Krishna ExperienceAarti and darshan timings
| Programme | Approximate time |
|---|---|
| Samadhi aarti (Prabhupada) | 4:10 am |
| Mangala aarti | 4:30 am |
| Tulsi aarti | 5:00 am |
| Shringar darshan and Guru puja | 7:15–7:30 am |
| Bhagavatam class | 8:00 am |
| Raj bhog aarti | 12:00 noon |
| Temple closes | about 12:45 pm |
| Utthapan (reopening) | about 4:00 pm in winter, 4:30 pm in summer |
| Sandhya aarti | about 6:30 pm in winter, 7:00 pm in summer |
| Shayan aarti, temple closes | about 8:00–8:15 pm in winter, 8:30–8:45 pm in summer |
The temple
Srila Prabhupada, who founded ISKCON in New York in 1966, wanted a temple for Krishna and his brother Balaram in the very place they played as boys. The Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir opened in 1975 in Raman Reti, the sands of play. The central altar holds Krishna and Balaram; the side altars hold Radha Shyamsundar and Gaura-Nitai (Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda). Prabhupada's white marble samadhi mandir stands beside the temple.
The courtyard is never silent. Devotees chant the Hare Krishna mahamantra in shifts, accompanied by mridanga and kartals, through the day and night.
Chant the Hare Krishna mahamantraWhat the sixteen words mean, how to chant on beads, and a live kirtan to chant along with.Tips
- The most moving time is the mangala aarti before dawn, when the courtyard fills with chanting.
- The guesthouse and restaurant on the campus are popular; book the guesthouse in advance for festivals.
- The traditional Vrindavan Parikrama starts a few hundred metres away, at the Krishna-Balaram tree.
Questions people ask
What time is mangala aarti at ISKCON Vrindavan?
About 4:30 am, after the samadhi aarti at about 4:10 am.
When was ISKCON Vrindavan built?
The Krishna Balaram Mandir opened in 1975, founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Is ISKCON Vrindavan close to Prem Mandir?
Yes, both are in Raman Reti, a few minutes’ walk apart.