International Society for Krishna Consciousness, more popularly known as ISKCON Temple, is one of the prominent places of interest in Siliguri. Sited at Gital Para, ISKCON Temple Road, the temple is characterized by purity, serenity and sublime beauty. Also known as Hare Krishna Movement, ISKCON temple in the city is the biggest Krishna centre in the whole of Northeast India. Completely dedicated to Bhagwan Krishna, the temple attracts thousands of devotees from all over the country.
ISKCON Temple Siliguri's Worshiped god and Architecture
An embodiment of peace and beauty, ISKCON Temple enshrines Radha Madhav idol and an image of Bhagwan Krishna with Radha. Along with this, the temple is also home to a number of spellbinding idols, some of which are those of Advaita Acharya, Bhagwan Narasimha and Bhagwan Chaitanya. Though the temple is constructed in a modern architectural style, it has managed to retain the ancient Indian customs of ‘Vasthuhara’.
The finely crafted walls of ISKCON Mandir are adorned by the paintings of Russian artists depicting the different eras of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Radha Krishna, Ram, Laxman, Sita, and Hanuman. There is a guest house within the premises of ISKCON Mandir for the travelers who want to relish the serenity of this idyllic place.
ISKCON Temple Siliguri Prime Festivals:
Festivals are an integral part of ISKCON. The Vaishnava festival's dates are determined by using the lunar calendar. Janmastami, Rath Yatra-Festival of Chariots, Diwali, Holi- Festival of Colors, Vaikunt Ekadashi are the prime festivals of ISKCON Temple Siliguri.
ISKCON Temple Siliguri Darshan time:
The timing of ISKCON Mandir is from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
❀ 05.00 am - Mangal Arati
❀ 06.30 am - Srimad Bhagavatam Class
❀ 07.30 am - Sringar Arati
❀ 07.40 am - Guru Puja
❀ 12.30 pm - Raj Bhog Arati
❀ 01 pm to 4.30 pm - Rest
❀ 04.30 pm - Dhoop Arati
❀ 07.00 pm - Sandhya Arati
❀ 08.00 pm - Srimad Bhagavad Gita Class
❀ 08.30 pm - Shayan Arati
❀ 08.45 pm - Time of Closing Door
Apart from being part of arati sessions visitors can partake in a boating session in the serene manmade lake of ISKCON Mandir.
How to reach ISKCON Temple Siliguri:
ISKON temple is located in Ward 40 of Siliguri, West Bengal. It can be reached by Cabs or Auto Rickshaws from Siliguri Junction easily.
Temple From Pond Side
Temple Back Side
5 AM - 8:30 PM
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