ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandirइस्कॉन कृष्ण बलराम मंदिर
The ISKCON temple Prabhupada built in 1975, where his samadhi now stands.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMathura, Uttar Pradesh
Braj & Agra
Braj & Agra
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyRaman Reti, Vrindavan, Mathura Junction
EntryFree · Govinda restaurant and guesthouse on site
About ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir
Prabhupada opened it in 1975, and it is the ISKCON temple with the strongest claim to being home, because he died here in 1977 and his marble samadhi stands in the courtyard. Kirtan runs most of the day, the deities are dressed with great care, and the crowd is a mix of international devotees and Braj pilgrims. Cleaner and calmer than the old-town temples.
What to see and do
- Prabhupada's samadhi
- All-day kirtan
- Krishna Balaram, Gaura Nitai and Radha Shyamsundar altars
- Govinda restaurant
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