Mayapur Hare Krishna Temple: “A Guide to Iskcon Temple”

Welcome to Mayapur Hare Krishna Temple  ISKCON, Mayapur!

Mayapur, a small village town in West Bengal, is globally famous as the capital hub of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Despite its size, Mayapur Hare Krishna Temple attracts millions of tourists annually from around the world. For locals, it’s an anytime destination—be it weekends, festivals, holidays, or winter excursions.

The Mayapur Hare Krishna Temple spans over 100,000 square feet. While the Temple of Vedic Planetarium is still under construction, the temple grounds resemble a small city. It includes the Krishna Temple, a planetarium, a museum dedicated to Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, various accommodations, restaurants, ISKCON’s Vedic school, resting places, food stalls, a multipurpose store, and a shopping area.

Mayapur Iskcon Temple Food Timings

Free Meals (Prasadam):

• • Available at Radha Madhav Temple Courtyard at 6:00 am daily.
  • First come, first served for up to 500 pilgrims.
  • No advance booking required.
  • Meals include rice, dal, mixed sabji, main seasonal sabji, and a sweet.
  • Served at “Bhaktivedanta Anna-Dan complex” at 1:00 pm.

Gada Kitchen:

• • Lunch: 12:30-1:30 pm, Rs. 70/-
  • Special Lunch: 12:30-1:30 pm, Rs. 120/-
  • Dinner: 8:00-8:30 pm, Rs. 50/-
  • Special Dinner: 8:00-8:30 pm, Rs. 120/-

Sulabh Kitchen:

• • Breakfast: 9:00 am, Rs. 30/-
  • Lunch: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm, Rs. 30/-
  • Contact: Sulabh ph: 03472-245212

Life Members:

• • Timing for meals: 8:30 am, 12:30-1:00 pm, 8:00-8:30 pm

These timings and details should help you plan your meals when visiting Mayapur ISKCON Temple.

Suggested Read: How to Reach Mayapur from Kolkata by train, bus & car

Nabadwip Dham

Mayapur is located between the rivers Hooghly and Jalangi and is one of the nine islands of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Nabadwip. It is 130 km from Kolkata and is easily accessible by road and rail.

The Mayapur Hare Krishna Temple is known as Chandrodaya Temple of ISKCON.  Inside the temple, you can see the deities of Panchtattva, Lord Nrisingha Dev, Srila Prabhupada, and Radha-Madhav with the Gopis.

Mayapur Elephants Care

The Mayapur Elephant Care Center aims to improve the welfare of temple elephants by advocating for humane treatment and better living conditions. In India, temple elephants often face neglect and harsh training methods. By involving the public in our efforts and promoting transparent practices, we aim to set a positive example. Our goal is to encourage other temples to adopt similar policies, ultimately enhancing the well-being of these sentient animals.