In New York City in 1966, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, popularly known as ISKCON was founded by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. This society belongs to the Gaudiya-Vaishnava sampradāya and propagated the famous Hare Krishna Movement across the globe, inspired by the philosophy of Bhagavad-gita and the Bhagavat Purana, or Srimad Bhagavatam. They believe in awakening the love and dedication to their God, Lord Krishna- the "all-attractive one".

The ISKCON Agartala was also established with that endeavor by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda to spread the philosophy of Lord Krishna among the people.

Location Tripura , West Tripura, Agartala

Architecture

There is a plan to expand the present temple,where Lord Krishna and Sri Radhika are worshipped along with other deities and to build a mammoth temple with adjoining restaurant, guest house, schools and gosalas. For that the temple authority is currently collecting donations from the members and pilgrims.

Culture

Tripura, one of the notable North-Eastern states of India, stands apart for enshrining their century-old heritage and the lineage of their culture. Once, the princely state, Tripura maintained its independence even during the British Raj in India. In 1974, Tripura accepted to be recognized as an Indian State.

70% of its population is Bengalis and the rest of the 30% belongs to the different tribes, residing in this area over the centuries and much before the Vedic times.

Tripura is accredited for its enriched culture including dance, music, musical theater and other performing arts. The people here are grateful to the great poet Rabindranath Tagore for promoting Tripura in his various literary creations like Rajarshi, Mukut, and Visharjan.

Their handicrafts, way of flamboyant dressing entice travelers from other states and abroad.

Darsan Info

Pilgrims can consider about donating for the new complex temple construction, for more details please refer http://www.iskconagartala.org/index.html

Darsan Dresscode

Traditional outfit is preferred.

Famous Festival

February - Gaura Purnima Festival

March -    Vasanta Panchaami

June -    Ratha Yatra

September - Janmastami

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Balaram Purnima

Jhulan Yatra

Chandan Yatra

Gita Jayanti

Gopastami

Govardhan Puja

Nrisimha Chaturdashi

Radhastami

Srila Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja

Temple Rituals

Daily worship of the Deities

Special Rituals

Janmastami is a major festival in this temple. On that pious day, the Krishna idol is bathed with Panchamrita (a mixture of milk, ghee, yoghurt, honey, sweets). Following this ritual, the Maha-aarti, pushpanjali and 'Anukalpa' prasad sevan rituals are also processed. Later on the devotees are served charanamrita along with Prasad. The celebration ends with the sayan aarti.

Additional Info

 

Pure vegetarian Prasadam restaurant

 

 Supermarket : Available