Iskcon Rajahmundry - Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Dasavatar Mandir

Andhra Pradesh, East Godavari, Amaravathi

Situated in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, Gowthami Ghat is a famous temple constructed by ISKCON to Lord Sri Krishna. Gowthami Ghat is a landmark destination of Rajahmundry, which is a major attraction and a recreational center for local residents.International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) world wide organization, which is a non profit, social welfare & spiritual organization engaged in propagating the teachings & values of the great ancient literature of our Vedic heritage.

Legend

Shri Krishna Chaitanya Maha Prabhu was revered as the incarnation of Lord Shri Krishna. He is also considered as the first saint to have initiated the Hare Rama Hare Krishna sankeerthana or movement. It is believed that many rishis have performed penance in this temple. The temple is also known as Ramananda Raya Gaudiya Math as Lord Sri Chaitanya and Ramananda Raya exchanged words at this site.

Architecture

ISKCON Rajahmundry is the third largest temple after Bangalore and Tirupathi in south India among ISKCON Temples. The temple has 10 mantaps of Lord's ten incarnations. There is vedic exhibition in cellar of the temple complex depicting Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and Chaitanya lilas. There is Govinda Gift stall adjoining the temple hall and on upstairs.

Darsan Info

04:30 AM To 09:30 PM
Every Friday, the Lord Govinda Srinivas Abhishekam is performed at 6:30 AM. Every Saturday and Sunday Sannai Vayidyam is performed with musical instruments glorifying the Lord. Apart from this, the deity of mother Godavari is offered pooja twice daily, once at 01:00 PM and then at 06:00 PM.

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are requested to attire themselves in traditional /conventional dresses while visiting the temple.

Famous Festival

Krishna astami, Ugadi, Jagannath Swami Ratha Yatra

Culture

Rajahmundry is one of the major cities in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Godavari River, in East Godavari district of the state. The city is the divisional headquarters of both Rajahmundry (rural) and Rajahmundry (urban) mandals.