The ISKON Temple of Bangalore is situated on the hillock of Hare Krishna Hill. ISKCON Bangalore is a charitable society with the objective of propagating Krishna Consciousness all over the world, as explained by Srila Prabhupada, whose teachings are based on Bhagavad-gita and Srimad Bhagavatam.

Location Karnataka , Bangalore Urban, Bangaluru

Legend

In 1987, the ISKON society was operating from a rented house in Bangalore. In the year 1987, the leaders of the society applied to Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) for allotment of land to construct a grand temple and cultural complex. The land was allotted on August 3, 1988 - a seven-acre hillock, which was nothing but a huge piece of monolithic rock that could not be converted into sites. The BDA described it as 'karaab land' (waste land). A temporary shed was constructed to set up a makeshift temple and the Deities of Sri Sri Krishna Balarama moved to this shed on the appearance day of Lord Balarama (September 1988). In May 1997, Bangalore ISKCON Temple was inaugurated by the then President of India.

Architecture

Iskon Temple Bangalore built in neo-classical style of architecture, the temple bands together conventional architecture with ultra-modern services. The ardent devotees like Madhu Pandit Dasa (President and Project director) and Jagat Chandra Dasa designed the structure of this remarkable shrine, mingling the elements of traditional South-Indian with contemporary style of architecture. The elaborate temple complex is divided into various sections and sub-sections. The splendid structure of the temple is worth-seeing because the celestial grandeur cannot be bounded in words. Lush green gardens in the campus appear mesmerizing to the onlooker. The temple complex also has an open amphitheatre, where various festivals and concerts are observed. The festival of 'Janmashtami' is the major festival that is celebrated here with loads of enthusiasm and devotion.

Culture

The city of Bangalore has beautifully blended its rich cultural heritage with modern culture which makes it one of the most happening cities in India. The city though being considered the IT Capital of the country is undergoing a revival of age-old traditional art forms. This fusion of the old and the new can be seen in every aspect of Bangalore culture, right from its theatre to its arts and crafts and gives the city a cosmopolitan character.

Darsan Info

Temple timings : 4:14 AM TO 8:15 PM

Live darshan facility available to all devotees : https://www.iskconbangalore.org/live-darshan/

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to wear modest clothing.

Temple Rituals

Day starts with Mangala Arati- 4.14 AM, Sri Tulasi puja- 4.45 AM, Sri Narasimha Arati-5.00 AM, Suprabhata seva for Sri SrinivasaGovinda-5.10 AM in Morning time and Dhupa Arati 4.15 PM, Sri Tulasi Puja - 6.45 PM, Sandhya Aarti - 7.00 PM, Shayana Arati-8:15 PM in the Evening time

Special Rituals

Kalyanotsava ,Vishvakasena Aradhana,Sudarshana Puja and Punyahavachana,Yajnopavida Dharana, Gotra Pravarana

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