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1. ISCON MAYAPUR, Nadia, West Bengal
Temple Place of Sri Krishna
The ISKCON Mayapur temple, located in West Bengal, India, was established in 1970 by A.C.
Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
(ISKCON). Mayapur, the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a 16th-century saint who
propagated the Bhakti movement, is considered a spiritual hub. The area features the grand Temple
of the Vedic Planetarium, designed to be one of the world's largest temples. The surrounding area
includes various temples, educational institutions, and residential facilities, making it a significant
pilgrimage site and a center for spiritual learning and cultural activities.
1971 Mayapur land
was occupied with
9 bigha land in
Nadia district
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1971-1972 initial
project was started
with main campus
construction
1973 the temple
was open for all
devotes with the
main mandir being
constructed
2020 the temple
building is nearly
complete with only
o wing opened for
all the devotees
2026 the world’s
largest temple will
be built wit all
different
ammonites
2010
2014
2018
2022
History
Cultural Hub
At the ISKCON Mayapur temple, cultural functions include vibrant festivals like Janmashtami, Ratha
Yatra, and Gaura Purnima, featuring devotional music, dance, and dramatic performances. Daily
activities include kirtans, bhajans, spiritual discourses, and elaborate aartis, fostering a deep sense of
community and spiritual engagement among devotees.

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01. Mandir Ghat area 02. Mandir east Entrance Area 03. Mandir Guest House Area
04. Mandir west Entrance Area 05. Mandir main road
06. Mandir main road Entrance 07. Mandir auto Stop area

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14. Mandir Prasad bhavan
08. Mandir Commercial Area 09. Mandir Main Entrance Area 10. Iskon Temple area
11. Iskon Temple Main road 12. Iskon Gosala Building
13. Iskon Radha Govinda Temple
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