The ISKCON Temple in Tirupati is a beautiful and serene place of worship dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. It is a major center for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness and an important spiritual destination for devotees visiting Tirupati.
The temple's history dates back to 1974-1975 when Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON, visited Tirupati. Impressed by the spiritual atmosphere, he envisioned a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna in the holy city. The temple was officially inaugurated on April 10, 1984, with the installation of the deities of Sri Sri Radha Govinda. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world.
The temple's architecture is a stunning blend of traditional South Indian temple style with modern elements. The vibrant paintings and sculptures within the complex depict various pastimes from the life of Lord Krishna, and the serene environment provides a peaceful spiritual retreat.
Darshan and Timings
The temple is open to visitors throughout the year, and there is no entry fee for darshan. The daily schedule includes several aartis and spiritual discourses.
Morning Timings: 4:15 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening Timings: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Note: The temple closes for a few hours in the afternoon. It is recommended to check the official ISKCON Tirupati website for the most accurate and up-to-date timings, especially on festival days.
Facilities and Services
ISKCON Tirupati offers a variety of facilities and services for the convenience of devotees:
→ Govinda's Restaurant: A popular vegetarian restaurant on the premises that serves a variety of sattvic (pure and wholesome) food.
→ Guest House: The temple has a guest house facility for visitors who wish to stay within the temple premises and experience the spiritual environment.
→ Goshala: The temple complex includes a goshala, a shelter for cows, reflecting the importance of cow protection in the Vedic tradition.
→ Book Distribution: Like other ISKCON temples, it promotes the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and other Vedic scriptures through the sale and distribution of books.
→ Prasadam Distribution: The temple is actively involved in distributing free, blessed food (prasadam) to visitors.
How to Get There
The ISKCON Temple is conveniently located at the foothills of the Tirumala hills, making it easily accessible from different parts of Tirupati.
→ Location: Hare Krishna Land, Hare Krishna Road, Vinayaka Nagar, Tirupati - 517507.
→ From Tirupati Railway Station: The temple is approximately 5 km from the railway station. You can take an auto-rickshaw or a taxi to reach the temple.
→ From Tirupati Bus Stand: It is about 4 km from the main bus stand. City buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis are easily available.
→ From Tirupati Airport (TIR): The temple is around 16 km from the airport. A taxi or an airport cab is the best way to get there.
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