ISKCON BHOPAL Main temple

Address: Hare Krishna Land, near NRI College, Raisen Road, Patel Nagar, Bhopal
Rating: 4.7/5
ISKCON BHOPAL Main temple Temple - Front View

Overview

The ISKCON Bhopal temple is not only a place of worship but also a vibrant community center that hosts various spiritual programs, educational workshops, and cultural events aimed at promoting peace and harmony.

History & Background

ISKCON Bhopal was established in the early 2000s and has since become a prominent center for the teachings of Lord Krishna as per the ISKCON movement founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Religious Significance

The temple serves as a center for spiritual learning and practice, promoting the teachings of Bhagavad Gita and the philosophy of Bhakti Yoga.

Main Deities

  • Radha Krishna
  • Lord Chaitanya
  • Nityananda Prabhu

Major Festivals

Janmashtami
Rathyatra
Holi
Diwali

Temple Timings

4:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Aarti Schedule

  • 5:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM

How to Reach

ISKCON Bhopal is located on Raisen Road, easily accessible by local transport. Bhopal railway station and bus stand are nearby, with taxi and auto-rickshaw services available.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 23.2509909

Longitude: 77.5049351

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Contact Information

Phone: +91 755 300 1234, Email: [email protected]

Visitor Information

Dress Code:

Modest clothing is recommended. Visitors are advised to avoid shorts and sleeveless tops.

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to visit is during the morning hours for the aarti, especially during festivals when the temple is beautifully decorated and filled with devotees.

Temple Facilities

  • Temple hall
  • Prasadam distribution
  • Gift shop
  • Community kitchen
  • Library