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	'''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Temple''' ([[Hindi]]: श्री श्री राधा बाँके बिहारी मंदिर), popularly known as '''ISKCON Patna''', is a Hindu temple of the [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]] (ISKCON) located on [[Buddha Colony\|Budh Marg]] in [[Patna]], Bihar, India. It is the first ISKCON temple in Bihar and the largest Hindu temple in Patna by campus area.<ref name="auto">{{cite web \|title=Iskcon temple in two years - First state-of the-art structure in Bihar, Jharkhand being built at Rs 51 crore \|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/iskcon-temple-in-two-years-first-state-of-the-art-structure-in-bihar-jharkhand-being-built-at-rs-51-crore/cid/377976 \|website=telegrapghIndia \|access-date=4 August 2026}}</ref> It has been reported to be the fourth-largest ISKCON temple in India. The temple complex was developed in phases between 2010 and 2023, with the temple inaugurated on 3 May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gnttv.com/shows/lunch-time/video/bihar-patna-iskcon-temple-opened-devotees-know-all-about-it-370484-2022-05-04\|title=श्रद्धालुओं के लिए खुला देश का चौथा सबसे बड़ा ISKCON मंदिर, अंदर से बेहद भव्य और आकर्षक है मंदिर\|website=Good News Today}}</ref> It is known for hosting Patna's annual Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]] and other [[Vaishnavism\|Vaishnavite]] festivals.		'''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Temple''' ([[Hindi]]: श्री श्री राधा बाँके बिहारी मंदिर), popularly known as '''ISKCON Patna''', is a Hindu temple of the [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]] (ISKCON) located on [[Buddha Colony\|Budh Marg]] in [[Patna]], Bihar, India. It is the first ISKCON temple in Bihar and the largest Hindu temple in Patna by campus area.<ref name="auto">{{cite web \|title=Iskcon temple in two years - First state-of the-art structure in Bihar, Jharkhand being built at Rs 51 crore \|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/iskcon-temple-in-two-years-first-state-of-the-art-structure-in-bihar-jharkhand-being-built-at-rs-51-crore/cid/377976 \|website=telegrapghIndia \|access-date=4 August 2026}}</ref> It has been reported to be the fourth-largest ISKCON temple in India. The temple complex was developed in phases between 2010 and 2023, with the temple inaugurated on 3 May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gnttv.com/shows/lunch-time/video/bihar-patna-iskcon-temple-opened-devotees-know-all-about-it-370484-2022-05-04\|title=श्रद्धालुओं के लिए खुला देश का चौथा सबसे बड़ा ISKCON मंदिर, अंदर से बेहद भव्य और आकर्षक है मंदिर\|website=Good News Today\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260804092509/https://www.gnttv.com/shows/lunch-time/video/bihar-patna-iskcon-temple-opened-devotees-know-all-about-it-370484-2022-05-04\|archive-date=2026-08-04\|url-status=live}}</ref> It is known for hosting Patna's annual Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]] and other [[Vaishnavism\|Vaishnavite]] festivals.

	== History ==		== History ==

	The foundation stone for the temple was laid in April 2007 by the then [[Chief Minister of Bihar]], [[Nitish Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/iskcon-temple-at-patna-to-be-completed-by-2014/articleshow/14481077.cms\|title=ISKCON temple at Patna to be completed by 2014\|date=June 29, 2012\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> Construction commenced in 2010 and the project, undertaken at a reported cost of approximately ₹100 crore, was developed in phases over more than a decade. The first phase, comprising the main temple and facilities for daily worship, was inaugurated on 3 May 2022, coinciding with [[Akshaya Tritiya]], by [[Nitish Kumar]] and the [[Governor of Bihar]], [[Phagu Chauhan]], following the ''[[Prana pratishtha]]'' (consecration) of the deities.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/iskcon-temple-set-to-open-today/articleshow/91273367.cms\|title=ISKCON temple set to open today in Patna\|date=May 3, 2022\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/patna/patna-iskcon-temple-bihar-largest-temple-opened-for-devotees-construction-started-in-2010\|title=Patna ISKCON Temple: भक्तों के लिए खोला गया राज्य का सबसे बड़ा इस्कॉन मंदिर, 2010 में शुरू हुआ था निर्माण\|date=May 3, 2022\|website=Prabhat Khabar}}</ref> The remaining portions of the temple complex were completed in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/patna/news/govinda-restaurant-of-iskcon-temple-inaugurated-131768123.html\|title=इस्कॉन मंदिर के गोविंदा रेस्टोरेंट का हुआ उद्घाटन: 36 तरह के व्यंजन मिलेंगे, रविवार को 56 भोग की होगी व्यवस्था; 400 रुपये मिलेगी स्पेशल थाली - Patna News\|date=August 31, 2023\|website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref>		The foundation stone for the temple was laid in April 2007 by the then [[Chief Minister of Bihar]], [[Nitish Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/iskcon-temple-at-patna-to-be-completed-by-2014/articleshow/14481077.cms\|title=ISKCON temple at Patna to be completed by 2014\|date=June 29, 2012\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928054210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ISKCON-temple-at-Patna-to-be-completed-by-2014/articleshow/14481077.cms\|archive-date=2019-09-28\|url-status=live}}</ref> Construction commenced in 2010 and the project, undertaken at a reported cost of approximately ₹100 crore, was developed in phases over more than a decade. The first phase, comprising the main temple and facilities for daily worship, was inaugurated on 3 May 2022, coinciding with [[Akshaya Tritiya]], by [[Nitish Kumar]] and the [[Governor of Bihar]], [[Phagu Chauhan]], following the ''[[Prana pratishtha]]'' (consecration) of the deities.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/iskcon-temple-set-to-open-today/articleshow/91273367.cms\|title=ISKCON temple set to open today in Patna\|date=May 3, 2022\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503005941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/iskcon-temple-set-to-open-today/articleshow/91273367.cms\|archive-date=2022-05-03\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/patna/patna-iskcon-temple-bihar-largest-temple-opened-for-devotees-construction-started-in-2010\|title=Patna ISKCON Temple: भक्तों के लिए खोला गया राज्य का सबसे बड़ा इस्कॉन मंदिर, 2010 में शुरू हुआ था निर्माण\|date=May 3, 2022\|website=Prabhat Khabar\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503174149/https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/patna/patna-iskcon-temple-bihar-largest-temple-opened-for-devotees-construction-started-in-2010\|archive-date=2022-05-03\|url-status=live}}</ref> The remaining portions of the temple complex were completed in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/patna/news/govinda-restaurant-of-iskcon-temple-inaugurated-131768123.html\|title=इस्कॉन मंदिर के गोविंदा रेस्टोरेंट का हुआ उद्घाटन: 36 तरह के व्यंजन मिलेंगे, रविवार को 56 भोग की होगी व्यवस्था; 400 रुपये मिलेगी स्पेशल थाली - Patna News\|date=August 31, 2023\|website=Dainik Bhaskar\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230901014514/https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/patna/news/govinda-restaurant-of-iskcon-temple-inaugurated-131768123.html\|archive-date=2023-09-01\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	== Construction ==		== Construction ==
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	== Architecture ==		== Architecture ==

	The temple is approximately 108 feet (33 m) high and occupies about two acres. It is a four-storey structure comprising a central prayer hall, auditorium, guest accommodation, library, restaurant, classrooms, administrative offices and multipurpose halls.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Patna Iskcon Mandir: 84 खंभों पर बने इस्कॉन मंदिर का एक वर्ष पूरा, भगवान को लगा छप्पन भोग \|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/bihar/patna-iskcon-mandir-situated-on-84-pillars-on-anniversary-celebration-chappan-bhog-offered-to-lord-krishna-5973843.html \|website=News18 हिंदी \|access-date=4 August 2026 \|language=hi-IN}}</ref> The temple features a contemporary structural design that blends modern institutional architecture with traditional North Indian temple elements. It is supported by 84 stone pillars.<ref name="auto"/>		The temple is approximately 108 feet (33 m) high and occupies about two acres. It is a four-storey structure comprising a central prayer hall, auditorium, guest accommodation, library, restaurant, classrooms, administrative offices and multipurpose halls.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Patna Iskcon Mandir: 84 खंभों पर बने इस्कॉन मंदिर का एक वर्ष पूरा, भगवान को लगा छप्पन भोग \|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/bihar/patna-iskcon-mandir-situated-on-84-pillars-on-anniversary-celebration-chappan-bhog-offered-to-lord-krishna-5973843.html \|website=News18 हिंदी \|access-date=4 August 2026 \|language=hi-IN\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424131612/https://hindi.news18.com/news/bihar/patna-iskcon-mandir-situated-on-84-pillars-on-anniversary-celebration-chappan-bhog-offered-to-lord-krishna-5973843.html \|archive-date=2023-04-24 \|url-status=live }}</ref> The temple features a contemporary structural design that blends modern institutional architecture with traditional North Indian temple elements. It is supported by 84 stone pillars.<ref name="auto"/>

	== Deities ==		== Deities ==

	The presiding deities are ''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari''. The temple also houses shrines dedicated to ''Sri Sri Gaur Nitai'' and ''Sri Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/patna/iskcon-temple\|title=Iskcon Temple\|website=tourism.bihar.gov.in}}</ref>		The presiding deities are ''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari''. The temple also houses shrines dedicated to ''Sri Sri Gaur Nitai'' and ''Sri Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/patna/iskcon-temple\|title=Iskcon Temple\|website=tourism.bihar.gov.in\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921121748/https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/patna/iskcon-temple\|archive-date=2023-09-21\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	[[File:ISKCON Patna Deities.png\|thumb\|ISKCON Patna Hall Entrance]]		[[File:ISKCON Patna Deities.png\|thumb\|ISKCON Patna Hall Entrance]]

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	The temple celebrates major [[Vaishnavism\|Vaishnavite]] festivals throughout the year, including:		The temple celebrates major [[Vaishnavism\|Vaishnavite]] festivals throughout the year, including:

	* [[Krishna Janmashtami]]<ref>{{cite news \|title=Stampede Like Situation At Patna ISKCON Temple During Janmashtami Celebration \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/patna-news/stampede-like-situation-at-patna-iskcon-temple-during-janmashtami-celebration-6423909 \|access-date=4 August 2026 \|work=www.ndtv.com \|language=en}}</ref>		* [[Krishna Janmashtami]]<ref>{{cite news \|title=Stampede Like Situation At Patna ISKCON Temple During Janmashtami Celebration \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/patna-news/stampede-like-situation-at-patna-iskcon-temple-during-janmashtami-celebration-6423909 \|access-date=4 August 2026 \|work=www.ndtv.com \|language=en\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240826211842/https://www.ndtv.com/patna-news/stampede-like-situation-at-patna-iskcon-temple-during-janmashtami-celebration-6423909 \|archive-date=2024-08-26 \|url-status=live }}</ref>
	* [[Gaura Purnima]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://patnapress.com/iskcon-patna-celebrates-gaura-purnima-with-floral-holi-and-devotional-fervour/\|title=ISKCON Patna Celebrates Gaura Purnima With Floral Holi and Devotional Fervour\|first=Staff\|last=Reporter\|date=March 14, 2025}}</ref>		* [[Gaura Purnima]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://patnapress.com/iskcon-patna-celebrates-gaura-purnima-with-floral-holi-and-devotional-fervour/\|title=ISKCON Patna Celebrates Gaura Purnima With Floral Holi and Devotional Fervour\|first=Staff\|last=Reporter\|date=March 14, 2025\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250314160930/https://patnapress.com/iskcon-patna-celebrates-gaura-purnima-with-floral-holi-and-devotional-fervour/\|archive-date=2025-03-14\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	* [[Govardhan Puja]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/bihar/state/patna/govardhan-puja-organized-at-iskcon-temple-in-patna/bh20231114194258344344737\|title=Govardhan Puja 2023 : इस्कॉन मंदिर में धूमधाम से मना गोवर्धन पूजा, एक क्विंटल सूजी के हलवे से बनाई गई भगवान कृष्ण की आकृति\|first=E. T. V.\|last=Bharat\|date=November 14, 2023\|website=ETV Bharat News}}</ref>		* [[Govardhan Puja]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/bihar/state/patna/govardhan-puja-organized-at-iskcon-temple-in-patna/bh20231114194258344344737\|title=Govardhan Puja 2023 : इस्कॉन मंदिर में धूमधाम से मना गोवर्धन पूजा, एक क्विंटल सूजी के हलवे से बनाई गई भगवान कृष्ण की आकृति\|first=E. T. V.\|last=Bharat\|date=November 14, 2023\|website=ETV Bharat News\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130152007/https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/bihar/state/patna/govardhan-puja-organized-at-iskcon-temple-in-patna/bh20231114194258344344737\|archive-date=2023-11-30\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	* Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]]		* Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]]

	== Rath Yatra ==		== Rath Yatra ==

	ISKCON Patna organises the annual Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]] in Patna. The procession begins from the temple premises on Budh Marg and passes through several parts of the city before returning to the temple. The event attracts lakhs of devotees annually.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/jagannath-rath-yatra-draws-over-2l-devotees-cm-pulls-chariot/articleshow/132443151.cms\|title=Jagannath Rath Yatra draws over 2L devotees, CM pulls chariot\|date=July 16, 2026\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>		ISKCON Patna organises the annual Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]] in Patna. The procession begins from the temple premises on Budh Marg and passes through several parts of the city before returning to the temple. The event attracts lakhs of devotees annually.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/jagannath-rath-yatra-draws-over-2l-devotees-cm-pulls-chariot/articleshow/132443151.cms\|title=Jagannath Rath Yatra draws over 2L devotees, CM pulls chariot\|date=July 16, 2026\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260716160712/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/jagannath-rath-yatra-draws-over-2l-devotees-cm-pulls-chariot/articleshow/132443151.cms\|archive-date=2026-07-16\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	The presiding deities are ''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari''. The temple also houses shrines dedicated to ''Sri Sri Gaur Nitai'' and ''Sri Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/patna/iskcon-temple\|title=Iskcon Temple\|website=tourism.bihar.gov.in}}</ref>		The presiding deities are ''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari''. The temple also houses shrines dedicated to ''Sri Sri Gaur Nitai'' and ''Sri Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/patna/iskcon-temple\|title=Iskcon Temple\|website=tourism.bihar.gov.in}}</ref>
	[[File:ISKCON Patna Deities\|thumb\|ISKCON Patna Hall Entrance]]		[[File:ISKCON Patna Deities.png\|thumb\|ISKCON Patna Hall Entrance]]

	== Festivals ==		== Festivals ==

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	The presiding deities are ''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari''. The temple also houses shrines dedicated to ''Sri Sri Gaur Nitai'' and ''Sri Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/patna/iskcon-temple\|title=Iskcon Temple\|website=tourism.bihar.gov.in}}</ref>		The presiding deities are ''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari''. The temple also houses shrines dedicated to ''Sri Sri Gaur Nitai'' and ''Sri Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/patna/iskcon-temple\|title=Iskcon Temple\|website=tourism.bihar.gov.in}}</ref>
			[[File:ISKCON Patna Deities\|thumb\|ISKCON Patna Hall Entrance]]

	== Festivals ==		== Festivals ==

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	The temple was constructed primarily using [[Makrana marble]] and other traditional building materials. Contemporary reports noted the participation of artisans from different communities in its construction. The project took around fifteen years to complete.<ref name="auto"/>		The temple was constructed primarily using [[Makrana marble]] and other traditional building materials. Contemporary reports noted the participation of artisans from different communities in its construction. The project took around fifteen years to complete.<ref name="auto"/>
			[[File:ISKCON Patna Campus.png\|thumb\|ISKCON Patna top view]]

	== Architecture ==		== Architecture ==

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			\| country = India
			\| state = [[Bihar]]
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			\| location = [[Buddha Colony\|Buddha Marg]], [[Patna]] - 800001
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			\| deity = [[Radha Krishna]] ([[Krishna]] and [[Radha]])
			\| architecture = Contemporary North Indian temple architecture
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			\| established = 2022
			\| groundbreaking = 2007
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			\| creator = [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]]
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			'''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Temple''' ([[Hindi]]: श्री श्री राधा बाँके बिहारी मंदिर), popularly known as '''ISKCON Patna''', is a Hindu temple of the [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]] (ISKCON) located on [[Buddha Colony\|Budh Marg]] in [[Patna]], Bihar, India. It is the first ISKCON temple in Bihar and the largest Hindu temple in Patna by campus area.<ref name="auto">{{cite web \|title=Iskcon temple in two years - First state-of the-art structure in Bihar, Jharkhand being built at Rs 51 crore \|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/iskcon-temple-in-two-years-first-state-of-the-art-structure-in-bihar-jharkhand-being-built-at-rs-51-crore/cid/377976 \|website=telegrapghIndia \|access-date=4 August 2026}}</ref> It has been reported to be the fourth-largest ISKCON temple in India. The temple complex was developed in phases between 2010 and 2023, with the temple inaugurated on 3 May 2022.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gnttv.com/shows/lunch-time/video/bihar-patna-iskcon-temple-opened-devotees-know-all-about-it-370484-2022-05-04\|title=श्रद्धालुओं के लिए खुला देश का चौथा सबसे बड़ा ISKCON मंदिर, अंदर से बेहद भव्य और आकर्षक है मंदिर\|website=Good News Today}}</ref> It is known for hosting Patna's annual Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]] and other [[Vaishnavism\|Vaishnavite]] festivals.

			== History ==

			The foundation stone for the temple was laid in April 2007 by the then [[Chief Minister of Bihar]], [[Nitish Kumar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/iskcon-temple-at-patna-to-be-completed-by-2014/articleshow/14481077.cms\|title=ISKCON temple at Patna to be completed by 2014\|date=June 29, 2012\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> Construction commenced in 2010 and the project, undertaken at a reported cost of approximately ₹100 crore, was developed in phases over more than a decade. The first phase, comprising the main temple and facilities for daily worship, was inaugurated on 3 May 2022, coinciding with [[Akshaya Tritiya]], by [[Nitish Kumar]] and the [[Governor of Bihar]], [[Phagu Chauhan]], following the ''[[Prana pratishtha]]'' (consecration) of the deities.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/iskcon-temple-set-to-open-today/articleshow/91273367.cms\|title=ISKCON temple set to open today in Patna\|date=May 3, 2022\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/patna/patna-iskcon-temple-bihar-largest-temple-opened-for-devotees-construction-started-in-2010\|title=Patna ISKCON Temple: भक्तों के लिए खोला गया राज्य का सबसे बड़ा इस्कॉन मंदिर, 2010 में शुरू हुआ था निर्माण\|date=May 3, 2022\|website=Prabhat Khabar}}</ref> The remaining portions of the temple complex were completed in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/patna/news/govinda-restaurant-of-iskcon-temple-inaugurated-131768123.html\|title=इस्कॉन मंदिर के गोविंदा रेस्टोरेंट का हुआ उद्घाटन: 36 तरह के व्यंजन मिलेंगे, रविवार को 56 भोग की होगी व्यवस्था; 400 रुपये मिलेगी स्पेशल थाली - Patna News\|date=August 31, 2023\|website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref>

			== Construction ==

			The temple was constructed primarily using [[Makrana marble]] and other traditional building materials. Contemporary reports noted the participation of artisans from different communities in its construction. The project took around fifteen years to complete.<ref name="auto"/>

			== Architecture ==

			The temple is approximately 108 feet (33 m) high and occupies about two acres. It is a four-storey structure comprising a central prayer hall, auditorium, guest accommodation, library, restaurant, classrooms, administrative offices and multipurpose halls.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Patna Iskcon Mandir: 84 खंभों पर बने इस्कॉन मंदिर का एक वर्ष पूरा, भगवान को लगा छप्पन भोग \|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/bihar/patna-iskcon-mandir-situated-on-84-pillars-on-anniversary-celebration-chappan-bhog-offered-to-lord-krishna-5973843.html \|website=News18 हिंदी \|access-date=4 August 2026 \|language=hi-IN}}</ref> The temple features a contemporary structural design that blends modern institutional architecture with traditional North Indian temple elements. It is supported by 84 stone pillars.<ref name="auto"/>

			== Deities ==

			The presiding deities are ''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari''. The temple also houses shrines dedicated to ''Sri Sri Gaur Nitai'' and ''Sri Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/patna/iskcon-temple\|title=Iskcon Temple\|website=tourism.bihar.gov.in}}</ref>

			== Festivals ==

			The temple celebrates major [[Vaishnavism\|Vaishnavite]] festivals throughout the year, including:

			* [[Krishna Janmashtami]]<ref>{{cite news \|title=Stampede Like Situation At Patna ISKCON Temple During Janmashtami Celebration \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/patna-news/stampede-like-situation-at-patna-iskcon-temple-during-janmashtami-celebration-6423909 \|access-date=4 August 2026 \|work=www.ndtv.com \|language=en}}</ref>
			* [[Gaura Purnima]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://patnapress.com/iskcon-patna-celebrates-gaura-purnima-with-floral-holi-and-devotional-fervour/\|title=ISKCON Patna Celebrates Gaura Purnima With Floral Holi and Devotional Fervour\|first=Staff\|last=Reporter\|date=March 14, 2025}}</ref>
			* [[Govardhan Puja]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hindi/bihar/state/patna/govardhan-puja-organized-at-iskcon-temple-in-patna/bh20231114194258344344737\|title=Govardhan Puja 2023 : इस्कॉन मंदिर में धूमधाम से मना गोवर्धन पूजा, एक क्विंटल सूजी के हलवे से बनाई गई भगवान कृष्ण की आकृति\|first=E. T. V.\|last=Bharat\|date=November 14, 2023\|website=ETV Bharat News}}</ref>
			* Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]]

			== Rath Yatra ==

			ISKCON Patna organises the annual Jagannath [[Ratha Yatra]] in Patna. The procession begins from the temple premises on Budh Marg and passes through several parts of the city before returning to the temple. The event attracts lakhs of devotees annually.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/jagannath-rath-yatra-draws-over-2l-devotees-cm-pulls-chariot/articleshow/132443151.cms\|title=Jagannath Rath Yatra draws over 2L devotees, CM pulls chariot\|date=July 16, 2026\|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>

			== See also ==

			* [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]]
			* [[Bhagavad Gita]]
			* [[Ratha Yatra (Puri)]]
			* [[Religion in Bihar]]

			== References ==

			{{Reflist}}

			{{ISKCON}}
			{{Hindu temples in Bihar}}

			[[Category:Religious buildings and structures in Patna]]
			[[Category:International Society for Krishna Consciousness temples]]
			[[Category:Hindu temples in Bihar]]
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	~~\| caption = Rendering of the ISKCON Temple~~
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	~~\| native_name = Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Ji Mandir~~
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	~~\| state = [[Bihar]]~~
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	~~\| location = Buddha Marg, Patna - 800001~~
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	~~\| creator = [[International Society for Krishna Consciousness]]~~
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	~~'''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Ji Mandir''', generally known as the '''[[ISKCON]] Patna Temple''', is the upcoming temple on Buddha Marg in [[Patna]], [[Bihar, India]].~~

	The construction of temple was started in 2007 and is expected to be completed by 2017<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Rs-51cr-ISKCON-temple-coming-up-in-Patna/articleshow/46328273.cms \| title=Rs 51cr ISKCON temple coming up in Patna \| work=The Times of India \| date=22 February 2015 \| accessdate=25 February 2015}}</ref> with an estimated budget of {{INRConvert\|51\|c}}.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web \| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ISKCON-temple-at-Patna-to-be-completed-by-2014/articleshow/14481077.cms \| title=ISKCON temple at Patna to be completed by 2014 - The Times of India \| publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com \| date=2012-06-29 \| accessdate=2014-05-01}}</ref> When completed, it will be the largest building in Patna and also the largest Radha Krishna temple in the entire [[Bihar]] and [[Jharkhand]] region.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110628/jsp/bihar/story_14166261.jsp \|title=Iskcon temple in two years \|publisher=Telegraphindia.com \|date=2011-06-28 \|accessdate=2014-05-01}}</ref> Spread over an area of over 2 acres, the temple will have 84 pillars.<ref name="indiatimes" /> It will contain the altars of three deities, namely, ''Sri Sri Gaur Nitai'',
	~~''Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Ji'' and ''Sri Sri Ram Durbar''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://iskconpatna.com/iskpat.php \|title=Glory of Bihar - &~~#~~124; \|publisher=Iskcon Patna \|date= \|accessdate=2014-05-01 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501235601/http://iskconpatna.com/iskpat.php \|archive-date=1 May 2014 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>~~

	~~==See also==~~
	~~{{Portal\|Hinduism}}~~
	*[[~~ISKCON Temple Delhi]]~~
	*[[ISKCON Temple Mumbai]]
	*[[ISKCON Temple Kathwada]]
	*[[ISKCON Temple Visakhapatnam]]
	*[[ISKCON Temple Bangalore]]
	*[[ISKCON Temple Chennai]]
	*[[ISKCON Temple Sydney]]
	*[[Vaishnavism]]

	~~==References==~~
	~~{{reflist}}~~

	~~==External links==~~
	* {{official website}}
	* [http://iskcon.org ISKCON Organization]

	~~{{ISKCON}}~~
	~~{{Hindu temples in Bihar}}~~

	~~[[Category:Religious buildings and structures in Patna]]~~
	~~[[Category:~~International Society for Krishna Consciousness ~~temples]]~~
	~~[[Category:Hindu temples in Bihar]]~~
	~~[[Category:Radha Krishna temples~~]]

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