ISKCON Kanpur is a serene and spiritually uplifting Radha-Krishna temple located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to spreading Krishna consciousness through devotion (bhakti), chanting, and cultural learning. It is part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) — a global spiritual movement founded in 1966 by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada to share the teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita and Bhagavata Purana.
ISKCON Kanpur — also called Sri Sri Radha Madhava Mandir — is one of the largest ISKCON temples in India and regarded as the second-largest ISKCON Temple in the world after Mayapur, West Bengal.
The temple complex covers a spacious, well-maintained campus that combines quiet gardens, devotional halls, and spiritual gathering spaces, offering visitors an environment of peace and reflection
Inside the main shrine, the beautifully adorned idols of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna, along with other deities such as Gaura-Nitai and Jagannath-Baladeva-Subhadra, are worshipped.
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Several major festivals are celebrated with grandeur, attracting large numbers of devotees:
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Radhashtami
- Gaura Purnima
- Ratha Yatra
During these occasions, the temple is decorated with flowers and lights, and special programs, devotional music, and cultural events are held, creating an atmosphere of joy and community participation.
