The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKON), is one the foremost religious societies focusing on the spirituality and study of Hindu Gaudiya Vaishnava concepts. Established in 1966 under A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s guidance, the ISKON has steadily developed and is now a vast worldwide society with over 400 ISKON centres spread throughout the world.
One of the most pivotal and central elements of ISKON is the ISKON Temple in Bangalore, a prominent attraction for those seeking spiritual and religious guidance. The Bangalore branch of ISKON started off in a simple rented house back in 1987, with a small number of devotees. As their numbers grew it was decided that a temple would be built by the ISKON for its followers, and by 1990, a 7 acre land had been secured by the leadership of the Bangalore ISKON. The construction was on its way with the promise of the establishment of one the grandest temples ever built.
The ISKON Temple of Bangalore was completed in 1997, and it stood as one of the most magnificent blends of tradition and modernity, serving as a symbol of the growth of the ISKON and their devotees’ unrelenting devotion to their cause. This mammoth structure stands over 150ft tall, and was built to perfection with advanced technology. The sanctum sanctorum is a 90ft tall stone slab intricately designed with the deities of Hinduism, and is a true testament to the remarkable architectural work put in to making the temple.
The large gopurams, magnificently designed with immense architectural skill, act as portals into this spiritual complex, and were constructed with the most advanced skill and technology used to build temples. The massive golden base, artistic gold plated statues, regal structures of deities, colourful murals and artistic sculptures all enhance the spiritual atmosphere of this grand temple to an unparalleled level. With daily pujas, worshipping sessions, meditation and spiritual lectures, the ISKON Temple of Bangalore stands as one of the most holiest and grandest temples in existence, imparting spiritual comfort and soul cleansing to all who visit it.
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