ISKCON Temple - Mumbai

 

ISKCON Temple, Mumbai, also known as Sri Radha Rasabihari ji Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Mumbai's Juhu district, 21 kilometers from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. It is often referred to as the Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple and is regarded as one of the top tourist attractions in Mumbai.

The ISKCON Temple, which is devoted to Lord Krishna and occupies a space of around 4 acres, is close to the spectacular Juhu Beach. One of the top attractions to visit in Mumbai is the ISKCON Temple. This temple was built in 1978 as part of the Hare Krishna Movement, which was started by Bhakti Vedanta Swami Prabhupada and aims to spread Krishna consciousness.

Sri Radha Rasabihari ji is the presiding deity of the temple. Sri Gaura-Nitai and Sri Sita Rama Laxman Hanuman are other deities worshipped here. The ISKCON Temple is very large and has a guest home, publishing house, and restaurant serving Vaishnavite cuisine. The ISKCON Temple's stunning architecture is worth seeing. Its walls are decorated with paintings and sculptures on both the interior and exterior. There are paintings depicting events from Lord Krishna's life in the main prayer hall. Due to its purity, this stunning marble temple receives a tonne of tourists and believers from all around the nation every year.

The best time to visit the ISKCON Temple is during Krishnastami, which falls in August or September. Millions of devotees from all over the world visit the temple during Krishnastami.

Temple Timings:

4.30 am to 1.00 pm

4.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Schedule

4.30 am – Mangala Arati

5.00 am – Tulsi Puja

7.15 am – Sringar Darshan

7.25 am – Guru Puja

8.00 am – Bhagavatam Class

12.15 pm – Raj Bhoga Arati

4.15 pm – Usthapana Arati

7.00 pm – Sandhya Arati

7.30 pm – Bhagavadgita discourse

8.30 pm – Shayana Arati.