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ISKCON Temple, Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Raman reiti, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
SKCON Temple, also known as Sri Krishna Balaram Temple, was that first temple to be constructed by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). This temple was built in 1966 by Swami Prabhupada, with an aim to spread the knowledge and teachings of holy book, Bhagawad Gita and Vedic scriptures. The presiding deity of the temple is of Lord Krishna-Balaram, which is housed under the central spire of the temple. Deities of Gaura-Nitai and Radha-Shyamsundar are also enshrined in the temple. Within the temple complex, there is a ‘Samadhi’ of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada on the left-hand side.
HistoryEdit
SKCON Temple, also known as Sri Krishna Balaram Temple, was built in 1966 by Swami Prabhupada. This temple was that first temple to be constructed by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Must SeeEdit
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Visiting TimeEdit
4.15 AM – 7.30 PM.
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N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Bharti Foods & Restaurant ; Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Bankebihari Colony, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121. ; Ph/M – 098 37 014080 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Vrindavan is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Vrindavan by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : State road transport corporation buses connect Vrindavan with neighboring cities including Haridwar, Agra and Mathura. There are few bus services from Delhi also.
Train : It has its own railway station in Vrindavan. The Vrindavan railway station that is connected to most the main cities of India.
Air : There is no airport in Vrindavan. the nearest Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi and is at a distance of 142 Kilometre from Vrindavan. Taxi and Cab services also available from Delhi to reach Vrindavan. Taxi charge around the Rs 1,400 from Delhi to Vrindavan.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.