ISKCON Temple Kolkata

ISKCON Temple, part of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), is a popular tourist attraction in Kolkata. Situated on Albert Road, it is also known as Radha Govinda Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Such is the charm of this renowned Hindu pilgrimage site in Kolkata that not just devotees but tourists also come to this place from every nook and corner of the country and the world. ISKCON Temple is one of the most-visited tourist sites in Kolkata. Besides, the main highlight of this temple in Kolkata is its spiritual ambiance. The ambience is so comfortable and relaxed that devotees can spend hours here just sitting and meditating. ISKCON Temple aims at spreading the teachings of Lord Krishna. The temple complex houses idols of Lord Jagannath, Radha Govind, Subhadra Devi and Baladeva. There is also a library and souvenir shop inside this must-visit Lord Krishna temple in Kolkata. Along with that, the temple also offers the services of their own guesthouse where devotees can come and enjoy a stay.

Brief History of ISKCON Temple Kolkata

ISKCON Society was founded by Srila Prabhupada in 1966 in New York City. Srila was from Kolkata and in 1965, he visited New York in order to establish the culture of Krishna consciousness. And in 1966, the first ISKCON centre was founded on the occasion of New Year. With time, the number of centres increased to 108 in major cities all across the globe. In India, the first ISKCON centre was established in 1971 in Kolkata.

Location Address

Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir, 3C Albert Road, Near Birla High School, Minto Park, Kolkata – 700017, India.

Opening & Closing Timings

Being one of the top places of tourist interest in Kolkata, ISKCON Temple remains open all days a week. Devotees can visit the place on any day from 4:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Throughout the day, various aartis are observed at the temple at different timings:

• Mangala Aarti at 4:30 AM
• Tulasi Aarti at 5:00 AM
• Chanting Session from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM
• Darshna Aarti and Guru Puja at 7:30 AM
• Rajbhog Aarti at 12:00 PM
• Dhoop Aarti at 4:00 PM
• Sandhya Tulasi Aarti at 6:00 PM
• Gaura Aarti at 6:15 PM
• Shayan Aarti: 8:15 PM

Please Note: Every day, the temple remains closed from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.