About ISKCON Temple at Hare Krishna Hill
ISKCON Temple at Hare Krishna Hill is a prominent Hindu temple in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. Located on a hillock off Chord Road, it is one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world. Inaugurated in 1997, the temple combines traditional South Indian temple architecture with modern elements and serves as a major cultural and spiritual centre attracting devotees and tourists.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex accessed via steps or lift, featuring ornate gopuram-style architecture, landscaped gardens and a large main hall housing deities of Radha-Krishna, Krishna-Balarama, Nitai-Gauranga and Srinivasa Govinda. The complex includes exhibition galleries, a Vedic cultural display, prasadam restaurant, gift and book shops, and open courtyards with city views. Darshan, aarti ceremonies and devotional music are central to the visit.
Key highlights
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Hilltop temple dedicated to Sri Radha Krishnachandra with ornate shrines
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Blend of traditional Dravidian and modern architectural styles
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Daily aarti and darshan ceremonies
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Cultural and multimedia exhibits on Vedic heritage and Bhagavad Gita
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Panoramic views of Bengaluru from Hare Krishna Hill
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