ISKCON Temple Delhi, Hindu temple in South East Delhi, India
The ISKCON Temple Delhi is a Hindu place of worship in the South East Delhi district, built from white marble with finely carved details and multiple levels for prayer. The sprawling complex includes a large auditorium, several event halls, a vegetarian restaurant, and a cultural center with galleries and exhibits on Vedic scriptures.
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee opened the complex on April 5, 1998, as a center for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in India. Since then, the site has grown into an important pilgrimage destination for followers of Krishna worship.
The name refers to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, which dedicates itself to the worship of Krishna and Radha. The complex serves as a center for daily prayers, religious festivals, and the sharing of Vedic teachings with visitors from around the world.
The complex is easily reached on foot from Nehru Place metro station. The vegetarian restaurant offers meals throughout the visit, and the spacious rooms allow for a calm walk even during busier times.
In 2019, a printed Bhagavad Gita weighing 800 kilograms (about 1,760 pounds) and standing 2.8 meters (9 feet) tall was unveiled here, recognized as the largest printed religious book in the world. Visitors can admire the monumental work inside the complex and take photographs of it.
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