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ISKCON Temple Rajkot

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  • Timings : 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 9.2 KMs From Rajkot
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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ISKCON Mandir Rajkot is a Hindu temple in the Rajkot city in Gujarat state. The mandir is also famous as the Sri Radha Neelmadhav Dham. The ISKCON temple is the best place to visit in Rajkot.

The ISKCON temple in Rajkot is a temple of Lord Krishna. It also has an ashram dedicated to Bhakti yoga and the service of lord Krishna. It has millions of followers and devotees of Lord Krishna all over the world. The temple came into existence in 2003 by HH Mahavishnu Goswami Maharaj. The inauguration of the temple was done by the chief minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi, along with Alfred Ford. 

Architecture of the ISKCON Mandir Rajkot

The temple is famous because of its architecture. It also has carvings on the marble. The popular temple gets thousands of visitors throughout the year. Tourists come here to get a glimpse of the Neelmadhav and to get his blessings. The idol of Lord Krishna and Radha is the main attraction of the temple. The temple also has idols of Sri Jagannath, Baldev, Subadra, and Lord Narsimha. The ISKCON temple of Rajkot also has a goshala with the name Gopal Goshala within the temple itself. 

The maintenance of the grounds is good and is very peaceful. The temple allows everyone without any discrimination of caste and religion. Many religious and cultural programs happen regularly in the temple. The temple also distributes Prasad everyday to the visitors. Every Sunday evening, the aarti happens and spreads a positive vibe around the temple. 

The best time to visit 

October through March is the best month to visit Rajkot. The weather is good this time for sightseeing. The city has almost blistering summers, while its monsoons and winters are revered for the wonderfully chilly temperatures they provide. During Krishna Janmashtami, the temple looks really beautiful, and it celebrates the festival. The ISKCON temple in Rajkot is a must visit during the Rajkot tour packages.

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