Worshipping at ISKCON Radha Govinda Temple

ISKCON Kolkata Radha Govinda Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and his love interest and consort, Goddess Radharani is commonly called as ISKCON Kolkata, and is one of the major attractions in Kolkata. The ISKCON Kolkata is the first Iskcon centre established in India by A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada around 1970. The temple focusses on spreading the teachings of Lord Krishna and promotes vedic and spiritual teachings. 🔷 Festivals at ISKCON Radha Govinda Temple Kolkata 1. Janmashtami The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated grandly at the temple. What begins with the early morning mangal aarti, continues throughout the day as devotees keep visiting for darshan and seek blessings from the Lord. A 108-course meal is specially prepared as an offering to the deity and the idols of Jagannath, Radha and Balram are decorated in colourful clothes. Free meals are served to the devotees as prasad along with cultural programs being organized. 2. Ramnavami Ramnavami is the birthday of Lord Rama and is one of the many festivals celebrated with grandeur at ISKCON Kolkata. The idols of Gods are dressed as Rama and Lakshmana, while the Goddess’s idol is dressed as Sita and a narration of Ramayana for the devotees is conducted. 3. Radhashtami Radhashtami is celebrated at the ISKCON in honour of the most beloved devotee of Lord Krishna, who is also his consort. There are prayers, flowers, garlands offered to the Goddess and devotees seek blessings. 4. Chandan Yatra Organized during the summers, as the name suggests, Chandan Yatra is all about offering sandalwood along with flowers and garlands. The idols are covered in sandalwood paste made out of 100 kilograms sandalwood, for 21 long days to provide respite from the scorching summer heat post which, they are taken out for procession at the temple pond. Barley is the principal ingredient in food and offerings as well as barley is considered to be auspicious. 5. Jhulan Yatra Jhulan Yatra is the five-day swing festival celebrated during the Hindu month of Shravan (monsoon). Apart from the cultural and spiritual festivities that include bhajans and kirtans, the idols of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radharani are put on a decorated swing. It all seems like a recreation of the good old times during the romantic times spent by Radha and Krishna in Vrindavan. 6. Kartik Masa The Hindu month of Kartik (overlapping between October and November) is an auspicious month with offerings of sweets, fruits, and flowers. Ghee lights are lit and the Tulsi plant is worshipped. Devotees donate wholeheartedly during this month. 7. Geeta Jayanti The day when Lord Krishna narrated the Bhagwad Geeta to Arjuna at Kurukshetra, before the great war of Mahabharata. The day was the 11th day of Hindu month of Margasy. 🔷 Timings and Entry Fee of ISKCON Radha Govinda Temple Kolkata Darshan Timings at ISKCON Kolkata: 4:30 AM to 5:00 AM 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM 8:15 AM to 11:45 AM 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM 8:15 PM to 8:30 PM There is no entry fee to ISKCON Kolkata 🔷 How to Reach ISKCON Radha Govinda Temple Kolkata Due to its location at the center of the city, ISKCON Kolkata is very easy to reach as public transport is available from every part of the city. 🔺Nearest Railway Station: Sealdah Railway Station and Howrah Junction. From Sealdah railway station, one can board any bus going towards Mullick Bazar and get down at Minto Park. The temple is at a walking distance from Minto park. 🔺Nearest Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. One can hire prepaid taxis or rent cabs (Ola, Uber, etc.) to get to the temple from the airport. 🔺You can also book a cab from top car rental companies in Kolkata and visit all the popular sightseeing places of Kolkata during your city tour. ©Redmi 9 prime #Searchingformoments #Pindleindia #Pindlegem #Pindleguide #PindleKolkata #KolkatarChobiwala #RadhaKrishna #IskconTemple #Guidebook