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Magnificent Sri Sri Gaur Radha Krishna Temple - ISKCON Udhampur, Kashmir
The picturesque state of Jammu and Kashmir is in the northern most part of India. By the mercy of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and the Vaishnavas, there are four centers in Kashmir: ISKCON Udhampur, which is the biggest center, ISKCON Jammu, ISKCON Srinagar and ISKCON Katra.
A great Vaishnava acarya, His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura once visited Kashmir and foretold that in the future a grand Sri Sri Gaur Radha Krishna Temple will be constructed here. The grand temple of ISKCON Udhampur was a vision of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura which was fulfilled by His Holiness Navayogendra Swami Maharaj and the Vaishnavas with the blessings of Srila Prabhupada, Founder-acarya of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
In the middle of small city Udhampur in Kashmir lies one of the attractions of the state. The magnificent ISKCON Udhampur temple is architecturally one of the best. Sri Sri Gaur Radha Krishna, Sri Sri Sita Ram Laxmana and Lord Nrsimhadeva are the presiding deities. Temple has a huge congregation hall for bhajans, kirtans and devotional discourses. There is “Srila Prabhupada International Gurukula and Hostel (SPIG)” where students practice Krishna Consciousness and academics. The temple has Govindas Prasadam stall and the Gokul Gift shop. “Gopal Krishna Goshala” is also there in the temple premises. Any visitor never misses the opportunity to visit this Udhampur Dhama. Morning Harinam Sankirtana, locally known as Prabhat Pheri, is carried out on all 365 days of the year which is a unique feature of ISKCON Udhampur and during every major festival akhand kirtan (24 hour kirtan) is conducted. This temple was inaugurated on the 108th year of auspicious appearance day of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Srila Prabhupada on August 19, 2005 in presence of His Excellency Lt. Gen (Retd) S.K Sinha PVSM, Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.
ISKCON Srinagar temple is in the heart of city of Srinagar in the area called Habba Kadal.
ISKCON Jammu is the second biggest temple in Kashmir. Regular Krishna consciousness preaching programs and Lord Jagannatha Rathayatra are conducted in Jammu and various places in Kashmir. Regular Book Distribution program is carried out at various places in J&K mainly at Jammu Railway Station, Srinagar, Kheer Bhawani, Sudh Mahadev and other places. Many officials from Air force station and Army Northern Command Head Quarter (which is based in Udhampur) visit temples regularly and also participate in various temple activities. Free medical camps in which free medicines are distributed after medical checkup are also conducted in very remote areas. These camps are conducted by devotee doctors dressed up in traditional Vaishnava dress. Free Prasadam (sanctified food) is distributed to everyone visiting the camp under the banner of Hare Krishna Food for Life Trust. ISKCON Katra Temple is on the foothills of famous shrine of Vaishno Devi.
Udhampur is well connected to all parts of India by train. Regular buses and taxis are available from Jammu to reach Udhampur. Udhampur is 64 km from Jammu, which is about 1½ hour drive. Katra is about 45 km from Jammu. Regular buses and taxis are available from Jammu to Katra. Katra is also connected by train. Distance from Katra to Udhampur is 46 km (about 1 hour drive). Jammu is well connected to rest of India by air and rail. Srinagar is well connected to all parts of India by air.
Temples in Kashmir:
1. ISKCON Udhampur
2. ISKCON Jammu
3. ISKCON Srinagar
4. ISKCON Katra
1. ISKCON Udhampur
A great Vaishnava acarya, His Divine Grace Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura once visited Kashmir and foretold that in the future a grand Sri Sri Gaur Radha Krishna Temple will be constructed here. The grand temple of ISKCON Udhampur was a vision of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura which was fulfilled by His Holiness Navayogendra Swami Maharaj and the Vaishnavas with the blessings of Srila Prabhupada, Founder-acarya of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
In the middle of small city Udhampur in Kashmir lies one of the attractions of the state. The magnificent ISKCON Udhampur temple is architecturally one of the best. Their Lordships Sri Sri Gaur Radha Krishna, Sri Sri Sita Ram Laxmana and Lord Nrsimhadeva are the presiding deities. Temple has a huge congregation hall for bhajans, kirtans and devotional discourses. There is “Srila Prabhupada International Gurukula and Hostel (SPIG)” where students practice Krishna Consciousness and academics. The temple has Govindas Prasadam stall and the Gokul Gift shop. “Gopal Krishna Goshala” is also there in the temple premises. Any visitor never misses the opportunity to visit this Udhampur Dhama. Morning Harinam Sankirtana, locally known as Prabhat Pheri, is carried out on all 365 days of the year which is a unique feature of ISKCON Udhampur and during every major festival akhand kirtan (24 hour kirtan) is conducted. This temple was inaugurated on the 108th year of auspicious appearance day of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Srila Prabhupada on August 19, 2005 in presence of His Excellency Lt. Gen (Retd) S.K Sinha PVSM, Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.
The history of this temple goes long before when His Holiness left his home. His parents wanted him to do his sadhana while staying in Udhampur only. In year 1987 when he was president of ISKCON Chandigarh and area in-charge for other northern parts of India; during his traveling in Jammu region he got news about his father’s health who was admitted to a hospital in Jammu. He made a visit there in hospital. His father requested His Holiness to stay in Udhampur during his last days. His holiness replied “No” because he had accepted renounce order of life. But he reminded them that if they allow His Holiness to make a temple in Udhampur; he can start preaching from there and sometimes he can be in Udhampur. His father agreed for this.
His Holiness in year 1987 started preaching in Udhampur region along with two of his disciples. He has inaugurated the morning sankirtan (Prabhat Pheri) in Udhampur. Daily around large number of people used to accompany His Holiness for this sankirtan party. His Holiness emphasized that it as the actual movement of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. People used to appreciate it very much. He also started taking daily congregation programs twice or thrice in houses of Udhampur. On February 21 1987 he laid the foundation stone for small temple on land gifted by his father. A small temple was constructed with time. In the year 1998 foundation stone was laid for main temple which was completed in year 2005.
Magnificent ISKCON Udhampur Temple
Temple has a huge congregation hall for bhajans, kirtans and devotional discourses
Their Lordships Sri Sri Gaur Radha Krishna
Sri Sri Sita Ram Laxmana and Hanuman
Lord Nrsimhadeva
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada - Leading way Back to Godhead
Founder-acarya of International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Srila Prabhupada International Gurukul (SPIG), Udhampur
Young students practicing Krishna Consciousness & academics at Srila Prabhupada International Gurukul, Udhampur
Young students practicing Krishna Consciousness & academics at Srila Prabhupada International Gurukul, Udhampur
Gopal Krishna Goshala at ISKCON Udhampur
Lord Krishna’s beloved cows at Gopal Krishna Goshala at ISKCON Udhampur
Transcendental paintings around the temple hall - Srila Vyasadeva narrating Bhagavad katha (Srimad-Bhagavatam) & Ganesa transcribing it.
Transcendental paintings - Sri Pancha-Tattva
Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu surrounded (from left to right) by His avatara (Sri Advaita Acarya), His expansion (Lord Nityananda), His manifest internal energy (Sri Gadadhara Pandita) and His perfect devotee (Sri Srivasa Pandita)
Transcendental paintings - Sad-bhuja
Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is non-different from Lord Krishna and Lord Ramacandra
Transcendental paintings - Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu during Rathayatra at Jagannatha Puri
Transcendental paintings - Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu in the forest of Jharkhand
Transcendental paintings - Jagai-Madhai pastime
Transcendental paintings
Transcendental paintings - Lord Caitanya carrying the transcendental body of His eternal associate Srila Haridasa Thakura
Transcendental paintings - Lord Caitanya chastising Muslim tyrant Chand Kazi
ISKCON Udhampur Temple
HH Nava Yogendra Swami Maharaj presenting Bhagavad-Gita to Prime Minister of India
2. ISKCON Jammu
ISKCON Jammu is the second biggest temple in Kashmir. Regular Krishna consciousness preaching programs and Lord Jagannatha Rathayatra are conducted in Jammu.
Address: ISKCON Sri Sri Gaur Radha Krishna Temple, Dream City, Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu - 181205.
ISKCON Jammu
ISKCON Jammu Temple
Sri Sri Jagannatha Baladeva Subhadra
Sri Sri Radha Krishna
Sri Sri Sita Ram Laxmana
Agastya Muni and A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
ISKCON Jammu Temple
Annual Lord Jagannatha Rathayatra
ISKCON Jammu Temple
ISKCON Jammu Temple
3. ISKCON Srinagar
ISKCON Srinagar is in the heart of city of Srinagar in the area called Habba Kadal.
Address: Srila Prabhupada Ashram, Sri Kathleshwar Mandir, Zandar Moholla, Habba Kadal, Srinagar (Kashmir), Jammu and Kashmir, India - 190001.
Srinagar
ISKCON Srinagar Temple
Srila Prabhupada’s transcendental Book Distribution in Kashmir
Srila Prabhupada’s transcendental Book Distribution in Kashmir
ISKCON Srinagar
Devotees performing Harinam Sankirtana in Kashmir
ISKCON Srinagar
Srinagar
4. ISKCON Katra
ISKCON Katra Temple is on the foothills of famous shrine of Vaishno Devi.
Address: Kalka Mata Mandir Katra Vaishno Devi, J&K - 182301.
Please note: ISKCON Temple is in the basement of the main Kalka Mata Mandir.
ISKCON Katra Temple
ISKCON Katra Temple
ISKCON Katra Temple
Lord Nrsimhadeva at ISKCON Katra Temple
Devotees at ISKCON Katra Temple
Hills of famous holy shrine of Vaishno Devi
Directions to reach Udhampur: Udhampur is well connected to all parts of India by train. Regular buses and taxis are available from Jammu to reach Udhampur. Udhampur is 64 km from Jammu, which is about 1½ hour drive. Katra is about 45 km from Jammu. Regular buses and taxis are available from Jammu to Katra. Katra is also connected by train. Distance from Katra to Udhampur is 46 km (about 1 hour drive). Jammu is well connected to rest of India by air and rail. Srinagar is well connected to all parts of India by air.
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