ISKCON Pandharpur - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 5 km from Pandharpur Railway Station, ISKCON Temple is situated on the east bank of the Chandrabhaga River. It is one of the many ISKCON temples in India and among the must-include places in Pandharpur tour.

Established in the early 1980s, ISKCON Temple is situated on the opposite side of the Chandrabhaga River as compared to the main Vitthal temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is known as Sri Radha Pandharinath Temple. ISKCON Pandharpur is a part of the larger ISKCON movement, which aims to promote the teachings of Lord Krishna as revealed in ancient scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam. ISKCON temples emphasize the practice of bhakti yoga, the path of devotional service to attain spiritual growth, and a deeper connection with Krishna.

The temple is big and the premises are peaceful. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses beautiful idols of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. One can also see the footprint of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Nityananda, and Vishwarup Prabhu at ISKCON Pandharpur. The temple has a large hall and garden adjoining it. There is a vegetable and flower farm by the side of the temple and vegetables are used for Prasad. There is a Goshala and there are Indian cows and the milk is used in making sweets which are sold at the restaurant run by ISKCON.

Devotees at ISKCON Pandharpur engage in various activities, including congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, offering prayers and aarti (devotional rituals), studying scriptures, and participating in festivals and celebrations. The temple also conducts regular discourses, seminars, and cultural programs to educate and inspire the visitors.

Timings: 7.30 AM - 1 PM, & 3.45 PM - 8 PM

Entry: Free