ISKCON temple, Mumbai was officially known as Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari Ji Temple is a temple in Juhu area in Mumbai in India. It is set upon four acres of land and a stone throw away from Juhu Beach. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of ISKCON inspired the construction of one of Indias most beautiful temple of Lord Krishna in Mumbai.
Shrine’s History
In the early 1970s, Srila Prabhupada acquired the Juhu property and promised Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari Deities who were then housed in the small shack. The temple complex opened in 1978 and includes a spacious marble temple, an auditorium, restaurant and a twin towered seven-storey guest house where visitors can stay and participate in the daily spiritual programs of the temple. ISKCON is a regular destination of a visit for many eminent celebrities. Many Indian and International movies have shown the Hare Krishna culture.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Eastern Express Highway OR National Highway 8 which Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, Once you are in the city take a turn from Andheri inside, cross the airport road and flyover bridge towards the west and its almost 10 minutes then.
By Rail
Andheri on Western Railway Suburb being the main station to get down. If you are coming from outside Mumbai you might like to know how to reach Iskcon from landing stations like CST, Dadar, Kurla, Borivali etc. From CST, Dadar and Borivali direct trains are available to Andheri and from Kurla, you can plan a bus to Juhu depot or a private cab/auto.
By Air
Domestic and International Airport is about 4 km from Iskcon temple at Juhu, Private Yellow Black color taxis and Prepaid cabs are readily available outside the airport. It will take the approximate half hour to 45 minutes to reach this Juhu temple.
Shrine Timings
4:30 AM to 1 PM and 4:30 PM to 10 PM
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Janmashtami Caturmasya Radhastami Vyasa Puja Govardhan Puja Jagannath Rath Yatra Ramnavami Gaura Purnima Celebration