ISKCON Kolkata | Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir | Krishna Temple, Spiritual Centre & Cultural Heritage

ISKCON Kolkata, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir is a prominent Vaishnava temple located at 3C Albert Road, near Birla High School, Minto Park, Kolkata 700017. It is historically significant as the first ISKCON centre established in India by Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1970. 

The first deity in India was installed at the Kolkata centre in May 1971, and the first ISKCON Rath Yatra in India was celebrated from Kolkata on 12 July 1972. The temple also preserves the room where Srila Prabhupada stayed, along with some of his personal belongings. 

The temple is dedicated to Sri Sri Radha Govinda and focuses on devotional worship, Krishna consciousness, spiritual education, congregational chanting and cultural activities. West Bengal Tourism describes ISKCON Kolkata as an important religious and tourist attraction of the city. 

Special Attractions

🛕 Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir

The main attraction is the temple dedicated to Radha and Govinda, where devotees and visitors can participate in darshan and devotional activities.

📜 Srila Prabhupada's Room

The temple complex preserves the room where Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada stayed during his visits to Kolkata. His personal belongings, including books and other items, are preserved there. 

🪔 First ISKCON Centre in India

Kolkata holds an important place in ISKCON's history because the organisation's first centre in India was established here in 1970. 

🎉 Major Festivals

Visitors can experience special devotional programmes during Janmashtami, Rath Yatra, Radhashtami, Chandan Yatra, Jhulan Yatra and Gita Jayanti. 

Govinda's Restaurant

ISKCON Kolkata also operates Govinda's, offering pure vegetarian Indian and Chinese cuisine at the temple location.

Address: 3C Albert Road, Minto Park, Kolkata 700017

Temple Timings

The current tourism information lists:

Morning: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Evening: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Timings may vary during festivals and special religious programmes.

How to Reach

By Road: The temple is located on Albert Road near Minto Park and Birla High School, making it accessible by taxi, app cab, bus and other city transport.

Nearest Landmark: Birla High School / Minto Park

From Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest airport. West Bengal Tourism lists the airport at approximately 21 km from the temple. 

Address

Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir
3C Albert Road, Near Birla High School
Minto Park, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700017