ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple

Temple information

Darshan timings

04:15 – 20:30

Established

1997

Best time to visit

Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere

Deity

Deity form

Exquisite marble deities of Sri Radha Krishna adorned with dazzling jewels, royal silk attire, and fresh flower garlands

Religious tradition

Bhakti Yoga Tradition & Chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra

Sanskrit name

श्रीराधाकृष्ण मन्दिरम् (इस्कॉन)

Also known as

ISKCON Bangalore, Hare Krishna Hill Temple, Sri Radha Krishnachandra Temple Rajajinagar

Darshan hours

Daily

04:15 AM - 05:00 AM, 07:15 AM - 01:00 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Break timings

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Monday to Friday only; open continuously on weekends and public holidays)

Special days

Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Vaikunta Ekadashi: 04:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Festival timings

Open continuously from 04:00 AM to 11:30 PM during Janmashtami and Vaikunta Ekadashi

Aarti & rituals

Morning aarti

04:15 AM

Midday aarti

12:30 PM

Evening aarti

07:00 PM

Night aarti

8:15 PM

Special aarti days

Daily Mangala Aarti, Grand Sunday Feast Aarti, Janmashtami

Ritual schedule

Mangalarati, Tulasi Puja, Japa meditation, Shringara Darshan, Guru Puja, Rajabhoga Aarti, Sandhya Aarti, Harinama Sankirtana

Pooja timings

07:15 AM - 01:00 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:15 PM

Abhishek timings

Special Maha Abhishekam during Janmashtami and Narasimha Jayanthi with 108 sacred kalashas

Special poojas

Available

Online pooja booking

No

History & heritage

Historical period

Ancient

Built by

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Bangalore

Architect / builder

Designed under the guidance of Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa blending traditional Dravidian and modern glass architecture

Construction materials

Reinforced concrete, dark polished granite, Makrana white marble, structural glass, and gold-plated kalashas

Historical events

Birthplace of the Akshaya Patra Foundation in 2000, which grew into the world’s largest NGO-run school meal program feeding over 2 million children daily

Renovations

Continually enhanced with multi-level covered queue escalators, heritage auditorium, and Krishna Lila theme park

Archaeological importance

Modern landmark of contemporary Hindu religious architecture

Legends

Dedicated to propagating the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Inscriptions

Quotes from the Bhagavad Gita and Chaitanya Charitamrita inscribed in marble panels across the temple complex

Architecture

Architectural style

Dravidian

Architectural period

Late 20th Century (1990 - 1997)

Structure

Multi-tiered hilltop temple complex with covered escalators, gold-plated dhwaja stambha, and four separate sanctums

Floors

3

Gopuram

56-foot gold-plated brass flagstaff (Dhwajastambha) and towering illuminated gopurams with traditional kalashas

Mandapa

Grand glass-canopied Harinama Mantapa where every devotee chants the Hare Krishna mantra on 108 steps before entering the sanctum

Sculptural features

Dazzling marble deities of Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Krishna Balarama, and Ugra Narasimha; brass reliefs of Dashavatara

Artistic elements

Elaborate wood and gold-foil altar canopies, imported chandeliers, painted ceiling murals, and manicured terrace fountains

Construction technique

Advanced earthquake-resistant structural concrete and glass engineering atop an exposed granite hill

Unique features

The mandatory chanting walk through the Harinama Mantapa, gold-plated 56-ft flagstaff, and distribution of free sweet prasadam to every single visitor

Festivals & events

Festival calendar

Shravana Krishna Ashtami (Janmashtami), Phalguna Purnima (Gaura Purnima)

Special celebration days

Every Sunday (Sunday Love Feast), Ekadashi days, Radhashtami

Cultural events

World-class classical Carnatic and Hindustani music concerts, Bharatanatyam recitals, drama performances during festivals

Annual events

Grand Bangalore Ratha Yatra through the major boulevards of Bengaluru city

Peak crowd season

Throughout the year, especially on weekends, public holidays, and during Janmashtami

Visitor information

• ✓ Parking
• ✓ Restrooms
• ✓ Drinking water
• ✓ Shoe keeping
• ✓ Prasadam counter

Dress code

Traditional

Best time to visit

Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere

Parking capacity

100+ Vehicles

Parking fees

Approx. 20-50 INR

Donation counters

Yes

Donation methods

Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer

Prasadam

Vibhuti/Kumkum.