ISKCON Temple Bengaluru is a major spiritual, cultural and devotional landmark in the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is one of the most prominent Krishna-Hindu temples in the world and a vibrant centre of Bhakti (devotion) based on the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita and Bhagavata Purana as popularised by Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON. The temple promotes Krishna consciousness — devotion to Lord Krishna through chanting, prayer, scriptural study, meditation, and community service.
History & Architecture of ISKCON Temple Bengaluru
❀ The local ISKCON Bangalore Society was registered on 8 May 1978 with the aim of spreading Krishna consciousness through spiritual education and devotional activities. The temple was inaugurated on 31 May 1997 by the then President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma.
❀ The complex features a gold-plated dhwaja-stambha (flag post) and kalash-shikhara on its spires, making it visually striking.
❀ As per bhaktibharat the main shrine houses the divine couple Sri Sri Radha-Krishna, with several other important shrines in the complex, including Krishna-Balaram, Nitai-Gauranga, Srinivasa Govinda (Venkateswara), Prahlada Narasimha and a memorial shrine to Srila Prabhupada.
ISKCON Temple Bengaluru Darshan Timings
The temple is open daily from early morning through evening with specific darshan times. Entry is free for all.
❀ Mangala Arati - 4:15 AM – 5:00 AM
❀ Daily Darshan: 7:15 AM – 1:15 PM; Afternoon Break 1:15 PM – 4:15 PM
❀ Evening Darshan: 4:15 PM – 8:00 PM
ISKCON Temple Bengaluru Prime Festivals
❀ Daily aartis, kirtans (devotional singing), and spiritual discourses on scriptures like the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam are central to temple life.
❀ Janmasthami, Radhashtami, Gaura Purnima and Rath Yatra are the prime festivals of ISKCON Temple Bengaluru.
❀ The temple distributes prasadam free to all visitors during darshan hours, reflecting its ethos of service.
Spiritual Significance of ISKCON Temple Bengaluru
ISKCON Bangalore is not just a temple but a spiritual, educational and cultural hub where people from diverse backgrounds engage in devotional practices, learn Vedic philosophy, and participate in service activities — all aimed at inner peace and community wellbeing. The temple’s blend of tradition with modern programmatic outreach makes it both a pilgrimage site and a centre for cultural enrichment.
How to Reach ISKCON Temple Bengaluru
❀ The Namma Metro (Green Line) is one of the easiest and fastest ways to reach the temple. Mahalakshmi Metro Station is the nearest one.
❀ Yeshwantpur Railway Station is the nearest one which is just 2 to 3 KM away.
❀ Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is about 33–35 km from the temple.
❀ Bengaluru’s BMTC city buses connect to the temple, so one can reach easily by roadways.
4:15 AM - 8 PM
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