ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Hare Krishna Hill (Rajajinagar)
ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಧಾ ಕೃಷ್ಣಚಂದ್ರ ದೇವಾಲಯ
Krishna (Sri Radha Krishnachandra) temple · Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, India
The ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, widely known as ISKCON Bangalore, is a Hindu temple of Krishna on Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road, Rajajinagar, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Its presiding deities are Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Radha and Krishna. It is run by ISKCON Bangalore, a society devoted to spreading the Krishna-bhakti teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Karnataka Tourism describes it as one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world and a major landmark of the city. The temple stands on a small hillock, with granite steps leading up to its gopurams and a gold-plated flagstaff (dhwaja-stambha).
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Hare Krishna Hill (Rajajinagar)
The temple follows the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition taught by Srila Prabhupada, who founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in New York in 1966. His teachings are based on the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam. Besides daily worship, the temple holds Bhagavad Gita classes, kirtans, bhajan programmes and youth activities.
The temple is also known for its service work. Karnataka Tourism notes that the Akshaya Patra kitchen associated with the temple cooks free mid-day meals for thousands of schoolchildren every day.
Heritage
History of ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Hare Krishna Hill (Rajajinagar)
According to ISKCON Bangalore, the presiding deities were installed (prana pratishtha) at Hare Krishna Hill in 1997. The anniversary is celebrated every year on the tenth day of the temple's annual Sri Brahmotsava. The temple's website describes the 29th such Brahmotsava.
Architecture and sacred features
The complex holds six shrines, dedicated to Sri Sri Radha Krishnachandra, Sri Srinivasa Govinda, Sri Prahlada Narasimha, Sri Hanuman and Sri Garuda, Sri Nitai Gauranga, and Sri Sri Krishna Balarama, according to ISKCON Bangalore. Karnataka Tourism describes the design as a mix of traditional temple architecture and modern style, with carved granite steps, tall gopurams and a gold-plated dhwaja-stambha. Inside the complex are a Vedic museum, gift shops and a restaurant.
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
ISKCON Bangalore publishes its darshan and arati schedule on its website. The schedule differs on weekdays and on weekends and public holidays, and changes during festivals (checked October 2026). Confirm current arrangements with ISKCON Bangalore before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with ISKCON Bangalore (official website) before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Festivals at ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Hare Krishna Hill (Rajajinagar)
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
The temple's largest celebration of Krishna's birth, when the complex is decorated and crowds are at their peak, according to Karnataka Tourism.
Sri Brahmotsava
A multi-day festival with daily homa and palanquin processions of Sri Radha Krishnachandra. Its tenth day marks the 1997 installation of the deities.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi
One of the major festivals at the temple listed by Karnataka Tourism and observed with special darshan by ISKCON Bangalore.
Ratha Yatra
Karnataka Tourism lists the chariot festival among the temple's main celebrations.
Location
How to Reach ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Hare Krishna Hill (Rajajinagar)
The temple is on Chord Road in Rajajinagar, in north-west Bengaluru. The Bengaluru Urban district administration lists Yeshwanthpur railway station about 2.2 km away, Bangalore City (KSR) railway station about 6.9 km away, the Kempegowda bus station (Majestic) about 7.4 km away and Kempegowda International Airport about 33 km away.
Location: Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, India
Nearest airport: Kempegowda International Airport (about 33 km, per district administration)
Nearest railway station: Yeshwanthpur (about 2.2 km, per district administration)
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Questions
ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Hare Krishna Hill (Rajajinagar): Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru?
On Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010. It is often described as being in the Mahalakshmi Layout area next door.
Who are the main deities?
The presiding deities are Sri Radha Krishnachandra. There are also shrines to Srinivasa Govinda, Prahlada Narasimha, Hanuman and Garuda, Nitai Gauranga, and Krishna Balarama.
When was the temple established?
ISKCON Bangalore states that the presiding deities were installed at Hare Krishna Hill in 1997.
What is the official name of the temple?
Karnataka Tourism gives it as Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Mandir. It is popularly called ISKCON Bangalore or the ISKCON Temple, Rajajinagar.
Which is the nearest railway station?
Yeshwanthpur, about 2.2 km away according to the Bengaluru Urban district administration. Bangalore City station is about 6.9 km away.
What are the main festivals?
Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Ratha Yatra and the annual Sri Brahmotsava are among the biggest.
Sources and attribution
- © OpenStreetMap contributors — location data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Wikidata Q4500903 — structured data (CC0)
- Wikipedia — ISKCON Temple, Bangalore — text facts from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISKCON Bangalore — ISKCON Bangalore – Festivals / temple overview
- ISKCON Bangalore — 29th Annual Sri Brahmotsava at ISKCON Hare Krishna Hill
- ISKCON Bangalore — ISKCON Bangalore – History
- Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka — Iskcon Temple, Bengaluru
- District Administration, Bengaluru Urban — ISKCON (tourist place)
Further reading: ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, Hare Krishna Hill (Rajajinagar) on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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