Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Sri Sri Radha-Govinda and Swayambhu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple · Hyderabad (Banjara Hills), Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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The Hare Krishna Golden Temple stands on a hillock known as Hare Krishna Hill in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana. It is run by HKM Hyderabad, a charitable society that describes its aim as spreading Krishna consciousness. Wikipedia and Oneindia both call it the first Golden Temple in Telangana.

According to both sources, the temple was inaugurated in 2018 by the Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu. The temple's own website calls it the 'First Golden Temple'.

By the HinduTone Editorial Team · Last reviewed 1 November 2026. Editorial policy & corrections

Faith & Tradition

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Religious Significance of Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

The principal deities are Sri Sri Radha-Govinda and Swayambhu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. Wikipedia lists four shrines in all: Lakshmi Narasimha, Radha-Govinda, Lord Shiva as Swayambhu Sri Panchajanyeshwara Swamy, and Lord Hanuman as Sri Japa Anjaneya Swamy.

Devotees regard the Swayambhu Lakshmi Narasimha shrine in Banjara Hills as one of the oldest temples in Hyderabad, and local tradition holds that the deity manifested of its own accord several centuries ago. Wikipedia presents this as tradition, not verified history. Oneindia likewise records a legend placing the manifestation of Narasimha and Shiva at what is now Road No. 12, Banjara Hills.

A Shaligram shila, reportedly found in the Gandaki River near Muktinath in Nepal, is kept in the inner sanctum of the presiding deity, according to Wikipedia.

Heritage

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History of Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

The golden temple was completed and inaugurated in 2018, according to Wikipedia, which cites ISKCON Times and Telangana Today. Oneindia gives the same year and the same inaugurating dignitary.

The Narasimha shrine on the hill is described by devotees as far older than the 2018 temple. The sources consulted give no firm date for it, so it is not dated here.

The temple's website also lists projects such as a Gokul Dham project at Sadasivpet and further temple construction, along with congregational chanting (Harinama Sankirtana) and book distribution.

Architecture and sacred features

Wikipedia lists a 50-foot golden Dhwaja Stambh (flagstaff), a 4,600 sq ft Maha Mandapam and a Rajagopuram (gateway tower) with five golden tiers or stairs; Oneindia describes the Rajagopuram as five-tiered.

Right after the flagstaff is the Harinam Japa Mantapa with 108 steps, where devotees stand on each step to chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. Visitors may pass through it or go straight to darshan.

Plan Your Visit

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Darshan and Visitor Information

Hours and aarti times change, so confirm on hkmhyderabad.org before visiting. Observe temple etiquette and dress modestly.

Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with HKM Hyderabad (charitable society) (official website) before travelling. Last reviewed 1 November 2026.

Sacred Calendar

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Festivals at Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Sri Krishna Janmashtami

Narasimha Jayanti

Rama Navami

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Location

How to Reach Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

The temple stands on Hare Krishna Hill in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad; Oneindia gives the location as Road No. 12, Banjara Hills. The sources consulted give no specific transport directions.

Location: Hyderabad (Banjara Hills), Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Questions

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Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad: Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Hare Krishna Golden Temple?

On Hare Krishna Hill in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana.

Who inaugurated it?

Wikipedia and Oneindia record that Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the temple in 2018.

Which deities are worshipped?

Sri Sri Radha-Govinda and Swayambhu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, with shrines also to Shiva as Panchajanyeshwara Swamy and Hanuman as Japa Anjaneya Swamy.