Iskon, Bangalore has been selected as one of the venues of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. The temple has been dedicated to Lord Krishna and is an important pilgrimage destination for many people. Tourists from Bangalore as well as from other countries come to visit this temple. The Iskon Temple at Bangalore is not very old. It was established in 1997, but the Krishna Consciousness Movement operated in Bangalore from 1987. However today it is one of the frequented places in Bangalore.
The entire concept of Iskon, Bangalore was designed and framed by Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, who was the temple President as well as a civil engineer by profession. The architecture of the temple amalgamates both traditional as well as contemporary elements. This unique blending of architectural designs and patters has provided an enigmatic touch to the Iskon Temple in Bangalore. The location of the temple is also beautiful amidst small hillocks. Several steps have to be climbed to reach the temple. On reaching the main premises of the temple, tourists can see four gopurams on the four sides of the temple. There is also a place, where visitors have to take off their slippers before entering the temple premises. Wallets or cameras have to be left behind.
The deities at the Iskon Temple of Bangalore are
|
placed on a stone column, which is about 90 feet high.The temple is speck clean. The temple resounds with the mantra 'Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare'. The ambience of the Iskon Temple, Bangalore is such that it takes away all the fatigue and freshens up the soul of every individual, who frequent this temple. There are regular lectures and sessions that are conducted in the temple. The philosophy of Bhagvad Gita is explained to the visitors. There are also special and distinguished speakers, who are invited to host some sessions at the temple.
There are many festivals that are celebrated at the temple with much pomp and glory. Holi and Janmashtami are the two most important festivals that are celebrated here. During this time, the temple is beautifully decorated and brightly illuminated lamps.
Iskon, Bangalore can be contacted at the following address:
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple,
Hare Krishna Hill,
Chord Road,
Bangalore 560010,
Karnataka,
India.
Telephone: 91 80 23471956, 23578346
Fax: 91 80 23578625
|
