ISKCON Temple

Overview

The Radha Ras Bihari Temple is located in Mumbai and is among the most beautiful temples in the city.

About The Temple

Shree Radha Ras Bihari Ashta Sakhi Temple (the complete name of the temple) is dedicated to Radha-Krishna and the eight companions of Radha. It was opened in 1978 and houses the main temple, an auditorium, a seven-storeyed guest house, a restaurant and a bakery. “Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare” The melodious chants of this supreme mantra will surround the soul once we are in the abode of this serene temple. It has the power to ward off evil and destruction. One will find devotees swaying with there arms up in the air, lost in the holy rhythm, spiritually connected and cherishing their emotional bond with Lord Krishna during the arti. In the early 70’s when Juhu was considered a remote and obscure part of the city, to envision a temple rising here was beyond anyone’s imagination. However, fighting against many odds Srila Prabhupada acquired the Juhu property (which is presently Hare Krishna Land) and promised Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari Deities who were then housed in small shack “My dear Sir, please remain here, and I shall build a beautiful temple for You”. Srila Prabhupada requested his disciples to construct a silver and teakwook simhasana for Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari on a marble altar and Their temple should have marble domes more than a hundred feet high. Today the magnificent temple complex is one of the most visited in the country. It is a spiritual oasis in the dry and demanding material life of the financial and commercial capital of India. Opened in 1978, the complex includes a spacious marble temple, a recently renovated auditorium, a huge restaurant and a twin towered seven-storey guest house where visitors can stay and participate in the daily spiritual programs of the temple.

About The Deity

The presiding Deities at the temple are Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai, Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari and Sri Sri Sita Rama Laxman Hanuman.The Deities were personally installed by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Festivals

One can witness celebrations and festive activities during 'Janmashtami', which is an important day at the ISKCON Temple.

Timings

04:30 am : Mangala arati
05:15 am : Tulsi-puja
07:15 am : Sringar darshan
07:30 am : Guru puja
08:00 am : Bhagavatam discourse
12:30 pm : Raj Bhoga arati
04:30 pm : Usthapana arati
07:00 pm : Sandhya arati
07:30 pm : Bhagavad-gita discourse
08:30 pm : Shayana arati

Accommodation

Iskcon Guesthouse houses 76 comfortable and spacious rooms for visitors and Life Patrons. The facilities available at Guesthouse include: – Well Furnished, Single / Double AC & Non AC Rooms – Telephone in each room with STD / ISD Facility – Room Service and Hot Water Round the Clock – Local sightseeing facility provided with vehicle – Cyber cafe available at Guesthouse lobby. The Guesthouse is 8 Kilometers from Domestic Airport and 13 Kilometers from International Airport. It is five minutes walk from Juhu beach.

Accessibility

Airport

ISKCON Juhu is 4 kms from Chatrapati Shivaji (Sahar) International Airport. It is 3.5 km from Domestic Airport. Prepaid taxis are available from International and Domestic Airport to ISKCON Juhu (or popularly known as Hare Krishna Temple).

Railways

The two main Train Stations for outbound and incoming trains (within India are Mumbai Central Station and Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) Station. The distance from ISKCON Juhu to the above mentioned stations is 16 kms and 19 kms respectively. The two nearest local Train Stations to ISKCON Juhu are Vile Parle -West and Andheri – West stations. Auto rickshaws are available from these stations to reach ISKCON Juhu.

Road

JVPD Bus Depot is the closest Bus Depot to ISKCON Juhu with buses departing almost every 20 mins to Andheri Station and certain areas of downtown Mumbai.

Temple Address

Hare Krishna Land,
Juhu, Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India – 400049