About ISKCON Hyderabad
ISKCON Hyderabad, also known as Sri Radha Madan Mohan Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple in Abids, central Hyderabad, Telangana. Operated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, it is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. Located on Nampally Station Road, the temple features traditional South Indian architecture, daily prayers, and cultural programs. It serves as a spiritual and cultural center attracting devotees and visitors for darshan, discourses, and festivals like Janmashtami.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a white marble temple complex with ornate shrines dedicated to Radha and Krishna, prayer halls, and a courtyard. The setting is urban and devotional, with daily aarti, kirtan, spiritual discourses, and a prasadam hall. Visitors can explore the main sanctum, view deities, attend bhajans, browse the book and gift shop, and experience a calm, well-maintained environment in central Hyderabad.
Key highlights
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Main shrine with deities of Sri Radha Madan Mohan
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Daily mangala aarti, darshan and kirtan programs
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Traditional temple architecture with marble interiors
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Celebration of Janmashtami, Radhashtami and other Vaishnava festivals
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Prasadam hall and Govinda's restaurant serving vegetarian food
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Spiritual book store and gift shop with devotional literature
History of ISKCON Hyderabad
The Hyderabad center of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness was established in the mid-1970s to propagate the teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The Abids temple, dedicated to Sri Radha Madan Mohan, was developed as the main ISKCON center in Hyderabad and has since served as a hub for devotional activities and cultural education.
Culture & Context
The temple is a center for Gaudiya Vaishnavism and Krishna consciousness in Telangana, hosting daily worship, Bhagavad Gita classes, kirtans, and major festivals such as Sri Krishna Janmashtami and Radhashtami. It functions as a cultural and educational center promoting vegetarianism, devotional music, and spiritual literature.
Route
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