What to expect
Highlights
- The hilltop gopuram and the gold-and-glass main shrine of Radha and Krishna.
- Multimedia and Vedic-culture exhibits within the complex.
- Janmashtami celebrations and daily arati and prasadam.
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
The Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple at Rajajinagar, run by ISKCON, is one of the largest Krishna temples in the world. Opened in 1997 on a low hill, it combines a traditional gopuram and glass-and-gold shrine with modern multimedia halls.
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Plan ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Typetemple
Nearest baseCentral Bengaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseCentral Bengaluru
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typetemple
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
The Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple at Rajajinagar, run by ISKCON, is one of the largest Krishna temples in the world. Opened in 1997 on a low hill, it combines a traditional gopuram and glass-and-gold shrine with modern multimedia halls.
Beyond darshan, the complex houses cultural halls, a Vedic exhibit, shops and a large prasadam and food-distribution operation; it is busiest on Krishna Janmashtami.
Visiting
ISKCON Temple Bangalore — at a glance
Timings4:15 AM - 8:20 PM (with a midday break); confirm arati times
Best timeMorning or evening arati; Janmashtami is peak but very crowded
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Mahalakshmi metro (Green Line), Rajajinagar
Dress modestly; footwear removed; photography limited inside the shrine.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Hare Krishna Hill, Rajajinagar, north-west of the centre; Mahalakshmi metro (Green Line) and city buses are nearby.
- Expect a walking route through the complex and shops; long queues on festival days.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; visit during morning or evening arati. Janmashtami (Aug–Sep) is the peak but extremely crowded.
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Visitor notes
- Free entry; dress modestly, remove footwear, and note restrictions on photography inside the shrine.
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When is the best time to visit ISKCON Temple Bangalore?
October to February; visit during morning or evening arati. Janmashtami (Aug–Sep) is the peak but extremely crowded.
What are the entry fee and timings at ISKCON Temple Bangalore?
Entry: Free. Timings: 4:15 AM - 8:20 PM (with a midday break); confirm arati times. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach ISKCON Temple Bangalore?
At Hare Krishna Hill, Rajajinagar, north-west of the centre; Mahalakshmi metro (Green Line) and city buses are nearby. Expect a walking route through the complex and shops; long queues on festival days.
How much time do I need for ISKCON Temple Bangalore?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near ISKCON Temple Bangalore?
Nearby you can pair Sankey Tank (2.5 km), Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (3.9 km), National Gallery of Modern Art (4.6 km), Bangalore Palace (4.6 km).
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- ISKCON Temple Bangalore:Ashwin Kumar from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0