| ISKCON Temple Bengaluru | |
|---|---|
 The temple at night | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bengaluru |
| Deity | Radha Krishnachandra |
| Festivals | Janamashtami,Radhashtami,Gaura Purnima |
| Location | |
| Location | Rajajinagar |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu temple architecture |
| Completed | 1997; 29 years ago (1997)[1][2] |
| Temple | 3 |
| Website | |
| www | |
ISKCON Temple Bengaluru is one of the largest Krishna-Hindu temples in the world. It is situated inBengaluru in theIndian state ofKarnataka. The temple is dedicated to Hindu deitiesRadha Krishna and propagates monotheism as mentioned inChandogya Upanishad.[3]
In May 1997, Bangalore ISKCON Temple was inaugurated by the ninthpresident of India,Shankar Dayal Sharma.[3][2]
Srila Prabhupada founded International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). In 1966, he established ISKCON in New York City, dedicating his life to promoting the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the practice ofbhakti yoga. His efforts established temples, ashrams, and communities worldwide, making Vedic wisdom accessible to a global audience.
During the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world, Srila Prabhupada was posthumously honoured with the title of "Vishwa Guru" by theAkhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad. This recognition celebrated his monumental contributions to spirituality, his role in reviving ancient Vedic traditions, and his impact as a global spiritual ambassador.[4][5][6]
There is a gold-plated dhwaja-stambha (flag post) 17 m (56 ft) high and a gold plated kalashshikhara 8.5 m (28 ft) high. There is free distribution of Sri Krishna prasadam to all visitors during the darshana hours.[7]
ISKCON Bangalore has six shrines:
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ISKCON Bangalore provides free food to those in need. TheAkshaya Patra Foundation is one initiative started by members of the temple, which has received praise from United States' former PresidentBarack Obama for feeding and educating children across India.[9]
ISKCON Bangalore organized a children's competition during theKrishna Janmashtami festival. One of the highlights is a Krishna costume contest, where young participants dress as Lord Krishna and Radha.[10]The temple also hosts other youth-focused events such as drawing, storytelling, and devotional music competitions as part of its festival outreach.[11][12]
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