Mayapur ISKCON is one of the largest temples in the world located in Mayapur in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is one of the popular spiritual places of West Bengal and is situated between Hooghly and Jalangi river. It is the dham or abode of a spiritual being named
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
ISKCON Mayapur Places to visit
❀ Mayapur ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir
ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir is the main attraction in Mayapur. The life story of Bhagwan Krishna is depicted in the temple. After entering the temple premises you will see Bhajan Kutir. Here you will hear the enthralling
"Naam Sankirtan" (chanting of Bhagwan Krishna) by local or foreign devotees. It is by far the tallest Hindu temple in the world. The main attraction of the temple is the majestic and attractive Radhakrishna idol. The idol has been installed on a platform decorated with flowers. It is a grand sight to see the divine Mangal Aarti in the morning and evening Aarti in the temple.
❀ Gaushala
There are about 200 cows in this Gaushala of ISKCON. Cow's milk, ghee and even cow's urine are sold here.
❀ Mayapur Digital Planetarium
Mayapur Digital Planetarium remains open from 10.00 am to 8.30 pm.
❀ Mayapur Sri Chaitanya Math
This is another place near ISKCON Mayapur that you can visit. Here you can see the house of Chaitanyadev's aunt and uncle.
❀ Shreevas Aangan
It is said that Jagai and Madhai (two brothers) broke the khol (a musical instrument) of Sri Chaitanya Dev. The broken piece of Yantra (khol) is still preserved in this holy temple.
Places to stay in ISKCON Mayapur
ISKCON Mayapur offers guest house facilities with a range of facilities for its visiting pilgrims. You can book your rooms well in advance while planning your trip. There are hundreds of hotels and lodges between Ganga Ghat and Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir. Here you will find everything from low budget to luxury hotels. You can stay at Gada Bhawan, Shankh Bhawan, Ishodyan Bhawan offered by ISKCON.
You will find a room in the premises of ISKCON temple with the price ranging between Rs.100.00 to Rs.5000.
Best time to visit ISKCON, Mayapur
Dolyatra,
Janmashtami, Rasayatra and Rathayatra are some of the festivals during which you must visit Mayapur. During these festivals, the temple welcomes many devotees from all over the world and the place is decorated splendidly with lights and flowers.
How To Reach ISKCON Mayapur
Mayapur ISKCON is located about 130 km from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, and is well connected by roads. Once you reach Nabadwip Dham station, you will need to take a rickshaw to Mayapur Ghat and then board a boat to cross the Ganges to reach Hular Ghat in Mayapur. Take a rickshaw to reach Mayapur Chandrodaya Temple of ISKCON.
The religious ambiance of Mayapur ISKCON and the serene natural beauty of the place will bring peace to your troubled mind. The original serene aura of the place will fill you with happiness.
ISKCON Events and Festivals:
ISKCON एकादशी कैलेंडर 2022
एकादशी
श्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
हल षष्ठी
जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा
गोपाष्टमी
राम नवमी
नृसिंह जयंती
राधाष्टमी
ISKCON Bhajan:
नृसिंह आरती
अच्चुतम केशवं कृष्ण दामोदरं
कृष्ण जिनका नाम है
यशोमती नन्दन बृजबर नागर
जय राधे, जय कृष्ण, जय वृंदावन
श्री राधिका स्तव
श्री कृष्ण भजन
श्री राम भजन
ISKCON Mantra:
मधुराष्टकम्: अधरं मधुरं वदनं मधुरं
श्रील प्रभुपाद प्रणति
श्री पंच-तत्व प्रणाम मंत्र
श्री श्रीगुर्वष्टक
श्री दशावतार स्तोत्र: प्रलय पयोधि-जले
दामोदर अष्टकम
ISKCON Temples:
इस्कॉन वृंदावन
इस्कॉन मंदिर दिल्ली
दिल्ली के प्रसिद्ध ISKCON मंदिर