Information of ISKCON Temple, Patna, Bihar

The proper name of ISKCON Temple in Patna is Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Ji Mandir. The temple is located in Buddha Marg in the Patna in the Indian state of Patna. The entire ISKCON temple in the world is dedicated to Radha and Krishna and is basically a Hindu Temple. It is presenting undergoing constructed and not yet completed. But this important temple is coming up and soon devotees from across Bihar, Patna and the neighbouring cities would pay visit to this temple to offer prayer to the divine Krishna and Radha.

ISKCON Temple Patna Religious Significance

The temple is constructed worldwide to spread Krishna consciousness. There is a particular group of Hare Rama Hare Krishna who go about places spreading the teachings and life stories about Krishna. In reference to this the temple is undergoing construction and just like other ISKCON temples it will attract people not only devoted to Lord Krishna and Radha but also other Hindus including tourists from far and wide. The temple will be open throughout the day and entry for people belonging to all religions and caste will be allowed. The followers of ISKCON are popularly referred to as Hare Krishna which has been derived from a famous mantra or a hymn chanted by them This goes as "Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare" This hymn is considered as their Divine mantra and chanted at all times. The basic message is to install spiritually in the hearts of people rarely seen in the 21st century. The ISKCON temple in Patna like any other ISKCON temple will comprise of different priests who have completely devoted to life towards Krishna Consciousness.

ISKCON Temple Patna History

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness abbreviated as ISKCON is a Hare Krishna movement which was formed 13th July, 1966 in New York City. The founder of ISKCON was Bhaktivedanta Swami. This movement was started by the Gaudiya Vaishnava sect of Hinduism. The Vaishnava sects of Hinduism are the ones who follow Lord Vishnu and Gaudiya being the place of origin Gauda in the Indian state of West Bengal. It originated more than 500 years ago. The organisation was formed to spread the teachings in Bhagawat Gita which is said to have been recited by Lord Krishna. The basic teachings of the ISKCON are Bhakti Yoga who principles are to dedicate ones thoughts and actions to the Supreme Lord Krishna. They consider Lord Krishna as the Supreme God who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. Radha, representing as Lord Krishna's Divine partner. In order to lay a deep root of the teaching of Lord Krishna a total of 550 centres were built around the world. The Sri Sri Banke Bihari Ji Temple in Patna being one of them.

ISKCON Temple Patna Architectural Significance

The construction of the ISKCON temple in Patna is in the form of the common type of Hindu Temples. It is built will an estimated budget of 51 crores. It will expand over an area of 2 acres and will be the largest building in Patna so far and will also be the biggest Radha Krishna temple in the whole of Bihar and Jharkhand state. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple will comprise idols of their primary deities Sri Sri Gaur Nitai, Sri Sri Radha Banke Bihari Ji and Sri Sri Ram Durbar in three different halls. The idols will be 3 feet tall placed on 24 carats gold plated thrones. The hall of Temple will be big enough to accommodate a large number of devotees. It will have a veranda around the main hall of the temple where worshipping the lord can be done through Pradakshana. There is will be a total of 84 pillars built as a part of the temple. It will comprises of a number of spires with a single biggest one accompanied by smaller spires on the roof. It is said that the temple in Patna will have a book distribution centre and a Gurukula where the glory of ancient Bihar will be taught. The temple will be having a medical complex and restaurants which will serve only vegetarian food. The temple will hold a peaceful and serene environment with no temple bells as seen in any other Hindu temples. It radiates a clam environment.