The ISKCON Temple in New Delhi, popularly known as Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, is one of the most prominent Vaishnava temples in the capital. Dedicated to Sri Sri Radha Krishna, the temple stands as a major center of spirituality, devotion, and Vedic education. Located in East of Kailash, near Hare Krishna Hills, the temple was inaugurated on April 5, 1998, in the presence of national leaders such as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Sahib Singh Verma, and Sushma Swaraj. ISKCON follows the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, who founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) with the mission of spreading Bhakti-yoga and devotion to Lord Krishna across the globe.
History
and Background
ISKCON
belongs to the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, a spiritual movement centered
around devotion to Lord Krishna. The movement emphasizes:
The
Hare Krishna Movement Origin
Founding
of ISKCON
Srila
Prabhupada traveled to New York in 1965 with a spiritual mission to share
Krishna consciousness globally. He established ISKCON in 1966, which later
expanded to hundreds of temples worldwide.
Important
milestones:
Dr.
Thomas J. Hopkins, an academic authority on ISKCON, described Srila Prabhupada
as a holy person of deep compassion and humble devotion, whose life was fully
dedicated to Krishna.
Founder
of ISKCON Temple
The
global ISKCON movement was founded by
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada,
who established more than 100 temples and cultural centers during his lifetime.
Architecture
of ISKCON Temple, New Delhi
Designed
by renowned architect Achyut Kanvinde, the ISKCON temple in Delhi is one of the
city's major architectural attractions. Built as a large and modern complex,
the temple includes:
The
temple complex also includes the Glory of India Vedic Cultural Centre, which
offers immersive multimedia experiences.
Glory
of India Vedic Cultural Centre
This
center within the temple educates visitors through advanced multimedia exhibits
such as:
Bhagavad
Gita Experience
A
unique combination of animatronics, projection, and laser effects explaining
the key teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
Mahabharata
Display
A
light‑and‑sound presentation narrating the epic story in an engaging format.
Ramayana
Art Gallery
Featuring
30+ original oil paintings created by ISKCON artists from India, Russia, the
U.S., and Europe.
Bhagavata
Purana Exhibit
A
graphic representation of important Vaishnava teachings and the incarnations of
Lord Vishnu.
ISKCON
Dwarka – Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarkadhish Temple
Another
major ISKCON center in Delhi is ISKCON Dwarka, home to a congregation guided by
HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaj. Established in 2013, it began humbly under a
tree and now serves as a vibrant center of Bhakti-yoga, Vedic education, and
devotional service.
Daily
Temple Routine – ISKCON New Delhi
Aarti
and Darshan Timings
How to Reach ISKCON Dwarka, Delhi
Map
By Metro
Nearest metro stations is on Blue Line Dwarka Sector 13. The temple is a short auto-rickshaw ride or about a 9–13 minute walk (approx. 800 m) from the metro station.
By Air
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the closest airport (approx. 11 km away). Prepaid taxis, Uber/Ola, or airport metro services can be used.
By Road/Taxi
The temple is well-connected by road. It is located near the Radisson Blu Hotel and MRV School in Sector 13, Dwarka. You can hire a taxi or auto-rickshaw from any part of Delhi.
By Rail
While Dwarka is little far from main Delhi railway stations. The Palam Railway Station is roughly 6.7 km away.
Contact Information
Phone:
📞 +91 8800223226
Email:
📧
info@iskcondwarka.org
Address:
ISKCON Delhi – Sri Sri Radha Parthasarathi Mandir
Plot No. 4, Sub-City Level,
Dwarka Sector 13
Behind Radisson Blu Hotel
New Delhi – 110075
Nearby
Attractions
Visitors
to ISKCON Temple often explore these major landmarks: