ISKCON Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir

Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON. The temple is renowned for its mixed and renovated architectural style, making it a unique landmark for devotees and spiritual seekers.

The main deity worshipped here is Lord Krishna, accompanied by Radha, the Pancha Tattva (Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Nityananda Prabhu, Advaita Acharya, Gadadhara Pandita, Srivasa Pandita), the Ashta-sakhis, and Lord Ugra-Narasimha.

Devotees can experience free darshan daily, with temple timings from 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The best times to visit are during the winter months (November to February), in the mornings between 8 AM and 12 PM, or during the vibrant evening aarti.

A variety of poojas are offered, such as Deep Dhan Seva for all deities, Tulasi Archana for Sri Narasimhadeva, and special archana packages, with rituals conducted in Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi, and English. For those wishing to participate, pooja prices range from ₹401 to ₹12,001.

The temple observes a strict dress code: men are required to wear clean, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees, while women should opt for sarees, salwar kameez, or other full-length attire that is not tight or revealing.

Major festivals celebrated at ISKCON Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir include Nityananda Trayodasi, Gaura Purnima, Narasimha Chaturdashi, Ratha Yatra, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, and Gita Jayanti, among others, drawing pilgrims from across the globe.

Reaching the temple is convenient: from Kolkata, visitors can take a cab or bus via NH 12, or travel by train to Nabadwip Dham or Krishnanagar City Junction, followed by local transport and a ferry across the Ganges.

The nearest railway stations are Nabadwip Dham (30 km) and Krishnanagar City Junction (22 km), while the closest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata (117 km). ISKCON Mayapur offers ample parking and wheelchair-accessible pathways.

Accommodation is available at ISKCON guesthouses and dormitories, as well as nearby options like Jagannath Palace and SoultoSoul Guesthouse, bookable through the official Mayapur Visit Portal. Free midday prasadam is served daily, with additional paid dining options on campus.

Photography is permitted in outdoor areas but strictly prohibited inside the main deity halls. For those unable to visit in person, online darshan and puja seva bookings are available via the temple’s official website.

Nearby attractions include Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir, Yogapith, Sri Chaitanya Math, Chand Kazi's Samadhi, and Ballal Dhipi, making Mayapur a spiritually enriching destination. For more information, visit www.mayapur.com or contact +91 9593400990.