About ISKCON Guwahati Temple
ISKCON Guwahati Temple, also known as Sri Sri Rukmini Krishna Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple located on South Sarania Hill in Ulubari, Guwahati, Assam. Operated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), it is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha Rukmini. The white marble temple is noted for its hilltop setting, peaceful surroundings, and as a major centre for Gaudiya Vaishnavism in Northeast India.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a white marble temple complex situated atop South Sarania hill offering views of Guwahati city. The main shrine houses deities of Sri Sri Rukmini Krishna. The complex includes prayer halls, a lecture hall, prasad hall and book/gift shop. Visitors can attend daily aarti and kirtan, walk around the landscaped grounds, and experience a calm devotional atmosphere. The approach involves climbing steps to the hilltop temple.
Key highlights
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Hilltop location on South Sarania with city views
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White marble temple architecture
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Deities of Sri Sri Rukmini Krishna in the main sanctum
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Daily mangala aarti, kirtan and bhajan programs
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Major celebrations during Janmashtami and Radhashtami
History of ISKCON Guwahati Temple
The temple was established by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, to promote Krishna consciousness in Northeast India. The South Sarania hill site was developed as the main ISKCON centre for Guwahati and the region, with construction carried out in phases and the marble temple becoming a key religious landmark for the city.
Culture & Context
Dedicated to Lord Krishna and Rukmini, the temple is an important centre of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It hosts daily worship, Bhagavad Gita classes, kirtans and major Vaishnava festivals such as Janmashtami, Radhashtami, Gaura Purnima and Govardhan Puja, serving as a cultural and spiritual hub for devotees and visitors.
Route
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