Sri Sri Radha Gopinath ISKCON Temple Rajahmundry – Dasavatar Mandir, Timings

 

Location

• Located in Rajahmundry city, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Godavari River.
• It is the third-largest ISKCON temple in South India, after Bengaluru and Tirupati.

Deities & Features

• Main Deities: Sri Sri Radha Gopinath.
• The temple is unique for its ten mandapas, each dedicated to one of the Dasavataras (ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu).
• The temple also houses shrines for Gaura-Nitai and other Vaishnavite deities.

Temple Significance

• A major ISKCON spiritual center in Andhra Pradesh, promoting Bhakti Yoga, Bhagavad Gita teachings, and Vaishnavite traditions.
• Known for celebrating Ratha Yatra and other ISKCON festivals with grandeur.
• Encourages devotees to wear traditional dress for darshan, preserving cultural sanctity.

Temple Hours

• Morning: 4:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Evening: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Daily Schedule

• 4:30 AM: Mangala Aarti
• 5:00 AM: Tulasi Puja
• 7:30 AM: Shringar Darshan
• 8:30 AM: Dhoop Aarti
• 12:30 PM: Raj Bhoga Aarti
• 1:00 PM: Temple closes
• 4:30 PM: Pushpa Aarti
• 6:15 PM: Sandhya Aarti
• 8:00 PM: Shayana Aarti
• 8:30 PM: Temple closes

Special Ritual:

• Friday – Srinivasa Abhishekam at 6:30 AM

Getting Here

• By Rail: Rajahmundry Railway Station is well connected to major cities.
• By Road: Accessible via NH16; frequent buses from Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Hyderabad.
• By Air: Rajahmundry Airport (Madhurapudi) is about 15 km away.

Tips

• Best Time to Visit: Early morning Mangala Aarti or evening Sandhya Aarti for a devotional atmosphere.
• Festivals: Expect large crowds during Ratha Yatra, Janmashtami, and Gaura Purnima.
• Dress Code: Traditional attire recommended for darshan.
• Offerings: Fruits, flowers, and prasadam donations are common.
• Photography: Allowed in outer areas; restricted inside sanctum.

Crowd Management

• Festival Days: Arrive early to avoid long queues; temple volunteers guide devotees.
• Family Visits: Keep children close during Ratha Yatra and major gatherings.
• Accessibility: Elderly devotees may prefer weekday visits for peaceful darshan.