About ISKCON Silchar Temple
ISKCON Silchar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha located in Ambikapatty, Silchar, Cachar district, Assam. Operated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), it serves as a major spiritual and cultural centre for the Barak Valley. The temple is known for its white marble deities, daily worship, kirtans, and large celebrations of Janmashtami and Ratha Yatra attracting devotees and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a peaceful temple complex with a main shrine housing deities of Radha and Krishna, a prayer hall for kirtan and aarti, and clean surroundings. The environment is devotional with chanting, bhajans, and discourses. Visitors can attend darshan and aarti, explore the temple hall, visit the book and gift shop, and partake in prasad. The temple is located in a residential area of Silchar with easy road access.
Key highlights
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Main shrine with deities of Sri Sri Radha Madan Gopal
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Daily mangala aarti, darshan and evening kirtan
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Grand celebrations of Janmashtami, Ratha Yatra and Gaura Purnima
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Peaceful prayer hall for meditation and chanting
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Prasad hall and Vedic book and gift shop
History of ISKCON Silchar Temple
The temple is part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966 to propagate Gaudiya Vaishnavism. ISKCON Silchar was established to serve devotees in the Barak Valley region of Assam and has grown as a centre for Vedic teachings and devotional practices.
Culture & Context
The temple is an important centre for Vaishnavite culture in southern Assam. It promotes bhakti yoga, Vedic scriptures, and devotional music and dance. Major festivals such as Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Ratha Yatra, and Gaura Purnima are celebrated with processions, kirtans, and community feasts, drawing devotees from across the region.
Route
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