More About ISKCON Ahmedabad

H.G Jashomatinandan Das (President of ISKCON Ahmedabad) on the order of His spiritual master His Divine Grace, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, came to Ahmedabad in 1975 and started working on expanding Krishna Consciousness in Gujarat. He installed deities of Gaur-Nitai in his house near the Old Passport office, at income tax, which had a space of around 1000 to 1500 sq. ft. Then they shifted to Nityananda Ashram, at Odhav.

Construction of the present ISKCON temple started in 1984 and was inaugurated in 1997.

The 25,000 sq. ft. temple, which sits on four acres of land, blends the architectural styles of Sompura (Gujarat) and Rajasthan. The temple features ornate stone-clad pillars, intricately carved windows, a marble floor engraved with colored granite designs, and a Khamira (similar to bas-relief) and Araish (a marblelike finish) ceiling decorated in Jaipur style.

Rising from the floor stand 68 large cylindrical columns, tapering from 4 feet at the base to 2 at the top. Inside the ceiling dome, which is 50 feet in diameter, Krsna and the gopis (cowherd girls) dance in beautiful fiberglass bas-reliefs. Elsewhere on the ceiling, Krsna’s pastimes continue on 40 eight-foot circular panels. And on the walls, too, we find Krsna in His pastimes, each with an explanatory verse from scripture.

The philosophy of Krishna consciousness is non-sectarian and monotheistic. It may be summarized in the following eight points, by sincerely following an authentic spiritual science, we can become worry-free and achieve a state of pure, unending, blissful consciousness.

How to Reach ISKCON Ahmedabad ?

• By Air Nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (19 km). Take a cab (~40 minutes).
• By Rail Ahmedabad Junction (12 km). Use auto, cab, or local transport (~30 minutes).
• By Road Located on Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway; easily accessible by private vehicles.
• By Bus AMTS buses or intercity buses to Nehru Nagar or Gita Mandir Bus Station, then take a cab/auto.

ISKCON Ahmedabad Services

ISKCON Ahmedabad offers a variety of services to enhance the spiritual experience of its visitors:

• Darshan and Aarti Daily darshan of Sri Sri Radha Govindji. Regular aartis like Mangala Aarti, Sandhya Aarti, and Raj Bhog Aarti.
• Temple Prasadam Free prasadam distribution to devotees and visitors. Govinda's Restaurant offering sattvic vegetarian meals.
• Spiritual Programs Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam classes. Kirtans, bhajans, and satsangs.
• Festivals and Events Grand celebrations for Janmashtami, Radhashtami, and other Vaishnav festivals.
• Educational Services Spiritual workshops and youth programs. Sunday School for children.
• Cultural and Community Services Food distribution and charity programs. Cultural events promoting Indian traditions.
• Temple Shop Books, devotional items, and souvenirs available for purchase.

These services are designed to promotes spiritual growth, community engagement, and the dissemination of Vedic knowledge.

ISKCON Temple (Ahmedabad) Aarti Timings 

Aarti Time

• Mangala Aarti 4:30 AM
• Tulsi Aarti 5:00 AM
• Darshan Aarti 7:15 AM
• Guru Puja 7:30 AM
• Raj Bhoga Aarti 12:30 PM
• Dhupa Aarti 4:00 PM
• Sandhya Aarti 6:30 PM
• Shayana Aarti 8:20 PM

Tourist Places 

Tourist Places Near ISKCON Ahmedabad

• Sabarmati Riverfront
• Sarkhej Roza
• Kankaria Lake
• Adalaj Stepwell
• Baba Ramdev Mandir

Other Religious Places Near ISKCON Ahmedabad

• Akshardham Temple (Gandhinagar)
• Jama Masjid
• Swaminarayan Temple (Kalupur)
• Shree Harsiddhi Mata Temple
• Narmada Canal and Vedic Temple

Local Food Speciality of ISKCON Ahmedabad

• Dhokla
• Khandvi
• Farsan
• Undhiyu
• Thepla
• Khakra
• Pani Puri
• Gathiya