The ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, located on Hare Krishna Hill in Rajajinagar, Bangalore. It is a dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radharani. If you’re planning a visit, this guide details ISKCON Temple Bangalore timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas to ensure a divine experience.
ISKCON Bangalore Darshan Timings:
- Weekdays (Monday-Friday):
- Morning: 4:15 AM to 5:00 AM (Mangala Aarti only)
- Mid-Morning: 7:15 AM to 1:00 PM
- Evening: 4:15 PM to 8:15 PM
- Weekends & Holidays:
- 7:15 AM to 8:30 PM (continuous darshan)
- Festival Days (Janmashtami, Radhashtami, Gaura Purnima):
- 4:00 AM to 9:30 PM
General Darshan is free, while Priority Darshan (₹230 for Indians, ₹460 for foreigners) reduces wait time to 15-30 minutes.
Pooja Timings:
- Jagarana Seva: 3:45 AM (waking deities, ₹500).
- Balya Bhoga Offering: 4:00 AM (sweet rice, ₹300).
- Panchamrita Abhisheka: 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM (₹1000).
- Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
- Rajbhog Offering: 12:00 PM (grand meal, ₹500).
Special poojas like Swarna Alankara Seva (Friday, 6:00 AM, ₹5000) and Pushpa Alankara (₹2500) are popular during Gaura Purnima (March). Book at temple office (+91-80-2347-1170).
Aarti Timings:
- Mangala Aarti: 4:30 AM
- Tulasi Aarti: 4:45 AM (₹50).
- Shringara Darshan Aarti: 7:15 AM.
- Rajbhog Aarti: 12:30 PM.
- Evening Aarti: 6:30 PM.
- Shayana Aarti: 8:15 PM.
The Mangala Aarti at 4:30 AM, with Guru-ashtaka chants, is a must-see, reach by 4:15 AM.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Flower Seva: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (₹500-₹2000).
- Prasadam Seva: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (₹1000, feeds 100+).
- Goshala Seva: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (₹500, cow care).
- Vedaparayana Seva: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (₹250, Vedic recitation).
How to Reach ISKCON Bangalore:
- By Road: 7 km from Bangalore City Railway Station.
- By Metro: Mahalakshmi or Sandal Soap Factory stations (10-min walk).
- By Air: Kempegowda Airport (33 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Men: Dhoti/kurta. Women: Saree/salwar. No shorts/casuals.
- Best Time: October-March (20-30°C). Avoid June-September (rains).
- Note: No mobiles inside. Use footwear stand (₹5).
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