Ahmedabad ISKCON Temple
Experience spirituality and mental bliss in the ISKCON Temple in Ahmedabad. This temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna and his consort Radha, is one of the most beautiful temples of the city.
The ISKCON Temple in Ahmedabad is located close to the Gujarat Samachar Press. Everyday thousands of devotees come to this huge temple to offer their prayers to Lord Krishna. The term ISKCON stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Also referred to as the ‘Hare Krishna Temple', the ISKCON Temple is definitely a place to visit if you are planning to go for sightseeing in Ahmedabad .
The ISKCON Temple in Ahmedabad offers the perfect spot for mediation. The temple with its calm and peaceful atmosphere offers the perfect spot to spend some quiet time with oneself. You can attend the morning and the evening prayers sessions held over here. The ‘sanyasis' or the priests chant religious songs called kirtans' during these prayer ceremonies. The temple hosts two main festivals, which are attended by a large number of people from across the state. One is Janmastami', the birthday of Lord Krishna. On this day a large number of people come to attend the Mangal Aarti, held in the evening, as well as the discourses from the Bhagvad Gita. Devotees give flowers, fruits, incense and sweets to the deities on this day. The entire temple is brightly illuminated and lavishly decorated on this day.decorated ceilings.
Web site: http://www.iskconahmedabad.net