Krishna (as Krishna-Balaram, Vrindavan) · Uttar Pradesh
ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir
The ISKCON temple marking the birthplace of the Brahma Sampradaya's revival, in the heart of Vrindavan. The ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir in Vrindavan is the principal western-tradition Krishna temple in the holy town. The temple stands on the traditional birthplace of Krishna-Balaram and is a centre for kirtan, prasadam and scripture study.
About Vrindavan.
The record1 min read→Its founding — Opened in 1975 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada; rebuilt in 1997.
A verified route inside ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir is not recorded here yet.
Start with what the shrine and its map can tell you.
What devotees come for
- Kirtan arati throughout the day, with international participation
- Samipya Darshan, where the deities come close to the devotee
- Govardhan Puja and Janmashtami as the year's largest events
- Sought for the devotional practice of bhakti-yoga
Recorded timings
- Opens
- 04:10
- Closes
- 12:45, then 16:30 – 20:45
- Morning aarti
- 04:30 — Mangala Arati in the Main Temple
- Evening aarti
- 19:00 — Sandhya - Gaur Arati
Closed 12:45–16:30. The 04:10 arati is at Srila Prabhupada's Samadhi; main-temple Mangala Arati is at 04:30. These hours are a reference, not a live schedule. Confirm current timings with the temple authority before travel.
Stay aware
What visitors and officials have reported
3 things people have run into at ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir. Every line below comes from a page we opened and read ourselves. We name no individual.
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In the darshan queue
Crowd theft and snatching
Thieves work the queues, parikrama paths, and temple roads, lifting phones and purses from pilgrims in the crush. Recovered stolen phones have included sets taken at ISKCON Vrindavan.
What to do. Keep the phone and wallet zipped and in front of you in crowds. Do not leave bags or cameras unattended, and report a theft at the local police station.
Read the 2 sources
“Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered the stash of devices, including some lifted from the ISKCON temple in Vrindavan.”
Devdiscourse · Reported in the news · 18 November 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The Banke Bihari Temple, Nidhivan, ISKCON Temple, Prem Mandir, and Radhavallabh Temple, along with the roads leading to these temples, are the most affected.”
Vrindavan Today · Reported in the news · 10 May 2023 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
On the road in
Prices well above the going rate
E-rickshaw and auto drivers ignore the posted fare, raise the price several times after dusk, and refuse to move unless you hire the whole vehicle. Unsolicited drivers also approach visitors for longer rides.
What to do. Agree the fare before you sit, using the temple help desk as a check. For Delhi or Agra taxis, book through the ISKCON Welcome Center and decline drivers who walk up unasked.
Read the source
“ई-रिक्शा और आटो चालक तय किराये को पूरी तरह नजरअंदाज कर खुलेआम चांदी काट रहे हैं।”
“इस समय पूरा ई-रिक्शा या आटो बुक कराने का दबाव बनाया जाता है और पांच-छह किलोमीटर के लिए भी 400 से 500 रुपये मांगे जाते हैं।”
Dainik Jagran · Reported in the news · 24 January 2026 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Around the town
People posing as priests or guides
Taxi drivers and self-styled guides take first-time visitors into side lanes, sit them before images, recite a short puja, then press for a set donation of several thousand rupees and a fake receipt.
What to do. Walk into known temples on your own and use the ISKCON Welcome Center for local travel help. Put any gift you choose in a temple donation box; do not hand cash to a guide or a priest who names a package amount.
Read the source
“उसके बाद वह आपसे 3000, 6000 और 12500 रुपए में दान मांगेगा।”
Navbharat Times · Reported in the news · 21 August 2024 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
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Questions devotees ask
- Where is ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir?
- ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir is recorded at Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
- Who is the presiding deity at ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir?
- The presiding deity recorded for ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir is Krishna (as Krishna-Balaram, Vrindavan).
- What are the darshan timings at ISKCON Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir?
- Opens: 04:10. Closes: 12:45, then 16:30 – 20:45. Morning aarti: 04:30 — Mangala Arati in the Main Temple. Evening aarti: 19:00 — Sandhya - Gaur Arati. Source checked 2026-10-05. Confirm the current schedule with the shrine before you travel.
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We do not sell darshan.Here is the temple’s own desk.
Temple World keeps the record. The timing, the ticket and the entry rule are the shrine’s to publish — read them there before you travel, and treat anything on this page as a reference only.
- The shrine’s own siteiskconvrindavan.comToday’s hours, and any entry ruleOpen ↗
- Darshan optionsRecord a request for helpNo payment is taken. A request is not a bookingReference
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