ISKCON Bangalore (Yeshwanthpur) Timings & Aarti Schedule

Key Information at a Glance

About ISKCON Bangalore

There is some understandable confusion about the name. People often look up “ISKCON Yeshwanthpur” or “ISKCON Temple Yeshwanthpur,” but ISKCON does not run a separate large temple in Yeshwanthpur itself. The temple they are usually thinking of is the famous ISKCON Bangalore complex on Hare Krishna Hill in Rajajinagar, which sits roughly 2 km from Yeshwanthpur railway station — close enough that many visitors arriving by train associate it with the Yeshwanthpur area.

This temple, inaugurated on 31 May 1997, is one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world. It stands on a seven-acre hillock and is dedicated chiefly to Sri Radha Krishnachandra, along with Sri Krishna Balarama and Sri Nitai Gauranga. The complex is known for its gold-plated flag post and gilded shikhara, and it functions as much as a cultural and educational centre as a place of worship. If you come across listings for ISKCON at a separate Vaikuntha Hill site on Kanakapura Road, that is a different ISKCON Bangalore location with its own timings.

Daily Timings and Aarti Schedule

The Hare Krishna Hill temple is open for darshan from early morning until night, with a midday closure on weekdays. As a general guide, the temple opens around 4:30 AM, has darshan from 7:15 AM through the afternoon, and stays open into the evening until about 8:20 PM. Weekends and public holidays often run continuously through the day with no long midday break. The daily aarti sequence below reflects ISKCON Bangalore’s published temple programme.

Please note: darshan windows and aarti times are adjusted on festival days, ekadashi, and special occasions, and exact opening hours can change from time to time. Treat the above as a guide and confirm the current schedule on the official ISKCON Bangalore website (iskconbangalore.org) before you plan your visit.

Prasadam, Akshaya Patra and Festivals

Food offered to the deities and then distributed to devotees is central to ISKCON life. The temple has an Annadana hall that serves free lunch prasadam to visitors, and there are stalls within the complex for sweets and snacks. ISKCON Bangalore is also the birthplace of the Akshaya Patra programme, a large mid-day-meal initiative that feeds schoolchildren across India — one of the most recognised social activities associated with this temple. The campus also runs a goshala (cow-protection facility) and various cultural and educational programmes.

The biggest day of the year here is Sri Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, when the temple is grandly decorated and draws very large crowds. Other Vaishnava festivals such as Radhastami, Gaura Purnima and the annual Rathayatra are also observed. On all major festival days, expect longer queues, extended programmes, and altered timings, so plan to arrive early and check announcements in advance.

How to Reach

The temple is at Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010. The nearest railway station is Yeshwanthpur Junction, about 2 km away, and the nearest metro options are on the Bangalore Metro network within a short auto or cab ride. The temple is well connected by BMTC city buses, and auto-rickshaws and cabs are easy to find. Visitors should note that there is a fair amount of walking and a climb up to the main temple, so allow time and wear comfortable footwear (which you will leave at the footwear stand). Allow one to two hours for a relaxed visit, more on weekends and festival days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a separate ISKCON temple in Yeshwanthpur?

No. ISKCON does not run a separate large temple inside Yeshwanthpur. The temple usually meant by “ISKCON Yeshwanthpur” is the main ISKCON Bangalore temple on Hare Krishna Hill, Rajajinagar, which is about 2 km from Yeshwanthpur railway station.

What time does ISKCON Bangalore open for darshan?

The temple generally opens around 4:30 AM, with darshan from 7:15 AM through the afternoon and into the evening until about 8:20 PM. There is usually a midday break on weekdays. Because timings change on festivals, confirm the current schedule on the official ISKCON Bangalore website before visiting.

Is there an entry fee?

Entry to the temple is free. There are only small charges for parking and for the footwear stand. Free lunch prasadam is also served at the Annadana hall.

When is the best time to visit?

Early mornings on weekdays are usually the calmest. Sri Krishna Janmashtami is the grandest celebration of the year but extremely crowded. For aarti, popular times are the morning Mangala Arati at 4:30 AM and the evening Sandhya Arati at 7:00 PM.