Saturday, November 19, 2011

Iskcon Temple, Juhu, Mumbai


Iskcon temple is also know as Hare Rama Hare Krishna mandir or the Iskon temple. Hare Krishna Land (ISKCON Juhu) is set upon four acres of prime land and a stone throw away from Juhu beach. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, inspired the construction of one of India’s most beautiful temple of Lord Krishna in Mumbai. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, where thousands of devotess come to seek peace.

Temple Timings:
4:30 am :  Mangala arati
5:15 am :  Tulsi-puja
7:15 am :  Sringar darshan
7:30 am :  Guru puja
8:00 am :  Bhagavatam discourse
12:30 pm: Raj Bhoga arati
4:30 pm :  Usthapana arati
7:00 pm :  Sandhya arati
7:30 pm :  Bhagavad-gita discourse
8:30 pm:   Shayana arati
Temple is closed at the following timing: 1:00 – 4:30 pm and 9 pm onwards
The temple also has a Guest house which can be used by visitors and by life members (patrons). The guesthouse has 76 rooms, which include single / double AC, NON AC rooms. The tariff is not very high and you could get a Double AC Room for Rs 3000/-. It is advisable that you book your room atleast a month in advance. You can call the following numbers to book yourroom. Tel +91 (22) 2620-6860 / 2620-0870 / 2620-2226

Life membership at Iskcon
You can become a life member of the Iskcon temple. Currently, the temple has more than 50,000 life members. For  more information on Life membership and its costs, you can call the office directly at the following numbers – 26200337 or 26206860.

How to reach Iskcon temple?
JVPD is the closest bus depot and you have trains running every 20 mins to Andheri station (which is on the western line). You can take an Auto rickshaw from Andheri station if buses are not available.

Whats close to Iskcon?
Juhu beach is very close to the temple, where you could take a walk, or eat at the many stalls after your temple visit.

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