| ISKCON Temple, Jaipur | |
|---|---|
 ISKCON Temple at Jaipur | |
  Location within Rajasthan | |
| Religion | |
| Deity | Krishna (Giridhari) and Balarama (Dauji) |
| Governing body | International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) |
| Location | |
| Location | Dholai, Mansarovar, Jaipur |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 26°50′15″N 75°45′33″E / 26.8375°N 75.7592°E |
Sri Sri Giridhari Dauji Temple, also known as ISKCON Temple, Jaipur and Gupta Vrindavan Dham, is a Hindu temple located in the Dholai village area of Mansarovar in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Managed by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the temple is dedicated to the worship of the deities Krishna and his elder brother Balarama.
History
The inspiration for the temple originated from A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of ISKCON. In a letter dated July 13, 1975, Prabhupada expressed his desire to establish a Krishna Balarama temple in Jaipur, similar to the prominent ISKCON temple in Vrindavan.[1]
The ISKCON Jaipur project formally began in 1991. Over the years, the temple underwent various phases of land acquisition and construction. The grand inauguration of the completed temple complex and the Pran Pratishtha (deity installation ceremony) took place in May 2018, fulfilling Prabhupada's vision for a Krishna Balarama Mandir in the city.[2]
Architecture and features
The temple's architecture is a blend of traditional Rajasthani design and contemporary building styles. The main structure is predominantly built using the region's characteristic pink stone, reflecting the architectural heritage of the "Pink City."
A notable feature of the temple is its extensive use of stained glass. The temple houses over 50 handmade stained glass windows that depict various scenes from the Puranas, the leelas (divine pastimes) of Krishna, and the Dashavatara (ten primary avatars of Vishnu). The glass used for the artwork was imported from the United States.[3]
The primary deities of the temple are Sri Sri Giridhari (Krishna) and Dauji (Balarama). In addition to Krishna and Balarama, the temple also houses the deities of Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan (Krishna and Radha) and Sri Sri Gaur Nitai (Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Nityananda).[4]
Facilities
The ISKCON Jaipur temple complex hosts several facilities for devotees and visitors, including:
- Govinda's Restaurant: A pure vegetarian restaurant serving sanctified food (prasadam).
- Guest House: Accommodation facilities for visiting pilgrims.
- Jaipur Institute for Higher Education (JIHE): An educational initiative offering courses such as Bhakti Sastri and other Vedic studies.
- Gaushala: A cow protection shelter maintained by the temple in the Dholai village.
References
- ↑ "Visit Temple". ISKCON Jaipur. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
- ↑ "ISKCON Jaipur Temple Inauguration". ISKCON Desire Tree. April 25, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
- ↑ "ISKCON Temple, Jaipur: A Window To The Spiritual World". ISKCON Desire Tree. March 28, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
- ↑ "ISKCON Jaipur". ISKCON Jaipur. Retrieved September 28, 2026.