ISKCON Leicester, Hindu temple in central Leicester, England
ISKCON Leicester occupies a Victorian Gothic building at 31 Granby Street with pointed arch windows, French rooflines, and stained-glass details. The main worship hall sits on the first floor alongside classroom spaces and administrative rooms.
The building was designed in 1872 by architect Joseph Goddard for the Leicestershire Banking Company as a key example of Victorian Gothic design. The organization moved here after an explosion destroyed their previous home in 2010 and undertook major restoration work.
The space hosts regular worship gatherings and celebrations that draw people from across the city throughout the year. Visitors can observe the colorful rituals, music, and prayers that form the daily spiritual life of the congregation.
The building is accessed through a distinctive corner porch with stained-glass details that marks the public entrance clearly. Located on a busy street, it is easy to find and reach by foot from the city center.
The building originally functioned as the headquarters of the Leicestershire Banking Company and still shows the architectural markers of its banking past. This transformation from a financial institution to a spiritual center reflects an unusual change in the building's role within the city.
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