ISKCON Temple, Pune
ISKCON New Vedic Cultural Center (NVCC) or ISKCON Pune is an ISKCON temple of Radha-Krishna located in Kondhwa about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of Pune. It was opened in 2013.[citation needed] It is the largest temple in the Pune.[1]
ISKCON NVCC | |
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International Society for Krishna Consciousness & New Vedic Cultural Center(ISKCON NVCC) | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Pune |
Deity | Radha Krishna |
Festivals | Janmashtami, Radhastami, Holi |
Location | |
Location | Kondhwa, Pune |
State | Maharashtra |
Country | India |
Location in Maharashtra | |
Geographic coordinates | 18°16′N 73°31′E / 18.26°N 73.52°E |
Architecture | |
Completed | 2013 |
Website | |
http://www.iskconpune.in/ |
History[]
The temple complex is built on 6 acres and it took seven years for construction. It took 40 Crore rupees to construct the temple funded by the Iskcon temple in Camp and devotees. The temple was inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee in 2013.[2]
About temple[]
The temple complex has two temples- the main Radha Krishna temple and the Venkateswara (Balaji) temple. The Radhakrishna temple is built in North Indian architecture style using red stone and marble while the Venkateswara temple is built in South Indian architecture style (Similar to Balaji temple in Tirumala) using Kota stone.[3]
The temple offers daily classes on Bhagwad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam.[4]
Gallery[]
Radha Krishna idols inside the temple
Art on the Dome inside the temple
Lord Venkateswara in Iskcon Pune
Radha Krishna at Central altar
Art on the walls
Deities of Gaura-Nitai
See also[]
- ISKCON Temple Bangalore
- Hare Krishna Golden Temple
References[]
- ^ "Pranab inaugurates ISKCON's Vedic Cultural Centre". Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "ISKCON's new Rs 40-cr temple to take people back to Vedic times". Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "ISKCON's new Rs 40-cr temple to take people back to Vedic times". Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Pranab inaugurates ISKCON's Vedic Cultural Centre". Retrieved 19 May 2020.
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- Hindu temples in Pune
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