Shri Radha Venimadhav Mandir / ISKCON Temple - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 3.5 km from Allahabad Railway Station, Shri Shri Radha Venimadhav Mandir, popularly known as ISKCON Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Situated near Baradari Ghat, it is one of the best religious places to visit in Allahabad.

Founded by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Shri Radha Veni Madhava Mandir is built in the year 1915 on the banks of the holy Yamuna River in Allahabad. The temple is dedicated to the divine couple Shri Radha Venimadhava. The temple has a huge entry gate and a vertical prayer hall. The temple has a small complex with a Dharmashala for the devotees along with a goshala in which they maintain a dozen of cows and bulls. The temple has a calm and serene atmosphere.

The temple is open to all and promotes the well-being of society through the teachings of Lord Krishna. A big guest house is located in the temple complex, which has basic facilities and welcomes the stay of any visitor, donors, and life-members. The temple has a calm and serene atmosphere. One can also attend the Aarti which is a soothing and spectacular ceremony in this temple. Spiritual discourses for young boys and girls are held in the temple on weekends.

The best time to visit the temple is during Janmashtami which is held for three days. During Janmashtami, the temple hall is decorated with flowers, devotees perform kirtans, and reading Bhagavad Gita or Vedic scriptures. A rath yatra of Lord Krishna is also organized which passes through various roads of the city and ends at the temple.

Timings: 4.30 AM - 1 PM & 4 PM - 8.30 PM

Entry: Free