ISKCON Temple Ahmedabad is one of the renowned Hindu ISKCON temples, located at the Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. It is also known as the Sri Radha Govind Dham. The temple was inaugurated in 1997 by then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Now, this temple is a significant place of worship and spirituality for followers of ISKCON and draws tourists from various parts of the world.
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However, besides worship, ISKCON is involved in activities like distributing spiritual books and providing food. ISKCON of Ahmedabad is a centre for preaching and spreading the tradition of Lord Krishna. The temple is a masterpiece of sculpture and architecture, with the depiction of Sri Krishna’s Raslila in the dome of the main pavilion attracting special attention.
ISKCON Temple Ahmedabad Timings
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is a popular pilgrimage centre for devotees of Lord Krishna and followers of ISKCON in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Before the current temple, ISKCON centres operated in Dariyapur, Odhav, Ashram Road, and a simple building behind the current temple. Every day, thousands of devotees visit the ISKCON Temple due to its cultural and religious significance. It is a famous tourist spot in Ahmedabad. People visit the temple and perform Puja and Aarti in front of Lord Krishna to get the blessings.
This holy place is thronged by visitors, especially during Krishna Jayanti, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur. Nanda Mahotsav is another notable festival held at the temple. Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day is celebrated on November 7, with many activities held throughout the day. The temple daily operates between 04:30 AM to 09:00 PM. The temple door remains closed during the afternoon.
Daily Darshan Schedule
| Darshan Type | Timings | Days |
| Morning Darshan | 04:30 AM to 01:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Darshan Break (Afternoon) | 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Evening Darshan | 04:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Temple Opening & Closing Hours
| Days | Opening Time | Closing Time |
| Monday | 04:30 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 04:30 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 04:30 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Thrusday | 04:30 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 04:30 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 04:30 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 04:30 AM | 9:00 PM |
ISKCON Temple, Ahmedabad Aarti/ Pooja Time
| Aarti/ Puja Type | Offering Time | Days |
| Mangala Aarti | 04:30 AM | Monday to Sunday |
| Tulasi Aarti | 05:00 AM | Monday to Sunday |
| Shringar Dharshan & Guru Pooja | 07:15 AM | Monday to Sunday |
| Srimad Bhagavatam Class | 08:00 AM | Monday to Sunday |
| Dhoop Aarti | 08:30 AM | Monday to Sunday |
| Raj Bhoga Aarti | 12:30 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Temple Closes | 12:45 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Pushpa Aarti | 04:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Sandhya Aarti | 07:00 PM | Monday to Sunday |
| Bhagavad Gita Class | 07:30 PM | Monday to Sunday |
Note: On the special occasion and festivals, the temple timings are extended due to the heavy crowd. On normal days, the timing will be the same.Â
Entry Fees of ISKCON Temple, Ahmedabad
The ISKCON Temple daily attracts a huge crowd, including pilgrims and tourists. The temple entry is completely free for all. There are no darshan, puja, and entry charges applied by the temple for devotees and tourists. Devotees enjoy visiting the temple to witness the varied aartis performed in the temple, including Mangala Aarti, Tulsi Aarti, Dhoop Aarti, Raj Bhog Arti, Pushpa Arti, and Sandhya Aarti. Other inspiring activities include Shringar Darshan and Guru Pooja.
**Photography is not allowed inside the temple.
Contact Details
| Address | International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Iskcon Cross Road, Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380059 |
| Phone Number | +91 9879312323, 07929702942 |
| For Guest House Inquiries | +91 9879870640 |
| Email ID | [email protected] |
| Official Website | https://iskconahmedabad.com/ |