ISKCON Bhubaneswar

At ISKCON Bhubaneswar, you can get a devotional spiritual experience, where devotion and culture meet. You can learn about the teachings of Lord Krishna, participate in kirtans, and connect with devotees. This temple, which is the 108th and last temple established by Swami Prabhupada, was started in 1975 by Sri Gaur Govinda Swami and inaugurated in 1991 in the presence of Sri Nityananda Prabhu. ISKCON Bhubaneswar Temple, also known as Sri Sri Krishna Balarama Mandir, is a major Hindu pilgrimage site located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the state of Odisha. This temple comes under the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and is a center of spiritual advancement, devotional practice, and cultural activities for devotees. This temple is a beautiful blend of Odia and modern architecture, using white marble and carvings in traditional Odia style. Not only Radha Krishna is worshipped in this temple, Lord Sri Balarama, Sri Gauri-Nitai, and Sri Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadraji are also worshipped here. During the main festivals of this temple like Janmashtami, Rath Yatra, Gauri Purnima, Nityananda Trayodashi, Deepawali, Govardhan Puja, Radhashtami, Gopashtami, special decorations, kirtans, bhajans and other religious programs are organized in the temple. A 'Brahmachari' ashram complex has been built inside the complex which can accommodate 150 brahmacharis. The ashram complex has an office; a 'Prasadam Hall' for 300 devotees; a conference hall with a capacity of 150 devotees; a library and four rooms for 'sanyasis'. There are three kitchens in the complex: one kitchen where food is cooked for the deities; one for the devotees and another restaurant 'Govinda Prasadam'. The services and facilities of this temple are said to include Govindasa Prasadam: A pure vegetarian restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet.Guest House: AC and Non-AC rooms are available for devotees.Bhajan Kutir: Srila Prabhupada’s Bhajan Kutir, where devotees can meditate and sing bhajans.Granthalaya: To study the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam and other religious texts.Goshala: For the care and rearing of cows.Programs for Youth: Special spiritual and cultural programs for young devotees.