krishna and then it is served to devotees. Lunch begins at noon and lasts until 3:30 PM, whereas dinner is served from 7 PM to 10 PM.
- During the Ramanavami festival, you will get to see the drama of Ram in the front of you.
- You can also contribute in the preparation of the prasad if you love cooking.
- They presents the teaching of Bhagavad Gita through light effects, dramatic narrations & robotic which should not be missed.
- Celebrate Janmashtami Festival, it is a 12 days affairs at ISKCON Temple and the procession is also held outside the temple called as Shobha Yatra.
Highlights of ISKCON Temple
Here are few highlights of ISKCON Temple which will surely surprise you:-
1) The prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the largest Bhagavad Gita Book in the temple on 26th February 2019. The book was printed in Italy having the weight of 800 kg and 2.8 metres in length.
2) The materials used for the construction of temple measured around 880 tons of steel, 5,500 tons of cement, 260,000 cubic feet of stone chips, 75,000 square feet of stone, 25,000 square feet of marble and 2,000 cubic feet of wood.
3) Total of 12 crore rupees was spent on the entire construction project and only 250 workers were employed for the temple project.
Things to Keep in Mind
- All the devotees shall dress appropriately covering their knees and shoulders.
- Tobacco and Liquor are not allowed in the temple.
- Submit the shoes to temple premises because shoes are not allowed inside the temple.
- Photography & Videography is strictly prohibited inside the temple.
- You will have to make arrangements in advance, if you wish to stay at the ISKCON Ashram or guest house.
- Mobile phones should be kept on silent mode during attending the aarti and avoid loud talking and unnecessary noise.
- Do not touch idols or temple decorations.
FAQs
Q. Is photography allowed inside the temple ?
A. NO, the photography and videography is strictly prohibited inside the temple.
Q. Are shoes allowed inside the temple?
A. The shoes are not allowed before entering into the temple submit them to temple staff.
Q. Which is the nearest metro station to the temple ?
A. The nearest metro station is Nehru Place Metro Station which is 500m away from temple.
Q. What is the entry fees of the temple ?
A. There is no entry fees to visit in the temple, it is completely free for all the visitors.
Q. Is the parking facilities is available in the temple ?
A. There is only limited space for the parking.
Q. Does ISKCON Temple have food facilities?
A. Yes, they have pure vegetarian restaurant known as Govinda’s Restaurant.
Q. What is the location of temple ?
A. The temple is located in East of Kailash, New Delhi.
